As part of the EU project PERSEUS, Fraunhofer FEP is developing new optically effective surface structures for perovskite solar cells. By using roll-to-roll nanoimprint lithography (NIL), reflection losses are minimized, and efficiency of solar cells increased. In the Design-PV project, decorative surfaces for facade-integrated photovoltaic modules are developed using NIL. The … [Read more...] about Researchers developing R2R nanoimprint lithography for more efficient photovoltaics
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Monforts adds BW Converting Baldwin TexCoat™ G4 technology to specialty textile-coating line
Monforts has completed the installation of a BW Converting Baldwin TexCoat™ G4 digital spray unit at its Advanced Technology Center (ATC) in Mönchengladbach, Germany. It has been successfully integrated into one of the two full-size Montex stenter lines at the ATC and is now available for customer trials, especially making use of the advanced sustainable finishing chemistries … [Read more...] about Monforts adds BW Converting Baldwin TexCoat™ G4 technology to specialty textile-coating line
Vianode receives US$300 million loan go-ahead for new North American synthetic-graphite plant
Vianode, an advanced battery materials company (above), announces significant progress on project financing for its planned North American, large-scale synthetic-graphite plant. Euler Hermes AG confirms that Vianode is eligible for a loan guarantee of up to US$300 million. Vianode’s North American facility is designed for an initial annual capacity of approximately 70,000 … [Read more...] about Vianode receives US$300 million loan go-ahead for new North American synthetic-graphite plant
Tensioned-web over slot-die (TWOSD) coating: Part 2
By Mark Miller, CEO, Coating Tech Slot Dies LLC Editor’s Note: Part 1 of this technical paper covered different aspects of tensioned-web over slot-die coating, such as elasto-hydrodynamic action, controlling parameters and the three most common variables of TWOSD: indent, span and tension. Process & design In addition to the standard variables to be adjusted, … [Read more...] about Tensioned-web over slot-die (TWOSD) coating: Part 2
Guidelines for coating quality, cost-effective products: Part 2
By Edward D. Cohen, Ph.D., president, Edward D. Cohen Consulting, Inc. Guidelines are the specific information intended to advise coating personnel on how to operate the specific process element with which they are involved. Part 1 of this paper presented the first of several functional elements, from R&D to scale-up. The next sections will cover the remaining elements, … [Read more...] about Guidelines for coating quality, cost-effective products: Part 2