Assessment of Metal “Sunscreen” Complexes as Dye-sensitizers for Solar Cells
Presenter(s)
Edric Robbins, Megan Kreul, Jackson Moua, Jackson Dopkins, and Brady Gregory
Abstract
Metal complexes of chromium, iron, and cobalt have been prepared with common sunscreen ingredients (avobenzone and oxybenzone) utilized as supporting ligand systems. These complexes have been targeted for their potential to enhance solar cell efficiency by more readily absorbing light in the UV and visible wavelength ranges. These absorbance enhancements are suggested due to these ligands already established abilities as strong UV absorbers and the LMCT interaction between them and the coordinated metal ions.
College
College of Science & Engineering
Department
Chemistry
Campus
Winona
First Advisor/Mentor
Jennifer Zemke
Second Advisor/Mentor
Joseph West
Location
Kryzsko Great River Ballroom, Winona, Minnesota; United States
Start Date
4-23-2026 1:00 PM
End Date
4-23-2026 2:00 PM
Presentation Type
Poster Session
Format of Presentation or Performance
In-Person
Session
2a=1pm-2pm
Poster Number
53
Assessment of Metal “Sunscreen” Complexes as Dye-sensitizers for Solar Cells
Kryzsko Great River Ballroom, Winona, Minnesota; United States
Metal complexes of chromium, iron, and cobalt have been prepared with common sunscreen ingredients (avobenzone and oxybenzone) utilized as supporting ligand systems. These complexes have been targeted for their potential to enhance solar cell efficiency by more readily absorbing light in the UV and visible wavelength ranges. These absorbance enhancements are suggested due to these ligands already established abilities as strong UV absorbers and the LMCT interaction between them and the coordinated metal ions.
Comments
Robbins, Edric D; Kreul, Megan A; Moua, Jackson K; Dopkins, Jackson H; Gregory, Brady D; Geving, Griffin B