New-insight into the physical properties of Zn1−xBxO two-dimensional hexagonal nanodisks: An efficient material for dye sensitized solar cells

Abstract Two-dimensional Zn 1−x B x O (x = 0.0, 0.01, 0.03, 0.05) hexagonal nanodisks, were synthesized via simple solution method. The crystallographic analysis evidenced the successful incorporation of B 3+ ion into ZnO lattice with pure wurtzite phase. With confirmed structure and morphology Zn 1−x B x O samples were utilized as photoelectrode material in dye sensitized solar cell device and achieved respectable enhancement in efficiency. The device interface study was further conducted using electrochemical impedance spectroscopy, revealed better charge transport process and charge storage capability.