
Finally, optimized barrier layers were used as encapsulation for organic solar cell (OSC) devices. The P3HT films coated with PVB/mica composite showed improved stability under constant light irradiation and exhibited a loss of <20% of the initial optical density over the period of 150 h. In the second step, a PVB/mica composite layer was applied on top of the P3HT film and subjected to photo-degradation. The resultant protective layers showed ultra-flexibility, as no significant degradation in protective characteristics were observed after 10 K bending cycles. The developed protective layer maintained a high transparency in the visible region and improved oxygen and moisture barrier quality by the factor of ~7. In the first step we developed a protective layer with cost effective and environmentally friendly methods and optimized its properties in terms of transparency, barrier improvement factor, and bendability. In this work we demonstrate solution-based effective barrier coatings based on composite of poly(vinyl butyral) (PVB) and mica flakes for the protection of poly (3-hexylthiophene) (P3HT)-based organic solar cells (OSCs) against photobleaching under illumination conditions. If we need to have a bit longer to apply the mica flake, the Versatile system allow us to take a bit longer.Įach supplier also has their own colour blends see above.Organic photovoltaics (OPVs) die due to their interactions with environmental gases, i.e., moisture and oxygen, the latter being the most dangerous, especially under illumination, due to the fact that most of the active layers used in OPVs are extremely sensitive to oxygen.
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If we need to do a full solvent free system or are able to assign enough staff, we would generally use the HP Spartacote system. Why do we have 2 systems? Depending on the requirements. A coloured base coat, then the Mica Flake, then 2 polyaspartic resin clear top coats. Their own colour blends of flake and a polyaspartic and polyurea top coatingsĢ) HP Spartacote Sparta-Flake Mica systems uses low or 0% solvent polyaspartic resins for all coats. Mica Flake for Resin floor system – High end finishįloor Masters Offers 2 Mica flooring systems from our US suppliersġ) E-Coat system uses an epoxy base coat with a hybrid epoxy that can be accelerated for fast cure. See Below for our 4 standard colours – more colours are available on request. Suitable for retail stores like high end shoe shops, boutiques, cafe’s, restaurants, hotel foyers, public offices, waiting rooms for professionals, airports, high end bathrooms and more. We can transform an area in as little as one day (or night) and open to foot traffic after as little as 2 hours cure time. Moisture barrier base coat or Solvent free or High chemical resistance or Fast application speed or Higher abrasion resistance. The resins chosen for each project can meet the specific requirements of the service required. This high performance flooring system is only about 1mm thick, but is extremely durable and easy to maintain. Mica Flake Floor SystemĬoupled with our high performance resins, we can create a tenacious bond to a prepared concrete floor, apply a base colour, broadcast the mica flake into the base resin, then top coat with one or more coats of our high performance top coating that can provide high gloss, high chemical resistance and excellent abrasion resistance. Mica has a glistening appearance and can make an expensive looking floor finish. We can do floors with 6mm or 1.5mm mica flake additive for different finishes. Mica sheets are taken and broken into graded size flakes. Mica is a natural mineral product that forms in sheets or layers. Mica Flake Flooring is a high end flooring finish. Concrete sealers and densifiers for concrete floors and surfaces.Concrete Floor Joint Repair and Filling.Factory and Warehouse Concrete Floor Joint Repair.

SPEED POLISH polished concrete floor system.Thincova decorative concrete resurfacing.Syncoat FAST floor System – resin flooring on speed.

