Objective Dye-sensitized solar cell (DSSC) is the leading technology of third-generation solution-processed solar cells with reported efficiencies in excess of 10%. However despite the huge efforts in the last two decades saturation effects are observed in their performance. Efforts so far have been concentrated towards engineering and fine-tuning of the dyes, the electrolytes and the interface of the dye to the electron acceptor, employing titania as the electron acceptor.DSSCs rely, then, on dyes for efficient light harvesting which in turn entails high fabrication costs associated to the Ru-based dyes as well as the use of 10 um thick devices. In addition, optimized titania requires high-temperature processing raising concerns for its potential for low-cost, flexible-platform fabrication.In this project we propose a disruptive approach; to replace titania with a novel electron accepting nanoporous semiconductor with a bandgap suitable for optimized solar harnessing and a very high absorption coefficient to allow total light absorption within 2 um across its absorption spectrum. In addition the deposition of the nanostructured platform will employ processing below 200oC, compatible with plastic, flexible substrates and cost-effective roll-to-roll manufacturing.We will focus on non-toxic high-abundance nanomaterials in order to enable successful deployment of DSSCs with targeted efficiencies in excess of 15% and 10% for SS-DSSCs, thanks to efficient solar harnessing offered by the novel nanocrystal electron acceptor.To tackle this multidisciplinary challenge we have assembled a group of experts in the respective fields: development of nanocrystal solar cells, DSSC technology and physics, atomic layer and surface characterisation and a technology leader (industrial partner) in the manufacturing and development of third generation, thin film, photovoltaic cells and modules (DSSCs). Fields of science engineering and technologynanotechnologynano-materialsnanocrystalsengineering and technologymaterials engineeringcoating and filmsnatural sciencesphysical sciencesopticsspectroscopyabsorption spectroscopynatural sciencesphysical scienceselectromagnetism and electronicssemiconductivity Programme(s) FP7-ENERGY - Specific Programme "Cooperation": Energy Topic(s) ENERGY.2012.10.2.1 - Future Emerging Technologies Call for proposal FP7-ENERGY-2012-1-2STAGE See other projects for this call Funding Scheme CP - Collaborative project (generic) Coordinator FUNDACIO INSTITUT DE CIENCIES FOTONIQUES EU contribution € 730 572,00 Address AVINGUDA CARL FRIEDRICH GAUSS 3 08860 Castelldefels Spain See on map Region Este Cataluña Barcelona Activity type Research Organisations Administrative Contact Dolors Mateu (Ms.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Total cost No data Participants (5) Sort alphabetically Sort by EU Contribution Expand all Collapse all IMPERIAL COLLEGE OF SCIENCE TECHNOLOGY AND MEDICINE United Kingdom EU contribution € 700 652,80 Address SOUTH KENSINGTON CAMPUS EXHIBITION ROAD SW7 2AZ LONDON See on map Region London Inner London — West Westminster Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Administrative Contact Brooke Alasya (Ms.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Total cost No data ECOLE POLYTECHNIQUE FEDERALE DE LAUSANNE Switzerland EU contribution € 697 388,50 Address BATIMENT CE 3316 STATION 1 1015 Lausanne See on map Region Schweiz/Suisse/Svizzera Région lémanique Vaud Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Administrative Contact Michael Graetzel (Prof.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Total cost No data TECHNISCHE UNIVERSITEIT EINDHOVEN Netherlands EU contribution € 366 485,50 Address GROENE LOPER 3 5612 AE Eindhoven See on map Region Zuid-Nederland Noord-Brabant Zuidoost-Noord-Brabant Activity type Higher or Secondary Education Establishments Administrative Contact A.(Alphons)w.J. Bruekers (Mr.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Total cost No data G24 POWER LIMITED United Kingdom EU contribution € 227 002,50 Address SOUTH LAKE DRIVE IMPERIAL PARK NP10 8AS NEWPORT See on map Region Wales East Wales Monmouthshire and Newport Activity type Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments) Administrative Contact Paul Seymour (Mr.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Total cost No data G24 INNOVATIONS LTD United Kingdom EU contribution No data Address Wentloog Environmental Centre CF3 2EE CARDIFF See on map Activity type Private for-profit entities (excluding Higher or Secondary Education Establishments) Administrative Contact Silvia Villarroya-Lidon (Dr.) Links Contact the organisation Opens in new window Website Opens in new window Total cost No data