Electronics and Photovoltaics
Global Specialty Solutions (GSS) is a vital supplier and partner to the electronics industry. Through our established and novel range of ETHOCEL™ ethyl cellulose polymers, we support customers around the globe to develop, optimize and manufacture best-in-class electronic parts.
Our unique polymer offering delivers an extensive range of functional properties and enables the highest level of quality and performance.
Multi-Layer Ceramic Capacitors (MLCCs)
Consumer electronics, electric vehicles and many other electronic products drive an increased usage of MLCCs. ETHOCEL™ is a premium polymer, used as a binder and recognized in the industry for its outstanding quality:
- Premium ceramic, conductive inks and pastes binder
- Rheology modifier
- Ability to develop and design customized grades
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ETHOCEL™ PRODUCT FEATURES |
FUNCTIONAL BENEFITS |
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Binder for inks and pastes |
Ability to control rheology Clean burn-out with no residue |
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Binder for ceramics |
Rheology modification and control Homogenous drying Improves ceramics quality and performance |
ETHOCEL™ Product Selection Table
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Application |
ETHOCELTM |
Usage Level % |
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Dielectric paste |
ETHOCELTM 4 - ETHOCELTM 20 ETHOCELTM 45 - ETHOCELTM 200 |
1-3 |
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Inner electrode conductive inks |
ETHOCELTM 4 - ETHOCELTM 20 ETHOCELTM 45 - ETHOCELTM 200 |
1-3 |
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Terminal electrode paste |
ETHOCELTM 4 - ETHOCELTM 20 ETHOCELTM 45 - ETHOCELTM 200 |
1-3 |
Photovoltaics (PV)
Solar photovoltaics have become one of the most environmentally-friendly means to generate electric power. ETHOCEL™ ethyl cellulose polymers deliver high-value and superior performance. They are ideal binders and rheology modifiers for the following PV pastes and screen-printing technologies:
- Monocrystalline PV
- Polycrystalline PV
- PERC PV
- Bifacial PV
- Front-side silver paste
- Back-side silver paste
- Back-side aluminum paste
Functional Benefits
- Excellent solubility in a wide range of organic solvents
- High-quality, consistent viscosity
- Outstanding thixotropic property, essential for screen-printing
- Strong adhesion of the printed metal to the substrate
- High purity and low firing residues: excellent ohmic contact formation
- Low bowing and good backside field (BSF) formation
ETHOCEL™ Product Selection Table
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Application |
ETHOCELTM |
Usage Level % |
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Front side silver paste Back side silver paste |
ETHOCELTM 4 - ETHOCELTM 300 |
1-2 |
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Back side aluminium paste |
ETHOCELTM 4 - ETHOCELTM 300 |
1-3 |
Other Electronic Applications
Lattice® NT is a highly-purified microcrystalline cellulose. It can be used as such or further processed to insulate electronic components or control electric signals. The use of nanocelluloses as electronic materials has enabled several technological advances. We are committed to working with customers to create novel materials.
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