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US 8,507,029 B2Granted
Backing sheet for photovoltaic modules
AssigneeMadico, Inc.
InventorsMarina Temchenko, David William Avison, Frank Anthony Mannarino, Samuel Lim
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Abstract
A protective backing sheet for photovoltaic modules is provided. The backing sheet has a layer including fluoropolymer which is cured on a substrate, and the layer includes boron nitride. The amount of boron nitride contained in the layer is within the range of 2 to 30.0% by weight, and preferably in the range of 5 to 10%. Also, the layer including fluoropolymer may further include a titanium dioxide.
Claims11
A method for promoting the adhesion of a fluoropolymer coating to a substrate for a backsheet for a photovoltaic module, the method comprising:
- coating a layer comprising fluoropolymer on a backsheet substrate,
- wherein the layer comprising fluoropolymer includes boron nitride in the range of 2 to 30 percent by weight to promote adhesion to the substrate to form the backing sheet.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.