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Evidence of Low Temperature Joints in Silver Nanowire Based Transparent Conducting Layers for Solar cells
摘要： The primary stage of joint formation of silver nanowires (AgNWs) at 60 °C is investigated using rotary scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM with tomographic reconstruction images), and super large-scale molecular dynamic (MD) simulation (2×106 atoms). This study proves to establish that silver nanowires do not require the conventional high temperature post treatment process at 200 °C to form fused contacts at the intersections. In fact, a low temperature annealing at 60 °C facilitates formation of highly conductive networks. The connection between the nanowires is made through a stage called thinning, shown in this report for the first time, which occurs before broadening of the nanowires and is caused due to simultaneous effects of loads from the top nanowires and the heating, as confirmed by STEM and MD result. The outcomes of our investigation significantly promote the application of AgNWs as a transparent conductive layer for solar cells with requirement of low temperature processing such as Kasterite, Perovskite and Organic solar cells.
关键词： Low temperature process,Scanning transmission electron microscopy,Molecular dynamic simulation,Junction resistivity,Transparent conductive layer,Silver nanowire
更新于2025-09-19 17:13:59
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Machine Learning for Tailoring Optoelectronic Properties of Single-Walled Carbon Nanotube Films
摘要： A machine learning technique, namely support vector regression, is implemented to enhance single-walled carbon nanotube (SWCNT) thin-film performance for transparent and conducting applications. We collected a comprehensive dataset describing the influence of synthesis parameters (temperature and CO2 concentration) on the equivalent sheet resistance (at 90% transmittance in the visible light range) for SWCNT films obtained by a semi-industrial aerosol (floating-catalyst) CVD with CO as a carbon source and ferrocene as a catalyst precursor. The predictive model trained on the dataset shows principal applicability of the method for refining synthesis conditions towards the advanced optoelectronic performance of multi-parameter processes such as nanotube growth. Further doping of the improved carbon nanotube films with HAuCl4 results in the equivalent sheet resistance of 39 Ω/□ – one of the lowest values achieved so far for SWCNT films.
关键词： transparent conductive films,support vector regression,single-walled carbon nanotubes,optoelectronic properties,machine learning
更新于2025-09-19 17:13:59
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Facile Fabrication of Highly Conductive, Ultra-Smooth and Flexible Silver Nanowire Electrode for Organic Optoelectronic Devices
摘要： So far, one of the fundamental limitations of silver nanowires is the high contact resistance among their junctions. Moreover, a rough surface due to its random arrangement is inevitable to electrical short when the nanowire-based electronics is driving. To improve the contact resistance, we suggest the particle-shape nanocrystals are intentionally reduced at the junctions by a localized Joule-heat reduction approach from the silver ions. Via localized reductions, the reduced nanoparticles effectively weld the junction’s areas resulting in a 19% decrease in sheet resistance to 9.9 ?sq-1. Besides, the nanowires are embedded into a polyamide film with a gentle hot pressing. Consequently, the roughness was considerably dropped so that it was successful to demonstrate OLEDs (organic light-emitting diodes) with nanowires, which was beneficial to be laminated with OLEDs under the low temperature. The experimental results show the Ag NW embedding films reach 10.9?sq-1 of the sheet resistance at 92% transmittance and the roughness was only 1.92nm.
关键词： embedding,transferring,joule-heat reduction,smooth surface,silver nanowire,transparent conductive electrode
更新于2025-09-19 17:13:59
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[IEEE 2019 IEEE 46th Photovoltaic Specialists Conference (PVSC) - Chicago, IL, USA (2019.6.16-2019.6.21)] 2019 IEEE 46th Photovoltaic Specialists Conference (PVSC) - Comparison of TPT and Thermally Conductive Backsheets in One-Cell Modules: Weather and Climate Dependence
摘要： Various improved backsheet materials have been developed and used by the industry to reduce the module operating temperatures. The focus of this paper is to evaluate the thermal characteristics of modules having thermally conductive backsheets (TCB) exposed in three different climatic conditions over two years. In this work, 30 one-cell PV modules with glass/EVA/cell/EVA/backsheet were fabricated using 2 different thermally conductive backsheets (TCB_A and TCB_B) and their backsheet temperatures were compared with conventional tedlar-polyester-tedlar (TPT) under different climatic conditions. The results clearly show that TCB_A operates at lower temperatures compared to TPT under hot climatic conditions with higher ambient temperatures and wind blowing from west direction at speeds 1-2 m/s. On the other hand, TCB_B operates at lower temperature than TPT under temperate climatic conditions with ambient temperatures between 25 and 35 °C and wind blowing from east direction at speeds 2-3 m/s.
关键词： weather dependence,degradation rate,thermally conductive backsheet,module operating temperature,TPT
更新于2025-09-19 17:13:59
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Bifacial silicon heterojunction solar cells with advanced Ag-free multi-wire metallization attached to ITO layers using new transparent conductive PAEK copolymers
摘要： Previously, we reported the synthesis and application of transparent conductive polymer (TCP) films, poly(arylene ether ketone) copolymers (co-PAEKs), for forming direct contact between wires and transparent conductive oxide (TCO) layers in silicon solar cells. The polymers have the lowest peak strain temperature (Td), which determines the contact formation temperature, of 205 °C. To utilize such TCP films in silicon heterojunction (SHJ) solar cells with amorphous silicon layers, Td should be lowered. To solve the problem in question, a number of co-PAEKs with a decreased reduced viscosity (ηred) due to a decreased molecular weight of the polymer have been synthesized in this study. It has been shown that lowering ηred from 0.56 to 0.4 dl/g markedly improves the main properties of the co-PAEKs. In particular, (i) Td decreased from 205 to 189 °C, (ii) the peel strength, determined by pulling off the wires from the polymer surface, increased from 1.69 ± 0.26 to 3.55 ± 0.84 N/mm, and (iii) the resistivity of the wire/TCP/ITO (In2O3:Sn) contact, ρC, dropped from 1.20 to 0.67 mΩ cm2. At the same time, the optical properties of the copolymers remained unchanged. We have fabricated bifacial rear junction SHJ solar cells based on a ITO/(n)α-Si:H/(i)α-Si:H/(n)Cz-Si/(i)α-Si:H/(p)α-Si:H/ITO structure, with wire contact grids attached to the ITO layers using co-PAEK films. A solar cell produced using the co-PAEK film with the lowest reduced viscosity had an efficiency under front/rear illumination of 19.6%/18.4%. At 1-sun front illumination and 20/50% of 1-sun rear illumination, the equivalent efficiency is equal to 23.3%/28.8%.
关键词： Multi-wire metallization,Transparent conductive polymer,Silicon heterojunction solar cells
更新于2025-09-19 17:13:59
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Bifacial IFO/(n+pp+)Cz-Si/ITO solar cells with full-area Al-alloyed BSF and Ag-free multi-wire metallization suitable for low-concentration systems
摘要： Bifacial solar cells have received considerable attention due to the potential to achieve higher energy yield compared to monofacial cells. However, in bifacial cells, p+-Si layers are usually produced by boron diffusion, which makes such cells more expensive compared to monofacial cells with a full-area screen-printed Al-alloyed Al-p+ back-surface-field (BSF). Recently, we have demonstrated proof-of-concept that bifacial cells, which, in addition, are also suitable for application in low-concentration systems (3–6 suns), can be produced from commercially available, standard monofacial SiNx/(n+pp+)Cz-Si/Al structures with full-area Al-p+-BSF. For this purpose, the residual Al paste was removed and a number of solar cells were prepared differing in the sheet resistance of the Al-p+-BSF (Rp+), which was varied from 14 Ω/sq to 123 Ω/sq by thinning the Al-p+ layer using one-sided etch-back process. Thinning of the Al-p+-BSF significantly improved the efficiency under 1-sun front/rear-side illumination: from 16.0%/7.5% (at Rp+ = 14 Ω/sq) to 17.5%/11.2% (at Rp+ = 81 Ω/sq). The equivalent efficiency at 1-sun front illumination and 20/50% albedo of 1-sun illumination increased from 17.7%/20.1% (at Rp+ = 14 Ω/sq) to 19.9%/23.5% (at Rp+ = 81 Ω/sq). In this paper, we present the results of systematic study of the developed bifacial cells. Thinning-induced changes in the properties of the cells are analyzed in detail. The critical aspects which might explain the performance of the developed cells are addressed. In addition, bifacial cells are compared with standard monofacial cells fabricated using the precursor of the same batch.
关键词： Ultrasonic spray pyrolysis,Transparent conductive oxide,Ag-cost reduction,Bifacial concentrator silicon solar cell,Multi-wire metallization,Al-alloyed BSF
更新于2025-09-19 17:13:59
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Laser-induced graphene and carbon nanotubes as conductive carbon-based materials in environmental technology
摘要： Nanotechnology and nanomaterials have attracted interest due to their potential in mitigating contemporary environmental challenges, such as the stressors imposed by increased industrial and agricultural activities, and the deterioration of air, soil and water quality. In particular, advanced technologies that harness carbon-based nanomaterials are poised to emerge as tools that provide new solutions for the global water crises. These tools include, electrically conductive membrane processes, which uniquely combine a separation process with a functional surface. In this respect, laser-induced graphene (LIG) and carbon nanotubes (CNTs) are electrically conductive carbon nanomaterials that hold great utility in a multitude of environmental applications, including the development of fouling-resistant systems for desalination and water treatment, enhanced separation methods, and innovative pollutant sensing and electrocatalytic platforms. Consequently, this review article describes and compares some important recent advances in LIG- and CNT-based electroactive surfaces. The discussion of LIG as an emerging carbon material set in context with CNTs is intended to shed light on future directions and development possibilities to meet the growing global challenges in terms of water treatment applications of both materials as well as other electrically conductive carbon-based nanomaterials exhibiting exceptional performance and versatility.
关键词： environmental applications,nanomaterials,electrically conductive membrane processes,laser-induced graphene,Nanotechnology,water treatment,carbon nanotubes,carbon-based nanomaterials
更新于2025-09-16 10:30:52
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Influence of Silicon Layers on the Growth of ITO and AZO in Silicon Heterojunction Solar Cells
摘要： In this article, we report on the properties of indium tin oxide (ITO) deposited on thin-film silicon layers designed for the application as carrier selective contacts for silicon heterojunction (SHJ) solar cells. We find that ITO deposited on hydrogenated nanocrystalline silicon (nc-Si:H) layers presents a significant drop on electron mobility μe in comparison to layers deposited on hydrogenated amorphous silicon films (a-Si:H). The nc-Si:H layers are not only found to exhibit a larger crystallinity than a-Si:H, but are also characterized by a considerably increased surface rms roughness. As we can see from transmission electron microscopy (TEM), this promotes the growth of smaller and fractured features in the initial stages of ITO growth. Furthermore, secondary ion mass spectrometry profiles show different penetration depths of hydrogen from the thin film silicon layers into the ITO, which might both influence ITO and device passivation properties. Comparing ITO to aluminum doped zinc oxide (AZO), we find that AZO can actually exhibit superior properties on nc-Si:H layers. We assess the impact of the modified ITO Rsh on the series resistance Rs of SHJ solar cells with >23% efficiency for optimized devices. This behavior should be considered when designing solar cells with amorphous or nanocrystalline layers as carrier selective contacts.
关键词： secondary ion mass spectrometry (SIMS),indium tin oxide (ITO),series resistance,Aluminum doped zinc oxide (AZO),transparent conductive oxide (TCO),transmission electron microscopy (TEM),silicon heterojunction (SHJ)
更新于2025-09-16 10:30:52
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Buckled Conductive Polymer Ribbons in Elastomer Channels as Stretchable Fiber Conductor
摘要： Conductors that can sustain large strains without change in resistance are highly needed for wearable electronic systems. Here, the fabrication of highly stretchable coaxial fiber conductors through self-buckling of conductive polymer ribbons inside thermoplastic elastomer channels, using a “solution stretching–drying–buckling” process, is reported. The unique hierarchically buckled and conductive core in the axial direction makes the resistance of the fiber very stable, with less than 4% change when applying as much as 680% strain. These fibers can then be directly used as stretchable electrical interconnects or wearable heaters.
关键词： resistance change,conductive polymers,buckling,stretchable fiber conductors,coaxial fibers
更新于2025-09-16 10:30:52
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Preparation of Transparent Conductive Electrode via Layer-By-Layer Deposition of Silver Nanowires and Its Application in Organic Photovoltaic Device
摘要： Solution processed transparent conductive electrodes (TCEs) were fabricated via layer-by-layer (LBL) deposition of silver nanowires (AgNWs). First, the AgNWs were coated on (3-Mercaptopropyl)trimethoxysilane modified glass substrates. Then, multilayer AgNW films were obtained by using 1,3-propanedithiol as a linker via LBL deposition, which made it possible to control the optical transmittance and sheet resistance of multilayer thin films. Next, thermal annealing of AgNW films was performed in order to agent their electrical conductivity. AgNW monolayer films were characterized by UV-Vis spectrometer, field emission scanning electron microscopy, optical microscopy, atomic force microscopy and sheet resistance measurement by four-point probe method. The high performances were achieved with multilayer films, which provided sheet resistances of 9 ?/sq, 11 ?/sq with optical transmittances of 71%, 70% at 550 nm, which are comparable to commercial indium tin oxide (ITO) electrodes. Finally, an organic photovoltaic device was fabricated on the AgNW multilayer electrodes for demonstration purpose, which exhibited power conversion efficiency of 1.1%.
关键词： silver nanowires,layer by layer deposition,organic photovoltaics,transparent conductive electrode
更新于2025-09-16 10:30:52