Solaronix Materials: Innovative Solutions For Solar Professionals

SOLARONIX
MATERIALS
Supplier of specialty chemicals and materials,
Licensee of EPFL for Dye Solar Cell technology since 1994,
we deliver the components used for Hybrid and Dye Solar Cell
fabrication to researchers and industries worldwide.
INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS FOR SOLAR PROFESSIONALS

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SPECIALTY MATERIALS
Ever since the beginning at Solaronix, an important part of

the business has been devoted to the production of the key
materials required for Hybrid and Dye Solar Cell fabrication
processes. Thanks to a diverse portfolio of specialty chemicals and components, Solaronix supports innovation in new
photovoltaic technologies, and turns scientific progress
into readily available products.
Since 1996, the company delivers high quality ingredients
to research centers involved in Hybrid and Dye Solar Cell
technology around the world; academic laboratories or
pioneering technological enterprises. Our products are
available in tailored quantities for both research and industry, and we continually scale-up and introduce new products to sustain the market's growing demand.
Solaronix is an EPFL Sun2 license owner since 1994 and

enjoys a privileged relationship with the LPI laboratory, led
by Prof. Michael Grtzel, father of Dye Solar Cell technology.
Our team contributes to several scientific projects and
brings its know-how to support research progress. For example, we are active in european research and development projects such as Orion (ionic liquid improvement),
Adios-Ru (replacement of ruthenium dyes), Artiphyction
(solar hydrogen production), Cronos (modeling of DSCs)
and SETNanoMetro (titania standardization).
Successful past projects include Innovasol, Solamon, EuroPSB, Napolyde, Fullspectrum and Lots DSC to name a
few. Overall, these attributes ensure our strong connection
with academia and technological pioneers.
Our specialists are developing and producing Solaronix'

compounds on the premises. We use proven and genuine
recipes to make specialty chemicals of the highest quality,
meeting the requirements of high technology.
CHEMICALS AND COMPONENTS
SOLAR CELL KITS
Our catalog encompasses all the ingredients for Dye Solar

Cells, as well as products for the fabrication of other Hybrid
Organic-Inorganic Solar Cells such as Perovskite Solar Cells:
In addition to individual ingredients, Solaronix provides

complete sets of components to help experimenters accelerate their work:
titanium dioxide nanoparticle pastes,
Perovskite Solar Cell kits,
zirconium dioxide and nickel oxide pastes.
Test Cell Kits (laboratory Dye Solar Cells),
ruthenium dyes and organic photo-sensitizers,
Education Cell Kits (training and teaching Dye Solar Cells),
perovskite precursors,
Demonstration Cell Kits (large area Dye Solar Cells).
solvent-based electrolytes,
non-volatile electrolytes,
hole transport materials,
ionic liquids,
platinum catalyst precursors,
sealing materials,
transparent and conductive substrates.
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PEROVSKITE CELL COMPONENTS
evaporated gold
In the past few years, major breakthroughs branched solidstate Dye Solar Cell research to a new approach using
organo-lead halide perovskite light absorbers.
hole transport material

perovskite absorber
Since then, Solaronix investigated Perovskite Solar Cell

technology and worked on supplying researchers with the
corresponding new materials and components.
Our customers can now benefit from the latest innovations
in the field of Perovskite Solar Cells with our specifically
designed titania pastes, perovskite light absorber precursor, and hole transport material.
titania scaffolding
titania blocking layer
FTO coating
glass substrate
Cross-section of a Perovskite Solar Cell (SEM image)
BLOCKING LAYER TITANIA PASTE

LEAD-IODIDE PEROVSKITE PRECURSOR
Methylamonium Iodide
NEW
Ti-Nanoxide BL/SPNEW
Use Solaronix methylamonium iodide in conjunction with

lead halides to prepare your perovskite-based solar cells.
Suitable for two step processes.
A screen-printable paste aimed at the deposition of a thin

and dense, pinhole-free layer of titanium dioxide. Such a
blocking-layer will prevent the hole transport material or
the perovskite to directly enter in contact with the conductive substrate. Also suitable for solid-state Dye Solar Cells.
HOLE TRANSPORT MATERIAL
Printing with a 90-48 polyester mesh screen yields a

50nm thick, dense TiO2 layer after firing at 550C.
Spiro-OMeTADNEW
Spiro-OMeTAD is the hole transport material of choice for
solid-state Dye Solar Cells and Perovskite Solar Cells.
SCAFFOLDING LAYER TITANIA PASTES

Ti-Nanoxide T600/SPNEW
Titania paste containing 15-20 nm titanium dioxide anatase particles. Printing with a 61-64 polyester mesh yields
a ~600 nm thick layer after sintering at 475C. Several
prints can be stacked to control titania layer thickness incrementally.
Ti-Nanoxide T300/SPNEW
Perovskite Cell Kit

We are also introducing the Perovskite
Cell Kit, a whole new set containing
ready-to-use solid-state electrodes
with dierent stages of layering (p. 14).
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Titania paste containing 15-20 nm titanium dioxide anatase particles. Printing with a 61-64 polyester mesh typically yields a ~300 nm thick layer after sintering at 475C.
Several prints can be stacked to control titania layer thickness incrementally.
TITANIUM DIOXIDE PASTES

Ti-Nanoxide
Titanium Dioxide Pastes
The Solaronix Ti-Nanoxide products are a family of formulations of titanium dioxide particles. They can be used for
the fabrication of photo-electrodes and are perfectly
suited for Dye Solar Cell applications.
In Dye Solar Cells, the photo-anodes consist of a mesoporous layer of titanium dioxide nano-particles. The resulting
layer can be stained with one of our premium sensitizing
dyes to complete the Dye Solar Cell photo-anodes.
The formulations of our products have been developed over
15 years utilizing close interaction with customers. This
has led to the most comprehensive oering of titanium
nano-particle pastes available. We use proven in-house
fabrication processes that proudly continue to serve research and industrial uses.
Solaronix' nano-particle manufacturing allows us to precisely control crystal growth and anatase phase selectivity.
We produce targeted particle sizes which enable us to tune
the transparency of the resulting titanium dioxide layers.
This flexibility permits the fabrication of either transparent,
or diusing (opaque) electrode designs. Tunable appearance is a particularly interesting feature of Dye Solar Cells,
and the Ti-Nanoxide products aid in exploiting that feature.
Since we also make advanced Dye Solar Cells and modules,
we are the experts in the field when it comes to titania particles and titania formulations.
Below is an excerpt of the recommended and most frequently used Ti-Nanoxide products.
TRANSPARENT
ACTIVE LAYER
REFLECTIVE
ADD-ON LAYER
DIFFUSING
ACTIVE LAYER
MACRO-CHANNELED
ACTIVE LAYER
Ti-Nanoxide T/SP
Ti-Nanoxide R/SP
Ti-Nanoxide D/SP
Ti-Nanoxide MC/SPNEW
Highly dispersed titania

nano-particle paste for the
deposition of transparent
active mesoporous layers.
Large titania particle paste

for the deposition of a reflective layer atop preexisting layers.
Mixed titania particle paste

for the deposition of active
opaque titania layers in one
material.
Advanced formulation titania paste forming macrochanneled active opaque

layers.
The sintered films feature a

very high surface area ensuring ecient dye loading.
The reflective sintered layer

enhances light absorption
of the underneath
mesoporous active layers.
The optimal mixing of large

and small nano-particles
ensures both very high surface area and light diusion.
The tubular structure allows for better electrolyte

penetration when using
viscous or ionic liquid
based electrolytes.
MORE TI-NANOXIDE FORMULATIONS
All of the above Ti-Nanoxide products are suitable for screenprinting and slot-coating (doctor-blade).
Expert users will find additional Ti-Nanoxide products specifically formulated for other deposition techniques such as
spin-coating.
Printing with a 61-64 polyester mesh yields a ~4 m thick layer

after sintering at 475C for 30 min. Several prints can be stacked
to control titania layer thickness incrementally.
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OXIDE PASTES
Zr-Nanoxide
Ni-Nanoxide
Zirconium Dioxide Paste
Nickel Oxide Paste
Monolithic Dye Solar Cells assemblies are obtained by

stacking titania (anode), zirconia (insulating) and conductive carbon (cathode) layers on a single substrate.
Nickel oxide is a p-type semiconductor that can be used to

prepare photo-cathodes. Dye-sensitized photo-cathodes
operate in a reverse mode compared with conventional Dye
Solar Cells. The electron cascade occurs from the excited
dye to the oxidized species of the electrolyte, and from the
p-type semiconductor valence band to the ground level of
the sensitizer.
Our product Zr-Nanoxide Z/SP is precisely targeted for the

assembly of monolithic Dye Solar Cells and monolithic
Perovskite Solar Cells.
FOR MONOLITHIC ASSEMBLIES

Zr-Nanoxide Z/SP
A printable zirconium oxide paste that forms a porous and
electrically insulating layer after firing at 475C. The resulting layer is opaque white and exhibits minimal dye uptake.
Titania staining can even be realized in the presence of the
zirconia and carbon layers thanks to their porous structures which allows the dye solution to penetrate. Suitable
for screen-printing or slot-coating (doctor-blade).
Labware Items
The best products deserve the right tools. We also oer our
customers a selection of spatulas, tweezers, staining boxes,
and similar items especially adapted to our products.
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Together with n-type semiconductor pastes like our

Ti-Nanoxide products, it is possible to fabricate tandem p/
n-type Dye Solar Cells with eciencies equal or superior to
conventional n-type DSCs.
FOR REVERSE-TYPE DYE SOLAR CELLS

Ni-Nanoxide N/SPNEW
The first commercially available nickel oxide nano-particle
paste to facilitate the development of highly ecient ptype Dye Solar Cells. Ni-Nanoxide N/SP is suited for the
deposition of NiO layers by screen-printing or slot-coating
(doctor-blade). After firing at 300C, the paste forms a
mesoporous layer of NiO with a semi-transparent grey appearance.
RUTHENIUM DYES
Ruthenizer
Ruthenium Photo-Sensitizers
The Ruthenizer product line is composed of the very best
ruthenium-based sensitizers. These dyes are especially
suited for the sensitization of wide band-gap semiconductors, like titanium dioxide in Dye Solar Cells.
Our product family features all the acclaimed compounds
of the Dye Solar Cell community along with additional ruthenium dyes suited for various sorts of photochemical
experiments.
As a material supplier, Solaronix is committed to demonstrating the performance of our products. For this reason,
we test all of our production batches in real Dye Solar Cells,
made in-house, to guarantee the photovoltaic performance
that our customers deserve.
With over 15 years of synthetic and purification experience,

we are able to deliver premium quality sensitizing dyes for
solar cell applications. They are available in tailored quantities for research and development, as well as bulk quantities for industry.
Being the one-stop-shop for Dye Solar Cell materials, we
also supply staining additives for use in conjunction with
sensitizing dyes. For instance, chenodeoxycholic acid is a
proven compound for enhancing photovoltaic performances in the presence of ruthenium dyes.
HIGH PERFORMANCE RUTHENIUM DYES
STAINING ADDITIVE
Ruthenizer 535-bisTBA
(N719)
Ruthenizer 620-1H3TBA
(N749)
Ruthenizer 520-DN
(Z907)
Chenodeoxycholic Acid
(staining additive)
One of the best ruthenium

dye for the sensitization of
titanium dioxide in Dye
Solar Cells, the industry
standard. Ruthenizer535bisTBA is also know as
N719 in the literature.
The most widely used panchromatic dye, also known

N749 or black dye in the
literature.
The original amphiphilic

ruthenium dye for the
sensitization of titanium
dioxide in Dye Solar Cells,
also know as Z907 in the
literature.
To be used as an additive in
staining solutions together
with sensitizing dyes, particularly our ruthenium
dyes. The resulting electrodes can yield significant
improvements to photovoltaic performances.
Ruthenizer535 (N3), its

fully protonated analog, is
also available.
Ruthenizer 620-1H3TBA
sensitizes titanium dioxide
up to a wavelength of
920nm.
Notably demonstrated
excellent stability of Dye
Solar Cells.
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ORGANIC DYES
Sensidizer
Purely Organic Photo-Sensitizers
Solaronix continues to commit much eort to the development of enhanced molecules and better processes.
Our oer of photo-sensitizers now extends to purely organic dyes. The Sensidizer products bring alternatives to
ruthenium pigments, and new pigments dedicated to solidstate Dye Solar Cells.
FOR CONVENTIONAL DYE SOLAR CELLS
FOR SOLID-STATE DYE SOLAR CELLS
Sensidizer SQ2 (green)
SensidizerBA741
A purely organic pigment for Dye Solar Cells, Sensidizer

SQ2 gives a striking vivid green color to stained electrodes.
Organic sensitizer for solid-state Dye Solar Cells.
Sensidizer RK1 (orange)
SensidizerBA504
A remarkably high performance purely organic pigment for

Dye Solar Cells, Sensidizer RK1 gives a bright orange color
to stained electrodes.
Organic sensitizer for solid-state Dye Solar Cells.
Sodium Hydroxamate BA662 (staining additive)

Sodium Hydroxamate BA662 is a staining additive specifically suited for SensidizerBA504.
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SOLVENT-BASED ELECTROLYTES
Iodolyte
Solvent-Based Electrolytes
The space between electrodes in Dye Solar Cells is filled
with an electrolyte. Our Iodolyte products are a range of
ready-to-use electrolytes for this application. Their composition is based on the iodide/tri-iodide redox couple, which
has been proven to perform the best in DyeSolarCells. The
composition of all Iodolyte electrolytes were carefully developed with state-of-the-art additives to ensure excellent
Dye Solar Cell performance and durability.
What's more, the Iodolyte products are fully compatible
with our Meltonix sealing films. These hot melt films pro-
vide a discrete confinement of the electrolyte between

glass electrodes.
Ready to experiment with your own formulations? Have a
look at our solar-grade ionic liquids. They may be used either as additives, or as solvent replacement in your electrolytes.
All of our Iodolyte products are available in bulk quantities
for industrial purpose. Inquiries are welcome.
HIGH PERFORMANCE ELECTROLYTE
HIGH STABILITY ELECTROLYTE
Iodolyte HI-30
IodolyteZ-150
A 30 mM iodide/tri-iodide electrolyte formulated using a

low viscosity solvent for maximum performance.
A 150 mM iodide/tri-iodide electrolyte formulated with a

higher boiling point solvent which makes it suitable for long
term stability assessments.
It is typically employed for high performance Dye Solar

Cells, and for establishing reference samples when studying new compounds.
Also available in 50mM and 100mM redox concentrations,

they all come with optimized formulations for best solar
cell durability.
MORE IODOLYTE ELECTROLYTES

Expert users will find additional solvent-based electrolytes
from the Iodolyte product line on our webshop.
Vac'n'Fill Syringe
The Vac'n'Fill Syringe is an easy to
use device for making a vacuum in
a solar cell cavity and back filling
the cavity with a liquid electrolyte.
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NON-VOLATILE ELECTROLYTES
Mosalyte
Non-Volatile Electrolytes
Solaronix strives to stay at the cutting edge of solventfree electrolyte development. The Mosalyte product line
provides non-volatile electrolyte formulations based on
ionic liquids. These innovative electrolytes demonstrate a
negligible vapor pressure that makes them compatible
with high temperature and diverse sealing processes.
Our most experienced customers may also enjoy preparing
custom ionic liquids mixtures from our IonLic product line
presented next page.
HIGH LONGEVITY ELECTROLYTE
LOW-LIGHT ELECTROLYTE
Mosalyte TDE-250
Mosalyte TDE-025
A non-volatile iodide/tri-idodide electrolyte formulated for

high longevity. Features a mixture of three ionic liquids
which demonstrate a low viscosity for optimized mass
transport.
Benefits from the same formulation, but a with a lower iodine content suitable for low-light applications such as
indoors.
Redox content: Iodine / ionic liquid (1/240).
Redox content: iodine / ionic liquid (1/24).
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IONIC LIQUIDS
IonLic
Solar-Grade Ionic Liquids
The IonLic products are a range of ionic liquids for preparing electrolytes. They can be used as additives in solventbased electrolytes, as well as solvent replacements in nonvolatile electrolyte formulations. Since Solaronix makes
Dye Solar Cells in-house, the purity of our ionic liquids is
specifically targeted for solar cell applications.
Our Iodolyte and Mosalyte electrolytes are taking advantage of the same IonLic components.
IODIDE SALTS
MIXED SALTS
IonLic DMPII
1,2-dimethyl-3-propylimidazolium iodide
IonLic PMII
1-methyl-3-propylimidazolium iodide
IonLic HMII
1-hexyl-3-methylimidazolium iodide
IonLicDMHII
1,2-dimethyl-3-hexylimidazolium iodide
IonLic EMII
1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium iodide
IonLic DMII
1,3-dimethylimidazolium iodide
IonLic BMII
1-butyl-3-methylimidazolium iodide
IonLic EMIDCA
1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium dicyanamide
IonLic EMINCS
1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium thiocyanate
IonLic EMITCB
1-ethyl-3-methylimidazolium tetracyanoborate
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PLATINUM CATALYSTS
Platisol
Platinum Catalyst Precursors
The Platisol products are a set of chemical precursors for
the deposition of catalytic platinum layers. In most Dye
Solar Cells the counter-electrode features a catalytic
amount of platinum that greatly enhances electron transfer to the electrolyte. This in turn increases the charge
density in the solar cell which directly translates to higher
photo-currents and eciencies.
Our Platisol products are the perfect companion for our
Iodolyte iodide-based electrolytes. Platisol comes in 2 formulations, a low viscosity paint for spin coating or brush
application and a viscous paste for screen-printing or
doctor-blade application. In both cases, the products lead
to a quasi-transparent layer of activated platinum after
firing at 450C. The precursor is reduced to a minimal
amount of platinum for optimum material usage, while
remaining transparent and catalytically active.
Platinum Coating Service

Our platinum catalyst coating is a very thin layer of platinum
perfectly suited for Dye Solar Cell counter-electrodes. It can
be applied on heat-resistant customers' substrates like
glasses or quartz. Inquires are welcome.
SPIN-COATING OR BRUSH PAINTING
SCREEN-PRINTING OR SLOT-COATING
PlatisolT
PlatisolT/SP
A liquid formulation of platinum precursor for the deposition of a catalytic and quasi-transparent layer of activated
platinum after firing at 450C.
A viscous formulation of platinum precursor for the deposition of a catalytic and quasi-transparent layer of activated platinum after firing at 450C.
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SEALING MATERIALS
Meltonix
Hot-Melt Sealing Films
Solaronix has assembled a selection of polymer films that
are very well adapted to sealing electrodes. These materials demonstrate excellent chemical compatibility with the
other components of Hybrid and Dye Solar Cells. The sealing gaskets easily cut from these films will ensure a perfect
confinement of the electrolyte in the solar cells after hot
press lamination. We have been using Meltonix for over 10
years, proving its stability and durability.
Amosil 4Secondary Sealing

Use Amosil 4, our dispersed
two component sealing system
for a supplementary sealing of
your Dye Solar Cells in conjunction with the Meltonix
products.
Thicknesses of 25, 60 and 100 microns are available in

order to tune the distance between electrodes. The sealing
process typically consists of partially melting the gasket
onto the electrodes with a hot press. The adhesion of Meltonix on glass substrates is excellent, leading to a fully
transparent sealing.
25 MICRONS
Thickness
Thermoplastic
Sealing Temperature
Meltonix1170-25
25 m
DuPont Surlyn
~100C
Meltonix1170-60
60 m
DuPont Surlyn
~100C
Meltonix1162-60
60 m
DuPont Bynel
~130C
Meltonix1170-100
100 m
DuPont Surlyn
~100C
60 MICRONS
100 MICRONS
Standard sizes: 30 x 20 cm sheets, or 30 cm wide rolls (per meter)
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GLASS SUBSTRATES
TCO
Transparent and Conductive Substrates
Getting the assembly of your solar cells right begins with
the proper choice of substrate. Solaronix provides a variety
of conductive substrates suitable for Hybrid Solar Cells,
DyeSolarCells, and other photo-electrochemical devices.
Our fluorine-doped tin oxide (FTO) coated glasses ensure
optimal adhesion of printed layers, a primary requirement
for electrode fabrication. Thanks to their chemical inertness, the coated glass surface can withstand harsh solutions, making it very well adapted to a broad range of experiments.
Several sheet resistivities are available, among the most
conductive found on the market today. Furthermore, these
glass substrates tolerate high temperature treatments
without loss of conductivity.
TCO Coating Service

Get a fluorine-doped tin oxide (FTO) transparent and conductive coating on your substrates: ceramics, glasses, quartz, or
any heat resistant substrate. Inquiries are welcome.
Glass Cutter
Our glass cutter is perfect for
making straight line cuts of the
glass substrates presented in
our catalog.
Our FTO coated glasses come in a variety of thicknesses

and sizes to suit all of your needs. Standard sizes are available in stock. If you are not equipped to cut glass, we can
even provide custom sizes at incremental costs.
Thickness
3 MM GLASS
2 MM GLASS
1 MM GLASS
Resistivity
Glass Type
TCO30-10/LI
3.0 mm
10 ohm/sq.
low-iron sodalime (clearer)
TCO30-8
3.0 mm
8 ohm/sq.
sodalime
TCO22-15
2.2 mm
15 ohm/sq.
sodalime
TCO22-7
2.2 mm
7 ohm/sq.
sodalime
TCO10-10
1.0 mm
10 ohm/sq.
aluminoborosilicate
Conductive layer: fluorine-doped tin oxide, SnO2:F (FTO)

Standard sizes: 5 x 5 cm, 10 x 10 cm, and 30 x 30 cm
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PEROVSKITE CELL KIT
In addition to our chemicals dedicated to Perovskite Solar

Cell fabrication, Solaronix is introducing a whole new kit
containing ready-to-use electrodes for this novel photovoltaic technology.
Researchers can now benefit from high quality titania electrodes specifically designed for experimenting with
Perovskite Solar Cells.
Electrodes are available at dierent stages of layering. The
kit starts with the simplest etched FTO electrodes allowing
for any sort of build-up, and extends to the most sophisticated scaolding titania electrodes enabling perovskite
light absorber investigations straight away.
The latter are conveniently available in either 300 or

600nm thicknesses, and both feature a TiCl4 treatment for
best performances.
Last but not least, the intermediate blocking-layer titania
electrodes conveniently permit to explore setups without or
with other sorts of scaolding materials.
SELECT YOUR ELECTRODES

etched FTO area
blocking layer area
scaffoding layer area
FTO substrate
Etched
FTO
Blocking
Layer
Etched FTO Electrodes, 16 pcs.
Blocking Layer Electrodes, 16 pcs.
Scaolding Layer Electrodes, thin, 16 pcs.
Scaolding Layer Electrodes, ultra-thin, 16 pcs.
NEW
Scaolding Layer Scaolding Layer

(600 nm)
(300 nm)
Electrode size: 20 x 20mm

Active area: 6 x 6 mm
1 kit for 16 cells
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TEST CELL KIT
The Test Cell Kit allows experienced users to easily build

many high performance test cells with a high degree of
reproducibility.
Whether your want to expand your Dye Solar Cell expertise,
or completely jump-start your research, the Test Cell Kit
removes the barriers and fires up your productivity. For
research and development, comparative studies, or high
level courses, the Test Cell Kit is specifically tailored for the
most demanding activities.
The fruit of intensive hybrid solar cell research at Solaronix
and years of optimization, the Test Cell Kit is the perfect
match of simplicity of construction, reproducibility, and of
course, ease of assembly. With an active area of 6 x 6 mm,
your Test Cells won't suer from the side eects observed
with larger surfaces, and will allow you to precisely understand changes.
Take advantage of high quality ready-to-use solar cell parts
and focus on your specialty.
Explore New Compounds : could they be dyes, additives,
electrolytes, hole transport materials, or all of the above,
you will not have to worry about cell making anymore. Just
put your products together with the Test Cell parts.
Compare and Reproduce: assemble numerous cells
quickly and easily, perform comparative studies to obtain
reliable results based on multiple samples.
Make Reference Cells: set the baseline for the rest of your
experiments with standard configurations using our commercial chemicals together with the Test Cell components.
Sample Cell
Get a sample cell made with the parts
of the Test Cell Kit.
SELECT YOUR TEST CELL KIT

Parts only: for sealed cells, gaskets and sealings included,
counter-electrodes coated with platinum and drilled. Dye,
additives, and electrolyte at customers discretion.
Parts and chemicals: same as the above, but all chemicals
including dye, staining additive, and electrolyte are conveniently supplied for best performance.
cathode (20 x 20 mm)
cathode
active area (6 x 6 mm)
sealing
cap
gasket
anode (20 x 20 mm)
anode
WHATS INCLUDED
Test Cell Kit:
(for 16 cells)
Parts
only
Parts and
chemicals
Titania Electrodes, 16 pcs.
Platinum Electrodes, drilled 16 pcs.
Gaskets, 20pcs.
Sealings, 20pcs.
Caps, 20pcs.
Masks, 16pcs.
Iodolyte HI-30, 3mL
Ruthenizer 535-bisTBA, 20mg
Chenodeoxycholic Acid, 80mg
SPARE PARTS
All of the spare parts of the Test Cell Kit can be also purchased separately.
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EDUCATION CELL KIT
The Education Cell Kit is specifically designed to fit in educational budgets.

Dye Solar Cell technology can be a fantastic topic for training courses. With that goal in mind, the Education Cell Kit
was designed to allow professors and students to easily
make their own operational solar cells.
This set consists of an aordable titania electrode that is
ready to be stained with a natural dye such as those found
in berries. This kind of preparation is very convenient to do,
and demonstrates the use of ingredients from nature to
generate power from a renewable energy source. The resulting solar cell is powerful enough to power a small electric load.
For simplicity, the solar cell can be assembled by clipping
the two electrodes against each other. For durability, the
cell can be sealed by laminating the two electrodes together with an appropriate gasket. The Education Cell Kit is
very versatile and can be adapted to your requirements.
More experienced users can build state-of-the-art Dye
Solar Cells from this kit, using a synthetic ruthenium sensitizer, an advanced iodide electrolyte and platinized
counter-electrode.
SELECT YOUR EDUCATION CELL KIT

Basic: for open cells (electrodes not sealed), counter electrodes are bare electrodes to be coated with carbon or
platinum, dye (typically taken from red fruits) and electrolyte at customers discretion.
Basic with electrolyte: same as the above, but a low volatility electrolyte is conveniently supplied.
Advanced: for sealed cells, gaskets and sealings included,
counter-electrodes coated with platinum and drilled. Dye
and electrolyte at customers discretion.
In the latter case, we recommend Ruthenizer 535-bisTBA
with Chenodeoxycholic Acid, and Mosalyte TDE-250.
cathode
sealing
gasket
cap
anode (50 x 50 mm)
anode
Dye Solar Cell Tutorial

Download Dye Solar Cells for Real, The
Assembly Guide for Making Your Own
Solar Cells, our free tutorial demonstrating the possible uses of the Education Cell Kit.
SPARE PARTS
All of the spare parts of the Education Cell Kit can be also
purchased separately.
WHATS INCLUDED
Education Cell Kit:
(for 4 cells) Basic Basic+ Advanced
Titania Electrodes, 4 pcs.
Bare Electrodes, not drilled, 4 pcs.
Platinum Electrodes, drilled 4 pcs.
Gaskets, 5pcs.
Sealings, 10pcs.
Caps, 10pcs.
Education Electrolyte, 5mL
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DEMONSTRATION CELL KIT
The Demonstration Cell kit is designed for people who

would like to make bigger Dye Solar Cells for exhibition purposes. With an active area of 81cm2, this type of solar cell
can easily power a small electric load, and will run nicely in
oce lighting or other diuse light conditions.
The simplest way for making a demonstration cell consists
of dying the titania anode with a natural dye. The cathode
can be prepared from a conductive glass and a pencil (carbon source). These electrodes are then put together using
binder clips, leading to an open-air cell. The Demonstration
Cell Kit Basic includes these electrodes in one package.
Alternatively, the demonstration cell can be assembled in a
sealed configuration for durability. Use the gasket to laminate the electrodes together, adding the electrolyte
through holes that are pre-drilled in the cathode. The Advanced variant of the Demonstration Kit includes all the
required materials and components.
SELECT YOUR DEMONSTRATION CELL KIT

Basic: for an open cell (electrodes not sealed), counter
electrode is a bare electrode to be coated with carbon or
platinum, dye (typically taken from red fruits) and electrolyte at customers discretion.
Advanced: for a sealed cell, gaskets and sealings included,
the counter-electrode is coated with platinum and drilled.
Dye and electrolyte at customers discretion.
In the latter case, we recommend Ruthenizer 535-bisTBA
with Chenodeoxycholic Acid, and Mosalyte TDE-250.
cathode
sealing
Customized Pattern
gasket
cap
anode (100 x 100 mm)
anode
The titania electrodes of the Demonstration Cell Kit can be

customized with your own pattern. Please inquire.
WHATS INCLUDED
SPARE PARTS
All of the spare parts of the Demonstration Cell Kit can be
also purchased separately.
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Demonstration Cell Kit: (for 1 cell)
Basic
Advanced
Titania Electrode, 1 pc.
Bare Electrode, not drilled, 1pc.
Platinum Electrode, drilled, 1 pc.
Gaskets, 5pcs.
Sealings, 10pcs.
Caps, 10pcs.
SOLAR CELL SAMPLES
Solaronix has always been a pioneer of Dye Solar Cell technology since its inception. We believe this family of solar
cells demonstrate unmatched features opening solar technology for innovative applications.
Thanks to our in-house production of specialty chemicals
and components, we naturally developed the consequent
fabrication techniques for building photovoltaic solar cells
and modules.
We have samples demonstrating dierent implementations of our technology, from laboratory-scale to full-size
photovoltaic modules.
LABORATORY SAMPLES
DEMONSTRATION SAMPLES
Sample Cells
Demonstration Cells
Demonstration Modules
Laboratory-scale Dye Solar Cells illustrating the possibilities oered by

our Test Cell Kit.
Examples of patterned Dye Solar

Cells available in dierent colors and
sizes.
Examples of serially interconnected

Dye Solar Cell modules for various
applications.
Customized Patterns
Solar Cell Accessories
Our demonstration cells can bear a

customized pattern (illustrated above
with Solaronix' logo). Please inquire.
We have low-current motors and voltage converters specifically adapted to

the output power of such samples.
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About Solaronix
Solaronix has been developing next generation photovoltaics for over 15 years, and was the first startup company
to acquire an EPFL license for Dye Solar Cell technology in
1994.
Solaronix also has 2 more complementary divisions:
SOLAR CELLS
Since then, Solaronix successfully cultivated a customer

base of hundreds of clients thanks to a diverse portfolio of
specialty chemicals and components. We deliver high quality ingredients to academic laboratories and pioneering
enterprises involved in Hybrid and Dye Solar Cell technologies around the world.
Solaronix is developing next

generation photovoltaic panels
based on Hybrid and Dye Solar
Cell technologies. Our models
oer unprecedented possibilities
in terms of customization and
integration.
Our products are available in retail quantities for research

and development, but we also supply key materials in bulk
for industrial purposes.
In addition to individual ingredients, Solaronix provides
complete sets of components to help experimenters accelerate their research and development works, turning scientific progress into readily available products.
EQUIPMENT
Based on an exclusive light
engine, our solar simulation
equipment delivers perfect and
continuous artificial sunlight
24/7, allowing for accurate
stability and performance
assessments of solar cells at
laboratory and industrial scales.
Visit our website www.solaronix.com to learn more about

our technology, products, and solutions.
DISCOVER OUR ENTIRE CATALOG
HOW TO ORDER
Interested in the product lines presented in this brochure?

Go online and visit our webshop at shop.solaronix.com to
discover our entire catalog.
Our webshop helps you find and eortlessly order all our
products at shop.solaronix.com. Alternatively, you can send
us an e-mail or a fax, indicating types and quantities of
goods you would like to obtain.
You will find all of our products as well as extended information, and learn about the new products we regularly introduce.
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perform shipment as soon as possible.
Whenever necessary, we can make a quotation for the desired products, including shipping fees. Our online shop
allows you to inquire for a quotation right from your shopping cart.
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SOLARONIX

INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS FOR SOLAR PROFESSIONALS

Ever since the beginning at Solaronix, an important part of

Solaronix is an EPFL Sun2 license owner since 1994 and

Our specialists are developing and producing Solaronix'

CHEMICALS AND COMPONENTS

SOLAR CELL KITS

Our catalog encompasses all the ingredients for Dye Solar

In addition to individual ingredients, Solaronix provides

titanium dioxide nanoparticle pastes,

Perovskite Solar Cell kits,

zirconium dioxide and nickel oxide pastes.

Test Cell Kits (laboratory Dye Solar Cells),

ruthenium dyes and organic photo-sensitizers,

Education Cell Kits (training and teaching Dye Solar Cells),

Demonstration Cell Kits (large area Dye Solar Cells).

PEROVSKITE CELL COMPONENTS

hole transport material

Since then, Solaronix investigated Perovskite Solar Cell

BLOCKING LAYER TITANIA PASTE

Use Solaronix methylamonium iodide in conjunction with

A screen-printable paste aimed at the deposition of a thin

HOLE TRANSPORT MATERIAL

Printing with a 90-48 polyester mesh screen yields a

SCAFFOLDING LAYER TITANIA PASTES

Perovskite Cell Kit

TITANIUM DIOXIDE PASTES

Highly dispersed titania

Large titania particle paste

Mixed titania particle paste

Advanced formulation titania paste forming macrochanneled active opaque

The sintered films feature a

The reflective sintered layer

The optimal mixing of large

The tubular structure allows for better electrolyte

MORE TI-NANOXIDE FORMULATIONS

Printing with a 61-64 polyester mesh yields a ~4 m thick layer

Zirconium Dioxide Paste

Nickel Oxide Paste

Monolithic Dye Solar Cells assemblies are obtained by

Nickel oxide is a p-type semiconductor that can be used to

Our product Zr-Nanoxide Z/SP is precisely targeted for the

FOR MONOLITHIC ASSEMBLIES

Together with n-type semiconductor pastes like our

FOR REVERSE-TYPE DYE SOLAR CELLS

With over 15 years of synthetic and purification experience,

HIGH PERFORMANCE RUTHENIUM DYES

One of the best ruthenium

The most widely used panchromatic dye, also known

The original amphiphilic

Ruthenizer535 (N3), its

FOR CONVENTIONAL DYE SOLAR CELLS

FOR SOLID-STATE DYE SOLAR CELLS

Sensidizer SQ2 (green)

A purely organic pigment for Dye Solar Cells, Sensidizer

Organic sensitizer for solid-state Dye Solar Cells.

Sensidizer RK1 (orange)

A remarkably high performance purely organic pigment for