3D-Printed Solar Panels
Overcoming the vapour permeability barriers

Perovskite materials, a class of semiconductors, are revolutionizing modern solar panels due to their high efficiency, cost-effectiveness and recently, their ability to be 3D-printed. These innovative panels, which can be 100 times thinner than a human hair, offer exciting possibilities for integration into phones, portable electronics, vehicles, and even buildings.

However, one of the biggest challenges facing these solar cells is their sensitivity to environmental conditions, particularly vapour permeability. Perovskites are highly vulnerable to moisture, as they readily dissolve in water. Controlling vapour permeability is crucial to ensuring the longevity and performance of these solar panels – and this is where Versaperm’s equipment comes into play.

Versaperm's state-of-the-art vapour permeability measurement technology delivers unmatched precision, surpassing modern industry standards. With testing capabilities that achieve accuracies in the Parts Per Million (PPM) to Parts Per Billion (PPB) ranges, our equipment enables fast, efficient measurement and analysis. The latest models also offer optional pressure and temperature control, along with the versatility of multi-gas or dedicated sensors to pinpoint and diagnose potential issues related to coating and laminate defects.

Our advanced systems can simultaneously test up to six coatings, samples, components or products, often providing initial results in as little as 30 minutes.
Versaperm’s equipment is indispensable in overcoming the vapour permeability barrier problems. It plays a critical role in:

• Enhancing encapsulation materials: By developing new barrier materials with lower vapour permeability.
• Improving layer Interfaces: Strengthening the interfaces between different layers in the solar cell to prevent moisture ingress and enhance overall stability.
• Optimizing protective coatings and additives: Assisting in the development and application of coatings and additives that protect the perovskite layer by eliminating moisture before it can cause degradation.

Versaperm's equipment and laboratory testing services mark a significant leap forward in addressing these industry challenges, providing developers and manufacturers with an essential tool to achieve excellence in their solar products.

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