Henkel has partnered with Brilliant Matters to co-develop screen-printable silver inks for organic photovoltaic (OPV) panel manufacturing. The collaboration focuses on improving high-throughput roll-to-roll production by enabling high-resolution conductive silver lines without defects that can reduce panel efficiency and durability.

The partnership builds on Brilliant Matters' BM10 OPV platform, which enables flexible semitransparent panels with power outputs exceeding 100 W/m² and projected lifetimes of more than 25 years.

Henkel and Brilliant Matters have worked together over the past year to develop silver inks designed for the precision, conductivity and process compatibility required for scalable OPV production. Early results show promise for integration into roll-to-roll manufacturing lines.

“By combining Henkel’s in-depth know-how in silver ink formulation and chemistries, with Brilliant Matters’ deep understanding of OPV device architecture, we are accelerating the path toward industrial adoption,” said Thibaut Soulestin, technology manager for printed electronics at Henkel. “This partnership highlights the importance of cross-industry collaboration in bringing next-generation energy technologies to market.”

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