sensitizer of a wide band-gap semiconductor (TiO2) in photoelectrochemical solar cells. The
natural dye, adsorbed onto the semiconductor surface, absorbs visible light and promotes
electron transfer across the dye/semiconductor interface. Photogenerated current and
voltage as high as 2.3 mA and 711 mV, respectively, were obtained and effective conversion
of visible light into electricity was achieved. The use of a natural product as the …