Abstract
The INK-OPV project aims to solve the industrial scalability of organic photovoltaics (OPV) by developing manufacturing technologies enabling defect-free roll-to-roll (R2R) printing of its key layer, the organic semiconductors. These novel materials can be challenging to print as the resulting layer is extremely sensitive to changes in processing conditions and ink formulations, with changes dramatically influencing power output of the cells. Balancing performance and film quality is challenging as traditional methods of ink formulation for print often result in subpar devices under specifications. This results in lower module production yields and performance, which hinders the potential of OPV as a sustainable, lightweight, and mass deployable alternative to batteries. The project addresses these critical challenges by bringing together Brilliant Matters (Canada), Epishine (Sweden), and Coatema (Germany), a consortium combining in all manufacturing aspects of this technology, from semiconductor materials to equipment. The project will develop an ink technology base on BM’s semiconductor technology that mitigates printing defects, and enhances quality control in large-area OPV production.
Consortium

COORDINATOR

  Brilliant Matters

François Grenier

PARTNERS

Brilliant Matters

Epishine

Coatema