Method of recycling solar cell module

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 10388812
APP PUB NO 20180254364A1
SERIAL NO

15760805

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A method of recycling a solar cell module includes an enclosing layer that encloses a solar cell therein, a light-receiving surface layer laminated on one surface of the enclosing layer, and a back sheet laminated on the other surface of the enclosing layer, the method including: a first removing step of mechanically removing the back sheet; a second removing step of mechanically removing from a side on which the back sheet is removed the entire solar cell and the enclosing layer to such a depth that a part of the enclosing layer having a predetermined thickness remains on the light-receiving surface layer, after the first removing step; and a third removing step of removing the part of the enclosing layer remaining on the light-receiving surface layer by immersion in a solution that causes swelling of the enclosing layer, after the second removing step, thereby improving an overall efficiency.

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  • TOHO KASEI CO., LTD.; DAIKIN INDUSTRIES, LTD.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Hayashi, Yoshiaki Fuchu, JP 49 1005
Kawanishi, Takanori Yamatokoriyama, JP 1 1
Motoji, Toshirou Osaka, JP 1 1
Sumi, Kazuhiro Fuchu, JP 11 33

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