Effect of the compact Ti layer on the efficiency of dye-sensitized solar cells assembled using stainless steel sheets

► Compact Ti layer has been grown on stainless steel foils. ► Properties of these compact Ti layer have been studied. ► DSSCs have been assembled using these Ti-coated Stainless steel foils. ► High deposition temperature is favorable in conversion efficiency. ► Comparison with DSSC assembled using FTO substrate has been made.