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Abstract
The quality and lifetime of flexible photovoltaic (PV) modules is dependent on having an effective vapour barrier layer which protects active elements from environmental degradation. An effective flexible barrier layer can be produced by employing a thin film of Al2O3 (40-100 nm thick) on a polymer substrate using atomic layer deposition (ALD). By measuring the surface of the barrier coating critical defects that will result in excess vapour transmission can be detected and minimised. Such, knowledge of defect size, type and distribution forms a crucial dataset for informing process control. This paper reports on a practical embedded inspection technique to measure the surface topography of the thin ALD deposited Al2O3 barrier film on a roll-to-roll manufacturing platform. The method combines wavelength scanning interferometry (WSI) along with an auto-focus method. Example measurements are given and discussed.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Conference Proceedings - 14th International Conference of the European Society for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology, EUSPEN 2014 |
Publisher | euspen |
Pages | 177-180 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Volume | 1 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9780956679031 |
Publication status | Published - 2014 |
Event | 14th International Conference of the European Society for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology - Dubrovnik, Croatia Duration: 2 Jun 2014 → 6 Jun 2014 Conference number: 14 http://nanofutures.info/sites/default/files/Dubrovnik%20Call%20For%20Papers.pdf (Link to Call for Papers and Event Details) |
Conference
Conference | 14th International Conference of the European Society for Precision Engineering and Nanotechnology |
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Abbreviated title | EUSPEN 2014 |
Country/Territory | Croatia |
City | Dubrovnik |
Period | 2/06/14 → 6/06/14 |
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Hussam Muhamedsalih
- Department of Engineering - Principal Enterprise Fellow
- School of Computing and Engineering
- Centre for Precision Technologies - Member
Person: Academic
Projects
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NANOMEND: Nanoscale Defect Detection, Cleaning and Repair for Large Area Substrates
1/01/12 → 31/12/15
Project: Research