The Grätzel solar cell: A proposal for interdisciplinary experimentation

Abstract

In this article an experimental work was evaluated to explore and disseminate solar energy thematic in an interdisciplinary way to different undergraduate courses. Initially the work was proposed as an activity of a post-graduation discipline for master and doctorate students. From this activity, it was applied an experiment on dye-sensitized solar cells, evaluated in different undergraduate courses in the form of short courses. Dye-sensitized solar cells were mounted by students, to better understand the construction and operation of these cells. Some adaptations were developed in the experiment for the classroom environment, for easier execution of the experiment. The knowledge obtained by students was evaluated from a questionnaire and the results are discussed. The adaptation of an experimental route involving solar cells in the undergraduate environment positively influenced the education of students.