Relieving strain on silver nanowires embedded in polyimide films for efficient flexible organic photovoltaic modules
Qijin Zhou, Jianping Chen, Xianmin Zhou, Xinlu Liu, Xin Lü, Ruizhi Wei, Yang Liu, Zixian Zhang, Zedong Xiong, Sixing Xiong, Yinhua Zhou
Abstract
Strain caused by polyimide drying degrades electrical conductance of embedded AgNWs. It is relieved by reducing the thickness of polyimide to fabricate flexible organic photovoltaic modules.
Topics & Concepts
PolyimideMaterials sciencePhotovoltaic systemNanowireStrain (injury)OptoelectronicsComposite materialLayer (electronics)Electrical engineeringEngineeringMedicineInternal medicineAdvanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting MaterialsNanomaterials and Printing TechnologiesSynthesis and properties of polymers