Simultaneous multilayer formation of the polymer solar cell stack using roll-to-roll double slot-die coating from water

2012 ◽  
Vol 97 ◽  
pp. 22-27 ◽  
Author(s):  
Thue T. Larsen-Olsen ◽  
Birgitta Andreasen ◽  
Thomas R. Andersen ◽  
Arvid P.L. Böttiger ◽  
Eva Bundgaard ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Solar Cell ◽  
Polymer Solar Cell ◽  
Slot Die Coating ◽  
Roll To Roll ◽  
Slot Die ◽  
Multilayer Formation

A one-step roll-to-roll process of stable AgNW/PEDOT:PSS solution using imidazole as a mild base for highly conductive and transparent films: optimizations and mechanisms

2015 ◽  
Vol 3 (22) ◽  
pp. 5859-5868 ◽  
Author(s):  
Seyul Kim ◽  
So Yeon Kim ◽  
Moon Hyun Chung ◽  
Jeonghun Kim ◽  
Jung Hyun Kim
Keyword(s):  
Optical Properties ◽  
Electrical And Optical Properties ◽  
Transparent Films ◽  
Slot Die Coating ◽  
Roll To Roll ◽  
Transparent Conducting ◽  
Slot Die ◽  
Coating Method ◽  
One Step

An AgNW/PEDOT:PSS coated, transparent, conducting, roll film (460 mm in width × 20 m in length) with good electrical and optical properties was produced using the roll-to-roll slot-die coating method.

scholarly journals Transmittance Control of a Water-Repellent-Coated Layer on a Tensioned Web in a Roll-to-Roll Slot-Die Coating System

Polymers ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (22) ◽  
pp. 4003
Author(s):  
Seongyong Kim ◽  
Minho Jo ◽  
Jongsu Lee ◽  
Changwoo Lee
Keyword(s):  
Contact Angle ◽  
Solar Cells ◽  
Control Method ◽  
Dominant Factor ◽  
Water Repellent ◽  
Process Conditions ◽  
Slot Die Coating ◽  
Roll To Roll ◽  
Slot Die ◽  
Transparent Water

Solar cells are important alternatives to fossil fuels for energy generation in today’s world, where the demand for alternative, renewable sources of energy is increasing. However, solar cells, which are installed outdoors, are susceptible to pollution by environmental factors. A solution to overcome this limitation involves coating solar cell surfaces with functional coatings. In this study, we propose a transmittance control method for a tensioned web in a roll-to-roll, transparent, water-repellent film coating. First, we analyzed the effects of process conditions on the transmittance and contact angle of the transparent water-repellent film during roll-to-roll slot-die coating. It was confirmed that the tension was the most dominant factor, followed by the coating gap. Through the tension control, the transmittance was changed by 3.27%, and the contact angle of the DI water was changed by 17.7°. In addition, it was confirmed that the transmittance was changed by 0.8% and the contact angle of DI water by 3.9° via the coating gap control. Based on these results, a transmittance prediction model was developed according to the tension and coating gap, and was then verified experimentally. Finally, a water-repellent film with a high transmittance of 89.77% was obtained using this model.

Meniscus Guide Slot-Die Coating For Roll-to-Roll Perovskite Solar Cells

MRS Advances ◽  
2019 ◽  
Vol 4 (24) ◽  
pp. 1399-1407 ◽  
Author(s):  
Daniel Burkitt ◽  
Peter Greenwood ◽  
Katherine Hooper ◽  
David Richards ◽  
Vasil Stoichkov ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Solar Cells ◽  
Perovskite Solar Cells ◽  
Deposition Process ◽  
Low Flow ◽  
Plastic Substrate ◽  
Lead Iodide ◽  
Perovskite Layer ◽  
Slot Die Coating ◽  
Roll To Roll ◽  
Slot Die

Abstract:Roll-to-roll slot-die coating with a meniscus guide is used to deposit several layers in a P-I-N perovskite solar cell stack, including the perovskite layer. The use of various length meniscus guides as part of the slot-die head allows controlled coating of these layers at a common coating speed. The length of meniscus guide used is optimised and related to the rheology of the coated ink and appropriate choice of meniscus guide length provides a way to avoid flooding of the coated area and improve coating definition. Initial coating trial results suggest the low-flow limit of slot-die coating is still applicable when using a meniscus guide, which is an important and previously unreported observation, application of this theory to meniscus guide coating provides a useful tool for rapidly determining the appropriate coating conditions that can be used as part of a manufacturing process. This is further explored through the deposition of perovskite solar cells by roll-to-roll slot-die coating. The perovskite layer is deposited using a sequential slot-die deposition process using a low toxicity dimethyl sulfoxide ink for the lead iodide layer, it is found that increasing the drying oven temperature and air flow rate can be used to improve the uniformity of the layer but this can also result in deformation of the plastic substrate. Functioning perovskite solar cells are demonstrated using this technique, but a large variation is found between device performances which is attributed to the poor uniformity of the perovskite layer and damage caused to the substrate by excessive heating.

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