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DYESOL CATALOGUESpecialty Products for Dye Solar Cells, Photovoltaics & Printed Electronics

Materials • Equipment • ComponentsSolution Packages • Capability Training & Consulting

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Welcome

Contents 4

Company Information About Dyesol 5 How to Order & Customer Service 6 Dyesol Contact Details 6

Materials Sensitising Dyes 8 Dye Additives 11 Ligands 12 Pastes 14 Electrolytes 17 Conductive Silver Inks 19 Substrates 21 Sealants 24

Equipment, Materials & Capability Solutions Packages 28 Laboratory Solutions 28 Training & Consulting Solutions 29 Contract Research Services 30

Equipment 31 Assembly Equipment 32 Testing Equipment 45

Pricing 52


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About Dyesol

Dyesol Limited is a pioneer Licensee of the École Polytechnique Fédérale de Lausanne (EPFL) and many of our products are sold under license from EPFL.

Dyesol: Global Leaders in Dye Solar Cell Technology

Dyesol provides international customers in over 30 countries across the globe with the industry’s highest quality sensitising dyes, ligands, dye additives, titania pastes, platinum pastes, conductive silver printing inks, electrolytes, conductive glass substrates, sealants and more!

Dyesol also offers a unique, proprietary DSC equipment set and provides DSC researchers and manufacturers with a range of customisable and all-inclusive equipment, materials and training packages. Our customised package solutions meet customer requirements across the spectrum from DSC lab research to prototype development to full-scale manufacturing capability.

Dyesol encourages customers seeking to manufacture DSC enabled products to start small with Dyesol’s entry-level laboratory equipment solution which enables you to begin test cell DSC work – and when you have mastered the technology – Dyesol will be your partner for mass up-scaling and manufacture onto your chosen product/substrate. Dyesol has experience working with DSC enabled glass, steel, and flexible plastic substrates and customers of varying technical abilities and background skill sets.

Dyesol’s customers range from university researchers to mid-level prototype developers to some of the world’s largest multinational companies.

By choosing Dyesol as your DSC materials, equipment and know-how supplier, you are selecting an industry leader and pioneer in the field of DSC. We welcome you to contact us at any time and to learn more about the Company’s history and ongoing R&D activities online at www.dyesol.com. Feel welcome to discuss any special requests with our Sales Team or make requests for large volume bulk orders. We look forward to hearing from you!

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How to Order Order Online www.dyesol.com New, easy to use website. Small orders, bulk orders, special requests.

Order by Phone Head Office – Australia: +61 2 6299 1592 United Kingdom: +44 (0) 1745 535 175 Speak to our Sales Team for help with your order.

Order by Email [email protected] Send through Purchase Order.

Customer ServiceDyesol welcomes your enquiries – please contact us to discuss your project goals.

Talk to us for special requests, quotes, help or bulk (large volume) orders.

Your business is valuable to us. We aim to respond to your enquiry in a timely and professional manner.

We are committed to providing our customers with the best quality materials, equipment and comprehensive solution packages.

Contact UsWebsite: www.dyesol.comSales & Customer Service Email: [email protected] Email: [email protected] Telephone: +61 2 6299 1592

Headquarters, AustraliaTelephone: +61 2 6299 1592Fax: +61 2 6299 1698Dyesol Ltd Head Office Address: 3 Dominion Place, Queanbeyan, NSW 2606, AustraliaPost: PO BOX 6212, Queanbeyan, NSW 2606, Australia

United KingdomTelephone: +44 (0) 1745 535175Fax: +44 (0) 1745 535176Dyesol UK Address: OpTIC TechniumFfordd William MorganSt Asaph Business Park, St AsaphDenbighshire, North WalesLL17 0JD, UK

Shipping Dyesol will ship your order within 10 days of receipt of payment and aims to dispatch goods immediately upon receipt of purchase order. If goods are not in stock, Dyesol will contact you with the expected shipment date.

TaxesAll purchases are subject to local taxes or import duty as applicable to the order and location. Sales from and within Australia incur a 10% GST (goods and services tax) sales tax which is added to all orders sold within the country. International orders (from Australia) are exempt from GST tax charges and are shipped Delivery Duties Unpaid. Orders received from the UK may be subject to a 20% VAT (value added tax) or exempt under EU law.

PaymentCredit card payment (Visa and Mastercard) is accepted and encouraged for the quickest order processing. Dyesol will also accept payment by cheque or direct deposit. All payments by direct deposit must include the reference number in the bank transfer. If payment is made by direct deposit please forward the transaction receipt to [email protected]. Payment by cheque or direct deposit is slower to process and whenever possible, Dyesol encourages customers to use our online eCommerce website to place their orders and to use credit card for quick processing. You may speak to our Sales Team to arrange for an account or special payment terms as necessary. Your order will be dispatched upon receipt of full payment.


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N3 Foundation Dye RuL2(NCS) 2(L=2,2’-bipyridyl-4,4’-dicarboxylic acid)Chemical Formula: C26H16N6O8RuS2CAS #: 141460-19-7Aspect: Maroon crystalline powderMolecular Weight: 705.64Available Quantities: 1g – 100g+ and kilogram+ scale

Use Dyesol’s N3 Foundation Dye to efficiently sensitise wide band-gap oxide semiconductors such as titanium dioxide. Recommended application in 0.2-0.3mM solution with ethanol or acetonitrile/tert-butanol (1:1, vol:vol).

Dyesol’s N3 Foundation Dye is the baseline or foundation dye for Dye Solar Cell dyes. Like all Dyesol dyes, Dyesol’s N3 Foundation Dye offers guaranteed performance, high reproducibility, stable/consistent results, and is of the highest purity.

Consider also purchasing:

1) Depending on your cell chemistry, an equimolar amount of Dyesol’s bis-(3, 3-dimethyl-butyl)-phosphinic acid (DINHOP Surface Modifier), added to your dyeing solution may increase cell performance.

2) Test Cell Dyeing Tanks

Dyesol Catalogue | Dyes | Page 8


Sensitising DyesDyesol offers the chemical industry’s best quality sensitising dyes for Dye Solar Cell technology. All Dyesol dyes provide guaranteed performance, high reproducibility, stable/consistent results, and are of the highest purity. Dyesol’s sensitising dyes are available for purchase in a range of quantities from grams to kilograms.

Your order of sensitising dyes is chemically manufactured in our advanced Australian laboratory and world-leading DSC upscale facility under strict quality controls and processing standards.

Dyesol is heavily involved in developing new dyes for this emerging industry in order to increase DSC device efficiency, long term stability and panchromatic adsorptivity. Other organic and ruthenium dyes are available upon request, please contact Dyesol to discuss any unique or specific requirements.

Select additional items from Dyesol’s comprehensive range of DSC materials and equipment to compliment your dye

purchase. Dyesol offers specialist laboratory equipment package solutions, plus industry leading DSC training and consulting services from our expert team. With the world’s first and largest DSC dye reactor, Dyesol distinguishes itself through the capacity to produce and deliver high volume, bulk orders to exacting purity standards.

Do you have a specific application which requires a custom formulated or specialty dye? Do you require a special price for a large volume order? Please contact Dyesol to discuss your specific requirements.

Dyesol’s Core Range of DSC Sensitising Dyes: • N3 Foundation Dye • N719 Industry Standard Dye • Z907 Hydrophobic Dye • N749 Black Dye



N719 Industry Standard Dye [RuL2(NCS)2]: 2TBA (L=2,2’-bipyridyl-4,4’-dicarboxylic acid; TBA=tetra-n-butylammonium)Chemical Formula: C58H86N8O8RuS2CAS #: 207347-46-4Aspect: Maroon crystalline powderMolecular Weight: 1188.55Available Quantities: 1g – 100g+ and kilogram+ scale

Use Dyesol’s N719 Industry Standard Dye to produce Dye Solar Cells with higher cell voltage than the N3 Foundation Dye. Recommended application in 0.2-0.3mM solution with ethanol or acetonitrile/tert-butanol (1:1, vol:vol).

Dyesol’s N719 Industry Standard Dye is a modification of the N3 Foundation Dye with changes that increase cell voltage. It is the most common high performance dye, often called the industry’s “workhorse dye”.

N719 Industry Standard Dye is more soluble than N3 Foundation Dye in polar solvents. Like all Dyesol dyes, Dyesol’s N719 Industry Standard Dye offers guaranteed performance, high reproducibility, stable/consistent results, and is of the highest purity.




Z907 Hydrophobic Dye RuLL’(NCS)2 (L=2,2’-bipyridyl-4,4’-dicarboxylic acid; L’=4,4’-dinonyl-2,2’-bipyridine)Chemical Formula: C42H52N6O4RuS2CAS #: 502693-09-6Aspect: Black crystalline powderMolecular Weight: 870.10Available Quantities: 1g – 100g+ and kilogram+ scale

Use Dyesol’s Z907 Hydrophobic Dye when experimenting with hydrophobic systems. Recommended application in 0.2-0.3mM concentration in acetonitrile/tert-butanol (1:1, vol:vol).

Dyesol’s Z907 Hydrophobic Dye very efficiently sensitises wide band-gap oxide semiconductors, like titanium dioxide. Like all Dyesol Dyes, Dyesol’s Z907 Hydrophobic Dye offers guaranteed performance, high reproducibility, stable/consistent results, and is of the highest purity.




N749 Black Dye [RuL(NCS)3]: 3 TBA (L=2,2’:6’,2”-terpyridyl-4,4’,4”-tricar-boxylic acid; TBA=tetra-n-butylammonium)Chemical Formula: C69H117N9O6RuS3CAS #: 359415-47-7Aspect: Dark green powderMolecular Weight: 1365.99Available Quantities: 1g – 100g+

Use Dyesol’s N749 Black Dye when experimenting with wider spectral capture and variable aesthetic options. Recommended application in 0.2-0.3mM solution with ethanol or acetonitrile/tert-butanol (1:1, vol:vol). Can be used with adsorption modifier sodium taurodeoxycholate STDC (STDCA:N-749, 100:1 mol ratio).

Dyesol’s N749 Black Dye is designed for the widest range spectral sensitisation of wide band-gap oxide semiconductors, like titanium dioxide up to wavelengths beyond 800nm. Like all Dyesol Dyes, Dyesol’s N749 Black Dye offers guaranteed performance, high reproducibility, stable/consistent results, and is of the highest purity.







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Dye AdditiveDyesol offers a high quality dye additive manufactured under strict quality control protocols which ensure superior dye product performance.

Select additional items from Dyesol’s comprehensive range of DSC materials and equipment to compliment your dye additive purchase. Dyesol offers specialist laboratory equipment package solutions, plus industry leading DSC training and consulting services from our expert team.

Do you have a specific application which requires a customised dye additive? Do you require a special price for a large volume order? Please contact Dyesol to discuss your specific requirements.

Dyesol’s Dye Additive: • DINHOP Surface Modifier

DINHOP Surface Modifier bis-(3, 3-dimethyl-butyl)-Phosphinic AcidChemical Formula: C12H27O2P

CAS #: 67206-80-8Aspect: White PowderMolecular Weight: 234.32Available Quantities: 100mg – 10g+

Dyesol’s DINHOP Surface Modifier is recommended to be used with dyes such as Dyesol’s Z907 Hydrophobic Dye in a 1:4 ratio (mol/mol, DINHOP/dye), i.e. 67 mg per 1g of Z907 Hydrophobic Dye.


1) Dyesol’s Z907 Hydrophobic Dye

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LigandsDyesol offers bipyridine and terpyridine based ligands for the synthesis of ruthenium-based dyes and general metallo-organic complexes.

Bipyridine and terpyridine ligands are fundamental building blocks for the manufacture of ruthenium based dyes. Dyesol also offers a variety of ligands for additional research purposes.

Dyesol’s range of high quality, high purity, high performance ligands are manufactured under strict quality control protocols which ensure superior product performance.

Do you have a specific application which requires a custom formulated ligand? Do you require a special price for a large volume order? Please contact Dyesol to discuss your specific requirements.

Select additional items from Dyesol’s comprehensive range of DSC materials and equipment to compliment your ligand purchase. Dyesol offers specialist laboratory equipment package solutions, plus industry leading DSC training and consulting services from our expert team. Dyesol’s Core DSC Ligand Selection: • DMBP Building Block Ligand • DNBP Hydrophobic Ligand • DCBP Anchoring Ligand • TCBA Black Dye Ligand • K-19 Ligand • C-106 Ligand

DMBP Building Block Ligand 4,4’-dimethyl-2,2’-bipyridineChemical Formula: C12H12N2CAS #: 1134-35-6Aspect: White powderMolecular Weight: 184.24Available Quantities: 1g – 100g+

Use Dyesol’s DMBP Building Block Ligand to build up more complex ligands.

DNBP Hydrophobic Ligand4,4’-dinonyl-2,2’-bipyridineChemical Formula: C28H44N2CAS #: 142646-58-0Aspect: White powderMolecular Weight: 408.66Available Quantities: 1g – 100g+

Use Dyesol’s DNBP Hydrophobic Ligand to manufacture hydrophobic ruthenium and other metal based dyes.

DCBP Anchoring Ligand 2,2’-bipyridine-4,4’ Dicarboxylic AcidChemical Formula: C12H8N2O4CAS #: 6813-38-3Aspect: White powderMolecular Weight: 244.20Available Quantities: 1g – 100g+

Use Dyesol’s DCBP Anchoring Ligand to manufacture ruthenium and other metal based dyes. The DCBP Anchoring Ligand can also be used as a starting block to synthesise more complex ligands.

TCBA Black Dye Ligand 2,2’:6’2”-terpyridyl-4,4’,4”- Tricarboxylic AcidChemical Formula: C18H11N3O6CAS #: 216018-58-5Aspect: yellow powderMolecular Weight: 365.30Available Quantities: 1g – 100g+

Use Dyesol’s TCBA Black Dye Ligand as a starting block to synthesise more complex terpyridine ligands and for the manufacture of terpyridine based dyes using ruthenium or other metals.

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K-19 Ligand2,2’-Bipyridine, 4,4’-bis[2-[4-(hexyloxy)phenyl]ethenyl]Chemical Formula: C38H44N2O2CAS #: 874628-17-8Aspect: yellow powderMolecular Weight: 560.7682Available Quantities: 1g – 100g+

Use K19 ligand to manufacture the K19 dye and other metal organic complexes for increased performance under both prolonged thermal stress and long-term light soaking.

The K19 ligand is a hydrophobic ligand comprised of styrene moieties donation ether functionalities providing greater Pi conjugation to enhance its optical absorption.

Ref. APPLIED PHYSICS LETTERS 86, 123508 (2005); J. Am. Chem. Soc. 127, 808 (2005).

N N

C6H13O OC6H13

C-106 Ligand4,4’-Bis[5-(hexylsulfanyl)-2-thienyl]-2,2’-bipyridinealso4,4’-bis(5-(hexylthio)thiophen-2-yl)-2,2’-bipyridineChemical Formula: C30H36N2S4CAS #: 1146182-96-8Aspect: yellow powderMolecular Weight: 552.8802Available Quantities: 1g – 100g+

Use C106 ligand to manufacture the C106 dye and other metal organic complexes for increased performance under light soaking.

The C106 Ligand is a hydrophobic ligand comprised of thiophene moity and thio-ether extending the p-conjugation functionalities providing greater Pi conjugation to enhance its optical absorption propensity.

N N

S S

SC6H13 C6H13S

Dyesol Catalogue | Pastes | Page 14


PastesDyesol manufactures a variety of titania (working electrode) and platinum pastes (counter electrode) for use in the production of DSC electrodes. Dyesol’s suite of high quality pastes are optimised to provide excellent performance levels in a variety of DSC applications and device variations.

Typically, Dyesol standard paste films are applied by screen printing or doctor blading.

Every dye and electrolyte formulation requires a slightly different paste film thickness in order to achieve optimum performance. Dyesol screen printing pastes are oil-based and contain organic binders that burn out at 420°C or above without remnant char.

Do you have a specific application which requires a customised paste solution? Do you require a special price for a large volume order? Please contact Dyesol to discuss your specific requirements.

Select additional items from Dyesol’s comprehensive range of DSC materials and equipment to compliment your paste purchase. Dyesol offers specialist laboratory equipment package solutions, plus industry leading DSC training and consulting services from our expert team.

Dyesol’s Range of DSC Pastes: • 18NR-T Transparent Titania Paste • 90-T Transparent Titania Paste (Thin Use) • 18NR-AO Active Opaque Titania Paste • WER2-O Scattering Titania Paste • PT1 Platinum Paste • CELS Counter Electrode Solution

18NR-T Transparent Titania PasteAverage Nanoparticle Size (active): ~20 nm

Suggested Mesh Screen: 43TSintered Layer: 6-7 μm transparentAvailable Quantities: 10g - 1000g+

Use Dyesol’s 18NR-T Transparent Titania Paste in applications that require a transparent sintered titania film with a large surface/volume ratio.

This paste is formulated to yield sintered film thicknesses of 6-7μm when screen printed with a 43T mesh.

Dyesol’s 18NR-T Transparent Titania Paste has highly dispersed and stable anatase nanoparticles. It is optimised for screen printing using a synthetic 43T mesh screen (or similar).

After drying, this paste must be fired at or above 500°C. This results in a transparent sintered layer, with a film thickness of approximately 6-7μm for one printed layer and ~12μm for two printed layers, when using a 43T mesh screen. The paste exhibits optimal rheological properties that provide good surface uniformity and contains organic binders specially formulated to provide versatile porosity suitable for a range of dye/electrolyte systems.

Consider also purchasing: Dyesol Screen Printers

90-T Transparent Titania Paste (Thin Use)Average Nanoparticle Size (active): ~20nm

Suggested Mesh Screen: 90TSintered Layer: ~3μm transparentAvailable Quantities: 10g - 1000g+

Use Dyesol’s 90-T Transparent Titania Paste (Thin Use) in applications that require a transparent sintered titania films with large surface/volume ratios.

This paste is formulated to yield sintered film thicknesses of approximately 3μm when screen printed with a 90T mesh.

Dyesol’s 90-T Transparent Titania Paste (Thin Use) has highly dispersed and stable anatase nanoparticles. After drying, this paste must be fired at or above 500°C. This results in a transparent sintered layer, with a thickness of 3μm for one printed layer when using a 90T mesh screen.

The paste exhibits optimal rheological properties that provide good surface uniformity and contain organic binders specially formulated to provide versatile porosity suitable for a range of dye/electrolyte systems.




18NR-AO Active Opaque Titania PasteAverage Nanoparticle Size (active): ~20 nm

Average Nanoparticle Size (scatter): up to 450nm

Suggested Mesh Screen: 43TSintered Layer: 7-8 μm opaqueAvailable Quantities: 10g - 1000g+

Use Dyesol’s 18NR-AO Active Opaque Titania Paste in applications that do not require transparency.

The dispersed scattering particles in this formulation lead to enhanced DSC performance through the large surface/volume ratio of the sintered film.

Dyesol’s 18NR-AO Active Opaque Titania Paste has a blend of active anatase particles (~20nm) and larger anatase scatter particles (up to 450nm).

After drying, this paste must be fired at or above 500°C. This results in an opaque sintered layer with film thickness of 7-8μm for one printed layer and ~15μm for two layers, when using a 48T mesh.

This paste exhibits optimal rheological properties that provide good surface uniformity and contain organic binders specially formulated to provide versatile porosity suitable for a range of dye/electrolyte systems.


WER2-O Scattering Titania PasteAverage Nanoparticle Size (active): 150-250 nm

Suggested Mesh Screen: 90T (43T for thicker layers)

Sintered Layer: ~3 μm opaqueAvailable Quantities: 10g - 1000g+

Use Dyesol’s WER2-O Scattering Titania Paste in conjunction with 18NR-T Transparent Titania Paste or 90-T Transparent Titania Paste (Thin Use) for enhanced DSC performance in applications where transparency is not required.

Dyesol’s WER2-O Scattering Titania Paste contains highly dispersed anatase scattering particles (150nm to 250nm). This paste produces a non-active scattering layer when applied onto a pre-printed active layer. This scattering paste is ideally printed in combination with Dyesol’s 18NR-T Transparent Titania Paste or Dyesol’s 90-T Transparent Titania Paste (Thin Use).

After drying, this paste must be fired – together with the pre-printed active layers – at or above 500°C. This results in an opaque sintered layer, with a thickness of ~3μm for one printed layer, when using a 90T mesh screen.




PT1 Platinum PasteSuggested Mesh Screen: 100TAvailable Quantities: 10g - 1000g+

Use Dyesol’s PT1 Platinum Paste in applications that require a highly transparent layer with high electrocatalytic activity.

This paste has been formulated to be applied using a screen printer, providing films with excellent uniformity and reproducibility.

Dyesol’s PT1 Platinum Paste is oil-based and formulated for screen printing using a synthetic 100T mesh screen (or similar).

After drying, this paste must be fired at or above 420°C. This results in uniformly distributed platinum nanoclusters, providing good transparency and high catalytic activity for the electrochemical reduction of I3

- to I-.

Dyesol’s PT1 Platinum Paste provides films with excellent uniformity and performance, virtually independent of the operator, and can be used for DSC pilot production.


CELS Counter Electrode SolutionAvailable Quantities: 5g - 1000g+

Use Dyesol’s CELS Counter-Electrode Solution - Low Viscosity in applications that require a highly transparent layer with high electrocatalytic activity.

This paste has been formulated to have a low viscosity, allowing application by brush painting, spin-coating or spraying.

Dyesol’s CELS Counter-Electrode Solution - Low Viscosity is formulated for convenient application by brush painting, spin-coating or spraying.

After drying, this paste must be fired at or above 420°C. This results in uniformly distributed platinum nanoclusters providing good transparency and high catalytic activity for the electrochemical reduction of I3

- to I-.

Note: Depending on the application method used and the expertise of the operator, the film uniformity may not be as high as with Dyesol’s PT1 - Platinum Paste.

Dyesol’s CELS Counter-Electrode Solution is classified as a Dangerous (Flammable) Good. This product incurs a dangerous goods fee on top of normal postage and handling costs to all international destinations.


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ElectrolytesDyesol manufactures a variety of high purity liquid and gelled iodide electrolytes optimised to suit a range of DSC applications. The electrolyte plays an important role in determining the overall performance and stability of DSC.

Dyesol’s range of electrolytes is manufactured under strict quality control standards at our laboratory and DSC up-scale facility at Dyesol’s headquarters in Australia.

Dyesol is leading industrial efforts at developing new electrolytes to increase DSC device efficiency and long term stability under illumination and elevated temperatures, such as 85oC as required by international PV standards.

Dyesol has a vast database on physical and chemical properties of solvents and ionic liquids, has tested dozens of different base solvents and ionic liquids, and has assessed overall more than 300 electrolyte formulations. Therefore, Dyesol understands the intricate balance which various additives provide to the cell chemistry and how they influence cell performance and long term stability as well as specific interactions with various sealing materials.

Do you have a specific DSC application which requires a customised electrolyte solution? Do you require a special price on quantities not listed online? Please contact Dyesol to discuss your specific requirements.

Select additional items from Dyesol’s comprehensive range of DSC materials and equipment to compliment your electrolyte purchase. Dyesol offers specialist laboratory equipment package solutions, plus industry leading DSC training and consulting services from our expert team. Dyesol’s range of DSC Electrolytes:

• EL-HPE High Performance Electrolyte • EL-HSE High Stability Electrolyte • EL-SGE Gel Electrolyte • EL-HTE High Temperature Electrolyte • PMII Ionic Salt

EL-HPE High Performance ElectrolyteRedox couple: I3

-/I- triiodide/iodide

Additives: Inorganic iodide salt, organic iodide salt, pyridine derivative

Solvent: Acetonitrile & valeronitrileAvailable Quantities: 5ml – 500ml+

Use Dyesol’s EL-HPE High Performance Electrolyte with any of Dyesol’s dyes to get optimum voltage and current performance. Particularly suitable for glass or metal/glass substrate-based DSC systems.

Dyesol’s EL-HPE High Performance Electrolyte is a low viscosity, high ionic conductivity liquid electrolyte and therefor provides highest performance. Due to the low boiling point of the main solvent and the chemistry of the electrolyte mixture, EL-HPE will not provide best long term stability under standard solar conditions and/or under elevated temperature testing.


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EL-HSE High Stability ElectrolyteRedox couple: I3


Additives:Inorganic iodide salt, organic iodide salt, imidazole compound

Solvent: 3-methoxypropionitrile

Available Quantities: 5ml – 500ml+

Use Dyesol’s EL-HSE High Stability Electrolyte to achieve ultra-long life in normal operating conditions. Particularly suitable for glass or metal/glass substrate-based DSC systems.

Dyesol’s EL-HSE High Stability Electrolyte is a low toxicity liquid electrolyte. This is the “work horse” electrolyte system for long term stability testing. Outstanding stability has been achieved with EL-HSE in in-house tests (25,600 hours of continuous light soaking at 55-60oC, see http://reginnovations.com/key-scientific-articles/long-term-stability-of-dye-solar-cells/) and by our customers (3000 hours at 85oC, see http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0927024809004048; 1000 hours at 85oC, see http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/pip.1213/abstract)

Consider also purchasing: Dyesol’s Electrolyte Filling Machine

EL-SGE Gel ElectrolyteRedox couple: I3


Additives:Inorganic iodide salt, organic iodide salt, imidazole compound, gelling agent

Solvent: 3-methoxypropionitrile


Use Dyesol’s EL-SGE Gel Electrolyte where low volatility quasi-solid electrolytes are preferred to minimise electrolyte/sealant interactions or for specific processing reasons.

Particularly suitable for glass or metal/glass substrate-based DSC systems.

Dyesol’s EL-SGE - Gel Electrolyte is a gelled version of EL-HSE - High Stability Electrolyte. It is a low toxicity gel electrolyte. While it is a high viscosity, quasi-solid system EL-SGE ionic conductivity remains high, similar to the electrolyte conductivity of EL-HSE.

EL-HTE High Temperature ElectrolyteRedox couple: I3


Additives:Inorganic iodide salt, organic iodide salt, imidazole compound

Solvent: 3-butoxypropionitrile


Use Dyesol’s EL-HTE - High Temperature Electrolyte to achieve ultra-long life in DSC systems while minimising solvent evaporation.

EL-HTE is particularly suitable for flexible DSC, where transparent flexible substrates do not offer the same hermetic barrier properties such as glass or metal substrates.

EL-HTE High Temperature Electrolyte has a lower vapour pressure than EL-HSE High Stability Electrolyte but is otherwise chemically very similar.

EL-HTE High Temperature Electrolyte can be supplied in gelled form upon request.


PMII Ionic Salt1-propyl-3-methylimidazolium iodideElectrolyte Component:

Liquid organic iodide salt


Use Dyesol’s PMII - Electrolyte Ionic Salt if you intend to modify any of Dyesol’s standard electrolytes, e.g. to specifically control dye regeneration for certain organic dyes, or to formulate your own electrolyte compositions.

Dyesol’s PMII - Electrolyte Ionic Salt is a liquid organic iodide salt: 1-propyl-3-methylimidazolium iodide. This material is hygroscopic and should be stored under dry nitrogen or similar low moisture environment.

Dyesol can supply other molten salts upon request.


http://reginnovations.com/key-scientific-articles/long-term-stability-of-dye-solar-cells/http://reginnovations.com/key-scientific-articles/long-term-stability-of-dye-solar-cells/http://reginnovations.com/key-scientific-articles/long-term-stability-of-dye-solar-cells/http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0927024809004048http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0927024809004048http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/pip.1213/abstract)http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1002/pip.1213/abstract)

Dyesol Catalogue | Silver Inks | Page 19


Conductive Silver Printing InksDyesol offers a range of high quality, specially formulated screen printable conductive silver inks. These silver inks provide good conductivity at low cure temperatures and may be used beyond the Dye Solar Cell niche across the photovoltaic technology spectrum.

Dyesol’s Conductive Silver Printing Inks have been developed to enable outstanding conductivity, excellent printability and excellent adhesion when applied on a variety of substrates including glass and polyesters (PET/PEN) and ITO/FTO coated substrates.

Do you have a specific photovoltaic application which requires a customised silver ink formulation? Do you require a special price on a large volume order? Please contact Dyesol to discuss your specific requirements.

• DYAG50 Conductive Silver Printing Ink • DYAG100 Conductive Silver Printing Ink • DYAG350 Conductive Silver Printing Ink

DYAG50 Conductive Silver Printing InkViscosity: 13,000 - 17,000 mPa.s measured at shear rate

of 10 sec -¹ (25°C)Solids: 75 - 85%S.G. (wet): 2.2 - 2.6 g/mlResistivity: At a 180°C cure temperature, volume

resistivity is 5-6μΩ cm, and sheet resistivity is 2.0 - 2.4 mΩ / square / mil.

Substrates: Suitable for use on glass, polyesters (PET/PEN) and ITO/FTO coated substrates.

Select Dyesol’s DYAG50 Conductive Silver Ink to achieve exceptionally high conductivity at low cure temperatures when printing on a variety of substrates including glass and polyesters (PET/PEN) and ITO/FTO coated substrates.

Dyesol’s DYAG50 Conductive Silver Printing Ink is a specially formulated ink which provides exceptionally high conductivity at low cure temperatures. This highly conductive ink provides extremely low resistance of printed conducting tracks essential for the photovoltaic industry and is a key enabler in plastic electronics such as DSSC, OPV, and CdTe solar cells etc., by providing lowest track resistances of printed current collectors.

DYAG50 Conductive Silver Printing Ink is comprised of a mixture of pure silver particles and organometallic silver compound in an organic medium. When printed on polyester (PET or PEN) films and then cured at 160-180°C, the particles consolidate to form a ”chemically welded” continuous silver track to yield exceptionally low bulk resistivity.

DYAG100 Conductive Silver Printing InkViscosity: 9,000 - 12,000 mPa.s measured at shear rate

of 10 sec -¹ (25°C)Solids: 75 - 85%S.G. (wet): 2.25 - 2.55 g/mlResistivity: At a 180°C cure temperature, volume

resistivity is 9 - 10μΩ cm, and sheet resistivity is 3.6 - 4 mΩ / square / mil.


Select Dyesol’s DYAG100 Conductive Silver Ink to achieve outstanding conductivity at low cure temperatures when printing on a variety of substrates including glass and polyesters (PET/PEN) and ITO/FTO coated substrates.

Dyesol’s DYAG100 Conductive Silver Printing Ink provides outstanding conductivity at low cure temperatures. This highly conductive ink provides extremely low resistance of printed conducting tracks essential for the photovoltaic industry and is a key enabler in plastic electronics such as DSSC, OPV, CdTe solar cells etc., by providing lowest track resistances of printed current collectors.

DYAG100 Conductive Silver Printing Ink is comprised of a mixture of pure silver particles and organometallic silver compound in an organic medium. When printed on polyester films and then heated to 160 - 180°C, the particles consolidate to form a “chemically welded” continuous metal track.


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DYAG350 Conductive Silver Printing InkViscosity: 6,000-9,000 mPa.s measured at shear rate of

10 sec -¹ (25°C)Solids: 65 - 75%S.G. (wet): 2.2 - 2.4 g/mlResistivity: At a 180°C cure temperature, volume

resistivity is 170 - 200μΩ cm, and sheet resistivity is 68 - 80 mΩ / square / mil.


Dyesol’s DYAG350 Conductive Silver Printing Ink is an economical choice for specialty conductive silver ink printing on glass or polymeric substrates.

Dyesol’s DYAG350 is an economical grade of specially formulated screen printable conductive silver ink which provides good conductivity at low cure temperatures. This conductive ink provides low resistance of printed conducting tracks.

DYAG350 Conductive Silver Printing Ink is comprised of a mixture of pure silver particles and organometallic silver compound in an organic medium. When printed on polyester (PET or PEN) films and then cured at 150 - 180°C, the particles consolidate to form a “chemically welded” continuous silver track to yield low bulk resistivity.

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SubstratesDyesol offers a range of TEC-glass structural and conductive substrates required to assemble a DSC device. Glass substrates are available, with glass in plate form, pre-cut into test cell size, or custom cut to suit any requirements.

Dyesol test cell electrodes are optimised for use with Dyesol assembly and test equipment, specifically the Dyesol Test Cell Assembly Machine and Fill-Hole Sealer.

Do you have a specific DSC application which requires a customised substrate? Do you require a special price on quantities not listed online? Please contact Dyesol to discuss your specific requirements.

Select additional items from Dyesol’s comprehensive range of DSC materials and equipment to compliment your substrate selection. Dyesol offers specialist laboratory equipment package solutions, plus industry leading DSC training and consulting services from our expert team. Dyesol’s range of DSC glass substrates: • TEC7 glass plates • TEC8 glass plates • TEC15 glass plates • TiO2-coated Test Cell glass Working Electrodes (Transparent) • TiO2-coated Test Cell glass Working Electrodes (Opaque) • Platinum Coated Test Cell Counter Electrodes

TEC7 Glass Plates Glass Type: Soda-lime

Conducting Layer: FTO (Fluorine doped tin oxide)Sheet Resistance: 7Ω/sqSheet Size Options: 100mm x 100mm and

300mm x 300mmSheet Thickness: 2.2mm

Quantities: 100x100mm: 1 sheet or 10 sheet packs300x300mm: 1 sheet or 5 sheet packs

Dyesol’s TEC7 Glass Plates are an ideal substrate for high-performing DSCs under high sun levels.

Dyesol’s TEC7 Glass Plates are transparent conductive glass plates with a range of options for both sheet size and sheet thickness. The sheet resistance of the conductive coating is approximately 7Ω/sq.

About soda-lime glass: The chemical and physical properties of soda-lime glass make it suitable for visible light and DSC applications. The nominally colourless glass transmits a very high percentage of visible light.

Consider also purchasing: All of Dyesol’s high quality, ready to use materials are suitable for TEC glass substrates. Refer to our equipment list for solutions to your device assembly or testing requirements or contact Dyesol for assistance.



300mm x 300mmSheet Thickness: 2.2mm option or 3.2mm option


Dyesol’s TEC8 Glass Plates are an ideal substrate for high-performing DSCs under high sun levels.



Consider also purchasing: All of Dyesol’s high quality, ready to use materials are suitable for TEC glass substrates. Refer to our equipment list for solutions to your device assembly or testing requirements or contact Dyesol for assistance.





300mm x 300mmSheet Thickness: 2.2mm option or 3.2mm option


Dyesol’s TEC15 Glass Plates are an ideal substrate for high-performing DSCs under average sun levels.



Consider also purchasing: Dyesol’s Test Cell Assembly Machine and Dyesol’s Fill Hole Sealer

TiO2 Coated Test Cell Glass Electrodes (Opaque) Glass Type: TEC15, TEC8 (FTO)

Printed Layer: Dyesol’s 18NR-AO Active Opaque Titania Paste

Layer Thickness: 14µm ± 1μmSheet Size: 161mm x 80mmSheet Thickness: 3.2mm

Cut / Uncut Options: Uncut plates standard. Pre-cut plate of 28 separate electrodes available upon request.

Printed Active Area: 8mm x 11mm

Electrode Area When Pre-cut:

20mm x 23mm

Quantities: 1 set = 28 electrodes

Dyesol’s TiO2 Coated Test Cell Glass Electrodes (Opaque) are used as anodes in the construction of DSC Test Cells for material set optimisation and characterisation.

Dyesol’s TiO2 Coated Test Cell Glass Electrodes (Opaque) use TEC15 or TEC8 conductive glass, screen printed with Dyesol’s DSL 18NR-AO Active Opaque Titania paste which is sintered to produce an opaque ~15μm semiconductor suitable for Dye Absorption in DSC devices.

TiO2 Coated Test Cell Glass Electrodes (Opaque) are sold in sets of 28. Each electrode is laser scribed with an individual identification code.

This product is available as uncut plates with 28 individual electrodes or as 28 pre-cut separate electrodes.

Consider also purchasing: Dyesol’s Test Cell Assembly Machine, Fill Hole Sealer, Thermoplastic Sealants/Gaskets, and Hermetic Sealing Compound.



TiO2 Coated Test Cell Glass Electrodes (Transparent) Glass Type: TEC15, TEC8 (FTO)

Printed Layer: Dyesol’s 18NR-T Transparent Titania Paste

Layer Thickness: 12µm ± 1μmSheet Size: 161mm x 80mmSheet Thickness: 3.2mm


Printed Active Area: 8mm x 11mm


20mm x 23mm

Quantities: 1 set = 28 electrodes

Dyesol’s TiO2 Coated Test Cell Glass Electrodes (Transparent) are used as anodes in the construction of DSC Test Cells for material set optimisation and characterisation.

Dyesol’s TiO2 Coated Test Cell Glass Electrodes (Transparent) use TEC15 or TEC8 conductive glass, screen printed with Dyesol’s DSL 18NR-T Transparent Titania paste which is sintered to produces a Transparent an ~12μm transparent semiconductor suitable for Dye Absorption in DSC devices.

TiO2 Coated Test Cell Glass Electrodes (Transparent) are sold in sets of 28. Each electrode is laser scribed with an individual identification code.

This product is available as uncut plates with 28 individual electrodes or as 28 pre-cut separate electrodes.

Consider also purchasing: Dyesol’s Test Cell Assembly Machine, Thermoplastic Sealants/Gaskets, and Hermetic Sealing Compound.

Platinum Coated Test Cell Counter Electrodes with Fill Hole Glass Type: TEC15 (FTO)

Conducting Layer: Dyesol’s PT1 Platinum PasteSheet Size un-cut: 30mm x 180mm (includes 20mm

waste at each end)Sheet Thickness: 3.2mm


Printed Area: 20mm x 20mm


30mm x 20mm

Quantities: 1 set = 28 electrodes(if uncut: 4 plates of 7 electrodes,if pre-cut 28 individual electrodes)

Dyesol’s Platinum Coated Test Cell Counter Electrodes with Fill Hole are used as cathodes in the construction of sealed DSC Test Cells for material set optimisation and characterisation.

Dyesol’s Platinum Coated Test Cell Counter Electrodes with Fill Hole use TEC15 conductive glass and are screen printed with Dyesol’s Pt1 Platinum Catalyst which is sintered to produce a transparent, highly active catalytic layer for the electrochemical reduction of I3

- to I- in DSC devices.

Platinum Coated Test Cell Counter Electrodes with Fill Hole are sold in sets of 28, to match Dyesol’s TiO2 Coated Test Cell Glass Electrode plates. Each electrode is laser scribed with an individual identification code.

This product is available in sets of 4 plates of 7 cells or as 28 pre-cut, individual electrodes.

Consider also purchasing: Dyesol’s Test Cell Assembly Machine, Fill Hole Sealing Machine, Thermoplastic Sealants/Gaskets, and Hermetic Sealing Compound.

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SealantsDyesol offers a range of high quality sealing materials suitable for sealing a DSC device. Dyesol’s thermoplastic materials are available as free-standing films, gaskets, and foil laminate. Dyesol also offers a range of hermetic sealing polymers for sealing DSC devices for longer term applications.

Dyesol provides a range of custom laser cut thermoplastic gaskets to suit any specific customer requirements. Please contact Dyesol ([email protected]) for custom laser cutting and include a dimensioned drawing of your gasket requirements.

Select additional items from Dyesol’s comprehensive range of DSC materials and equipment to compliment your sealant selection. Dyesol offers a number of laboratory and prototyping package solutions, plus industry leading DSC training and consulting services from our expert team. Dyesol’s Range of DSC Sealants: • Lower Temp Thermoplastic Sealant • Higher Temp Thermoplastic Sealant • Aluminium/Thermoplastic Laminate • Two-Part Neutral Assembly Polymer • Two-Part Neutral Assembly Interconnect Polymer • Two Part Thermal Cure Epoxy Compound - Clear • Two Part Thermal Cure Epoxy Compound - Opaque • Two-Part Hermetic Sealing Compound

Low Temperature Thermoplastic Sealant Sealing Temperature: 110-130°C

Melting Point: 93°CFreeze Point: 61°CVicat Softening Point: 65°C

Film Thickness Options: 30μm or 50μm

Film Size Options: ~300mm x 200mm

Gasket Size Options: Pre-cut to 19mm x 16mm outer and 13mm x 10mm inner, or custom laser cut to your dimensions.

Available Quantities: 1 sheet or packs of 10 sheets

Use Dyesol’s Low Temperature Thermoplastic Sealant to seal Dye Solar Cells where lower processing temperatures are required to minimise temperature related degradation of pre-dyed electrodes during assembly.

Dyesol’s Low Temperature Thermoplastic Sealant is a DuPontTM Surlyn® functionalised E/MAA resin, extruded to form a transparent and flexible free-standing film with uniform thickness and is chemically stable with good mechanical properties.

Consider also purchasing: Dyesol’s Hermetic Sealing Compound, Test Cell Assembly Machine and Laser Scribing Machine.

High Temperature Thermoplastic Sealant Sealing Temperature: 140-170°C

Melting Point: 127°CFreeze Point: 113°CVicat Softening Point: 110°C

Film Thickness Options: 25μm or 50μm


Gasket Size Options: Pre-cut to 19mm x 16mm outer and 13mm x 10mm inner, or custom laser cut to your dimensions.


Use Dyesol’s High Temperature Thermoplastic Sealant to seal Dye Solar Cells where a higher softening temperature lends this sealant to devices required to endure temperatures above that for which Dyesol’s Low Temperature Thermoplastic Sealant is suitable.

Dyesol’s High Temperature Thermoplastic Sealant is a DuPontTM Bynel® functionalised LLDPE resin, extruded to form a transparent and flexible free-standing film with uniform thickness and is chemically stable with good mechanical properties.

Consider also purchasing: Dyesol’s Hermetic Sealing Compound, Test Cell Assembly Machine and Laser Scribing Machine.



Aluminium Thermoplastic LaminateSealing Temperature: 140-170°C

TPS Melting Point: 127°CTPS Freeze Point: 113°CTPS Vicat Softening Point: 110°C



Use to seal electrolyte fill holes in Dye Solar Cells for short to medium term testing and/or primary sealing fill holes in sealing systems.

Dyesol’s Aluminium Laminated Thermoplastic is a DuPontTM Bynel® functionalised LLDPE resin film laminated to thin aluminium sheet to form a flexible free-standing film. Chemically stable with good mechanical properties, the Bynel provides a chemical barrier and bond, while the aluminium provides an external mechanical barrier allowing ease of application and an improved hermetic seal.

Consider also purchasing: Dyesol’s Fill Hole Sealer

Two Part Neutral Assembly PolymerCuring Temperature: 40-80°C

Mixing Ratio: By volume 1:1Available Quantities: 75ml as a pre-loaded syringe suitable

for use in Dyesol’s Primary Seal & Interconnect Dispenser

Use Dyesol’s Two Part Neutral Assembly Polymer for sealing of DSC tiles and cells as the insulating primary seal with excellent known gap control.

Dyesol’s Two Part Neutral Assembly Polymer is a white, flexible neutral curing sealant optimised for primary sealing of Dye Solar Cells and prototype tiles. The formulation includes 45μm glass beads giving an overall cured cell gap of 50μm. Curing will occur at 50°C with accelerated curing times achieved with temperatures up to 80°C.

To ensure the glass bead component of the formulation remains evenly suspended the syringes must be shipped in dry ice which incurs an additional shipping fee. To ensure the glass bead component of the formulation remains evenly suspended during storage, the syringes require rotation. Dyesol offers a Syringe Carousel for this purpose.

Two Part Interconnect PolymerCuring Temperature: 50-80°C

Mixing Ratio: By volume 1:1Available Quantities: 65ml as a pre-loaded syringe suitable

for use in Dyesol’s Primary Seal & Interconnect Dispenser

Use Dyesol’s Two Part Interconnect Polymer in conjunction with Dyesol’s Two Part Neutral Assembly Polymer to create conductive connections between glass substrates in series connect DSC tiles.

Dyesol’s Two Part Interconnect Polymer is a black, flexible neutral curing conductive material formulated to provide a series connection, in conjunction with Dyesol’s Two Part Neutral Assembly Polymer, as part of the primary sealing component in Dye Solar Cell prototype tiles. The formulation utilises tungsten metal to achieve conductivity and the cured material exhibits excellent chemical stability. Curing will occur at 50°C with accelerated curing times achieved with temperatures up to 80°C.

To ensure the tungsten component of the formulation remains evenly suspended the syringes must be shipped in dry ice which incurs an additional shipping fee.

To ensure the tungsten component of the formulation remains evenly suspended during storage the syringes require rotation. Dyesol offers a Syringe Carousel for this purpose.

Consider also purchasing: Dyesol’s Two Part Hermetic Sealing Compound, Two Part Neutral Assembly Polymer, Primary Seal & Interconnect Dispenser, Tile Assembly & Jigging, and Syringe Carousel.

Consider also purchasing: Dyesol’s Two Part Hermetic Sealing Compound, Two Part Interconnect Polymer, Primary Seal & Interconnect Dispenser, Tile Assembly & Jigging, and Syringe Carousel.



Two Part Thermal Cure Epoxy Compound - ClearCuring Temperature: 120°C

Mixing Ratio: By Weight 100:40By volume 2:1

Viscosity (mixed): 4,500 - 5,500 mPa.s measured at shear rate of 10 sec -¹ (25°C)

Pot Life (140g mix): 40-45 minutes

Available Quantities: 50, 100, 250g+

Use Dyesol’s Two Part Thermal Cure Epoxy Sealing Compound to create a secondary hermetic seal and provide improved mechanical properties in sealing systems for both DSC test cells and tiles. This product has very high chemical resistance and clear when cured therefore can also be used for current collector (fingers) protection.

Dyesol’s Two Part Thermal Cure Sealing Compound provides a semi-rigid seal for hermetic enclosure of Dye Solar Cells. It cures at elevated temperature and is clear when cured.

This sealing material provides a secondary seal for primary-sealed test cells and tiles, improving the quality of the hermetic enclosure and contributing desirable mechanical characteristics to sealing systems. Recommended for long term testing programs and any testing at elevated temperatures.

Classified as a ‘Dangerous Good (Corrosive/Dangerous for the environment)’, this product incurs a ‘Dangerous Goods’ fee in addition to normal postage and handling to all destinations.

Consider also purchasing: Dyesol’s Thermoplastic Sealants or Neutral Assembly Polymer.

Two Part Thermal Cure Epoxy Compound - OpaqueCuring Temperature: 120°C

Mixing Ratio: By Weight 100:15.8

Viscosity (mixed): 18,000 - 22,000 mPa.s measured at shear rate of 10 sec -¹ (25°C)

Pot Life (140g mix): 40-45 minutes

Available Quantities: 50, 100, 250g+

Use Dyesol’s Two Part Thermal Cure Epoxy Sealing Compound to create a secondary hermetic seal and provide improved mechanical properties in sealing systems for both DSC test cells and tiles. This product has very high chemical resistance and is opaque when cured.

Dyesol’s Two Part Thermal Cure Sealing Compound provides a rigid seal for hermetic enclosure of Dye Solar Cells. It cures at elevated temperature.

This sealing material provides a secondary seal for primary-sealed test cells and tiles, improving the quality of the hermetic enclosure and contributing desirable mechanical characteristics to sealing systems. Recommended for long term testing programs and any testing at elevated temperatures.

Classified as a ‘Dangerous Good (Corrosive/Dangerous for the environment)’, this product incurs a ‘Dangerous Goods’ fee in addition to normal postage and handling to all destinations.

Consider also purchasing: Dyesol’s Thermoplastic Sealants, Neutral Assembly Polymer, and Dyesol’s Screen Printers.

Curing Temperature: room temperature

Mixing Ratio: By Weight 100:44, By volume 2.5:1Available Quantities: 50, 100, 250g+

Use Dyesol’s Two Part Hermetic Sealing Compound to create a secondary hermetic seal and provide improved mechanical properties in sealing systems for both DSC test cells and tiles.

Dyesol’s Two Part Hermetic Sealing Compound provides a semi-rigid seal for hermetic enclosure of Dye Solar Cells. It cures at room temperature.

Opaque in colour, this sealing material provides a secondary seal for primary-sealed test cells and tiles, improving the quality of the hermetic enclosure and contributing desirable mechanical characteristics to sealing systems. Recommended for long term testing programmes and any testing at elevated temperatures.

Classified as a ‘Dangerous Good (Corrosive)’, this product incurs a ‘Dangerous Goods’ fee in addition to normal postage and handling to all destinations outside of Australia.

Consider also purchasing: Dyesol’s Thermoplastic Sealants and Neutral Assembly Polymer

Two Part Hermetic Sealing Compound

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Dyesol Catalogue | Solutions | Page 28


Equipment, Materials & Capability Training Solution PackagesAs an industry leader and pioneer in DSC technology, Dyesol is one of the only companies in the world with the specialist capability to provide DSC researchers and large DSC-enabled product mass manufacturers with the integrated equipment, materials, expertise and capability building solutions necessary to advance Dye Solar Cell activity to the next level.

We offer: • Laboratory Solutions • Training & Consulting Solutions • Contract Research Services

Laboratory Solution Package• Project Planning• Equipment Commissioning• Equipment Set Delivery & Installation• Starter DSC Materials Set• Facility requirements identified• Technical Training on Equipment• Ongoing Technical Assistance Allowance• Package tailored to your individual needs & project goals

Discuss Your GoalsWould you like further information about Dyesol’s Equipment, Materials & Capability Solutions Packages? Please contact the Sales Team at Dyesol Headquarters to discuss your project goals and objectives: +61 2 6299 1592 and [email protected].

We welcome initial discussions and can assist you in gauging project scope, time frame, and capability launch scheduling.


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Training & Consulting ServicesDyesol’s offers Lab Solution customers a range of training and ongoing support to help them achieve their goals:

• Introductory Training • DSC Basics • How to construct a Dye Solar Cell • Process Training & How to use Dyesol Equipment • Follow Up Training • Equipment Maintenance Training

What will you gain from a Dyesol DSC Training Program?

Your team will be trained by highly skilled Dyesol experts with years of hands-on knowledge with DSC technology and Dyesol equipment.

Your team will become proficient users of Dyesol equipment and be able to accurately and systematically construct Dye Solar Cells.

You will benefit from ongoing technical support and assistance.

Your team will gain a huge head-start in their knowledge of DSC technology and research will progress more quickly.

Benefits of Dyesol’s Comprehensive Equipment & Training Solutions:• You benefit from Dyesol’s several hundred years of

collective experience, testing, developing and trialling of DSC equipment and processing steps – you save time, money and effort and can begin your research work right away.

• Dyesol’s proprietary manufacturing processes have been developed to create simple steps requiring lower cost capital equipment – you avoid costly mistakes and expenditure.

• Dyesol’s equipment set comprises a number of carefully thought through and designed processing stations to save time and increase efficiency – you gain best-practice know-how from the best.

• Dyesol will train your team and enable them to knowledgeably get to work right away – you save staff time.

• Dyesol will provide your team with process instructions and equipment manuals – you gain valuable knowledge developed over decades of research and jump-start your activities.

• You capitalise on the knowledge and experience of the Dyesol team with a Dyesol installation of your equipment on site – you avoid costly mistakes and delays.

• You leverage Dyesol’s experience through Dyesol’s Project Planning and Facility Setup Guidance – you can accurately plan for the road ahead and fully understand facility requirements.

• You gain Dyesol’s ongoing technical support and assistance – you aren’t left to figure things out on your own and have a Dyesol expert on ‘your team’.

• Dyesol will assist you with the selection of inexpensive, locally sourced glass preparation equipment – you benefit from the investigative research of the Dyesol team and learn what works best for DSC.

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Contract Research ServicesDyesol’s team of scientists have specialist knowledge and advance formulation and testing capability which you can leverage through our Contract Research Services. Have you got your own dye formulation you would like tested by Dyesol’s DSC experts? Do you have another material, product or technology you would like evaluated by our team? Contact Dyesol to discuss your project goals and we will be glad to support you in achieving your aims.

Choose Dyesol for Contract Research Services and benefit from our long history and deep technical knowledge in the field:

• Dyesol is a pioneer licensee of DSC technology since DSC was invented in the early 1990’s and maintains important relationships with leaders in the DSC community including DSC inventor, Michael Graetzel, who is Chairman of Dyesol’s Technical Advisory Board.

• Dyesol’s team of DSC expert scientists and engineers have several hundred years of combined experience working with, developing and identifying the best materials and equipment solutions for DSC production – save your team time & money by leveraging their know-how.

• Dyesol sells DSC materials, equipment and training to researchers and industrialists in over 30 countries around the globe.

• Major multinational companies select Dyesol as their DSC expert partner to value-add DSC technology onto existing products for mass market manufacture because of our depth of knowledge and years of expertise.

• Dyesol operates an extensive R&D program for continuous development and identification of advances in DSC materials & technology.

Contact Dyesol today!Tel: +61 2 6299 1592 Email: [email protected]


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Dye Solar Cell EquipmentDyesol’s range of DSC Equipment is used by researchers and manufacturers in a series of processing stations, each easily programmable to enable easy adaptation to a wide range of DSC designs and variations.

Our DSC Equipment has been deliberately developed for use by individuals with a range of skills and does not rely on highly skilled operators. Dyesol provides complimentary training solutions on our equipment packages, simple and straightforward process instructions, and high quality testing procedures and equipment manuals.

Dyesol’s Equipment is not generally available for individual sales, but is normally sold and delivered to customers as a part of a larger and more holistic DSC Laboratory Solution Package which, as outlined in the preceding pages, is customised to the clients unique project goals, specific requirements, and existing capability.

Dyesol’s propriety manufacturing processes have been developed to create simple steps requiring lower capital investment and quicker, easier flexibility to scale-up. Please contact our Sales Team to learn more about purchasing our specialist DSC assembly & testing equipment.

Assembly Equipment Automated Hole Drilling Machine Laser Scribing Machine Screen Printers Belt Furnaces Programmable Hotplate Dye Applicator Test Cell Dye Tanks Test Cell Assembly Machine Primary Seal & Interconnect Dispenser Syringe Carousel Electrolyte Filling Machine Fill Hole Sealer Ultrasonic Soldering System

Testing Equipment Universal Photovoltaic Testing System Solar Simulators Light Soaking Chamber UV/VIS/NIR Spectrometer IPCE Measurement Apparatus Electrochemical Impedance Instrument

Contact Dyesol today! Tel: +61 2 6299 1592Email: [email protected]



Automated Hole-Drilling MachineUse Use Dyesol’s Automated Hole-Drilling Machine to create electrolyte fill holes in your glass DSC substrate.

Description & BenefitsThe Automated Hole Drilling Machine uses a fast, dry process which avoids use of water and avoids constant replacement of high-cost drill-bits. It offers a highly controllable setup optimised for DSC and uses inexpensive grit material for low-cost operation.

The Automated Hole Drilling Machine is used for creating electrolyte fill holes in glass substrates during the initial stage of glass electrode preparation. Accurate holes are produced by application of fine, high-pressure blasting media onto the substrate.

A high efficiency vacuum filtration system is incorporated to collect airborne dust from the blasting chamber of the system. The output from this mechanism can be vented into the operating room. Larger blasting debris falls to the base of the machine and is collected in a sump.

A clear window allows the user to view the progress of the blasting operation. This high quality, durable machine reduces incidence of stress and cracks that can appear on glass substrate later in DSC production and is the most suitable method for hole-drilling DSC substrates.

SpecificationsFeature Description Benefit / Additional InformationProgrammable touch-screen control panel

Touch-screen control panel offers numerous options for custom patterns and user controls.

Touch-screen control panel allows for the programming and storage of multiple hole pattern programs.

Grit media Grit sizes from ultra-fine 10 micron to larger 300 micron grit media.

Can accommodate most common grades of grit media.

Control Grit Dosage Manual control of grit dosage. Allows user to control speed and pressure deliver of grit media to substrate.

Safety Features Fully enclosed blast operations area with clear glass window for monitoring activity.Automatic shut-off feature.

Protects user during machine operation.

Physical Dimensions - Length 1560mm x Width 830mm x Height 1300mm- Weight: 350kg

Totally self-contained unit, on wheels, allows for compact operation in your laboratory.

Machine Requirements - Electrical requirements: 400VAC, 3 phase, 16A- Pressure air supply 0kPa up to 1000kPa

Substrate Sizes Accommodated

Clamping mechanism for wide range of sub-strate sizes:- Min size: 20mm x 20mm- Max size: 300mm x 300mm- Thickness: 1mm to 6mm

Accommodates all standard Dyesol DSC glass substrates.

Consider

• Dyesol pre-printed TEC8 & TEC15 Glass Plates

• Dyesol DSC Laboratory Solution



Laser Scribing MachineUse Use Dyesol’s Laser Scribing Machine to remove the conductive oxide layer from glass substrates so that a series connect tile can be produced and to laser scribe and identify test cells and other products.

Description & BenefitsThe Laser Scribing Machine utilises a carbon dioxide laser, producing a continuous cut, which is used to remove the conductive oxide layer from glass substrates so that a series connect tile can be produced. The software allows the machine to be programmed for your specific tiles and designs.

The wavelength utilised renders the system suitable for plastics and glass. There is a slight etching of the substrate where the TCO is removed. Benefits of the Laser Scribing Machine include: precision scribing, use of your own CAD files, and high speed operation.

Consider

• Dyesol Tec8 & TEC15 Glass Plates


SpecificationsFeature Description Benefit / Additional InformationControl Features Computer control system allows user to define scribing

design.High precision control system puts you in charge.

CO2 Laser Wavelength 10.6 microns, Class 3a Carbon dioxide lasers provide the highest power, continuos wave laser with high efficiency and is suitable for scribing glass and plastic.

Repetition Rate Repetition rate is dependent on the pattern that is being printed and the speed of the laser which is up to 75cm/sec

High speed operation for quick production times.

Safety Features Laminated safety glass window – protects user during operation while providing excellent view.Exhaust system – protects user and optics from any potential fumes.

Machine Requirements

- Electricity: 110/220V AC, 50/60Hz, 10/5Amps- Exhaust system and ducting supplying 7 cubic metres per minute of air at 15cm of static pressure (water)- Air-conditioning

Dimensions Overall: Length 889mm x Width 914mm x Height 1003mmWorking area: Length 610mm x Width 457mm

Compact size fits well into most laboratories and workshops


Max Size: Length 737mm x Width 430mm x Height 228mm Max substrate weight: 122kg

Accommodates a range of DSC substrates.

Lens Options Spot size is dependent on the lenses that are chosen when the laser is purchased. 4 Options available, the standard option is in bold:Focal length Spot Size Resolution38.1mm 0.08mm 1000 x 1000 DPI50.8mm 0.13mm 500 x 500 DPI63.5mm 0.18mm 333 x 333 DPI101.6mm 0.33mm 250 x 250 DPI

Changeable lenses enable you to specify the spot size as per your requirements. The smaller the beam size the faster the cutting.



Screen PrinterUse Use one of Dyesol’s 3 Screen Printers (compact, medium or large) to apply the wide range of screen printable DSC materials onto your DSC glass substrate in a precise, controllable manner.

Description & BenefitsThe Screen Printer is typically used for the application of an electrical conductor to form a busbar, a catalyst paste to form the counter electrode and a semiconductor paste to form the working electrode. The flexible nature of this piece of equipment allows users to experiment with the application of other cell components such as electrolytes and sealants.

Controllable squeegee speed and controllable pressure allow for precise and repeatable prints for both small and large production runs. Operation is semi-automatic or manual. The chemically inert flood blade ensures no contamination of your Dye Solar Cells.

These screen printers are the best choice for DSC research because they are optimised for use with DSC material sets by the inclusion of Dyesol engineered jigs and flood-blades. The electropneumatics of this machine provide infinite control of flood & squeegee blades which is essential for controlling layer thickness.

Dyesol has extensively researched and tested screen printers and found these models to be the most reliable, highest quality, and cost effective equipment available.

Consider



SpecificationsFeature Compact Model Medium Model Large ModelMax Print Area Length 250mm

Width 200mmLength 450mmWidth 300mm

Length 600mmWidth 400mm

Working Table Size Length 400mmWidth 250mm



Max outer dimension screen frame size

Length 530mmWidth 380mmFrame Height 20-30mm



Capacity at full speed 990 P/H 800P/H 600P/H

Substrate Thickness 0mm to 50mm 0mm to 50mm 0mm to 120mm

Weight 180kg 245kg 485kg

Dimensions Length 720mmWidth 680mmHeight 1710mm

Length 920mmWidth 750mmHeight 1710mm

Length 1300mmWidth 1050mmHeight 1600mm

Air Source 500kPa – 700kPa 500kPa – 700kPa 500kPa – 600kPa

Air Consumption 0.45 (I GI/cycle) 0.45 (I GI/cycle) 1.53 (I GI/cycle)

Power Source 1Φ, 220V, 50/60Hz 1Φ, 220V, 50/60Hz 3Φ, 220V/380V, 50/60Hz

Power Consumption 0.83kW 0.83kW 1.54kW

Safety Features Emergency stop features protect machine user.Dyesol Engineered Jigs Dyesol alignment jigs allow for repeatability in batch printing.



Belt FurnaceUse Use Dyesol’s Belt Furnaces to dry printed layers, activate and fire busbars, working electrode, and counter electrode pastes.

Description & BenefitsDyesol’s Belt Furnaces have been sourced to allow for optimisation of firing profiles suitable for sintering DSC materials.

Dyesol’s Belt Furnaces are available as a lower temperature 4 zone drying furnace for printed DSC materials, a shorter 4 zone furnace for firing catalyst materials for counter electrodes, and a 6 zone furnace for firing titania dioxide for the working electrodes. Temperature zones can be individually programmed to optimise firing profiles for DSC materials in conjunction with controllable air flow throughout the furnace.

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SpecificationsFeature 4 Zone Drying Furnace

E014-10294 Zone CE FurnaceE014-1012

6 Zone WE FurnaceE014-1030

Heating Mode Infrared Quartz Infrared Quartz Infrared QuartzMaximum Temperature 200°C 650°C 700°CLong Term Operating Temperature Room Temperature - 110°C 100 - 600°C 100 - 650°C

Furnace Entrance 50 x 340mm 50 x 350mm 50 x 340mm

Belt Width 300mm 300mm 300mm

Belt Material Stainless steel grade 304 Stainless steel grade 304 Stainless steel grade 304

Maximum Part Height 24mm 24mm 24mm

Heating Zones 4 4 6

Total Length 2830mm 2600mm 4460mm

Load Table 600mm 200mm 600mm

Heating Zone Length 1200mm 1600mm 1800mm

Cooling Zone Length 215mm 160mm 860mm

Unload Table 600mm 250mm 600mm

Working Voltage AC220V/380V±10%, 3 Φ 4 line, 50Hz

AC220V/380V±10%, 3 Φ 4 line, 50Hz

AC220V/380V±10%, 3 Φ 4 line, 50Hz

Power Rating 14KW 18KW 30KW

Overall Dimensions 2830mmLength x 1000mmWidth x 1350mmHigh

2600mmLength x 926mmWidth x 798mmHigh

4460mmLength x 1000mmWidth x 1350mmHigh

Weight 500Kg 500Kg 700Kg



Programmable HotplateUse Use Dyesol’s Programmable Hotplate to fire working and counter electrodes on Dye Solar Cells.

Description & BenefitsDyesol’s Programmable Hotplate provides a consistent, controllable and reliable heat source for the firing of small working and counter electrodes for the production of test cells.

Dyesol’s Programmable Hotplate include ramp timing and temperature controls.The key benefit to users of the Programmable Hotplate is that it can be programmed to precisely control the machine – an essential factor for achieving consistent, reliable results. Five temperature steps can be programmed and each temperature step incorporates a ramp time and constant temperature time.

The Programmable Hotplate is made of high quality titanium metal which decreases the possibility of contamination of substrates, it is also highly robust and durable for use in any busy lab. This is the hotplate used by DSC research leaders.

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• Dyesol pre-printed TEC8 & TEC15 Glass Plates


SpecificationsFeature Description Benefit / Additional InformationTemperature Range Up to 600°C Allows a full range of temperatures for firing DSC

materials.


230mm x 160mm Accommodates from test cells up to tile size electrodes.

Temperature Uniformity Due to the large thermal capacity of the Programmable Hotplate, the temperature uniformity, once stabilised is ± 5°C except within 10mm of the edges.

The temperature uniformity ensures precise user control of firing temperatures, essential for achieving consistent results.

Programmable Timing - Up to 5 temperature steps- Temperature steps incorporate a ramp time and constant temperature time- Time range: both ramp and constant time up to 9 hours 59 minutes in 1 minute intervals.

The programmable timing function with 5 temperature steps allows for multi-stage firing processes of different DSC material sets.

Safety Features Protective lid.Automatic off timing.

Protective lid protects user during operation. Programmable timing feature means the hotplate will turn off at a specific time.

Physical Dimensions Overall: Length 350mm x Width 300mm x Height 180mmHotplate: Length 280mm x Width 200mm Weight: 10kg

Compact design fits well in most laboratories and workshops.



Dye ApplicatorUse Use Dyesol’s Dye Applicator to achieve best absorption of dye onto the titanium dioxide nanoparticle layer of the Dye Solar Cell.

Description & BenefitsThe Dyesol Dye Tank is a natural polypropylene container in which electrode racks can be placed to undergo the dyeing process.

The dye is not exposed to metallic components and avoids all such contamination. The Dye Tank has a hinged lid, which is sealed with an EPDM closed-cell foam stripe. The Dye Tank constantly circulates the dye throughout the tank by means of virgin PTFE tubing and a pneumatic pump. Good dye circulation means better, faster, and more uniform dye coverage.

Valves are fitted at the outlet points of the tank to allow for drainage and to permit the circulation tubing to be removed for cleaning.

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• Dyesol Dyes• Dyesol DSC Laboratory Solution

SpecificationsFeature Description Benefit / Additional InformationDurable Dye Tanks Durable, non-metal, natural

polypropylene dye tank.Polypropylene is noted for its excellent chemical resistance in corrosive environments for common dye solvents. All natural polypropylene helps maintain high standards of purity and performance required in critical contamination control systems and processes.

Robust PTFE tubing PTFE is the most highly chemically resistant synthetic material available, with its famous non-stick surface.

Properties of virgin PTFE include: unaffected by almost all chemicals, lowest co-efficient of friction, outstanding dielectric properties, high operating temperature and stability, and physiologically inert.

Ample Dye Capacity Dye Tank holds up to 46 litres. Gives you the flexibility to do small or larger batches.

Dye Racks Included Dye Tank supplied with 3 dye racks. Each dye rack is capable of holding 10 x 100mm x 178mm working electrodes.

Safety Features Hinged lid keeps contents inside. Protects user from contact with circulating dye.

Physical Dimensions Length: 900mm, Width: 550mmHeight: 590mm, Weight: 20kg

Great compact design fits well in all labs.

Machine Requirements - Pneumatic requirements: supplied with 1/4” BSP female fitting to connect to 300KPa (max) compressed nitrogen supply - Electrical requirements: none.- Environment requirements: must be positioned under fume hood



Test Cell Dyeing TankUse Use Dyesol’s Test Cell Dyeing Tank to dye up to 8 test cell electrodes per tank.

Description & BenefitsDyesol’s Test Cell Dyeing Tanks allow for a minimum of dye solution to provide effective dye coverage for test cell sized electrodes. The glass construction of the tanks is inherently chemically inert and can accommodate a wide variety of dye solvents.

The DyeingTanks must be placed within a dark, dry environment (5% RH or less) for optimal dying performance. Dye solution cannot be stored for extended periods within these tanks. Dyesol’s Test Cell Dye Tanks offer a low-cost, simple and effective solution for dyeing test cell electrodes.

SpecificationsFeature Description Benefit / Additional InformationRobust material Chemically inert glass construction. Ensures no contamination of dye solution from the

container.

Physical Dimensions Length 100mm x Width 50mm x Height 95mmWeight ~ 0.5kg

Highly compact design, minimises space used in your laboratory.

Capacity Maximum dye solution capacity ~157.5 millilitres

Minimises use of dye material for smaller scale test cell electrode work but allows for adequate volume of dye coverage over DSC electrodes.

Test Cell Sizes Accom-modated

Accommodates test cell working electrodes sized: 23mm – 25mm wide x 20mm – 50 mm long x 2.2mm – 3.2mm thick.

Accommodates Dyesol’s standard working electrodes for test cells.

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• All Dyesol Dyes• Dyesol’s standard working

electrode test cells.• Dyesol DSC Laboratory Solution



Test Cell Assembly MachineUse Use Dyesol’s custom designed Test Cell Assembly Machine to quickly and easily assemble multiple DSC test cells.

Description & BenefitsDyesol’s Test Cell Assembly Machine (TCAM) provides the user with a rapid, reliable and repeatable method for the assembly and permanent sealing of DSC test cells.

The TCAM applies flat, equal pressure across the cell for even sealing. A combination of light mechanical pressure and resistive heating is used in sealing. An electrical current is passed through the conductive layer on the glass substrate of the counter electrode to melt a thermoplastic gasket between the counter and working electrodes.

The temperature which the counter electrode reaches can be controlled by adjusting the voltage which controls the current allowed to flow through the conductive layer. This is important because excessive temperatures will damage dyes. The mechanical pressure applied to the cell during construction and the time of application can be varied by a user-adjustable pressure regulator and a timing unit. This is important because it ensures consistent, repeatable cell construction.

Dyesol’s Test Cell Assembly Machine is designed to accommodate DSC test cells of the dimensions listed below.

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• Dyesol’s Pre-printed TEC8 & TEC15 glass substrates

• Dyesol’s Thermoplastics• Dyesol DSC Laboratory Solution

SpecificationsFeature Description Benefit / Additional InformationVariable Voltage Application

Voltage range from 0V DC to 40V DCMaximum current 3 Amps

Allows you to control voltage and current application for test cell sealing.

Pressure Control Variable timing of pressure application set by a user controlled timing unit:Timing range from 0.1 to 999 seconds

Allows you to specifically control and program the time for pressure application.

Pressure Regulator Variable pressure application, controlled by pressure regulator: up to 700kPA, indicated by front panel gauge.

Allows you to specifically determine the amount of pressure to apply to the cell via the sealing mechanism.

Safety Features • Safety shield with interlock• Emergency

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