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Title: Using a butt joint test to evaluate photovoltaic edge seal adhesion

Journal Article · · Energy Science & Engineering
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/ese3.273 · OSTI ID:1493621
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  1. National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) Golden Colorado
  2. Quanex IG Systems, Inc. Solon Ohio
  3. Royal Adhesives &, Sealants, Inc.Michigan Center Michigan city Michigan
  4. First Solar, Inc. Perrysburg Ohio
  5. AICA Kogyo Co., Ltd. Ama Japan

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Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
Grant/Contract Number:
AC36-08GO28308
OSTI ID:
1493621
Alternate ID(s):
OSTI ID: 1510425; OSTI ID: 1493622
Journal Information:
Energy Science & Engineering, Journal Name: Energy Science & Engineering Journal Issue: 2 Vol. 7; ISSN 2050-0505
Publisher:
Society of Chemical Industry, WileyCopyright Statement
Country of Publication:
United Kingdom
Language:
English

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