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http://dx.doi.org/10.12925/jkocs.2017.34.1.152

Effect of nanosilica and TEOS in hydrophilic coating solution on the surface characteristics of solar cell glass panel  

Lee, Soo (Department of Chemical Engineering, Changwon National University)
Kim, Seung Hye (Department of Chemical Engineering, Changwon National University)
Hwang, Heon (Department of Bio-Mechatronics Engineering, Sungkyunkwan University)
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Journal of the Korean Applied Science and Technology / v.34, no.1, 2017 , pp. 152-162 More about this Journal
Abstract
A hydrophilic coating solution was prepared by adding a silane coupling agent and a nano-inorganic oxide in aqueous surfactant solution to increase the efficiency of photovoltaic power generation due to the introduction of antifogging and antifouling properties on the glass surface of the solar cell module. Addition of $Ludox^{(R)}$, a nano-inorganic oxide, to 1% hydrophilic coating solution showed improved hydrophilicity and excellent antifogging effect regardless of $Ludox^{(R)}$ concentration. However, the antifouling effect on the glass surface was showed only when Ludox was added more than 10%. In the case of addition of 0.7% of hydrolyzed TEOS at pH 4, the antifogging effect was maintained as a result of the steam test as well as the antifouling effect even after the coated glass surface was rubbed 100 times with a wet Kimwipe. In addition, from the surface roughness ($R_q$) calculated using AFM data, the higher surface roughness with irregular surface shape was obtained with the higher concentration of TEOS. The addition of 0.7% of TEOS showed relatively high surface roughness and well organized surface condition which can help to improve transmittance of light. In conclusion, $Ludox^{(R)}$ is not required only for the antifogging property. However, at least 10% of Ludox should be added to show antifouling effect and 0.7% of TEOS should be added for good durability.
Keywords
TEOS; $Ludox^{(R)}$; Hydrophilic coating; Solar cell panel; Surface roughness;
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