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Determination of critical energy release rate at the EVA/Si cell interface of a flexible silicon solar cell

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: In this research, we described the method on how to determine the critical energy release rate at the EVA/Si cell interface of a flexible silicon solar cell, which can be used for other interfaces of a solar cell. Outline of procedure : a) Run Peeling test at the EVA/Si cell interface of the solar cell sample b) Run tensile test of the upper layer of the solar cell sample c) Run IC Peel software: Inputs: peeling force between EVA and Si cell layer, Young’s modulus (E), Yield stress (σy), and Yield strain (εy) of the upper layer, Output: critical energy release rate at the EVA/Si cell interface

Source: MethodsX

DOI: 10.1016/j.mex.2024.103004

Authors: Hansung Kim, Tarang K. Panchal, Krishnajith Theril

Institution: Purdue University Northwest

Language: English

Topic: Silicon and Solar Cell Technologies

Subfield: Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDG: Affordable and clean energy

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $850