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Low modulus solar cell encapsulant sheets with enhanced stability and adhesion

US7847184B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 28, 2006
Grant dateDec 7, 2010
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Expiry dateNov 14, 2028

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T428/31906
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present invention provides a thermoplastic film or sheet comprising two surface layers made of acid copolymers, or ionomers, or combinations thereof and at least one inner layer made of ethylene acrylate ester copolymers, a solar cell module comprising at least one encapsulant layer derived therefrom, and a process of manufacturing the solar cell module.

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