Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Faculty Publications Article Faculty Publications -Articles Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Upadhyay, Shanyukta; Balachandran, Manoj Title A name given to the resource Transparent Cu-Pd decorated MoS2@functionalized carbon nanofiber composite counter electrodes: Efficient bifacial dye-sensitized solar cell Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource 01-01-2026 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Journal of Alloys and Compounds;Volume;1053;Issue;;Article No.;186168; Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context <a href="https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jallcom.2026.186168" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jallcom.2026.186168</a> <br /><br /><a href="https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105027564275?origin=resultslist" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">https://www.scopus.com/pages/publications/105027564275?origin=resultslist</a> Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant Upadhyay S., Department of Physics and Electronics, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Karnataka, Bengaluru, 560029, India; Balachandran M., Department of Physics and Electronics, CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Karnataka, Bengaluru, 560029, India Description An account of the resource This research demonstrates a facile method for implementing bimetallic Cu-Pd-doped MoS2/Carbon fiber composites as a transparent counter electrode for bifacial dye-sensitised solar cell (DSSC) applications. The inert properties of the basal plane significantly limit the catalytic capabilities of MoS2. This limitation is alleviated through the incorporation of carbon fibers, owing to their excellent conductivity, catalytic activity, and stable structure. Cu and Pd nanoparticles were incorporated into MoS2, carbon fibers and a mixed MoS2/carbon fibers matrix via a one-step hydrothermal method. The structural, morphological, and catalytic properties were systematically investigated through microscopic studies, Cyclic Voltammetry, and Tafel analysis. Electrochemical Impedance Spectroscopy recorded charge transfer resistance RCT values for CuPdCNF, CuPdMS, and CuPdMSCNF are 16.50, 10.62, and 7.5 ?, respectively, attributed to the addition of metals that can alter both the geometric and electronic structures on the metal surface, which are closely associated with their catalytic efficiency. This approach has led to a significant enhancement in both short-circuit current density and overall efficiency with respect to bare MoS2 and Pt. The cells exhibited current densities of 16.00 mA/cm, 16.19 mA/cm, and 16.71 mA/cm, with corresponding efficiencies of 7.03 %, 6.86 %, and 7.77 %, respectively, under front illumination for CuPd-CNF, CuPd-MS, and CuPdMSCNF. Additionally, the introduction of these bimetallic NPs within the carbon and MoS2 matrix further increases the active site for catalytic reduction. The combination of significant efficiency and rear illumination adaptability underscores the strong potential for practical use in bifacial solar cell configurations. 2026 Elsevier B.V. Subject The topic of the resource Bifacial solar cells; Carbon fibers composites; Counter electrode; Electrocatalytic activity; Molybdenum disulfide Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Elsevier Ltd Relation A related resource ISSN: 9258388; CODEN: JALCE Language A language of the resource English Type The nature or genre of the resource Article Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource Restricted Access; Hardcopy may be available in the library Format The file format, physical medium, or dimensions of the resource online