Characterization of Grid Lines Formed by Laser-Induced Forward Transfer and Effect of Laser Fluence on the Silver Paste Transformation
The investigation of novel approaches for forming solar cell grid lines has gained importance with the rapid development of the photovoltaic industry. Laser-induced forward transfer (LIFT) is a very promising approach for microstructure fabrication. In this work, the morphology of grid lines deposit...
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| author | Yucui Yu Yanmei Zhang Chongxin Tian Xiuli He Shaoxia Li Gang Yu |
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| description | The investigation of novel approaches for forming solar cell grid lines has gained importance with the rapid development of the photovoltaic industry. Laser-induced forward transfer (LIFT) is a very promising approach for microstructure fabrication. In this work, the morphology of grid lines deposited by LIFT was investigated. A characterization scheme for solar cell grid lines was proposed. The shape of grid lines was described, combined with confocal imaging. The evolution process of grid lines from no forming to single-peak and double-peak with a variation of laser fluence was observed. According to experimental conditions, different types of grid line morphology were obtained and transfer mechanisms of silver paste were proposed based on fluid dynamics. The influence of laser fluence on the morphology of formed grid lines was explained through phenomenology and analysis. This can provide a guide for morphology control in forming the process of grid lines. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-299a2fefcc904d99bf1136654e4af73b2023-11-18T20:57:11ZengMDPI AGPhotonics2304-67322023-06-0110771710.3390/photonics10070717Characterization of Grid Lines Formed by Laser-Induced Forward Transfer and Effect of Laser Fluence on the Silver Paste TransformationYucui Yu0Yanmei Zhang1Chongxin Tian2Xiuli He3Shaoxia Li4Gang Yu5Institute of Mechanics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, ChinaInstitute of Mechanics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, ChinaInstitute of Mechanics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, ChinaInstitute of Mechanics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, ChinaInstitute of Mechanics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, ChinaInstitute of Mechanics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Beijing 100190, ChinaThe investigation of novel approaches for forming solar cell grid lines has gained importance with the rapid development of the photovoltaic industry. Laser-induced forward transfer (LIFT) is a very promising approach for microstructure fabrication. In this work, the morphology of grid lines deposited by LIFT was investigated. A characterization scheme for solar cell grid lines was proposed. The shape of grid lines was described, combined with confocal imaging. The evolution process of grid lines from no forming to single-peak and double-peak with a variation of laser fluence was observed. According to experimental conditions, different types of grid line morphology were obtained and transfer mechanisms of silver paste were proposed based on fluid dynamics. The influence of laser fluence on the morphology of formed grid lines was explained through phenomenology and analysis. This can provide a guide for morphology control in forming the process of grid lines.https://www.mdpi.com/2304-6732/10/7/717micro structure fabricatingLIFTsolar cell grid linesmorphological characteristicsprinting mechanisms |
| spellingShingle | Yucui Yu Yanmei Zhang Chongxin Tian Xiuli He Shaoxia Li Gang Yu Characterization of Grid Lines Formed by Laser-Induced Forward Transfer and Effect of Laser Fluence on the Silver Paste Transformation Photonics micro structure fabricating LIFT solar cell grid lines morphological characteristics printing mechanisms |
| title | Characterization of Grid Lines Formed by Laser-Induced Forward Transfer and Effect of Laser Fluence on the Silver Paste Transformation |
| title_full | Characterization of Grid Lines Formed by Laser-Induced Forward Transfer and Effect of Laser Fluence on the Silver Paste Transformation |
| title_fullStr | Characterization of Grid Lines Formed by Laser-Induced Forward Transfer and Effect of Laser Fluence on the Silver Paste Transformation |
| title_full_unstemmed | Characterization of Grid Lines Formed by Laser-Induced Forward Transfer and Effect of Laser Fluence on the Silver Paste Transformation |
| title_short | Characterization of Grid Lines Formed by Laser-Induced Forward Transfer and Effect of Laser Fluence on the Silver Paste Transformation |
| title_sort | characterization of grid lines formed by laser induced forward transfer and effect of laser fluence on the silver paste transformation |
| topic | micro structure fabricating LIFT solar cell grid lines morphological characteristics printing mechanisms |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2304-6732/10/7/717 |
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