Dye-sensitized solar cell

A dye-sensitized solar cell comprising:

• a first electrode substrate comprising:
• a first tabular substrate which is transparent;
• a transparent conductive film formed on the first tabular substrate;
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• an oxide semiconductor layer which is formed on the transparent conductive film and which is impregnated with a sensitizing dye;
• a second electrode substrate comprising:
• a second tabular substrate;
• a conductive film formed on the second tabular substrate;
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• a catalyst conductive layer formed on the conductive film,
• the second electrode substrate being disposed to face the first electrode substrate such that the oxide semiconductor layer opposes the catalyst conductive layer;
• a sealing member that seals a peripheral area between the first electrode substrate and the second electrode substrate, the sealing member comprising:
• a sealant provided at least in a first area of the peripheral area that overlaps with the transparent conductive film or the conductive film;
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• a sealing base material provided in a second area of the peripheral area that does not overlap with the transparent conductive film or the conductive film, the sealing base material being made of a same material as a material of the first tabular substrate or the second tabular substrate;
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• an electrolyte which is filled in a sealing space formed by the first electrode substrate, the second electrode substrate and the sealing member.