18048234. PROCESS FOR MAKING TRANSPARENT POLYMER-BASED MATERIALS FOR SOLAR PANELS simplified abstract (Saudi Arabian Oil Company)
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PROCESS FOR MAKING TRANSPARENT POLYMER-BASED MATERIALS FOR SOLAR PANELS
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Maryah Almaghrabi of Thuwal (SA)
PROCESS FOR MAKING TRANSPARENT POLYMER-BASED MATERIALS FOR SOLAR PANELS - A simplified explanation of the abstract
This abstract first appeared for US patent application 18048234 titled 'PROCESS FOR MAKING TRANSPARENT POLYMER-BASED MATERIALS FOR SOLAR PANELS
The patent application describes a transparent polymer-based composite and a method for its preparation, which can be used to replace the glass front-sheet of solar panels for photovoltaic applications.
- The transparent polymer-based composite includes an activated polycarbonate and nanoparticles grafted to the activated polycarbonate.
- The activated polycarbonate is formed via a transcarbonation reaction of a mixture of a carbonic acid species with terminal ester groups and a bisphenol-A with sodium hydroxide and ortho-dichlorobenzene.
Potential Applications:
- Solar panels for photovoltaic applications
- Transparent windows for buildings
- Protective coatings for electronic devices
Problems Solved:
- Fragility of glass front-sheets in solar panels
- Limited transparency of traditional polymer-based composites
Benefits:
- Improved durability and impact resistance
- Enhanced transparency for better light transmission
- Cost-effective alternative to traditional materials
Commercial Applications:
- Solar panel manufacturing industry
- Construction industry for energy-efficient buildings
- Electronics industry for protective coatings
Prior Art: No information provided.
Frequently Updated Research: No information provided.
Questions about transparent polymer-based composite:
Question 1: How does the transcarbonation reaction improve the properties of the activated polycarbonate? Answer: The transcarbonation reaction helps to enhance the durability and transparency of the polymer-based composite, making it suitable for various applications such as solar panels and protective coatings.
Question 2: What are the advantages of using nanoparticles grafted to the activated polycarbonate? Answer: Nanoparticles improve the mechanical strength and thermal stability of the composite, making it more resilient to environmental factors and wear and tear.
Original Abstract Submitted
Described is a transparent polymer-based composite and a method for preparing a transparent polymer-based composite. The transparent polymer-based composite includes an activated polycarbonate and one or more nanoparticles grafted to the activated polycarbonate. The activated carbonate is formed via a transcarbonation reaction of a mixture of a carbonic acid species having terminal ester groups and a bisphenol-A with sodium hydroxide and ortho-dichlorobenzene. The transparent polymer-based composite may be used to replace the glass front-sheet of solar panels for photovoltaic applications.
