Thesis

2024

Surface and Electrolyte Engineering on Semiconductor Electrodes for solar-assisted CO2 Reduction

M. Xia / M. Graetzel; K. Sivula (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2024. 

2023

Interface and structural engineering of perovskite solar cells towards enhanced stability and performance

M. H. S. Almalki / M. Graetzel; S. M. Zakeeruddin (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2023. 

2022

Compositional and interfacial optimization for enhancement of perovskite solar cells performance

E. A. R. Alharbi / M. Graetzel; S. M. Zakeeruddin (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2022. 

Luminescent and electronic properties of perovskite solar cells

B. I. Carlsen / M. Graetzel; W. R. Tress (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2022. 

Bulk and surface engineering to improve performance and stability of perovskite solar cells

T. P. Baumeler / M. Graetzel; S. M. Zakeeruddin (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2022. 

Structure-property relationships and mixed conductivity in layered hybrid perovskites based on phenyl-derived spacers

A. Ducinskas / M. Graetzel; J. Maier (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2022. 

2021

Compositional Engineering of Perovskite Light Absorbers for Enhanced Stability and Performance through 2D/3D Interfacing

A. Q. M. Alanazi / M. Graetzel; S. M. Zakeeruddin (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2021. 

Role of ions and interfaces for efficient and stable perovskite solar cells

A. Agarwalla / M. Graetzel; U. A. Hagfeldt (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2021. 

Understanding the design principles of organic sensitizers for highly efficient dye sensitized solar cells

M. Stojanovic / M. Graetzel; S. M. Zakeeruddin (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2021. 

2018

Molecular Engineering Towards High Efficiency Perovskite Solar Cells

J. Seo / M. Graetzel; S. M. Zakeeruddin (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2018. 

Fundamentals of perovskite formation for photovoltaics

A. Ummadisingu / M. Graetzel (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2018. 

Compositional Characterization of Organo-Lead tri-Halide Perovskite Solar Cells

P. Gratia / M. K. Nazeeruddin; M. Graetzel (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2018. 

The Quest for Stability of Perovskite Solar Cells: Understanding Degradation, Improving Lifetimes and Towards Experimental Standards

K. Domanski / M. Graetzel; W. R. Tress (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2018. 

Defect chemistry of methylammonium lead iodide

A. Senocrate / J. Maier; M. Graetzel (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2018. 

Composition and Interface Engineering of Organic-Inorganic Hybrid Perovskites to Improve Photovoltaic Performance and Stability

K. T. Cho / M. K. Nazeeruddin; M. Graetzel (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2018. 

Molecularly Engineered Hole Transporting Materials for High Performance Perovskite Solar Cells

K. Rakstys / M. K. Nazeeruddin; M. Graetzel (Dir.)  

EPFL, 2018. 

Cyclometalated Ruthenium Complexes for Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells

S. Aghazada / M. K. Nazeeruddin; M. Graetzel (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2018. 

2017

Solar-driven reduction of CO₂ : from homogeneous to heterogeneous catalytic systems

M. R. Schreier / M. Graetzel; K. Sivula (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2017. 

Defects on surface and interface for photoelectrochemical properties of hematite photoanodes

Y. Hu / M. Graetzel; A. Braun (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2017. 

Investigations on hybrid organic-inorganic perovskites for high performance solar cells

N. Pellet / M. Graetzel; J. Maier (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2017. 

2016

Fabrication and Characterization of Functional ALD Metal Oxide Thin Films for Solar Applications

L. Steier / M. Graetzel; K. Sivula (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2016. 

2014

A Material Approach to Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells : Atomic Layer Deposition and Inverse Opal Host-Guest Architectures

P. P. LabouchĂšre / M. Graetzel; M. K. Nazeeruddin (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2014. 

Probing interactions of molecules and pigments on titanium dioxide surfaces for photovoltaic cells, using QCM-D

H. A. Harms / M. Graetzel; J-E. Moser (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2014. 

New Approaches for Improved Photon Management in Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells

L-P. Heiniger / M. Graetzel (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2014. 

Analysis of Key Electronic, Optical and Structural Parameters in Mesoscopic Solid-State Solar Cells

A. Dualeh / M. Graetzel; M. K. Nazeeruddin (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2014. 

Interfacial Charge Transfer Dynamics in Solid-State Hybrid Organic-Inorganic Solar Cells

A. Marchioro / J-E. Moser; M. Graetzel (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2014. 

2013

Electronic and structural modification of titanium dioxide/zinc oxide photoanode for dye-sensitized solar cells

A. K. Chandiran / M. Graetzel; M. K. Nazeeruddin (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2013. 

High performance solid-state mesoscopic solar cells

J. Burschka / M. Graetzel (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2013. 

On the Texturing and Nanostructuring of Iron Oxide Photoanodes for Solar Water Splitting

M. Cornuz / M. Graetzel; K. Sivula (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2013. 

Dye-sensitized solar cells : detailed studies focused on the molecular engineering of D-π-A dyes and the optimization of the application of ionic-liquid-based electrolytes

M. A. Marszalek / M. Graetzel; S. M. Zakeeruddin (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2013. 

2012

Cu-based p-type Oxide Photocathodes for Solar Hydrogen Production : a Study on Photoelectrochemical Performance and Stability

A. Paracchino / M. GrĂ€tzel (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2012. 

Solar Energy Stored as Hydrogen : Controlling Inexpensive Oxide-based Nanostructures for Efficient Water Splitting

J. M-C. Brillet / M. GrĂ€tzel; K. Sivula (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2012. 

Investigation on Functionalized Ruthenium-Based Sensitizers to Enhance Performance and Robustness of Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells

N. Pootrakulchote / M. GrĂ€tzel (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2012. 

2011

On the Morphology and Interfaces of Nanostructured Hematite Photoanodes for Solar-Driven Water Splitting

F. Le Formal / M. GrĂ€tzel (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2011. 

Solid-State Sensitized Heterojunction Solar Cells : Effect of Sensitizing Systems on Performance and Stability

S-J. Moon / M. GrĂ€tzel; J. E. Moser (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2011. 

2010

Strategies to Optimizing Dye-Sensitized Solar Cells : Organic Sensitizers, Tandem Device Structures, and Numerical Device Modeling

S. Wenger / M. GrĂ€tzel (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2010. 

Dynamics of Electron Transfer Processes at the Surface of Dye-Sensitized Mesoporous Semiconductor Films

J. Teuscher / J. E. Moser; M. GrĂ€tzel (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2010. 

2009

Optical and electronic properties of dye-sensitized heterojunction solar cells

P. Chen / M. GrĂ€tzel (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2009. 

2008

Enhancing the open-circuit voltage of dye-sensitized solar cells : coadsorbents and alternative redox couples

Z. Zhang / M. GrĂ€tzel (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2008. 

2007

Solar photoelectrolysis of water with translucent nano-structured hematite photoanodes

I. Cesar / M. GrĂ€tzel (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2007. 

2006

Novel organic dyes for enhanced red to near IR response in dye sensitised solar cells

A. Burke / M. GrĂ€tzel (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2006. 

Effect of electronic and nuclear factors on the dynamics of dye-to-semiconductor electron transfer

B. Wenger / M. GrĂ€tzel (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2006. 

Mesoscopic manganese based cathode materials for high voltage lithium ion batteries

N. H. Kwon Roth / M. GrĂ€tzel (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2006. 

Solid hybrid dye-sensitized solar cells : new organic materials, charge recombination and stability

N. Rossier-Iten / M. GrĂ€tzel (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2006. 

2005

Mesoscopic thin films of hematite as photoanode for water photoelectrolysis

A. Duret / M. GrĂ€tzel (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2005. 

New electrolytes for high power Li-ion batteries : electrochemical stability, Li-ion insertion kinetics and corrosion inhibition properties

D. Di Censo / M. GrĂ€tzel (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2005. 

Cadmium selenide nanocrystals for specific interactions with biomolecules

I. GeissbĂŒhler / H. Vogel; M. GrĂ€tzel (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2005. 

2004

Nanoparticle sensitisation of solid-state nanocrystalline solar cell

R. Plass / M. GrĂ€tzel (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2004. 

Alternative redox systems for the dye-sensitized solar cell

H. Nusbaumer / M. GrĂ€tzel (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2004. 

2003

Interface engineering in solid-state dye-sensitized solar cells

J. KrĂŒger / M. GrĂ€tzel (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2003. 

2002

Adsorption of oligonucleotides on mesoporous TiO2 films for the development of an amperometric DNA biosensor

K. R. Meier / M. GrĂ€tzel (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2002. 

Femtosecond dynamics of electron transfer in the photosensitization of wide band gap semiconductors

S. Pelet / M. GrĂ€tzel (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2002. 

Die Polymer-Elektrolyt Brennstoffzelle : Charakterisierung ausgewÀhlter PhÀnomene durch elektrochemische Impedanzspektroskopie

B. Andreaus / M. GrĂ€tzel (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2002. 

Alternative anode materials for methane oxidation in solid oxide fuel cells

J. Sfeir / M. GrĂ€tzel (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2002. 

Couches auto-assemblées comme interfaces des dispositifs électroluminescents organiques

M. Carrara / M. GrĂ€tzel (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2002. 

2001

Mesoporous, nanoparticulate films of NB2O5 and ZRO2 preparation and characterization

F. Lenzmann / M. GrĂ€tzel (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2001. 

Electrolytes minces sur supports anode dans les piles Ă  combustible SOFC

R. Ihringer / M. GrĂ€tzel (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2001. 

Electrochemical characterisation of oxygen transport and nonstoichiometry in mixed conducting perovskite-type oxides

S. Diethelm / M. GrĂ€tzel (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2001. 

2000

Solid-state dye-sensitized mesoporous TiO2 solar cells

U. Bach / M. GrĂ€tzel (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2000. 

Surface functionalization of titanium with phosphonated ligands to improve bone bonding

C. Viornery / M. GrĂ€tzel (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2000. 

Synthesis and characterization of novel nonsymmetrical phthalocyanines as sensitizers for photovoltaic devices

G. Giordano / M. GrĂ€tzel (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2000. 

SynthÚse et caractérisation de molécules nouvelles pour la fabrication de diodes électroluminescentes organiques

N. DonzĂ© / M. GrĂ€tzel (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2000. 

Degradation of Uniblue A and Remazol Brilliant Blue R by iron : Fenton Photo-assisted process and hematite

F. A. Herrera Grisales / M. GrĂ€tzel (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2000. 

Single crystal anatase TiO2 : growth and surface investigations

R. Hengerer / M. GrĂ€tzel (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 2000. 

1999

SynthÚse et auto-assemblage de molécules fonctionnalisées pour dérivatiser les électrodes des dispositifs électroluminescents organiques

L. Si-Ahmed / M. GrĂ€tzel (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 1999. 

Abatement of azo-dyes and bichlorophenols mediated by iron-oxides : mechanism and flow reactor studies

J. Bandara / M. GrĂ€tzel (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 1999. 

1998

Carbon dioxide hydrogenation to methanol at low pressure and temperature

A. Bill / M. GrĂ€tzel (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 1998. 

Untersuchung nanokristalliner Materialien in den Systemen Nb/O und Nb/Ta/O fĂŒr die Anwendung in farbstoffsensibilisierten, photoelektrochemischen Solarzellen

M. Wolf / M. GrĂ€tzel (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 1998. 

1997

Novel ruthenium (II) phenylcyanamide complexes : synthesis, chemistry and application as sensitizers in photovoltaic devices based on nanocrystalline titatium [i.e. titanium] dioxide

S. Ruile / M. GrĂ€tzel (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 1997. 

Electrochemically induced luminescence at nanocrystalline semiconductor oxide electrodes

Y. Athanassov / M. GrĂ€tzel (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 1997. 

MĂ©canismes de dĂ©polarisation de la rĂ©duction de l’oxygĂšne sur des interfaces structurĂ©es Ă  haute tempĂ©rature

S. L. Widmer / M. GrĂ€tzel (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 1997. 

Die photoelektrische Charakterisierung der mit Farbstoff sensibilisierten Nanokristallinen Solarzellen

C. Von Planta / M. GrĂ€tzel (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 1997. 

Electrochromic systems based on viologen-modified nanocrystalline titanium dioxide electrodes

F. Campus / M. GrĂ€tzel (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 1997. 

Photochemical and photophysical properties of diketopyrrolopyrrole organic pigments

M. Eschle / M. GrĂ€tzel (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 1997. 

1996

Solid state nanocrystalline titanium oxide photovoltaic cells

T. Meyer / M. GrĂ€tzel (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 1996. 

Synthesis of carboxylic and phosphonic acid derivatives of Ru (II) polypyridyl complexes containing pseudohalide ligands. Application in photovoltaic devices based on porous nanocrystalline TiO2

O. Kohle / M. GrĂ€tzel (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 1996. 

1995

On the photo-electrochemistry of nanocrystalline porous metaloxide semiconducting electrodes

U. BjörkstĂ©n / M. GrĂ€tzel (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 1995. 

Praktische Aspekte der Licht-Energieumwandlung am Beispiel einer TiO2-Farbstoffzelle

P. Liska / M. GrĂ€tzel (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 1995. 

Luminescence as a predictor of quantum solar energy conversion

G. Smestad / M. GrĂ€tzel (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 1995. 

From monomers to the solid state. A photophysical investigation of a merocyanine dye

F. A. NĂŒesch / M. GrĂ€tzel (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 1995. 

1994

Polyaniline and related compounds : synthesis, morphology and electrochemistry

J. C. Michaelson / M. GrĂ€tzel (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 1994. 

Solar cells based on dye-sensitized nanocrystalline TiO2 electrodes

A. Kay / M. GrĂ€tzel (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 1994. 

1993

Etude des propriétés électrochimiques et optiques de monocouches isolantes et de quelques processus de reconnaissance moléculaire induits a leur surface

S. Terrettaz / M. GrĂ€tzel (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 1993. 

Oxygen reduction reaction mechanisms at solid oxide fuel cell cathodes

J. Van herle / M. GrĂ€tzel (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 1993. 

1992

Supported lipid bilayers; an approach for the development of biosensors based on membrane proteins

H. Lang / M. GrĂ€tzel (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 1992. 

Characterisation of highly textured TiO2 surfaces by electrochemical methods

W-T. Wu / M. GrĂ€tzel (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 1992. 

1991

Photo-Thermochimie : mĂ©canisme et cinĂ©tique d’une rĂ©action de mĂ©thanation en phase gaz-solide

C. Revilliod / M. GrĂ€tzel (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 1991. 

Photoelectrochemical investigations of cadmium sulphide electrodes

A-S. Feiner / M. GrĂ€tzel (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 1991. 

1990

Conversion of visible light to electricity by sensitization of rough titanium dioxide layers

N. Vlachopoulos / M. GrĂ€tzel (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 1990. 

Etat monomÚre et agrégé de molécules à activité bio-rédox en solutions et aux interfaces

N. A. Wiederkehr / M. GrĂ€tzel (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 1990. 

Contribution au dĂ©veloppement d’un rĂ©acteur photocatalytique

J-P. Kottelat / M. GrĂ€tzel (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 1990. 

1987

Etude des microémulsions et leurs applications en photochimie

M. Jirousek / M. GrĂ€tzel (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 1987. 

1986

Dynamique des rĂ©actions de transfert d’Ă©lectrons induites par la lumiĂšre Ă  la surface de semi-conducteurs colloĂŻdaux

J. E. Moser / M. GrĂ€tzel (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 1986. 

1985

Photocatalysis in semiconductors sytems, hydrogen generation and photooxidation of water

W. Erbs / M. GrĂ€tzel (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 1985. 

Fotoelektrochemische Untersuchungen an polykristallinen Halbleitern

J. Desilvestro / M. GrĂ€tzel (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 1985. 

1984

Analyse de traces de bore, de silicium et de soufre par activation dans un faisceau d’oxygĂšne-18

M. Rousseau / M. GrĂ€tzel (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 1984. 

1982

La dĂ©composition photochimique de l’eau : Ă©tude de la catalyse et du contrĂŽle des rĂ©actions photorĂ©dox par les micelles

P-A. Brugger / M. GrĂ€tzel (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 1982. 

1981

Contribution Ă  l’Ă©tude de la cinĂ©tique des rĂ©actions rapides induites par la lumiĂšre dans les solutions de surfactants formant des micelles

G. C. Rothenberger / M. GrĂ€tzel (Dir.)  

Lausanne, EPFL, 1981.