Journal of the Chinese Ceramic Society, Volume. 53, Issue 4, 948(2025)

Simulation of Solid State Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells

CHENG Youliang1,2 and ZHANG Zhongbao1,2
Author Affiliations
  • 1Department of Power Engineering, North China Electric Power University, Baoding 071003, Hebei, China
  • 2Key Laboratory of Low Carbon and Efficient Power Generation Technology, North China Electric Power University, Baoding 071003, Hebei, China
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    Received: Sep. 19, 2024

    Accepted: May. 29, 2025

    Published Online: May. 29, 2025

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    DOI:10.14062/j.issn.0454-5648.20240601

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