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Photoelectric conversion element

US9472352B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 9, 2015
Grant dateOct 18, 2016
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Expiry dateApr 9, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E10/542
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A photoelectric conversion element includes a photoanode including a semiconductor layer and dye molecules located on the semiconductor layer; a counter electrode facing the photoanode; and an electrolyte medium located between the photoanode and the counter electrode, wherein each of the dye molecules is represented by a general formula [I] below where R1 and R2 each independently represent an alkyl group having 8 or more carbon atoms; R9 represents an alkylene group or an aralkylene group; and Y2 represents an acidic group.

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