Recovery of valuable or toxic metals from silicon solar cells
US10385421B2 · kind B2 · utility
4Cited by
3References
6Claims
0Family size
Assignee
Inventors
Key dates
| Filing date | May 14, 2018 |
| Grant date | Aug 20, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 14, 2038 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02P10/20
- WIPO fieldMaterials, metallurgy
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Exemplary methods provide for recovery of valuable industrial metals in connection with recycling of silicon solar cells and modules. Silicon, copper, silver, and the like may be recovered separately, allowing for cost-effective recycling for silicon solar cells and modules.
Source: USPTO / EPO open patent data. Objective bibliographic and citation counts.