Barix multilayer barrier technology for organic solar cells

Moro L, Rutherford NM, Visser RJ, Hauch JA, Klepek C, Denk P, Schilinsky P, Brabec C (2006)

Publication Language: English

Publication Status: Published

Publication Type: Conference contribution, Conference Contribution

Publication year: 2006

Book Volume: 6334

Article Number: 63340M

Conference Proceedings Title: Proc. of SPIE Vol. 6334

Event location: San Diego, CA

ISBN: 9780819464132

DOI: 10.1117/12.687185

Abstract

The effect of multilayer barrier materials on the lifetime of organic photovoltaic cells has been investigated. For thin film encapsulated cells a protective layer was used to prevent damage during barrier layer deposition. No post deposition effects developed after dry box storage. In accelerated temperature and humidity lifetime testing the degradation of the encapsulated cells can be related to the loss of effective cell area. An extrapolation of the lifetime at room conditions has been quantitatively determined by comparing the cell degradation with the loss of Ca in a Caoxidation test. The results indicate a barrier permeation rate of 10 gr /[m* day] for these samples, corresponding to a lifetime of greater than 5000 hours. Routes to improvement of the OPV cell lifetime are discussed.

Authors with CRIS profile

Christoph Brabec Institute Materials for Electronics and Energy Technology (i-MEET)

Involved external institutions

Konarka Austria Forschungs und Entwicklungs GmbH AT Austria (AT) Konarka Technologies GmbH DE Germany (DE)

How to cite

APA:

Moro, L., Rutherford, N.M., Visser, R.J., Hauch, J.A., Klepek, C., Denk, P.,... Brabec, C. (2006). Barix multilayer barrier technology for organic solar cells. In Proc. of SPIE Vol. 6334. San Diego, CA.

MLA:

Moro, Lorenza, et al. "Barix multilayer barrier technology for organic solar cells." Proceedings of the Organic Photovoltaics VII, San Diego, CA 2006.

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