Tunable negative coefficient thermal expansion materials and composites
US11840459B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 13, 2021 |
| Grant date | Dec 12, 2023 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 18, 2042 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/50
- WIPO fieldMacromolecular chemistry, polymers
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
The present disclosure is directed to variable composition ceramics. Zr(2−x)Hf(x)WP2O12 and Hf2WP2O12 exhibit large negative thermal expansion that is linear over a large temperature range up to at least 900° C., These new ceramic material particles may be mixed with polymers to make a composite suitable for use in backsheets for photovoltaic modules or in other applications. The thermal expansion coefficient of the composite can be tailored to match that of the solar cell in order to reduce stress resulting from daily thermal cycling.
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