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Antisoiling Coatings for Solar-Energy DevicesFluorocarbons resist formation of adherent deposits. Promising coating materials reduce soiling of solar photovoltaic modules and possibly solar thermal collectors. Contaminating layers of various degrees of adherence form on surfaces of devices, partially blocking incident solar energy, reducing output power. Loose soil deposits during dry periods but washed off by rain. New coatings help prevent formation of more-adherent, chemically and physically bonded layers rain alone cannot wash away.
Document ID
19860000138
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Other - NASA Tech Brief
Authors
Cuddihy, E. F.
(Caltech)
Willis, P.
(Springborn Laboratories)
Date Acquired
August 12, 2013
Publication Date
May 1, 1986
Publication Information
Publication: NASA Tech Briefs
Volume: 10
Issue: 2
ISSN: 0145-319X
Subject Category
Materials
Report/Patent Number
NPO-16552
Accession Number
86B10138
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
Work of the US Gov. Public Use Permitted.

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