ACRYLIC PHOTOVOLTAIC MODULE BACKSHEET
First Claim
1. A multi-layer backsheet comprising an acrylic homopolymer or copolymer layer (the acrylic layer) adhered to a polymer support layer, wherein said acrylic layer comprises at least 40 percent by weight of one or more acrylic polymers, and wherein said acrylic layer is in the form of one or more coatings, films, or sheets having a total thickness of from 10 to 200 microns, and wherein said backsheet is useful as the backsheet of a photovoltaic module.
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Abstract
The invention relates to an acrylic layer (in the form of a coating, film or sheet) useful as part of a photovoltaic module backsheet. The acrylic layer contains at least 40 percent of one or more acrylic polymers, including an acrylic polymer matrix and optionally acrylic impact modifiers. The acrylic polymer is preferably a polymer, copolymer, or terpolymer containing at least 50 weight percent of methylmethacrylate monomer units. The acrylic layer is flexible and optionally contains high levels of white pigment. It may also contain fluoropolymers such as polyvinylidene fluoride to improve weathering, processibility and film formation. The acrylic layer adheres to a polymer support layer such as polyethylene terephthalate (PET). A preferred substrate is PET that is pre-treated to improve adhesion, but unprimed PET can also be used. The backsheet provides excellent weatherability, environmental stability and reflectivity as part of a photovoltaic module.
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- 1. A multi-layer backsheet comprising an acrylic homopolymer or copolymer layer (the acrylic layer) adhered to a polymer support layer, wherein said acrylic layer comprises at least 40 percent by weight of one or more acrylic polymers, and wherein said acrylic layer is in the form of one or more coatings, films, or sheets having a total thickness of from 10 to 200 microns, and wherein said backsheet is useful as the backsheet of a photovoltaic module.
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