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Research Update: Large-area deposition, coating, printing, and processing techniques for the upscaling of perovskite solar cell technology

Year: 2016

Type: article

Abstract: To bring perovskite solar cells to the industrial world, performance must be maintained at the photovoltaic module scale. Here we present large-area manufacturing and processing options applicable to large-area cells and modules. Printing and coating techniques, such as blade coating, slot-die coating, spray coating, screen printing, inkjet printing, and gravure printing (as alternatives to spin coating), as well as vacuum or vapor based deposition and laser patterning techniques are being developed for an effective scale-up of the technology. The latter also enables the manufacture of solar modules on flexible substrates, an option beneficial for many applications and for roll-to-roll production.

Source: APL Materials

DOI: 10.1063/1.4962478

Authors: Stefano Razza, Sergio Castro-Hermosa, Aldo Di Carlo, Thomas M. Brown

Institution: University of Rome Tor Vergata

Language: English

Topic: Perovskite Materials and Applications

Subfield: Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Affordable and clean energy, Industry, innovation and infrastructure

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,200