2D Characterization of OPV from Single and Tandem Cells to Fully Roll-to-Roll Processed Modules with and without Electrical Contact

2014 ◽  
Vol 2 (5) ◽  
pp. 465-477 ◽  
Author(s):  
Frederik C. Krebs ◽  
Mikkel Jørgensen
Keyword(s):  
Electrical Contact ◽  
Roll To Roll

scholarly journals Fabrication and Characterization of Roll-to-Roll Printed Air-Gap Touch Sensors

Polymers ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 11 (2) ◽  
pp. 245 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sang Lee ◽  
Sangyoon Lee
Keyword(s):  
Printed Electronics ◽  
Sacrificial Layer ◽  
Flexible Substrate ◽  
Air Gap ◽  
Touch Sensor ◽  
Roll To Roll ◽  
Slot Die ◽  
Gap Sensors ◽  
Structural Layer

Although printed electronics technology has been recently employed in the production of various devices, its use for the fabrication of electronic devices with air-gap structures remains challenging. This paper presents a productive roll-to-roll printed electronics method for the fabrication of capacitive touch sensors with air-gap structures. Each layer of the sensor was fabricated by printing or coating. The bottom electrode, and the dielectric and sacrificial layers were roll-to-roll slot-die coated on a flexible substrate. The top electrode was formed by roll-to-roll gravure printing, while the structural layer was formed by spin-coating. In particular, the sacrificial layer was coated with polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) and removed in water to form an air-gap. The successful formation of the air-gap was verified by field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM). Electrical characteristics of the air-gap touch sensor samples were analyzed in terms of sensitivity, hysteresis, and repeatability. Experimental results showed that the proposed method can be suitable for the fabrication of air-gap sensors by using the roll-to-roll printed electronics technology.

scholarly journals Photoluminescence Characterization of Nonradiative Recombination Centers in Light Emitting Materials by Utilizing Below-Gap Excitation: A Mini Review of Two-Wavelength Excited Photoluminescence

2015 ◽  
Vol 43 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Norihiko Kamata ◽  
Abu Zafor Md. Touhidul Islam
Keyword(s):  
Quantum Wells ◽  
Electrical Contact ◽  
Intensity Change ◽  
Nonradiative Recombination ◽  
Excitation Light ◽  
Light Emitting ◽  
Recombination Centers ◽  
Pl Intensity ◽  
Trap Filling

We have developed an optical method of detecting and characterizing nonradiative recombination (NRR) centers without electrical contact. The method combines a below-gap excitation (BGE) light with a conventional above-gap excitation light in photoluminescence (PL) measurement, and discriminates the PL intensity change due to switching on and off the BGE. A quantitative analysis of the detected NRR centers became possible by utilizing the saturating tendency of the PL intensity change with increasing the BGE density due to trap filling effect. Some experimental results of AlGaAs, InGaN, and AlGaN quantum wells were shown to allocate the development and present status as well as to exemplify their interpretations.

The use of Frequency Domain Electro-magnetometry for the characterization of permafrost active layers: case studies in the Swiss Alps

2020 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jacopo Boaga ◽  
Marcia Phillips ◽  
Jeannette Noetzli ◽  
Anna haberkorn ◽  
Robert Kenner ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Frequency Domain ◽  
Active Layer ◽  
Electrical Contact ◽  
Slope Instability ◽  
Swiss Alps ◽  
Active Layer Thickness ◽  
High Mountain ◽  
Contactless Method ◽  
Geophysical Surveys

<p>The characterization of the active layer (AL) in mountain permafrost is an important part of monitoring climate change effects in periglagical environments and may help to determine potential slope instability. Permafrost affects 25% of the Northern Hemisphere and 17% of the entire Earth. It has been studied for decades both in the polar regions and – starting a few decades later – in high mountain environments. Typical point information from permafrost boreholes can be extended to wider areas by geophysical prospecting and provide information that cannot be detected by thermal observations alone.</p><p>During Summer 2019 we performed several geophysical surveys at permafrost borehole sites in the Swiss Alps. We focused on electrical resistivity tomography (ERT) and Frequency Domain Electro-magnetic techniques (FDEM) to compare the methods and test the applicability of FDEM for active layer characterization, i.e., its thickness and lateral continuity. ERT provides an electrical image of the subsoil and can discern active layer thickness, changes in ground ice and geological features of the subsoil. From a logistic point of view a contactless method such as FDEM would be preferable : i) it can provide electrical properties of the subsoil with no need of physical electrical contact with the soil; ii) it can cover a wider area of exploration compared to ERT, iii) it is faster and data collection is simpler than with ERT due to lighter instruments and less preparation time needed.</p><p>Based on the FDEM surveys at the Swiss permafrost sites we were able to detect the frozen/unfrozen boundary and to achieve results that were in agreement with those obtained from classical ERT and borehole temperature data. The results were promising for future active layer monitoring with the contactless FDEM method.</p>

scholarly journals Development, Modeling, Fabrication, and Characterization of a Magnetic, Micro-Spring-Suspended System for the Safe Electrical Interconnection of Neural Implants

Micromachines ◽  
2018 ◽  
Vol 9 (9) ◽  
pp. 424 ◽  
Author(s):  
Katharina Hoch ◽  
Frederick Pothof ◽  
Felix Becker ◽  
Oliver Paul ◽  
Patrick Ruther
Keyword(s):  
Bone Structure ◽  
Electrical Contact ◽  
Laboratory Animals ◽  
Neural Implants ◽  
In Vivo Experiments ◽  
Electrical Interconnection ◽  
Freely Behaving ◽  
Animal Safety

The development of innovative tools for neuroscientific research is based on in vivo tests typically applied to small animals. Most often, the interfacing of neural probes relies on commercially available connector systems which are difficult to handle during connection, particularly when freely behaving animals are involved. Furthermore, the connectors often exert high mechanical forces during plugging and unplugging, potentially damaging the fragile bone structure. In order to facilitate connector usage and increase the safety of laboratory animals, we developed a new magnetic connector system circumventing the drawbacks of existing tools. The connector system uses multiple magnet pairs and spring-suspended electrical contact pads realized using micro-electromechanical systems (MEMS) technologies. While the contact pad suspension increases the system tolerance in view of geometrical variations, we achieved a reliable self-alignment of the connector parts at ±50 µm provided by the specifically oriented magnet pairs and without the need of alignment pins. While connection forces are negligible, we can adjust the forces during connector release by modifying the magnet distance. With the connector test structures developed here, we achieved an electrical connection yield of 100%. Based on these findings, we expect that in vivo experiments with freely behaving animals will be facilitated with improved animal safety.

Study on Characterization of Electrical Contact between Pantograph and Catenary

2011 ◽  
Author(s):  
Wangang Wang ◽  
Anping Dong ◽  
Guangning Wu ◽  
Guoqiang Gao ◽  
Lijun Zhou ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Electrical Contact

Characterization of magnetron sputtered Cr–B and Cr–B–C thin films for electrical contact applications

2015 ◽  
Vol 266 ◽  
pp. 167-176 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nils Nedfors ◽  
Daniel Primetzhofer ◽  
Liping Wang ◽  
Jun Lu ◽  
Lars Hultman ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Thin Films ◽  
Electrical Contact
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