An experimental setup for dip-coating of thin films for organic solar cells under microgravity conditions

Abstract

Adjusting single-axis acoustic levitators in real time using rainbow schlieren deflectometry Review of Scientific Instruments 92, 015107 (2021);

Solution Printing of Electronics and Sensors: Applicability and Application in Space

“…Reproduced with permission. [ 84 ] Copyright 2021, American Institute of Physics. d) Microgravity experiments of perovskite and organic solar cells of different architectures on a suborbital rocket flight.…”

“…The results suggest that the dry films are of the same quality compared with the films prepared on the ground, but it has a different domain size which is related to a slowed‐down phase‐separation process under microgravity conditions (Figure 5c). [ 84 ] These microgravity experiments showed the possibility of transferring the production process of organic solar cells from Earth to space. Another challenge is the adaptability and stability of printed solar cells exposed to space extreme environments; therefore, the printed solar cells should be shielded from radiation to avoid degradation of their performance.…”

“…c) The surface morphology of dip-coated blend films related to organic solar cells under microgravity (left) and normal gravity (right); the prepared films have similar quality but with a difference in domain size. Reproduced with permission [84]. Copyright 2021, American Institute of Physics.…”