Our printing method and films obtain with it go beyond the state of the art in few aspects. The most important are:
• XTPL technology allows to obtain the optical transmission in the visible light at the range of T> = 95% (TCF present on the market typically offer T= 85%)
• XTPL technology allows the surface resistance at Rsh <= 5 Ohm/sq. (present on the market TCF typically offer Rsh=60 Ohm/sq.)
• The surface resistance does not change by more than 20% at the bend to an angle of 90%. For ITO angle is 20-30%.
• Estimated cost for XTPL (end user) is 10 $/m2. Currently, the comparable price of ITO layer is approx. 17-18 $/m2.
• Not less than 10 μm position accuracy. It better by few orders of magnitude than currently available solutions can offer.
The expected potential impact is multidimensional:
• The product corresponds to real market needs to reduce the price of final products that use TCFs (PV modules, displays) and the emergence of new end products for which ITO becomes insufficient (flexible electronics, large-sized touch panels, OLED lighting, OPV, DSSC, smart windows). XTPL solves problems of electronics producers. At the same time end users receive better equipment at lower prices. Therefore XTPL has a positive impact on the quality of life.
• Our method is cheaper also because we use natural resources in a more efficient way. For instance we can easily correct spots in conductive films or circuits. Not only we repair electronics using less natural resources but in some cases we give second life to broken devices. It this way our technology has a positive impact on the environment.
• We reduce need for indium which is very scarce and controlled mostly by one country. XTPL technology enables to retain economic independence by countries with less or no indium ore and therefore we have a positive political impact,.
• The product have a strong positive environmental effect. The application of the technology in the photovoltaics sector enhances efficiency of cells and reduces prices. It should encourage more people to use renewable energy sources and promote implementation of the thin cells.
