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Laser-Welded Seals for Polymer-Free Glass/Glass Modules

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OSTI ID:2000946
This project explored the use of femtosecond laser welding to form strong, hermetic seals for glass/glass modules. The results showed that glass/glass fs laser welds, when coupled to a new module design, are strong enough to enable a polymer-free module, potentially extending warrantees and forming an easily-recycled product.
Research Organization:
National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Golden, CO (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE Office of Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy (EERE), Renewable Power Office. Solar Energy Technologies Office, Durable Modules Consortium (DuraMAT)
DOE Contract Number:
AC36-08GO28308
OSTI ID:
2000946
Report Number(s):
NREL/PO-5900-87131; MainId:87906; UUID:61c422f5-6d30-471e-a1f9-d49577cd5e13; MainAdminID:70600
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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