Formulation and Characterization of CuIn_(1_x)Ga_xSe_2 Ink for Gravure Offset Printing

摘要

CuIn_(1-x)Ga_xSe_2 (CIGS) paste for gravure offset printing was formulated by changing the amount of additives to determine the critical factor for gravure offset printing quality. With the addition of poly(vinyl pyrrolidone) (PVP), the viscosity and yield stress of CIGS ink decreased and shear thinning behavior disappeared. However, PVP effectively enhanced ink cohesion and elastic modulus, which critically affected the printability of the CIGS paste. Intense pulsed light (IPL) treatment in air made the microstructure of CIGS film denser without a phase change or oxidation. The gravure offset printing technique and IPL treatment were considered a good combination for a continuous and fast CIGS film growth process.