Fabrication of anti-reflection structure on protective layer of solar cells by hot-embossing method

Kang Soo Han; Hyunju Lee; Donghwan Kim; Heon Lee

doi:10.1016/j.solmat.2009.01.002

Fabrication of anti-reflection structure on protective layer of solar cells by hot-embossing method

Kang Soo Han, Hyunju Lee, Donghwan Kim, Heon Lee

Department of Materials Science and Engineering

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Abstract

As an effective method of increasing its total conversion efficiency, the protective layer of solar cells was patterned with a nano-sized moth-eye structure. This pattern with its special shape and size serves as an anti-reflective layer. To form a pattern on the PVC film, the hot-embossing method was used. Moreover, a polyvinyl chloride (PVC) film patterned on both sides was also fabricated to improve the performance of anti-reflection functionality. A solar cell with a patterned PVC film as a protective layer exhibited higher quantum efficiency and total conversion efficiency than a solar cell with a bare PVC film as a protective layer.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	1214-1217
Number of pages	4
Journal	Solar Energy Materials and Solar Cells
Volume	93
Issue number	8
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.solmat.2009.01.002
Publication status	Published - 2009 Aug

Keywords

Anti-reflection
Hot embossing
Moth eye
Quantum efficiency
Solar cell

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Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
Surfaces, Coatings and Films

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Fabrication of anti-reflection structure on protective layer of solar cells by hot-embossing method

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