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  • Energy Technology
  • Polymer Engineering

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  • Organic photovoltaics (OPVs) offer unique properties for niche applications.
  • Expanding OPV market penetration requires identifying key technological differentiators.
  • Large-scale fabrication methods are crucial for OPV commercialization.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To demonstrate the large-scale fabrication of OPV modules integrated into structural plastic parts.
  • To investigate the feasibility of using industrial injection molding for OPV integration.
  • To evaluate the impact of this process on module performance, robustness, and stability.

Main Methods:

  • Development of in-mold fabrication process for embedding OPV modules into thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU).
  • Characterization of optomechanical and physico-chemical properties of the integrated modules.
  • Optimization of plastic processing parameters for successful in-mold solar cell fabrication.

Main Results:

  • Successful large-scale fabrication of flexible, lightweight OPV modules via injection molding.
  • Demonstrated enhanced device robustness and stability due to plastic embedding.
  • Achieved virtually unchanged photovoltaic performance compared to non-embedded modules.

Conclusions:

  • In-mold injection molding is a viable method for producing robust, integrated organic photovoltaic modules.
  • The process offers a pathway for enhanced OPV durability and manufacturability.
  • This technique can significantly contribute to the market expansion of organic solar cell technology.