Encapsulant materials and associated devices
Abstract
Compositions suitable for use as encapsulants are described. The inventive compositions include a high molecular weight polymeric material, a curing agent, an inorganic compound, and a coupling agent. Optional elements include adhesion promoting agents, colorants, antioxidants, and UV absorbers. The compositions have desirable diffusivity properties, making them suitable for use in devices in which a substantial blocking of moisture ingress is desired, such as photovoltaic (PV) modules.
- Inventors:
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- Littleton, CO
- Lima, OH
- Issue Date:
- Research Org.:
- National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Golden, CO (United States)
- Sponsoring Org.:
- USDOE
- OSTI Identifier:
- 1042626
- Patent Number(s):
- 8183329
- Application Number:
- 13/041,491
- Assignee:
- BRP Manufacturing Company (Lima, OH); Alliance for Sustainable Energy, LLC (Golden, CO)
- Patent Classifications (CPCs):
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C - CHEMISTRY C08 - ORGANIC MACROMOLECULAR COMPOUNDS C08K - Use of inorganic or non-macromolecular organic substances as compounding ingredients
C - CHEMISTRY C08 - ORGANIC MACROMOLECULAR COMPOUNDS C08L - COMPOSITIONS OF MACROMOLECULAR COMPOUNDS
- DOE Contract Number:
- AC36-99G010337
- Resource Type:
- Patent
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
- Subject:
- 36 MATERIALS SCIENCE
Citation Formats
Kempe, Michael D, and Thapa, Prem. Encapsulant materials and associated devices. United States: N. p., 2012.
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Kempe, Michael D, & Thapa, Prem. Encapsulant materials and associated devices. United States.
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"Encapsulant materials and associated devices". United States. https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/1042626.
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