Abstract: The present invention proposes an organic photovoltaic component, particularly an organic solar cell, whose electrode is implemented as unstructured and is provided with a passivation layer, so that the passivated electrode layer acts functionally as a structured electrode or electrode layer.

Abstract: The present invention provides a process for forming a substrate for an organic semiconductor component. The process includes the steps of providing a fullerene network (10), providing a semiconductor solution (12), and applying the semiconductor solution (12) to the fullerene network (10), the viscosity of the semiconductor solution (12) being so adjusted that the semiconductor solution (12) infiltrates the pores of the fullerene network (10) and fills it so that the filled network forms a substrate (2). Further provided is a substrate comprising a fullerene network, composed of pure, unsubstituted fullerenes (10), and a semiconductor solution (12). Additionally provided is an organic semiconductor component, particularly an organic solar cell or an organic photodetector, that contains the inventive substrate.

Abstract: The invention concerns an organic photovoltaic component with a novel encapsulation, wherein the invention for the first time discloses packaging for organic solar cells that includes a low-cost film composite comprising a metal portion. The packaging meets high requirements, particularly with respect to high barrier properties against oxygen and water vapor encapsulation without or with only minimal adhesive joints, since the encapsulation can be welded/soldered to the substrate or the bottom electrode, integrated lead-through of electrical connections, including adhesive-bonded, soldered and/or welded connections.

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

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

Abstract: Described is a component with a sharp-edgedly structured layer comprising at least one highly fluid low-viscosity medium (20) having a given solids content on a carrier substrate (10), wherein a boundary layer (14) defining the outside contour of the structured layer is provided on the carrier substrate (10) and the at least one low-viscosity highly fluid medium (20) is provided at the inside surface (18) of the carrier substrate (10), which inside surface is defined by the boundary layer (14).

Abstract: The invention relates to an organic component comprising an improved top electrode and to a production method therefor. The top electrode is made of an organic material that is applied by means of printing techniques.

Abstract: Described is a process for the production of a multi-layer object (10) comprising layer media which have different surface tensions and surface energies. In that respect a first layer (16) comprising a fluid first medium with a first surface tension is applied to a carrier (12) which is formed by a flexible film and applied to the first layer (16) after drying thereof is a second layer (18) comprising a fluid second medium with a second surface tension. The surface energy of the dried first layer (16) is less than the second surface tension of the fluid second medium for the second layer (18). A spreading layer (20) is applied prior to the application of the second layer (18) to the dried first layer (16).

Abstract: Methods of forming a photoactive layer, as well as related compositions, photovoltaic cells, and photovoltaic modules, are disclosed.

Abstract: A flat screen detector has a substrate with a transistor matrix thereon, a photodetector, and a passivation layer. The photodetector includes a structured first electrode including a number of sub-electrodes, a second electrode, and a photoactive layer between the first and second electrodes. The passivation layer is located between the substrate having the transistor matrix and the first electrode.

Abstract: A method for producing an organic line detector for applications in the field of computer tomography, includes the following steps: selective etching is carried out on an indium-tin-oxide (ITO) applied to a substrate; two separate ITO strips are formed by the etching; at least one structured mushroom photosensitive resist is applied between the ITO strips; at least one organic perforated conductor is applied to the mushroom photosensitive resist and the ITO strips, only adhering to the ITO strips; at least one organic semiconductor is applied to the layer of the organic perforated conductor, only adhering to the organic perforated conductor and not to the mushroom photosensitive resist; and at least two negative cup-type electrodes are applied to the organic semiconductor, the cup-type electrodes being separate from each other.

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

Abstract: Displays with integrated photovoltaic cells, as well as related systems, components, and methods, are disclosed.

Abstract: Methods of using etching pastes to form a pattern on an electrode of a solar cell, as well as related articles, systems, and components, are disclosed.

Abstract: The invention is an apparatus and method for producing an electronic component comprising at least one active organic layer. 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: Photovoltaic cells, as well as related systems, methods, modules, and components, are disclosed.

Abstract: In some embodiments, the inventive concept provides for a process for depositing a substance on a nanostructured surface, particularly for organic components, to yield a substantially consistent and homogeneous coating on the nanostructured surface. The substance to be applied is dissolved in a solvent. The coating for the nanostructured surface is then produced by depositing the first dissolved substance on the nanostructured surface.

Abstract: A method for the production of organic solar cells or photodetectors, particularly based on organic polymers, comprising the following steps:—a first organic n- or p-conductive semiconductor layer is applied to an electrode, to the solid first organic semiconductor layer is applied a second organic semiconductor layer of the respective other conductivity whose solvent partially dissolves the first organic semiconductor layer, such that the first semiconductor layer mixes with the second mixed layer;—a second electrode is applied opposite the first.

Abstract: The present invention proposes an organic photovoltaic component, particularly an organic solar cell, whose electrode is implemented as unstructured and is provided with a passivation layer, so that the passivated electrode layer acts functionally as a structured electrode or electrode layer.