NDLI: High performance dielectric and barrier coatings for photovoltaic systems

Content Provider	IEEE Xplore Digital Library
Author	Gudgel, T.J. Govindarajan, S. Sambasivan, S.
Copyright Year	2010
Description	Author affiliation: Applied Thin Films, Inc., Evanston, IL, USA (Gudgel, T.J.; Govindarajan, S.; Sambasivan, S.)
Abstract	Using a versatile thin film technology (based on aluminum phosphate compositions), we have demonstrated coatings which satisfy requirements for protecting photovoltaic production components from harsh vapor attack at elevated temperatures (via durable passivation) and enable monolithic integration of flexible solar cells (based on suitable dielectric properties). Coated metal substrates exposed to CIGS production environment showed dramatic resistance to vapor-induced corrosion which could lower maintenance costs and downtime in CIGS production. The coating was also applied to metal foil substrates to produce a highly flexible, insulating substrate that was stable to temperatures over 700°C, and functional CIGS devices were prepared using this flexible substrate. The high flexibility and small bending radius are well suited to roll-to-roll production for high volume, cost-sensitive markets.
Starting Page	002439
Ending Page	002442
File Size	2788223
Page Count	4
File Format	PDF
ISBN	9781424458905
ISSN	01608371
e-ISBN	9781424458929
DOI	10.1109/PVSC.2010.5614187
Language	English
Publisher	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
Publisher Date	2010-06-20
Publisher Place	USA
Access Restriction	Subscribed
Rights Holder	Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE)
Subject Keyword	Coatings Substrates Steel Surface treatment Dielectrics
Content Type	Text
Resource Type	Article
Subject	Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering Control and Systems Engineering Electrical and Electronic Engineering

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