LIQUID MIXTURE FOR FORMING AN ABSORPTION LAYER

A ternary solvent system of alcohols addresses issues in inkjet printing of solar cell absorption layers by ensuring homogeneous film formation and preventing nozzle clogging, enhancing printing efficiency and reducing environmental and health risks.

DE102025134705B3Active Publication Date: 2026-05-28HANWHA Q CELLS GMBH
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Application Number
DE102025134705
Authority / Receiving Office
DE · DE
Patent Type
Patents
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2025-08-29
Publication Date
2026-05-28
Estimated Expiration
2045-08-29

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Technical Problem

Conventional inkjet printing of absorption layers for solar cells faces issues such as inhomogeneous film formation, nozzle clogging, use of toxic solvents, low solubility, and poor film-forming properties, leading to uneven coverage and printing difficulties.

Method used

A liquid mixture comprising a ternary solvent system of miscible alcohols, tailored to optimize viscosity, polarity, and volatility, is used for inkjet printing, forming a stable solution with organic precursor materials, preventing printhead clogging and enabling rapid drying.

Benefits of technology

The solution ensures homogeneous film deposition, prevents nozzle clogging, reduces health and environmental risks, and enhances printing efficiency with high throughput and quality.

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Abstract

A liquid mixture (100) for forming an absorption layer (210) on at least one substrate (200) for a solar cell (400) is disclosed. The liquid mixture (100) comprises: at least one polar solvent mixture; and an organic precursor material dissolved in the polar solvent mixture; wherein the polar solvent mixture comprises various alcohols, including at least a first alcohol, a second alcohol, and a third alcohol; wherein the liquid mixture (100) is inkjet printable for forming the absorption layer (210) on the substrate (200) by means of an inkjet printer (300).
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