Abstract:
PURPOSE: A titanium dioxide nano-powder for a dye-sensitized solar cell photoelectrode and a manufacturing method thereof are provided to enable dye molecules to be absorbed rapidly and photoelectric conversion to have high efficiency. CONSTITUTION: A titanium dioxide nano-powder for a dye-sensitized solar cell photoelectrode is titania nanopowder for anatase type dye-sensitized solar cell photoelectrode having a dipyramid structure. A specific surface area of the nano-powder is 80m/g or greater. An adhesion rate of paint to the nano-powder is more than 80% or greater within 5 minutes after contact. A manufacturing method of the titania nano-powder for the dye-sensitized solar cell photoelectrode comprises next steps: forming titania nano-powder with a vapor synthesis method by using precursors of titanium alkoxide; post-thermal treating the titania nanopowder; and forming anatase type titania nanopowder having an angular shape.