Efficiency of Natural Photosensitizer for Renewable Energy Conversion and Storage through Photogalvanic Cells
Keywords:
Natural photosensitizer, solar energy, chlorophyll, reductant, photogalvanic cellAbstract
The enhanced global energy need of clean, cheap and sustainable energy has introduced research into solar energy conversion and storage technologies. Photogalvanic cells offer a promising route for sustainable energy conversion directly into electrical energy with inherent storage capacity. The significant component of these cells is photosensitizer which absorb the sunlight and start the cell reaction. Natural photosensitizers are eco-friendly, low cost, high abundance, non-toxic and biodegradable that’s why in recent years growing attention has been focused toward the application of it in photogalvanic cell. Hence, this study represents a comprehensive work of use of natural photosensitizer in photogalvanic cells. The basics of photogalvanic cells are also discussed followed by an investigation of the overall performance of the cell. Factor affecting all parameters of the cell, limitations, advantages and recent development to enhance the shortcoming of use of natural photosensitizer in the cell are crucially overview. Lastly upcoming prospects and challenges related to natural photosensitizer in photogalvanic cells are emphasized with their potential character in sustainable solar energy conversion and storage.
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