Laser processed Ag nanoparticle conductive grids as bottom electrode for flexible ITO-free organic photovoltaics

K. Andritsos; S. M. Pozov; I. Theodorakos; A. Ioakeimidis; A. Kabla; S. Melamed; F. de la Vega; S. A. Choulis; I. Zergioti

doi:10.1117/12.2648066

17 March 2023 Laser processed Ag nanoparticle conductive grids as bottom electrode for flexible ITO-free organic photovoltaics

K. Andritsos, S. M. Pozov, I. Theodorakos, A. Ioakeimidis, A. Kabla, S. Melamed, F. de la Vega, S. A. Choulis, I. Zergioti

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Proceedings Volume 12412, Laser 3D Manufacturing X; 1241208 (2023) https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2648066
Event: SPIE LASE, 2023, San Francisco, California, United States

Abstract

Laser induced forward transfer (LIFT) and laser sintering of metal nanoparticle inks constitute a two-step digital fabrication technique which has been proven a key enabling technology for the fabrication of flexible microelectronic devices. In this work we will present the investigation of the laser printing and sintering process of Ag nanoparticle inks for the production of a conductive grid comprised of parallel lines as replacement for the bottom Indium Tin Oxide (ITO) electrode in organic photovoltaics (OPVs). We study the effect of a range of laser parameters and their impact on the morphological characteristics and the electrical performance of the laser printed conductive grid. The electrical conductivity of the laser printed lines is calculated by means of electrical measurements in a 4-point probe IV station while their morphological characteristics are assessed with profilometry measurements. As a result, flexible ITO-free OPVs incorporating laser-printed Ag grids as a bottom electrode on PET substrates will be presented. The results confirm that the laser printing and sintering combination is an advantageous technique, which can offer a distinguishing solution for applications in highly efficient ITO-free OPVs.

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K. Andritsos, S. M. Pozov, I. Theodorakos, A. Ioakeimidis, A. Kabla, S. Melamed, F. de la Vega, S. A. Choulis, and I. Zergioti "Laser processed Ag nanoparticle conductive grids as bottom electrode for flexible ITO-free organic photovoltaics", Proc. SPIE 12412, Laser 3D Manufacturing X, 1241208 (17 March 2023); https://doi.org/10.1117/12.2648066

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