Electronics and Photovoltaics

DuPont 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

ETHOCEL™ PRODUCT FEATURES	FUNCTIONAL BENEFITS
Binder for inks and pastes	Ability to control rheology Clean burn-out with no residue
Binder for ceramics	Rheology modification and control Homogenous drying Improves ceramics quality and performance

ETHOCEL™ Product Selection Table

Application	ETHOCEL^TM	Usage Level %
Dielectric paste	ETHOCEL^TM 4 - ETHOCEL^TM 20 ETHOCEL^TM 45 - ETHOCEL^TM 200	1-3
Inner electrode conductive inks	ETHOCEL^TM 4 - ETHOCEL^TM 20 ETHOCEL^TM 45 - ETHOCEL^TM 200	1-3
Terminal electrode paste	ETHOCEL^TM 4 - ETHOCEL^TM 20 ETHOCEL^TM 45 - ETHOCEL^TM 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

solar cells system on the green world 3d rendering

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

Application	ETHOCEL^TM	Usage Level %
Front side silver paste Back side silver paste	ETHOCEL^TM 4 - ETHOCEL^TM 300	1-2
Back side aluminium paste	ETHOCEL^TM 4 - ETHOCEL^TM 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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Other Applications

Batteries & Energy Storage

Adhesives

Agro-Sciences

Specialty Packaging

Coatings & Inks

Ceramics

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