Education Standards
Dye Sensitized Solar Cell
Overview
This is a solar cell lab that works well with the topic of photosynthesis in the biology classroom and introduces the concept of nanotechnology.
Indiana Biology Standard
B.2.1: Use a model to illustrate how photosynthesis transforms light energy into stored chemical energy.
Learning Objectives
Students can explain process of phosynthesis in terms of Proteins and Macromolecules as well as in terms of electron flow analogous to a battery or solar cell.
Students learn that energy can be found in unexpected places, in everyday objects, however, it requires sophisticated engineering to make it useable.
Materials
Multimeter
Indium Tinoxide (ITO) Coated Glass Slides X2
Titanium Dioxide (TiO2) Nanoparticles Paste
Blackberry Juice
Raspberry Juice
Iodide Solution
Graphite Pencil
Binder Clips X 2
Alligator Clips X 2
Glass Rod
Scissors
Tapes
Procedure
Teacher Demonstrates appropriate assembly |
Protocol/Presentation for Dye-Sensitized Kits See Attached Lab Protocol
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Worksheet time - Reflections on how dye-sensitized solar cell tells us something about photosynthesis and vice versa. |
Credits
This learning module was created by Erik P, a participant in Indiana University-Purdue University’s NSF-Funded “Nanotechnology Experiences for Students and Teachers (NEST)” Program (Award # 1513112).