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Durable solar mirror films

US9568653B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 22, 2013
Grant dateFeb 14, 2017
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Expiry dateApr 22, 2033

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E10/52
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The present disclosure generally relates to durable solar mirror films, methods of making durable solar mirror films, and constructions including durable solar mirror films. In one embodiment, the present disclosure relates to a solar mirror film comprising: a multilayer optical film layer including having a coefficient of hygroscopic expansion of less than about 30 ppm per percent relative humidity; and a reflective layer having a coefficient of hygroscopic expansion.

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