Abstract: A method for assessing solar cells having one or more light sources that are fastened to a fastening device, with the light sources movably fastened to the fastening device and/or a light intensity control, provided with which the light intensity of each light source can be changed independently of the other light sources, with a camera fastened to the fastening device, the method including: the fastening device is aligned relative to solar cells by the camera so that the camera axis of the camera is substantially perpendicular to the surface of the solar cells to be assessed, the light sources are aligned and/or the light intensity of the light sources are controlled that the solar cells are illuminated substantially uniformly, following the illumination that is substantially uniform, a photo of the solar cells is taken with the camera, the solar cells are assessed using the photo.

Abstract: The invention refers to a composite wavelength converter (1) for an LED (100), comprising a substrate (10) and an epitaxial film (20) formed by liquid phase epitaxy on the top and bottom of the substrate (10). Furthermore, the invention refers to a method of preparation of a composite wavelength converter (1) for an LED (100). Furthermore, the invention refers to a white LED light source comprising an LED (100) and an inventive composite wavelength converter (1) mounted on a light emitting surface of the LED (100).

Abstract: A detector element is for detecting incident x-ray radiation. The detector element includes a scintillation layer for converting the x-ray radiation into scintillation light and a photoactive element for converting the scintillation light into an electric signal. The photoactive element includes a first photoactive absorption layer contacted by an electrode, and a second photoactive absorption layer contacted by a counter electrode. Here, the scintillation layer is arranged between the first photoactive absorption layer and the second photoactive absorption layer.

Abstract: A detector element is for detecting incident x-ray radiation. The detector element includes a scintillation layer for converting the x-ray radiation into scintillation light and a photoactive element for converting the scintillation light into an electric signal. The photoactive element includes a first photoactive absorption layer contacted by an electrode, and a second photoactive absorption layer contacted by a counter electrode. Here, the scintillation layer is arranged between the first photoactive absorption layer and the second photoactive absorption layer.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the field of electronic devices, such as organic electronics, wherein said device comprises a substrate and a multitude of layers, wherein at least one of said layers is a buffer layer, wherein said buffer layer comprises metal oxide nanoparticles comprising physisorbed metal salts as described in the specification. The disclosure further provides for intermediate goods and materials suitable for manufacturing such electronic devices, to specific manufacturing methods and to specific uses.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to the field of electronic devices, such as organic electronics, wherein said device comprises a substrate and a multitude of layers, wherein at least one of said layers is a buffer layer, wherein said buffer layer comprises metal oxide nanoparticles comprising physisorbed metal salts as described in the specification. The disclosure further provides for intermediate goods and materials suitable for manufacturing such electronic devices, to specific manufacturing methods and to specific uses.

Abstract: An intermediate layer (110) useful for coupling two individual organic photovoltaic devices (600) to provide a tandem organic photovoltaic device includes a first hole transport layer (114), a first electron transport layer (112), and a metallic nanostructure layer (116) interposed between the first hole transport layer (114) and the first electron transport layer (112). The metallic nanostructure layer (116) provides an efficient recombination point for electrons and holes. The metallic nanostructure layer (116) can include silver nanowires which providing outstanding optical properties and permit the formation of the metallic nanostructure layer (116) using a low temperature, solution based, process that does not adversely affect underlying layers.

Abstract: Photovoltaic cells, as well as related systems, methods, modules, and components, are disclosed.

Abstract: Tandem photovoltaic cells having a recombination layer, as well as related systems, methods, and components, are disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to an organic solar cell comprising a photoactive layer consisting of two molecular components, namely an electron donator and an electrode acceptor, and comprising two electrodes provided on both sides of the photoactive layer, whereby an intermediate layer having an asymmetric conductivity is placed between at least one of the electrodes and the photoactive layer.

Abstract: Tandem photovoltaic cells having a recombination layer, as well as related systems, methods, and components, are disclosed.

Abstract: Processing additives, as well as related compositions, photovoltaic cells, photovoltaic modules, and methods, are disclosed.

Abstract: This disclosure relates to a photovoltaic cell containing first and second electrodes, a photoactive layer between the first and second electrodes, and a hole transport layer between the first electrode and the photoactive layer. The hole transport layer consists of an ionic copolymer.

Abstract: Tandem photovoltaic cells, as well as related components, systems, and methods, are disclosed.

Abstract: The invention discloses for the first time how an organic component can be produced in a process designed entirely as a roll-to-roll process. The advantage of the continuous production method described here is, further, that the active regions of the active semiconductor layer are not exposed to unprotected solvents and/or solvent vapors at any time during the production process. This makes it possible to produce a high-quality organic component.

Abstract: Methods of preparing photovoltaic modules, as well as related components, systems, and devices, are disclosed.

Abstract: The invention relates to a material for applying thin organic layers having a specifically adjustable conductivity. Said material comprises at least one mixture of two different fractions of a functional polymer, preferably in a solvent, and is used, for example, with the aid of various application techniques, as a functional layer for an organic electronic component.

Abstract: Methods of preparing photovoltaic modules, as well as related components, systems, and devices, are disclosed.

Abstract: In a method for producing electrochromic displays (1, 10) the functional layers, such as the electrodes (3, 4, 6) and electrochromic layer (5) are configured in a printing process. The method enables a particularly cost-effective and flexible production of the display.

Abstract: The invention relates to a material for applying thin organic layers having a specifically adjustable conductivity. Said material comprises at least one mixture of two different fractions of a functional polymer, preferably in a solvent, and is used, for example, with the aid of various application techniques, as a functional layer for an organic electronic component.