Reply #5: No, this is different. Plexcore® is organic. NanoSolar is CIGS [View All]

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Plexcore® Products for Printed Electronics

http://engineeringtv.com/blogs/etv/archive/2008/08/27/printed-solar-power.aspx">Watch Engineering TV's interview with Plextronics about our printed solar technology and latest product release, Plexcore PV.

Plexcore® polymers and printable inks are the key ingredients in the formation of high-quality organic layers. Whether for next-generation, power efficient displays, low-cost, easily available plastic solar cells or item-level radio-frequency tags, Plexcore® polymers and inks deliver the performance to drive the adoption of these devices.

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From a technology standpoint, all printed electronic applications require one or more conductive layers that can be integrated with organic semiconductors, dielectrics and other conductive films. Plexcore® OC is a solution-processable, organic conductive ink that can serve multiple functions in printed electronic devices. Plexcore® OC inks are ideal for integration into various printed electronic devices because they can be tailored to the particular needs of a device. Additionally, Plexcore® OC inks are chemically and thermally stable, making them easy to use in the production environment.

For the commercialization of low-cost electronics, silicon semiconductors must be replaced with more cost effective materials, from both a raw materials and production process standpoint. Plexcore® OS, an organic semiconductor, is the technology enabling a revolutionary class of low-cost electronics—from printed RFID tags for supply chain management and product authentication to printed backplanes for advertising and consumer electronics.

NanoSolar does seem to have them beat on efficiency though.