Dye-sensitized solar cells (DSSCs) have emerged as a promising technology for solar energy conversion due to their affordability and adaptability. Natural dyes derived from various botanical and fruit sources are gaining attention as an eco-friendly alternative to synthetic counterparts in DSSCs. This comprehensive review offers insights into the extraction techniques, characterization methods and effectiveness of natural dyes as sensitizers in DSSCs. Moreover, it examines the variables impacting the efficiency of DSSCs using natural dyes and investigates strategies to enhance their overall performance. By presenting this comprehensive overview, the paper aims to underscore the viability of natural dyes for DSSCs, promoting continued exploration and advancement in this area of research.

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用于染料敏化太阳能电池 (DSSC) 的天然染料：提取、表征和性能概述

染料敏化太阳能电池（DSSC）因其经济性和适应性而成为一种有前途的太阳能转换技术。源自各种植物和水果来源的天然染料作为 DSSC 中合成染料的环保替代品而受到关注。这篇全面的综述提供了对天然染料作为 DSSC 敏化剂的提取技术、表征方法和有效性的见解。此外，它还研究了影响使用天然染料的 DSSC 效率的变量，并研究了提高其整体性能的策略。通过提出这一全面的概述，本文旨在强调天然染料对于 DSSC 的可行性，促进该研究领域的持续探索和进步。