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Structure-Function Interplay in Dye-Sensitised Solar Cells

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The design, fabrication and characterisation of novel electrode architecture for dye-sensitised solar cells was of central importance for this thesis. The following chapter aims to explain the fundamental principles of this photovoltaic concept, elucidate the interplay between the electrode architecture and device function and highlight possible ways to increase the power conversion efficiency.

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