NOVELTY - Increasing the rate of microbiologically induced corrosion (MIC) involves: addition of an electron carrier to a sample in a medium; where the sample is at least partially coated by a biofilm, and where the addition of the electron carrier to the sample increases the rate of MIC.    USE - In increasing the rate of microbiologically induced corrosion (MIC) (claimed) for increasing the pitting rate, and weight loss rate, in oil and gas industry due to flooding and aging pipelines.    ADVANTAGE - The method increases the rate at which MIC pitting corrosion occurs; and increases the rate of MIC on the munitions or metal infrastructure, where the MIC results in accelerated destruction of the munitions or metal infrastructure. The method demonstrates how a biocatalytic cathodic sulfate reduction (BCSR) theory, together with bioenergetics, electrochemical kinetics, and mass transfer, can be used with regard to MIC. The discovery of MIC promoters led to a new detection tool for more accurate assessment of MIC pitting, and potential new mitigation methods that targets the promoters or microorganisms that secrete these promoters.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) mitigation of MIC involving: lowering of an electron carrier level in a medium containing a sample; and    (2) a device for measuring the presence of an MIC promoter comprising: a microbial fuel cell (MFC); where the MFC shown in Figure 3 of the specification is used to detect the presence of an electron carrier in a source liquid. A sample of the liquid is injected into the anode chamber of the MFC. If a significant increase in current density is measured by the ZRA in Figure 3 of the specification, it means that an electron carrier is present to accelerate electron transfer from the biofilm to the anode.
NOVELTY - A p-type electrode on p+ layer of solar cell comprises, prior to firing; electrically conductive particles containing silver particle having particle size of 0.1-10 microns and added particle composed of silver particle coated with metal selected from molybdenum (Mo), technetium (Tc), ruthenium (Ru), rhodium (Rh), palladium (Pd), tungsten (W), rhenium (Re), osmium (Os), iridium (Ir) and platinum (Pt); glass frit; and resin binder, where the electrode is made from fired conductive paste which is comprised of the silver particle (40-90 wt.%) and the added particle (0.01-10 wt.%).    USE - In solar cell (claimed), particularly N-type and P-type solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The p-type electrode has lowered contact resistance as well as lowered conductor resistance.
NOVELTY - A binuclear ruthenium complex dye (I), is new.    USE - Binuclear ruthenium complex dye is used for photoelectric conversion element for photogalvanic cell.    ADVANTAGE - The reflector using the binuclear ruthenium complex dye has high absorbency index, light-absorption capability, photoelectric conversion efficiency in large optical wavelength region, and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A binuclear ruthenium complex dye of formula (I), is new.    N-CH2-CH2-N and N'-CH2-CH2-N' in dye=groups of formulae (a), (b) or (c);    Z=5-membered heteroarylene ring;    n=0-4;    R=H, linear or branched 1-18C alkyl, or carboxy;    R1,R2=H or linear or branched 1-30C alkyl;    or R1+R2=pyridine ring;    Ar'=aryl, preferably of formula (d);    X=counter ion;and    m=number of counter ions required to neutralize electric charge of complex.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) photoelectric conversion element, which contains binuclear ruthenium complex dye and semiconductor fine particles; and    (2) manufacture of photoelectric conversion element.
NOVELTY - The mold has upper side and lower side walls whose thicknesses are same with distance between a laminated piece and an edge of an aluminum alloy groove to control an installation position of the laminate piece in the aluminum alloy groove. An open end and a close end are arranged in a groove of an aluminum alloy frame groove. The closed end is near a bottom part of the aluminum alloy groove. Thickness of the closed end is same with distance between the laminated piece and the bottom part of the aluminum alloy groove.    USE - Mold for assembling a solar assembly.    ADVANTAGE - The mold ensures that the laminated piece is in the aluminum alloy groove along a vertical direction. The laminated piece avoids touching the bottom part or a side wall of the aluminum alloy groove.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The mold has a solar assembly that is the laminated piece made by sealing a cover plate, copolymer (EVA) of ethylene and vinyl acetate and a back board. The mold is made of elastic anti-aging rubber.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a mold for assembling a solar assembly.
NOVELTY - A hydrolyzation-resistant backboard comprises a polyethylene terephthalate base layer (1), and a protecting layer (2). A sticky layer (3) and a fluorine-containing paint layer (4) are symmetrically adhered on two sides of the polyethylene terephthalate base layer.    USE - Hydrolyzation-resistant backboard is used for solar battery board.    ADVANTAGE - The backboard has excellent hydrolyzation resistance, oxidation resistance and durability, and is economical.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic structure of backboard.    Polyethylene terephthalate base layer (1)    Protecting layer (2)    Sticky layer (3)    Fluorine-containing paint layer (4)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell system (1) comprises cooling circuit which circulates cooling water that cools fuel cell (10), heat exchanger (41) which cools cooling water which thermally absorbs and heats up heat generated in fuel cell, cation exchange resin (44) from which cation of impurity ion contained in cooling water, anion exchange resin from which anion of impurity ion is removed, and switching apparatus (43) which switches flow volume of cooling water that flows into anion exchange resin and contains non-frozen solution and antioxidant which prevents oxidation of non-frozen solution.    USE - A fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell system can adsorb impurity ion of cooling water highly and efficiently while preventing deterioration of ion exchange resin.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a whole block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (10)    Heat exchanger (41)    Switching apparatus (43)    Cation exchange resin (44)
NOVELTY - A biaxially oriented polyester film comprises laminated structure consists of A-layer which contains polyester with glass transition temperature of less than or equal to 150 degrees C and 1-10 mass% of non-crystalline thermoplastic resin (P) with glass transition temperature of 220-280 degrees C, and B-layer which contains polyester with glass transition temperature of less than or equal to 150 degrees C. Surface roughness (RaB) of B-layer is 0.3-10 nm, which is smaller than surface roughness (RaA) of A-layer, and waviness index of 1-10. Humidity coefficient of expansion of the film in the width direction is 3-6 ppm% relative humidity (RH).    USE - A biaxially oriented polyester film for magnetic recording medium (claimed), electric insulations, capacitors, circuit material, and solar cell material.    ADVANTAGE - Rigidity, dimensional stability, and surface smoothness are excellent, and dimensional change by an environmental change and preservation of temperature or humidity are suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for magnetic recording medium comprising biaxially oriented polyester film as base film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of the sheet width measuring apparatus for measuring width dimension.    Laser oscillator (1)    Light-receiving part (2)    Load detection device (3)    Load (4)    Free roll (5-8)
NOVELTY - Composite electrode slurry comprises (%) nanosilver (10-45), conductive polyaniline (5-20), and surfactant (balance). The slurry is obtained by ultrasonically dispersing conductive polyaniline in dispersing agent aqueous solution to obtain polyaniline suspension system; dissolving silver nitrate in suspension system and ultrasonically adding organic or inorganic reducing agent; centrifuging and drying separated substance to obtain black or gray black powder; and adding surfactant to the powder to obtain nano/micro silver conductive polyaniline composite electrode slurry.    USE - Composite electrode slurry used for solar battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The slurry has excellent conductivity, oxidation resistance, low cost and excellent wet adhering performance for silicon crystal, amorphous silicon and ceramic.
NOVELTY - High-conductive silver paste for positive electrode of crystalline silicon solar battery, comprises (in wt. %) silver powder (75-90), glass powder (2-10) comprising lead oxide (30-75), silicon dioxide (7-30), bismuth oxide powder (2-30), aluminum oxide (1-5), vanadium pentoxide (1-5), zinc oxide (1-10), silver oxide(1-5) and magnesium oxide (1-8), and organic carrier (5-20).    USE - The high-conductive silver paste is useful for positive electrode of crystalline silicon solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The silver paste material: has good rheological and thixotropic property; is applied in less amount so as to improve the positive grid line density for high conductivity; and utilizes low melting corrodibility glass powder for effectively corroding the anti-reflection film, and thus the contact resistance of crystalline silicon solar battery is reduced and conversion efficiency is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for preparing the silver paste comprising: (i) uniformly mixing the glass powder, optionally adding titanium oxide, calcium oxide, sodium oxide and phosphorus pentoxide, and uniformly mixing, smelting at 1000-1300 degrees C for 30-60 minutes, pouring the smelted glass into water for quenching, and grinding the quenched glass piece into 100 meshes; (ii) grinding the obtained coarse glass powder to D50 2 mu m and not greater than D90 10 mu m; (iii) uniformly mixing the organic solvent in the organic carrier, sequentially adding adhesive and additive for dissolving at 70-130 degrees C; and (iv) mixing silver powder, glass powder and organic carrier, grinding till the fineness is less than 10 mu m and the viscosity reaches 180-220 Pa/s.
NOVELTY - The component has a glass with a surface having an upper Ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) thin film, a crystal silicon, a lower EVA thin film, a back film, a heat insulation film, and a back plate, where the thin film electric accompanied heat is added between the crystal silicon and the lower EVA thin film. A soaking film is made from a high-temperature resistant plastic material and added between the crystal silicon and the thin film electric accompanied heat. A nanometer low-reflection pollution-resisting self-cleaning plating film is coated on the surface of the glass.    USE - Low-reflection snow-melting pollution-resisting solar cell component.    ADVANTAGE - The thin film electric accompanied heat is added and is electrified to heat so as to melt the snow, so that the crystal silicon or the thin film cell is effectively protected. The soaking film is added between the crystal silicon and the thin film electric accompanied heat, thus uniformly distributing the heat generated on the surfaces of the crystal silicon and the thin film cell, after the thin film electric accompanied heat is electrified.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a low-reflection snow-melting pollution-resisting solar cell component.
NOVELTY - The method involves growing a passivated insulating layer e.g. nanometer silicon nitride film, in front of a solar battery extending material. A multi-junction p-n junctions structure and a top contact layer are generated upward from a substrate. An electrode window and a light in window are opened by using an etching technology e.g. reacting ion etching. An electric connecting layer is prepared on the electrode window and the insulating layer. Electric connection between the contact layer and a lower contact layer is realized by using a peeling technology and annealing technology.    USE - Method for manufacturing a serial single integrated multi-junction film solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The method improves the efficiency and flexibility. The battery achieves high voltage outputting, and is light in weight.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The material of the substrate is made of gallium arsenide material. The substrate can be a PTFE film substrate, a polyimide film substrate or an aluminum foil substrate. The multi-junction p-n junctions structure is a gallium indium phosphorus/gallium arsenide double-junction, gallium arsenide/germanium double-junction or gallium indium phosphorus/gallium arsenide/germanium three-junction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view illustrating a method for manufacturing serial single integrated multi-junction film solar battery.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The method involves heating a gallium arsenide multi-junction solar battery layer and a support layer e.g. black wax, so that the support layer is thermally molten to be connected to the battery layer. The battery layer with the support layer is placed in a plastic or polytetrafluorine flask (4). The battery layer stripped from a hard substrate is transferred and fixed to a flexible substrate (5) under the action of the support layer. A dissolving agent e.g. wax removing agent, is finally used to dissolve and remove the support layer on the surface of the battery layer.    USE - Method for stripping/transferring a thin-film solar battery substrate.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is light in weight and flexible. The method expands the application of the thin-film solar battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The flexible substrate is PTFE thin film, polyimide thin film or metal thin film, and has a corrosive sacrificial layer made of aluminum arsenide.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow chart illustrating steps involved in a stripping/transferring method for a thin-film solar battery substrate.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    a step for depositing and growing a corrosive sacrificial layer on a hard substrate (1)    a step for placing the solar battery layer with the support layer (4)    a step for transferring and fixing the solar battery layer stripped from the hard substrate to the flexible substrate (5)
NOVELTY - Solar cell based on silicon nano structure, comprises e.g. a silicon wafer, where the silicon wafer is provided with a conducting glass, and an insulating sealing layer and an electrolyte chamber are arranged between the conducting glass and the silicon wafer. The electrolyte chamber is provided with ionic liquid electrolyte, which is at least one of A, B, C, where A is imidazole ionic liquid (I), B is pyridine ionic liquid (II) and C is pyrrolidine ionic liquid (III). The upper surface of the silicon wafer is provided with a silicon nanowire array layer or porous silicon array layer.    USE - Used as a solar cell based on silicon nano structure.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell: has good heat and chemical stability, and has high efficiency and low cost preparation; utilizes thin silicon wafers as the silicon electrode, and thus it reduces the requirement of pure silicon; and reduces packaging requirement of cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Solar cell based on silicon nano structure, comprises a silicon wafer, where the silicon wafer is provided with a conducting glass, and an insulating sealing layer and an electrolyte chamber are arranged between the conducting glass and the silicon wafer. The electrolyte chamber is provided with ionic liquid electrolyte. The backs of the conducting glass and the silicon wafer are provided with an extraction electrode to form an ohm electrode structure. The ionic liquid electrolyte is at least one of A, B, C, where A is imidazole ionic liquid of formula (I), B is pyridine ionic liquid of formula (II) and C is pyrrolidine ionic liquid of formula (III). The upper surface of the silicon wafer is provided with a silicon nanowire array layer or porous silicon array layer.    s, n, k = 0-6; and    Z, R, M = I, SCN, BF4, PF6, CF3SO3, N(CN)2 or (N(SO2CF3)2).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of the solar cell.
NOVELTY - Preparation of solar battery comprises performing re-dispersion to silicon chip with texture to form p-n knot, removing p-n knot of non-illuminated face or removing p-n knot of silicon chip edge, cleaning oxidization layer without silicon chip surface, performing wetting treatment; and performing symmetrical corrosion to emitter of illuminated face, performing surface hydrophobicity treatment, depositing function medium thin film on illuminated face of silicon chip, preparing negative and positive electrodes and back face and sintering to form solar battery with shallow emitter.    USE - Method preparation of solar battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The solar battery prepared has low cost, high conversion efficiency, and is suitable for industrial production.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Preparation of solar battery comprises performing re-dispersion to silicon chip with texture to form p-n knot, removing p-n knot of non-illuminated face or removing p-n knot of silicon chip edge, cleaning oxidization layer without silicon chip surface, performing wetting treatment to illuminated face of silicon chip and reinforcing the hydrophobicity of surface; and performing symmetrical corrosion to emitter of illuminated face to form shallow emitter, performing surface hydrophobicity treatment to emitter, depositing function medium thin film on illuminated face of silicon chip, preparing negative and positive electrodes and back face and sintering to form solar battery with shallow emitter.
NOVELTY - The panel has a transparent insulating layer (2) arranged between the two photoelectric reacting layers (1). The photoelectric reacting layer is evenly distributed with multiple photoelectric converting regions. The photoelectric converting regions arranged on the two layers are staggered. Outer sides of the two photoelectric reacting layers are provided with light strengthening layers (3) for focusing the external radiant energy in the photoelectric converting regions.    USE - Solar-cell panel.    ADVANTAGE - The panel can more effectively collect the light and completely utilize the energy. The panel achieves high effect photoelectric conversion efficiency and power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a solar-cell panel.    Photoelectric reacting layers (1)    Transparent insulating layer (2)    Light strengthening layers (3)    Transparent protective layers (4)    Circumference sealing plate (5)
NOVELTY - A titanium dioxide-carbon composite nanotube comprises anatase phase titanium dioxide and carbon.    USE - Titanium dioxide-carbon composite nanotube used in negative electrode material of lithium battery (claimed). Can also be used in super capacitor, dye sensitization solar battery and pollution absorption.    ADVANTAGE - The titanium dioxide-carbon composite nanotube has uniform appearance, good structure, high specific surface area, good dispersibility, and bears better circular stability and high yield property when utilized in negative electrode material of lithium battery. It is simple, inexpensive and easy to mass produce with low reaction temperature, low energy consumption, no pollution, and high yield.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparation of titanium dioxide-carbon composite nanotube, comprising (1) mixing titanic acid nanotube and soluble organic matter solution to react, (2) drying and uniformly grinding, and (3) burning in inert gas to obtain the titanium dioxide-carbon composite nanotube.
NOVELTY - The array type concentrating solar cell system comprises transparent spherical object (100) and optical development battery (130), where the system includes multiple optical batteries that convert light into electric power.    USE - Array type concentrating solar cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The array type concentrating solar cell system is cost-effective system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional configuration of the array type concentrating solar cell system.    Transparent spherical object (100)    Optical development battery (130)
NOVELTY - The concentrating solar cell module comprises a condensation element, which is a transparent spherical object (100) for collecting lights. An optical development battery (130) is provided for receiving lights from condensation element. The condensation element is made of glass, quartz, plastic, acryl, poly(methyl methacrylate), polycarbonate, calcium fluoride crystal or magnesium fluoride crystal.    USE - Concentrating solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The concentrating solar cell module provides simple condensation solar battery system without using sun tracker system of high accuracy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of the concentrating solar cell module.    Transparent spherical object (100)    Optical development battery (130)
NOVELTY - Diffusion source coating machine comprises rolling shaft (1) which has a roller ring (2) for supporting and transmitting silicon wafers (3), where the roller ring is made of fluoride plastic.    USE - The diffusion source coating machine is useful in solar cell production.    ADVANTAGE - The machine is inexpensive, and reduces unqualified appearance of the silicon wafer, as it does not generate white film on back of the silicon wafer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic view of diffusion source coating machine.    Rolling shaft (1)    Roller ring (2)    Silicon wafers (3)
NOVELTY - The method involves connecting a tabbing ribbon in an electrode of a cell laminated on a substrate. Heat is applied to upper part of the substrate that is cooled by a cooling frame. Ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) is laminated on the cell. A bus bar is laminated on upper side of the EVA. Teflon (RTM: PTFE) sheet is laminated on the bus bar. A heating line is connected to an inner side of a board and made of metal. A locking member is arranged in the board, and a temperature sensor is arranged on the board.    USE - Method for manufacturing a light weight solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables providing excellent durability and intensity and decreasing weight pressure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart of a light weight solar cell module manufacturing method.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - A solar cell back film comprises fluorine-containing polymer, anti-ultraviolet agent, universal high polymer and additive at (70-100 %):(0-20 %):(0-30 %):(0-5%) weight ratio.    USE - Solar cell back film used in, e.g. energy, aviation and building fields.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell back film has good weather fastness, good stability, excellent ultraviolet resistance, anti-aging performance, good processing performance and mechanics performance, is safe to use, environment-friendly, and can be prepared using simple method, with one-time forming step, low cost and no pollution.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparation of solar cell back film, comprising (1) blending the fluorine-containing polymer, anti-ultraviolet agent, universal high polymer and additive to obtain mixture (A); or mixing the anti-ultraviolet agent, universal high polymer and additive to obtain mixture (B), drying the mixture (B) at vacuum condition; (2) fusing and blending the mixture (A) and extruding the material; or fusing and blending the mixture (B),extruding the material to prepare mother particle, fusing and blending the mother particle with 70-100 % of the fluorine-containing polymer to obtain a mixed material (C); and (3) blowing the mixed material (C) to form a film, and extending the film material to form the back film of the solar cell. The fusing process in step (2) is performed for 10-20 minutes at a fusing temperature which is 10-70 degrees C higher than the fusing point of the polymer at the highest fusing point of the mixture.
NOVELTY - A cover plate glass has a tempered low-iron float glass base component which is coated with silica film. The surface of the silica film is coated with titania film.    USE - Cover plate glass is used for solar energy receiver.    ADVANTAGE - The cover plate glass has high transmissivity, cleaning property, coating quality and productivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of cover plate glass.
NOVELTY - A cyclopentadiene(2,1-b:3,4-b')bithiophene-thieno(3,4-b)pyrazine conjugated polymer (I) is new.    USE - Compound (I) used in the fields of polymer solar battery, organic electroluminescence, organic field effect transistor, organic light memory, organic non-linear material and/or organic laser (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The compound (I) has simple operation method and easy operation and controlling such that it is suitable for industrial production. Long-chain alkyl is introduced in the polymer molecule so as to improve the dissolving property and the processing property of the polymer molecule.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A cyclopentadiene(2,1-b:3,4-b')bithiophene-thieno(3,4-b)pyrazine conjugated polymer of formula (I) is new.    x+y=1; or    x=not less than 0.5 but less than 1;    n=1-200;    R1=1-20C alkyl;    R2,R3=H, 1-20C alkyl, 1-20C alkoxy or groups of formulae (A)-(C);and    R5-R8=1-20C alkyl.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparation of compound (I).
NOVELTY - The present invention provides an organic solar cell, which comprises: a substrate; a first electrode disposed on the substrate; a hole transport layer disposed on the first electrode; an active layer disposed on the hole transport layer; and a second electrode disposed on the active layer, wherein the hole transport layer comprises a conductive polymer and metal particles. The present invention also provides a method for manufacturing the aforementioned organic solar cell.
NOVELTY - The sheet has a resin layer (10) and an ionomeric resin layer (20). The protection sheet fixes a solar battery module. A surface enhancing film is laminated on one side of the protection sheet. A rear protection film is placed on the side opposite to the surface enhancing film.    USE - Protective sheet for solar cell module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The light proof and shock resistance of the solar cell module can be enhanced and service life of the solar cell module can be prolonged. The stability of the solar cell module can be increased and the solar cell module can be manufactured with reduced cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the protective sheet for solar cell module.    Resin layer (10)    Ionomeric resin layer (20)
NOVELTY - The device (100) has a proton ceramic membrane (140) comprising an anode (141), cathode (142), and electrolyte (143). A mixed feed port (110) supplies the mixture of sulfur dioxide and water to the anode. The electric potential difference is generated by a power supply unit (150) between the anode and the cathode to generate sulfuric acid solution in the anode and hydrogen gas is generated in cathode. The sulfuric acid solution and hydrogen gas are discharged through discharge units.    USE - Device for eliminating sulfur dioxide generated in copper smelting installation (claimed), and polymer type fuel cell, and producing hydrogen.    ADVANTAGE - The sulfur poisoning phenomenon is prevented, and the performance of membrane can be maintained steadily. The energy consumption of the power supply unit is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a configuration diagram of the sulfur dioxide removal and hydrogen generation apparatus.    Device for eliminating sulfur dioxide (100)    Mixed feed port (110)    Proton ceramic membrane (140)    Anode (141)    Cathode (142)    Electrolyte (143)    Power supply unit (150)
NOVELTY - The sputter gun has a baking board that cools the substrate during sputtering to prevent the damage of the substrate. A magnetic yoke is positioned at the lower portion of a magnet which improves the density of plasma. A discharge positive electrode is formed on the top of the substrate and supported by a positive electrode supporter.    USE - Sputter gun for manufacturing organic LED (OLED), LED, and solar cell, for forming indium tin oxide (ITO) film in thin film transistor (TFT) for LCD, for silicon dioxide thin film fabrication equipment, and metal thin film fabrication equipment.    ADVANTAGE - The magnetic yoke enhance the uniformity of the deposited thin film against substrate by enhancing the electric potential difference during sputtering. The film uniformity of the thin film can be improved by applying the positive electrode to the sputter gun. The consumption of the target source can be reduced. The small sputter gun can be used to perform sputtering on large sized substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of sputter gun.
NOVELTY - A product comprises a substrate and a sputter-deposited film of silicon dioxide having a refractive index of less than 1.45 at a wavelength of 550 nm.    USE - Product is used as low-refractive-index material in thin-film interference filters and as antireflective coating (multipurpose spectral/current regulation coating) in photovoltaic solar cells (both claimed) e.g. space and terrestrial concentrated multi-junction solar cells and solar cell arrays.    ADVANTAGE - The product consists of a sputter-deposited film of silicon dioxide which maximizes the conversion of every photon in the solar spectrum into charge carriers. The product increases the photon flux reaching the photovoltaic medium, while reflecting portion of the incident energy which nets only unwanted cell heating. The antireflection coating tailors the spectral response in order to match the currents at the different junction. The product provides as much as 5% relative gain in the conversion efficiency of solar cell devices.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) thin-film interference filter comprising alternating layers of high-refractive-index material and low-refractive-index material. The low-refractive-index material comprises sputter-deposited silicon dioxide having a refractive index of less than 1.45;    (2) photovoltaic solar cell (100) having an antireflective coating on an outer surface. The antireflective coating comprises a material having a refractive index of less than 1.45 at a wavelength of 550 nm; and    (3) formation of film of silicon dioxide, which involves sputter-depositing the film on a substrate at an operating pressure of at least 10 mTorr.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the multi-junction solar cell.    Photovoltaic solar cell (100)    Interface (121)    Sunlight (150)    Photons (152)    Multilayer antireflective coating (160)
NOVELTY - The hydrogen generation device comprises an enclosure (2) containing pellets (6) made of a material for releasing hydrogen under thermal stress, a closed loop system for pressure controlling the hydrogen within the enclosure, a nanoporous ceramic matrix filter (56) for filtration of hydrogen, a resistive system (10) for independently heating the pellets, and a microprocessor that controls the closed loop system of the heating system. The pellets are encapsulated on a removable plate that is shifted to charge the device.    USE - The device is useful for generating hydrogen, which is useful: as a feedstock in a fuel cell for generating electricity; for portable device such as mobile phones, personal digital assistant, laptop and hydrogen engine; for transport application such as aircraft and ships; for space application such as satellites; and for laboratory application such as gas chromatography with flame ionization detector.    ADVANTAGE - The device is capable of safely and efficiently generating hydrogen with high purity, mass production, flow rate and reduced energy consumption and without any environmental impact.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a process for generating hydrogen.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The diagram shows a schematic view of a device for generating hydrogen.    Enclosure (2)    Pellets (6)    Resistive heating system (10)    Battery (14)    Filter. (56)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming electrode in electrode area in one surface side of semiconductor substrate. A water repellent film having opening is formed in surface of to-be-processed layer of semiconductor substrate. A mask portion is formed by supplying aqueous solution to opening of water repellent film. The to-be-processed layer is processed by etching to-be-processed using mask portion as a mask.    USE - Manufacturing method of solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The photoelectric conversion efficiency of the solar cell can be improved effectively, by performing texture machining at the substrate. The solar cell small size, light weight and occupies less space. The light reflection loss in the surface of the substrate can be significantly reduced and the productivity of the solar cell can be improved effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the manufacturing method of solar cell.(Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The method involves forming silicon carbide layer on a silicon germanium substrate by chemical vapor phase deposition. An intensive light pulse with pulse length of 3ms and energy density of 60Jcm-2 is irradiated with respect to substrate. The substrate is cooled according to irradiation of light pulse so that molten silicon moving from boundary face to surface area of substrate is solidified. The silicon germanium substrate is composed of signal crystalline silicon germanium intrinsic layer (SixGe1-x), where x is 0.5-1.0.    USE - Method for manufacturing silicon carbide used during manufacturing of solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Since intensive light pulse specified with pulse length and energy density is irradiated with respect to substrate, high crystalline property of silicon carbide is ensured. Hence maximum efficiency of solar cell is attained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the explanatory view illustrating the method for manufacturing silicon carbide.
NOVELTY - A sputtering target is obtained by joining target component(s) containing indium oxide and tin oxide using indium solder material on a backing plate, and covering a portion or whole of the indium solder material exposed from the target-backing plate assembly by a metal plating film having melting point of 200 degrees C or more.    USE - Sputtering target. Uses include but are not limited to manufacture of transparent conductive film, display electrode of flat panel display, window material of solar cell, and liquid crystal display device.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of nodule on the surface of the sputtering target is reduced. The reduction in yield of the sputtering target by the deposition of metal from the solder material is prevented.
NOVELTY - An electrode layer (A) (2), active layer (3) and electrode layer (B) (4) are sequentially laminated on substrate (1), and plurality of reflective layers (5) are coated on electrode layer (B). Thus, solar cell module is fabricated.    USE - Fabrication of solar cell module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell module is economically and efficiently fabricated with excellent photovoltaic conversion efficiency without polluting the environment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell module (100).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of solar cell module.    Substrate (1)    Electrode layers (2,4)    Active layer (3)    Reflective layer (5)    Solar cell module (100)
NOVELTY - A photoelectric conversion element (10) has laminated structure including photoreceptor (2), charge-transfer component (3) and counter electrode. The photoreceptor has pigment-adsorbed porous semiconductor fine particle layer provided on electroconductive metal support (1) including element of group 4-13. The pigment (21) is nitrogen-containing compound (I).    USE - Photoelectric conversion element is used for photoelectrochemical cell (claimed) for photosensor, copier and solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The photoelectric conversion element is economical, and has high output voltage and excellent conversion efficiency and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A photoelectric conversion element has laminated structure including photoreceptor, charge-transfer component and counter electrode. The photoreceptor has pigment-adsorbed porous semiconductor fine particle layer provided on electroconductive metal support including element of group 4-13. The pigment is nitrogen-containing compound of formula (I).    A=atomic group which forms ring with carbon-nitrogen bond;    at least one of Y1,Y2=acidic group and remaining is electron attractive group;    D'=pigment residue;    n=1 or more;    L=single bond or bivalent coupling group;and    Y3=acidic group.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows sectional view of photoelectric conversion element.    Electroconductive metal support (1)    Photoreceptor (2)    Charge-transfer component (3)    Photoelectric conversion element (10)    Pigment (21)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has surface of substrate (11) that is blocked from atmosphere, when the gas blown out from plate flows out of region at which substrate and plate is opposed through the surface of substrate. The atmosphere blocking for heating of substrate and the movement of substrate are performed simultaneously. The plate is comprised with ceramics material containing metal, quartz, silicon carbide (SiC), and aluminum nitride (AlN), carbon and graphite. The high temperature pressurized gas is nitrogen, oxygen, hydrogen and argon.    USE - Apparatus for processing substrate such as glass substrate, resin substrate and metal sheet substrate used for manufacturing solar cell and flat-panel display apparatus e.g. LCD device and organic electro luminescence (EL) display device.    ADVANTAGE - The surface of large sized glass substrate can be heat-processed at low cost. The manufacturing cost of electronic device can be reduced. The structure of electronic device can be simplified.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) gas treatment unit apparatus; and    (2) gas treatment equipment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross sectional view of the substrate processing apparatus.    Substrate (11)    High temperature pressurization airtight conveyance unit (50)    Thermocouple (54)    Heater (55B)    Plate temperature positioned downward (T51B,T52B,T53B)
NOVELTY - Method for manufacturing laminated material, involves (a) coating organic solvent on base material, (b) coating a coating liquid, obtaining coating film, hardening the coating film, and forming resin film into resin, (c) forming film obtained by gaseous film on the resin film, and (d) laminating two or more layers of laminated film by repeating steps (b) and (c) to obtain the final product.    USE - The method is useful for manufacturing laminated material (claimed) used for display apparatus chosen from optical element, liquid crystal display, organic electroluminescent display, semiconductor device and thin film solar cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for laminated material, which is manufactured by the method.
NOVELTY - A silicon crystal growing crucible has a silicon-impregnated silicon carbide layer which stores silicon melt solution, liquid-repellent layer which is formed on the outer surface of silicon-impregnated silicon carbide layer, and a support layer which is supported on the outer surface of the liquid-repellent layer along the outer surface of the silicon-impregnated silicon carbide layer. The liquid-repellent layer consists of powder of silicon nitride having average particle diameter of 0.1-2 mu m, and has thickness dimension of 0.1-5 mm.    USE - Silicon crystal growing crucible is used during manufacture of element or solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Crystals having high yield, are efficiently and economically grown in the silicon crystal growing crucible with reduced contaminant e.g. heavy metals. The resistance adjustment precision by the dopant is improved using silicon crystal growing crucible.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of silicon crystal growing crucible; and    (2) silicon-crystal growth method.
NOVELTY - A cylindrical component has a protective film (2) formed on the surface of a base material (1) containing carbon. The protective film has a silicon carbide layer (2a) formed on the inner surface of the base material, and a silicon oxynitride layer (2c) formed on the silicon carbide layer. Polycrystalline silicon is produced by melting precipitation method using source gas reaction tube having the cylindrical component.    USE - Cylindrical component is used for reaction tube of source gas used for manufacturing polycrystalline silicon for solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The cylindrical component has excellent durability. The polycrystalline silicon is manufactured with reduced carbon content using the cylindrical component. The damage and peeling of protective film are prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A cylindrical component has a protective film formed on the surface of a base material containing carbon. The protective film has a silicon carbide layer formed on the inner surface of the base material, and a silicon oxynitride layer formed on the silicon carbide layer. The silicon oxynitride layer has compositional formula: SiOxNy, where x and y are more than 0. Polycrystalline silicon is produced by melting precipitation method using source gas reaction tube having the cylindrical component. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of cylindrical component, which involves forming silicon carbide layer on inner surface of base material by chemical vapor deposition method, forming silicon dioxide layer by oxidizing carbide layer, and forming silicon oxynitride layer by nitriding silicon dioxide layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of cylindrical component.    Protective film (1)    Base material (2)    Silicon carbide layer (2a)    Silicon oxynitride layer (2c)
NOVELTY - A gas-supply electrode contains hollow casing made of aluminum. The hollow casing has gas-supply surface (20a) having several gas-supply holes (26). A chemical resistance film is formed on gas-supply surface and/or gas-supply hole surface.    USE - Gas-supply electrode is used for plasma chemical vapor-deposition film-forming apparatus (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to display apparatus e.g. optical display, liquid crystal display and organic electroluminescent display, semiconductor device and thin film solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The high-quality gas supply electrode has excellent corrosion resistance and plasma-formation stability, and prevents changing of gas-supply hole diameter.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for cleaning of gas-supply electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of film-forming apparatus.    Film-forming apparatus (10)    Vacuum chamber (12)    Unwinding chamber (14)    Inner wall face (18)    Gas-supply surface (20a)    Hollow portion (24)    Gas-supply hole (26)
NOVELTY - The element (1) has photoelectric conversion semiconductor particles (11) whose single-particle layer (14) is embedded in binding layer (12). The light-scattering particles (13) are arranged in gap of semiconductor particle. The average diameter of scattering particle is about 30% or less than average diameter of semiconductor particle. The difference between refractive index of binder and scattering particle is greater than or equal to 0.1. The portion of photoelectric conversion semiconductor particle is contacted with electrode (30) through buffer layer (20).    USE - Photoelectric conversion element for solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The incident light can be utilized effectively and the photoelectric conversion efficiency of the photoelectric conversion element can be improved. The cost of the photoelectric conversion element can be reduced. The photoelectric conversion particles can be easily exposed to electrode contact surface.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the photoelectric conversion element.    Photoelectric conversion element (1)    Photoelectric conversion semiconductor layer (10)    Photoelectric conversion semiconductor particle (11)    Binder layer (12)    Light-scattering particle (13)    Single-particle layer (14)    Buffer layer (20)    Electrode (30)
NOVELTY - A rotating shaft of target (12) and substrate are arranged substantially parallel on silicon substrate (10). A laser is irradiated to the target containing iron silicide and particles are scattered using the laser ablation method and rotated to obtain ( beta )-iron silicide thin film. The obtained film is formed on the substrate. The position of thin film formation portion is changed with respect to laser irradiation portion on target, during thin film formation.    USE - Manufacture of ( beta )-iron silicide thin film (claimed) used for optical electronics, light emitting element, solar cell and thermoelectric conversion element.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently provides ( beta )-iron silicide thin film with excellent light emission ability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing apparatus of thin film (1).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of manufacture of ( beta )-iron silicide thin film and manufacture apparatus of thin film.    Manufacturing apparatus of thin film (1)    Silicon substrate (10)    Target (12)    Target holder (13)    Substrate holder (14)
NOVELTY - An electrochemical device has an anode electrode with which oxidation reaction occurs, a cathode electrode with which reduction reaction occurs, an electrolyte which electrically connect to anode electrode and cathode electrode, and an ion donor which provides ions required by chemical reaction in electrochemical device. The ions are provided by ion donor by physical ionization.    USE - Electrochemical device e.g. capacitor for burning assembly (both claimed) e.g. cooking device for kitchen use and burning furnace for industrial use. Can also be used as radio frequency amplifier, power generator, detector, charger and photoelectric conversion device for solar cell device.    ADVANTAGE - The chemical reaction and output current of electrochemical device can be controlled efficiently, by controlling the release rate of ions. The energy conversion rate of electrochemical device can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) capacitor; and    (2) burning assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the frequency modulated high-voltage exciter circuit.    Frequency modulated high-voltage exciter (1001)    Ion-release device (1002)    Open gap (1003)    Discharge needle (1004)    Frequency modulated high-voltage exciter circuit (1005)
NOVELTY - A blue phosphor contains europium-magnesium-containing complex oxide.    USE - Blue phosphor is used for solar cell and white illumination device (both claimed) for light emitting diode and laser diode.    ADVANTAGE - The blue phosphor has improved excitation efficiency and emission strength.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A blue phosphor contains europium-magnesium-containing complex oxide of formula: Eu(1-x-w)MaxMbwMgMc10O17.    Ma=ytterbium, tin, cerium, terbium or dysprosium;    Mb=calcium, strontium or barium;    Mc=aluminum, gallium, scandium or indium;    x=0-0.5;and    w=0-0.5.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) white light illumination device, which contains blue phosphor and excitation light source which emits ultraviolet ray having wavelength of 200-400 nm or blue light having wavelength of 400-420 nm; and    (2) solar cell, which has a transparent substrate (11), an anode (13), a cathode (17) and a semiconductor layer (15) are sequentially formed on transparent substrate. The top surface (19) of transparent substrate contains blue phosphor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of solar cell.    Transparent substrate (11)    Anode (13)    Semiconductor layer (15)    Cathode (17)    Top surface (19)
NOVELTY - A film formation apparatus comprises a first unit, e.g. truck unit having a vacuum chamber (12) in which film formation is performed on the base film; a second unit, e.g. opposing truck unit having a feeding system for feeding the base film; and joining mechanism that conductively joins the two units. The two units are constructed by combining together, and no potential difference occurs between the two units during film formation.    USE - Apparatus for forming film including gas barrier film, protective film, and optical film such as optical filter or antireflective film used in devices including optical devices, display devices such as LCD devices or organic electroluminescent display device, semiconductor device, and thin-film solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus can stably manufacture products by preventing generation of plasma in unnecessary regions.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic elevation view of the film formation apparatus.    Vacuum chamber (12)    Drum (14)    Shell (16)    Supply shaft (20)    Winding shaft (22)
NOVELTY - A solar cell comprises a first electrode (200) located over a substrate (100), first and second conductivity type semiconductor layers, and a transparent conductive oxide contact layer (400). A first surface of the contact layer is located closer to the second semiconductor layer than a second surface of the contact layer. The contact layer has an oxygen concentration that decreases continuously or in two discrete steps as a function of thickness for a first portion of the contact layer thickness in a direction from the first surface to the second surface.    USE - A solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell has improved efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for making a solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic side cross-sectional view of a CIS based solar cell.    Substrate (100)    First electrode (200)    Barrier layers (201, 203)    CIS based alloy layer (301)    TCO contact layer (400)
NOVELTY - p-Type electrode on p+ layer of solar cell comprises, prior to firing: electrically conductive particles comprising silver particle having particle size 0.1-10 microns and added particle composed of a metal particle supported by carbon particles, where the metal particle is molybdenum, technetium, ruthenium, rhodium, palladium, tungsten, rhenium, osmium, iridium or platinum particle; glass frit; and a resin binder. The electrode is made from a fired conductive paste comprised of the silver particle (40-90 wt.%) and added particle (0.01-10 wt.%) based on the weight of the paste.    USE - The p-type electrode is useful in a solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The p-type electrode: has low contact resistance with p+ layer in the silicon solar cell; can be formed on both the front side (light receiving side) of the N-type base solar cell and the back side of the P-type base solar cell; has low conductor resistance and and improved efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a p-type base solar cell production process.    p-Type silicon substrate (101)    Anti-reflection coating (103)    Front electrode (105)    Backside electrode (106)    Silver layer (107)
NOVELTY - Electrodeposition solution (106) comprises: water; at least one organic solvent with a room temperature viscosity of less than or equal to 10 cP and a freezing point of lower than -20 degrees C; and a gallium (Ga) source material that provides Ga ions.    USE - The solution is useful for electrodepositing Ga thin film on a conductive surface, and manufacturing solar cell absorbers (all claimed), such that gallium layers are useful in fabrication of semiconductor and electronic devices such as thin film solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The electrodeposition solution: electrodeposits uniform, smooth and repeatable Ga on a conductive surface films; and forms micron or sub-micron thick Ga. The electrodeposition solution improves the surface morphology of electroplated Ga films, and provides high quality CIGS(S) type thin film solar cell absorbers.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrodepositing Ga for manufacturing solar cell absorbers, comprising providing an electrodeposition solution comprising water, an organic solvent with a room temperature viscosity of less than or equal to 10 cP and a freezing point of lower than -20 degrees C, and a Ga source material that provides Ga ions, contacting the electrodeposition solution with an electrode and a conductive layer (104), establishing a potential difference between the electrode and the conductive layer and electrodepositing a Ga layer over the conductive layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic illustration of a gallium film electrodeposited on a conductive surface from an electrodeposition solution.    Gallium thin film (100)    Surface of conductive layer (102)    Conductive layer (104)    Electrodeposition solution. (106)
NOVELTY - Complex comprises at least one optionally substituted conductive polymer and at least one functionalized polyketone, where the polyketone is a polymer which comprises a (-CO-) group in its recurring units and in these recurring units this (-CO-) group is linked with two aromatic groups.    USE - The complex is useful for the production of transparent conductive coatings; and for the production of hole injection or hole transport layers in organic light-emitting diodes or organic solar cells (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The complex is efficient, stable, economical and effectively produces highly improved transparent conductive coatings.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are:    (1) a process for the preparation of complexes from electrically conductive polymers, and functionalized polyketones, in which precursors for the preparation of the electrically conductive polymers are polymerized in the presence of the sulfonated polyketones;    (2) coated substrate on which a coating comprising the complex is applied;    (3) process for the production of a coated substrate, comprising: (a) provision of a substrate; and (b) coating of the substrate with a composition comprising the complex; and    (4) electronic component comprising the coated substrate.
NOVELTY - A sealing material sheet is formed using a resin composition containing ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer and organic peroxide. The resin composition is subjected to mixer test by injecting into a R100 model mixer such that the ratio of resin composition is 80 vol.% with respect to capacity of mixer, and kneading at 140 degrees C and rotation amount of 50 rpm. The average particle diameter of resin composition is 3.5 mm. The maximum torque (C) in mixer test is 55-85 N.m. The maximum torque time in mixer test is 6.5-11.7 minutes.    USE - Sealing material sheet for solar cell module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The sealing material sheet has high reliability and excellent sheet formability, prevents damage to solar cells and sealing material from protruding during manufacturing of solar cell modules, and can stably form sealing material layers having a high crosslinking ratio.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of solar cell module.    Solar cell module (1)    Back surface protection component (2)    Sealing material sheet (3)    Photovoltaic cell (4)    Surface protection component (5)
NOVELTY - A transparent composite sheet (1) consists of opposing surfaces (1a,1b). The composite sheet contains a transparent resin cured material and glass cloth embedded in the cured material. The amplitude of surface roughness conforming to the period of warp or weft of the glass cloth on the surface of the sheet is 0.5-5 mu m on surface (1a) and 0.4 mu m or less on surface (1b).    USE - Transparent composite sheet is used for LCD elements (claimed). Can also be used for organic electroluminescent display elements and solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The transparent composite sheet has low coefficient of thermal expansion due to the presence of glass cloth, and does not easily give rise to roughness on the surface which reflects the shape of the glass cloth fibers. The composite sheet reduces variation in cell gap when used in LCD elements, improves display quality, and provides clear images.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) LCD element; and    (2) manufacture of transparent composite sheet.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partially notched sectional view of the transparent composite sheet.    Transparent composite sheet (1)    Surfaces (1a,1b)
NOVELTY - A packing material comprises an olefin rubber which is crosslinked by organic peroxide, and has Shore A hardness of 40-90. The addition amount of organic peroxide is 0.001-0.05 moles with respect to 100 parts weight of rubber.    USE - Packing material is used for solar-cell module laminator.    ADVANTAGE - The packing material has improved durability with respect to ethylene vinyl acetate gas, compression set, dimensional stability, elasticity, and adhesiveness, and enables stable production of high-quality module for long time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of packing material, which involves extrusion molding the olefin rubber that is blended with crosslinking agent, and crosslinking.
NOVELTY - An organic electronic device has a primary transparent electrode and a secondary transparent electrode opposing each other on a transparent substrate, an organic functional layer provided between the electrodes, and a transparent conductive layer provided between transparent electrode and organic functional layer. The transparent conductive layer contains a conductive polymer and an aqueous binder.    USE - Organic electronic device e.g. organic solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The organic electronic device has excellent durability, transparency and preservability, and low drive voltage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of organic electronic device, which involves applying transparent conductive layer, drying and heat-processing at 100-250 degrees C for 5 minutes or more.
NOVELTY - An optical absorption material comprises nitride compound semiconductor (I) having portion of aluminum and/or gallium replaced by third group transition metal, and has impurity band(s) between valence band and conduction band. The optical absorption material has optical absorption coefficient of 1000 cm-1 or more at full wavelength region of 300-1500 nm. The third group transition metal is scandium, titanium, vanadium, chromium, manganese, iron, cobalt, nickel or copper.    USE - Optical absorption material used in photoelectric conversion element (claimed) e.g. solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The optical absorption material has excellent heat resistance, mechanical strength and chemical stability, and provides photoelectric conversion element having high photoelectric conversion efficiency and improved reliability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An optical absorption material comprises nitride compound semiconductor having portion of aluminum and/or gallium replaced by third group transition metal, and has impurity band(s) between valence band and conduction band. The optical absorption material has optical absorption coefficient of 1000 cm-1 or more at full wavelength region of 300-1500 nm. The third group transition metal is scandium, titanium, vanadium, chromium, manganese, iron, cobalt, nickel or copper. The nitride compound semiconductor has composition of formula: Al1-yGayN, where y is 0-1. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for photoelectric conversion element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the photoelectric conversion element. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    N-gallium manganese nitride layer (11)    Gallium-manganese nitride layer (12)    P- gallium nitride layer (13)    Substrate (16)    Lead wire (17)
NOVELTY - A transparent conductive film comprises indium oxide as main component, and cerium in atomic ratio of 0.3-9 atomic% with respect to total content of indium and cerium, is formed by ion-plating method, and has an arithmetic mean height of 1 nm or less.    USE - Transparent conductive film is used for blue LEDs, and electrodes of solar cells. Can also be used for flat panel displays, electrodes of light receiving elements, transparent heat-generating components, antifogging films used in motor-vehicle windows, heat-ray-reflective films used in construction, antistatic films, and frozen show cases.    ADVANTAGE - The transparent conductive film has high refractive index, light transmittance, and carrier electron mobility, and low resistance and surface roughness. The film improves light extraction efficiency from gallium nitride layers of blue LEDs, and light receiving efficiency in solar cells. Scattering of light is suppressed.
NOVELTY - A metal tape material comprises a metal having a face-centered cubic structure. The face-centered cubic structure has a crystal axis (100) of a unit cell and a crystal axis (212) of another unit cell. Both axes have orientation differences of less than 15 degrees with respect to a thickness direction (5) and a direction (A) of the metal tape material, respectively. The area ratio (A1) of the (100) preferred orientation region (8) is 60-100%. The sum of area ratios (A1 and A2) of (100) preferred orientation region and (212) preferred orientation region (9) is more than 70-100%.    USE - Metal tape material is used for interconnector for solar cell collector (claimed), and for mounting semiconductor on substrate e.g. crystalline silicon substrate and polycrystalline-silicon substrate, and metal wire.    ADVANTAGE - The metal tape material has low Young's modulus, low yield stress, high break elongation and improved mechanical characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for interconnector, which has metal tape material having width of 1-5 mu m and thickness of more than 50 mu m to 300 mu m.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of structure of metal tape material.    Length direction (3)    Thickness direction (5)    Preferred orientation regions (8,9)    Region other than preferred orientation regions (10)
NOVELTY - A low-hardness layer (12) having pencil hardness lower by two or more grades than the pencil hardness of an organic layer (13) is provided as topmost layer on secondary surface of a substrate film (11). The organic layer is then provided on primary surface of substrate film, and gas barrier film comprising organic layer and an inorganic layer (14) on primary surface of substrate is manufactured by roll-to-roll process.    USE - Manufacture of gas barrier film for electronic device and solar cell back sheet or solar cell device (both claimed). Uses include but are not limited to touch panel, organic electroluminescent device, liquid crystal display device, thin-film transistor and electronic paper.    ADVANTAGE - The gas barrier film having excellent gas barrier performance is manufactured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of gas barrier film.    Substrate film (11)    Low-hardness layer (12)    Organic layer (13)    Inorganic layer (14)
NOVELTY - The battery (100) has a biological fuel cell portion for generating electric energy by utilizing biological fuel in the blood passing through a tube-structured inner space. A transformation circuit portion controls voltage or current density by utilizing the generated electric energy. A secondary cell portion charges electric energy by using the controlled voltage or current density. A translucent film surrounds a surface of the biological fuel cell portion, and passes the biological within the blood.    USE - Tube-structured battery for use with a transplantation type medical device that is inserted in a human body. Uses include but are not limited to a pacemaker, a capsule type endoscope, a diagnosis medical sensor, and a drug infusion pump.    ADVANTAGE - The battery utilizes an electrode of the biological fuel cell portion for increasing the electric energy. The battery enables masking the active site of the enzyme and enhances the reactivity of an enzyme-substrate of immobilized enzyme is heightened, thus improving the efficiency of the battery. The battery enables the electricity generated in the fuel cell portion to be efficiently charged at a maximum power point in the such as sodium battery, alkaline battery, and lithium battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side perspective view of a tube-structured battery.    Tube-structured battery (100)    Fusion battery unit (110)    Supporting part (120)
NOVELTY - An ultra-fine fibrous porous separator comprises porous membrane (a) and porous membrane (b) having a porous fibrous form in which the ultra-fine fibrous forms of a heat-resistant polymer and a swellable polymer obtained by air-electrospinning of liquid mixture of a heat-resistant polymeric material having melting point of 180 degrees C or more and swellable polymeric material, and a porous membrane (c) which has an ultra-fine fibrous form obtained by air-electrospinning of a non-heat-resistant polymeric material having a melting point of 150 degrees C or less, in order.    USE - Ultra-fine fibrous porous separator used for high-capacity lithium ion secondary battery, lithium ion polymer battery and super capacitor for hydride vehicle, electromobile, and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The ultra-fine fibrous porous separator has excellent heat resistance, showdown function and thermal stability. The battery using the separator has excellent battery characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of ultra-fine fibrous porous separator.
NOVELTY - A fused ring compound is new.    USE - New fused ring compound is used for organic electroluminescent element, organic transistor and organic solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The fused ring compound can be manufactured effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A fused ring compound of formula (IV) is new.    X = group XIV element, group XV element or group XVI element;    m = metal, semimetal, carbon, phosphorus, sulfur or selenium;and    A1, A2 = aromatic ring.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) manufacture of a compound manufacture of formula (II) by reacting an acetylene-type compound of formula (I) with halogen to obtain (II);    (2) manufacture of fused ring compound of formula (III) by reacting compound of formula (II) with primary amine or ammonia to obtain (III); and    (2) manufacture of fused ring compound of formula (IV) by reacting compound of formula (II) with a metallation reagent, then reacting with the electrophilic reagent containing M atom to obtain (IV).    Y', Z = halo;    R1 = H, optionally substituted 20C or less alkoxy, hydroxy, amino or optionally substituted 20C or less hydrocarbyl;and    R2 = H or hydrocarbyl;    M = semimetal, carbon, phosphorus, sulfur or selenium.
NOVELTY - A nitrogen-containing condensed ring compound (I), is new.    USE - New nitrogen-containing condensed ring compound is used for forming organic thin film (claimed) for n-type organic semiconductor e.g. organic thin film transistor, organic solar cell and optical sensor.    ADVANTAGE - The nitrogen-containing condensed ring compound has excellent solubility with respect to solvent. The film formed using the compound has excellent electron-transport property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A nitrogen-containing condensed ring compound of formula (I), is new.    R11,R12=H, halo, monovalent group or substituent, where at least one of R11 and R12 is group of formula (a);    Ar11,Ar12=6C or more aryl or 4C or more heterocyclyl (both optionally substituted);    s,t=0-6;    Z11,Z12=group of formula: -O-, -S-, -Se-, -Te-, -S(=O)-, or group chosen from groups of formulae (b)-(f);    Ar21=aryl or heterocyclyl (both optionally substituted);    R21,R22= H or optionally substituted monovalent group, where at least one of R21 and R22 is 1-20C alkyl, 1-20C fluoroalkyl, 1-20C alkoxy, or 1-20C fluoroalkoxy;    X21,X22=oxygen atom, sulfur atom, or =C(A)2;    A=H, halo, monovalent group or substituent;    R71-R74=R11H;and    or R71+R72=ring.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic cross-sectional view of thin-film transistor.    Substrate (1)    Active layers (2,2a)    Insulating layer (3)    Gate electrode (4)    Source electrode (5)
NOVELTY - An alicyclic epoxy compound (I), is new.    USE - New alicyclic epoxy compound is used for epoxy resin composition for hardened material (both claimed) for electrical/electronic material, ink, coating material, adhesive material and construction material. Uses include but are not limited to acid-removal agent, furniture coating, decoration coating, display material, die-bonding of semiconductor element, organic electroluminescent display, solar cell sealing material, optical waveguide, printing plate, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The hardened material of resin composition containing the alicyclic epoxy compound has excellent heat resistance, water resistance, weather resistance and scratch resistance, and reduced cure-shrinkage property and volatility.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An alicyclic epoxy compound of formula (I), is new.    X1,X2=10C monoterpenyl group;and    A=H or 1-5C alkyl.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of alicyclic epoxy compound.
NOVELTY - An anion exchange resin containing 10.0 mg/l of halogen is used for manufacturing an ionic liquid. The ionic liquid contains 50 ppm or less of halogen.    USE - Manufacture of ionic liquid for electrolyte of electrochemical device e.g. capacitor, fuel cell, lithium secondary battery and dye-sensitized solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The ionic liquid having low halogen content is manufactured easily, economically and with improved yield.
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte comprises lithium sulfonate containing fluorine atom, lithium sulfonylamide containing fluorine atom and/or lithium perchlorate as lithium salt, and nonaqueous solvent which contains fluorine-containing diether and fluorine-containing monoether. The ratio of number of fluorine atoms and number of hydrogen atoms is greater than or equal to 0.5.    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte for lithium ion secondary battery (claimed) used as main power supply or auxiliary power supply of electronic device (e.g. personal computer, mobile telephone, mobile device, handheld terminal and portable game apparatus), electric equipment (e.g. (vacuum) cleaner and video camera), work apparatus (e.g. electric tool and robot), transporting apparatus (e.g. electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), plug-in HEV and fuel cell electric vehicle) and electric power storage apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte improves safety of lithium ion secondary battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A nonaqueous electrolyte comprises lithium sulfonate containing fluorine atom, lithium sulfonylamide containing fluorine atom and/or lithium perchlorate as lithium salt, and nonaqueous solvent which contains fluorine-containing diether of formula R1-O-CH2-CH2-O-R2 and fluorine-containing monoether of formula R3-O-R4. The ratio of number of fluorine atoms and number of hydrogen atoms is greater than or equal to 0.5.    R1=1-3C alkyl or 2-3C fluoroalkyl;    R2=2-3C fluoroalkyl;    R3=2-5C alkyl or 2-5C fluoroalkyl; and    R4=2-5C fluoroalkyl.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a lithium ion secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the square-shaped lithium ion secondary battery.    Lithium ion secondary battery (1)    Flat-shaped electrode group (10)    Battery case (11)    Positive electrode lead (12)    Negative electrode lead (13)
NOVELTY - A polymer electrolyte membrane (100) comprises metal-ion adsorptive substance and hydrogen-ion conductive polymer (105) in the mass ratio of 5:95-50:50.    USE - Polymer electrolyte membrane is used for fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell, direct oxidation fuel cell and direct methanol fuel cell used as power supply for motor vehicles, domestic electric power generation system, mobile communication device and equipment for military affairs.    ADVANTAGE - The polymer electrolyte membrane has excellent durability, and reduced generation of corrosion of metal separator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of polymer electrolyte membrane.    Polymer electrolyte membrane (100)    Fine air-hole (101)    Porous support (103)    Hydrogen-ion conductive polymer (105)
NOVELTY - A filler composition contains copolymer obtained by copolymerizing alpha -olefin and ethylene-modified unsaturated silane compound as comonomer, alkoxy group-containing silane coupling agent and/or alkoxy group-containing silicone oligomer.    USE - Filler composition is used for filler for solar cell module (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The filler formed using the filler composition has excellent adhesiveness with respect to metal film, and physical property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) filler; and    (2) solar cell module.
NOVELTY - A ( pi )-electron-type compounds (I) or (II), new.    USE - New pi -electron-type compound used as charge-transporting material for thin film for organic electronic device e.g. organic electroluminescent element, organic field effect transistor and organic solar cell (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to photodetector, optical sensor, logic circuit, memory element and capacitor.    ADVANTAGE - The organic electronic device using charge-transporting material has excellent photoelectric conversion efficiency, and suppressed generation of short circuit.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A ( pi )-electron-type compounds of formula (I) or (II), new.    Ar1,Ar2=5- or 6-membered aromatic ring;    R0=H or non-aromatic substituent;    R1,R2=optionally substituted aryl or optionally condensed heteroaryl;    L1,L2=single bond or bivalent coupling group;    R3,R4=substituent, in which at least one of R3 and R4 optionally contains residue of compound (I) or (II);    or R3+R4=ring;    m1,n1=0-3;and    p=0 or 1.
NOVELTY - A hydrogen producing catalyst comprises titanium system even density mixed oxide, oxide of element chosen from sodium, potassium, magnesium, calcium, strontium, barium, yttrium, lanthanum, praseodymium, neodymium, cerium, copper and zinc as catalyst component, and element chosen from nickel, platinum, palladium, rhodium, ruthenium and iridium as other catalyst component.    USE - Hydrogen-producing catalyst used in hydrogen production (claimed) for fuel cells e.g. domestic polymer electrolyte fuel cell and solid oxide fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst has long term durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) manufacture of hydrogen producing catalyst involving extrusion process; and    (2) hydrogen production involving reforming reaction from hydrocarbon type compound using hydrogen producing catalyst.
NOVELTY - Photocatalytic material comprises carbonitride containing at least one of group 5 element.    USE - The photocatalytic material is useful for producing hydrogen (claimed) which is used as fuel for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The photocatalytic material has excellent stability, and absorbs large amount of light radiation, hence enables mass production of hydrogen.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) method of producing hydrogen, involves immersing the photocatalytic material in water containing electrolyte, irradiating the photocatalytic material by sunlight, and decomposing water; and    (2) optical hydrogen producing device, comprising container, electrode containing the photocatalytic material, and counter electrode.
NOVELTY - The system (1) has a fuel cell (2) i.e. polymer electrolyte membrane (PEM) fuel cell, provided with an anode region (3) and a cathode region (4), and a burner (10) e.g. catalytic burner, for combustion of exhaust gases from the fuel cell. A storage volume (17) enables intermediate storage of the exhaust gases continuously or discontinuously diverted over a valve device (11) from the anode region. The volume is arranged between the anode region and the burner. An expansion device (12) e.g. turbine, is arranged along a direction of flow of the hot exhaust gases of the burner.    USE - Fuel cell system for a motor car.    ADVANTAGE - The expansion device such as turbine, is arranged along the direction of flow of the hot exhaust gases of the burner, thus optimizing utilization of energy and momentum in the fuel cell system in an efficient manner, and improving efficiency of the system. The system is installed in the motor car in a space-saving manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for operating a fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic hydraulic circuit diagram of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (1)    Fuel cell (2)    Anode region (3)    Cathode region (4)    Burner (10)    Valve device (11)    Expansion device (12)    Storage volume (17)
NOVELTY - Complex comprising at least one optionally substituted conductive polymer and at least a functionalized polyketone, is new, where the polyketone is a polymer, which comprises a carbon-oxygen group in its repeating units, and this carbon-oxygen group is connected with two aromatic groups.    USE - The complex is useful for producing transparent conductive coatings, hole injection or hole transport layers in electronic component, preferably organic light-emitting diodes and organic solar cells. The sulfonated polyketone is useful as a polyanion in the complex with electrically conductive polymers (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The complex: exhibits high stability; and provides high durability to the organic light-emitting diode, which exhibits improved electrical properties, and causes less short-circuits.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Complex comprising at least one optionally substituted conductive polymer and at least a functionalized polyketone, is new, where the polyketone is a polymer, which comprises a carbon-oxygen (-CO-) group in its repeating units, and this (-CO-) group is connected with two aromatic groups. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) preparation of the complex;    (2) the complex obtained by the previously mentioned method;    (3) a coated substrate on which a coating comprising the complex is applied;    (4) producing the coated substrate comprising providing the substrate, and coating the substrate with a composition comprising the complex; and    (5) an electronic component comprising the coated substrate.
NOVELTY - The ring has a shell provided with an upper cover and a lower cover, where the shell is a columnar tube with a cavity. An outer wall of the columnar tube is provided with a longitudinal slot. A solar battery pile is connected with a rotation shaft. An LED lamp, an MPEG-1 Audio Layer 3 (MP3) player and an earphone jack are orderly and electrically connected with the upper cover. An exterior part of the upper cover is provided with a function key. A power supply device i.e. electrical source, is connected with the solar battery pile by a lead to form an electrical loop.    USE - Key ring.    ADVANTAGE - The ring is rational in structure, environmental-friendly and convenient to use and carry, and has solar illumination and MP3 playing functions, and wide application range. The ring saves energy, and is convenient to unlock a key during insufficient light ray. The ring plays the music at any time and provides relaxation to people.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The solar battery pile is a sheet structure formed by serially connecting multiple copper indium gallium arsenide solar thin films. The function key comprises an electrical source switch key, a start/stop key, a volume control key, a play key and a menu key.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a key ring in partial section.
NOVELTY - An azomethine oligomer (I), is new.    USE - New azomethine oligomer is used for forming P-type-semiconductor layer and N-type-semiconductor layer of p-n junction element (claimed) for organic semiconductor material e.g. light-emitting diode, thin-film transistor, solar cell and optical device.    ADVANTAGE - The azomethine oligomer has excellent carrier mobility and solubility with respect to solvents.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An azomethine oligomer of formula: R1-A-Ar'-A-R2 (I), is new.    Ar' = aromatic ring-containing conjugated group, in which azomethine groups and optionally substituted bivalent aromatic groups are alternately bonded to form conjugated system;    A = azomethine group; and    R1, R2 = 2-512C optionally branched alkyl, 2-512C optionally branched alkoxy or 2-512C hydrocarbyl (all optionally substituted by halo), group having thioether bond and/or ether bond or 3-50C optionally substituted cycloalkyl.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of azomethine oligomer.
NOVELTY - The sheet (1) has a sealing member (20) clamping a photovoltaic device and an element. A thread-like object (10) is provided such that the sealing member is sewn along multiple sides, and penetrated into front and back sides of the sheet. A layer with metal foil, paper or fabric is provided in a surface of the solar cell sheet and sewn on the sealing member by the thread-like object. The solar cell sheet is installed using adhesive agent such as epoxy adhesive, urethane type adhesive agent and silicone type adhesive agent.    USE - Planar solar cell sheet for installing in a to-be-adhered body i.e. wall of a building (all claimed), for photovoltaic power generation. Can also be used for an upper surface and a roof top surface of the building.    ADVANTAGE - The sheet maintains quality of the to-be adhered body, improves adhesive strength of the solar cell sheet and the to-be-adhered body, and has simple structure. The installation fixation of the solar cell sheet is carried out easily and reliably in any environments.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The adhesive agent is also selected from a group consisting of rubber adhesive, a vinyl ester type adhesive agent, polyester type-adhesive, a polymer cement-type adhesive agent, an acrylic type adhesive agent, a polyolefin-type adhesive agent, and a resin mortar. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for installing a sheet of a solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a planar solar cell sheet. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Planar solar cell sheet (1)    Thread-like object (10)    Sealing member (20)
NOVELTY - The photocell has a conductive substrate, a Copper indium gallium selenide (CIGS) active layer made on the conductive substrate which is mainly used as a light absorbing layer. A n-shaped semiconductor layer made on the active layer forms a pn knot with the CIGS active layer for effectively magnifying disaggregation and output of photoproduced exciton. A window layer is made on the n-shaped semiconductor layer to protect the n-shaped semiconductor layer. A transparent electrode layer is made on the window layer. A collection layer is made on the transparent electrode layer.    USE - Copper indium gallium selenide solar photocell.    ADVANTAGE - The Copper indium gallium selenide (CIGS) active layer of the CIGS solar photocell using three-stage solution method is cheap, quick and convenient and can optimize component ratio of the CIGS active layer and greatly improves optical-electrical transformation efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a copper indium gallium selenide solar photocell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a copper indium gallium selenide solar photocell. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The cell has a lower electrode (10), a light absorption material layer (20) manufactured on the lower electrode, where a one-dimensional strip structure or a two-dimensional column structure of period and depth in different micron sizes are manufactured on the material layer. An oxide insulation layer (30) is formed by oxidizing the material layer by a chemical method. A transparent conductive oxide (TCO) thin film layer (40) is deposited on the insulation layer. An upper image electrode (50) is manufactured on the TCO thin film layer. A nanoparticle (60) is placed on the thin film layer.    USE - Semiconductor-insulator-semiconductor junction solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell has high conversion efficiency, and improves the optical absorption ability and the current carrier extraction ability of the cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The nanoparticle is placed in polydimethylsiloxane. The nanoparticle such as metal such as Silver or gold, and the insulator is Aluminum Oxide.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of a semiconductor-insulator-semiconductor junction solar cell. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Lower electrode (10)    Light absorption material layer (20)    Oxide insulation layer (30)    Transparent conductive oxide thin film layer (40)    Upper image electrode (50)    Nanoparticle (60)
NOVELTY - Manufacture of a solar cell comprises forming a second type doped diffusion region in a partial first type doped semiconductor substrate; extending the second type doped diffusion region to the substrate; forming an anti-reflection layer; forming conductive glue including a conductive particle, a doping material, a base material, and a binder on an anti-reflection layer; carrying out a co-fired process; diffusing the doping materials to the second type doped diffusion region; and forming a contact conductor on a second surface of the substrate.    USE - Method for the manufacture of a solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method is inexpensive, and has a high yield.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Manufacture of a solar cell comprises:    (A) providing a first type doped semiconductor base material having a first surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface;    (B) forming a second type doped diffusion region in partial first type doped semiconductor substrate;    (C) extending the second type doped diffusion region from the first surface to the first type doped semiconductor substrate;    (D) forming an anti-reflection layer contacted with the second type diffusion layer on the first surface;    (E) forming conductive glue including a conductive particle, a doping material, a base material, and a binder on an anti-reflection layer;    (F) carrying out a co-fired process to enable the conductive glue to permeate the anti-reflection layer and form a first contact conductor embedded to the anti-reflection layer;    (G) diffusing the doping materials to the second type doped diffusion region during the co-fired process to form a second type heavily doped region; and    (H) forming a second contact conductor on the second surface of the first type doped semiconductor substrate.
NOVELTY - The method involves forming an anode layer on a substrate, forming a copper layer on the anode layer, and sedimentating copper, indium, gallium and selenium on the copper layer in order to form a copper-indium-gallium-selenium light absorption layer. A copper quantity of the copper layer is less than a half of that in the step of co-sedimentation of copper, indium, gallium and selenium. The thickness of the copper layer is within 1000-2500 angstroms. The thickness of the copper-indium-gallium-selenium light absorption layer is within 1-2.5 microns. The anode layer includes molybdenum.    USE - Method for preparation of a film solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The copper-indium-gallium-selenium light absorption layer is prepared by the process in a short technical time. The method reduces production cost, avoids to peel off the copper layer and acquires the copper-indium-gallium-selenium light absorption layer of high conversion efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating a method for preparation of a film solar battery.
NOVELTY - The method involves performing a first photoetching at a positive surface of a silicon wafer, and placing the wafer with ammonium fluoride and Hydrogen fluoride in a 5: 1 ratio to corrode. A second photoetching is performed at the positive surface. The wafer is placed in hydrogen chloride solution to corrode an indium tin oxide film. A third photoetching is performed at the positive surface. The wafer is placed in a propanol solution. An oxide layer is removed on the surface. The wafer is placed in an annealing furnace to anneal at a temperature of 380-400 degrees centigrade for 30-40 mins.    USE - Method for manufacturing a silicon solar battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method can effectively improve the battery conversion efficiency and can be widely applied in the solar battery field.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a silicon solar battery, comprising a silicon wafer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a silicon solar battery.
NOVELTY - The method involves preparing fiber on a surface of a silicon sheet and dispersing phosphorus at high temperature. A PN joint is removed at four sides of the sheet. Phosphoro-silicate glass is removed. Reflection releasing film is plated. A rear electrode is printed through a silk screen. A positive silver electrode is printed via the silk screen. The positive silver electrode is printed by the silk screen. The electrodes are sintered.    USE - Method for manufacturing a high square resistance, low surface reflectance and fine metal contact crystalline silicon solar battery    ADVANTAGE - The battery has low dead dispersing layer compound, high incident light utilization rate, small shedding area of the metal electrode, little resistor consumption, high photoelectric converting efficiency, and good practicability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a high square resistance, low surface reflectance and metal contact crystalline silicon solar battery.
NOVELTY - The method involves removing a metal which is not reacted with a solar energy silicon wafer. A fast thermal process of an annealing treatment is carried out to the solar energy silicon wafer. The buried grid electrode of the metal silicide is formed. The phosphorus-contained silicon dioxide is continuously removed. Anti-reflection nitridation film is deposited. A screen-printing and sintering process are performed after forming the buried grid electrode of the metal silicide to make of the solar battery.    USE - Method for reducing contact resistance between buried gate electrode and emitter of solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The method can be used for forming excellent ohmic contact between the buried grid electrode and the emitter by carrying out strict fast thermal process of the annealing treatment twice in the thickness range so as to reduce the series resistance of the battery greatly and improving filling factor, short-circuit current and battery conversion efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating a method for reducing contact resistance between buried gate electrode and emitter of solar battery.
NOVELTY - The structure has a protecting layer provided with openings for exposing partial transparent conducting layer. The protecting layer is made of silicon nitride. The metal electrode is configured in the opening of the protecting layer. A second semiconductor silicone film layer is configured to a second side of the base plate. A second transparent conducting layer is configured to the second semiconductor silicone film layer far away from one side of the base plate. Another metal electrode is configured to the second transparent conducting layer far away from one side of the base plate.    USE - Solar battery structure.    ADVANTAGE - The structure can provide a reflection function so as o form an antireflection coat with multiple patterns    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a solar battery structure.
NOVELTY - The system has a light concentrating system provided with a photoelectric converting system. The photoelectric converting system is formed by connecting multiple film solar batteries in series manner. A substrate, a back contact electrode, an active layer, a buffering layer, a transparent conductive layer and a metal grid line are orderly deposited on the substrate e.g. heat conductive substrate. The active layer is made copper Indium Gallium Selenium or Cadmium telluride. The metal grid line is in a net shaped structure.    USE - Light concentrating power generating system.    ADVANTAGE - The system uses inexpensive film batteries and effectively reduces the power generating cost. The system is simple in structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a light concentrating power generating system.
NOVELTY - A nanocrystalline hydrogen doped silicon/silicon nitride superlattice quantum well solar cell, contains a glass substrate, a transparent conducting oxide (TCO) electrode, a p+ ohmic contact layer, a p-type layer, an n-type layer, an n+ ohmic contact layer and a zinc oxide/aluminum back electrode according to a direction of an incidence light, where the superlattice quantum well is deposited between the p layer and the n layer, thickness of the nanocrystalline-silicon and silicon nitride is controlled by growing time of the film and is controlled between 8.5-9.5 nm.    USE - Nanocrystalline hydrogen doped silicon/silicon nitride superlattice quantum well solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell has improved absorption spectrum and absorption efficiency, and is inexpensive.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A nanocrystalline hydrogen doped silicon/silicon nitride (nc-Si:H/SiNx) superlattice quantum well solar cell, contains a glass substrate, a transparent conducting oxide (TCO) electrode, a p+ ohmic contact layer, a p-type layer, an n-type layer, an n+ ohmic contact layer and a zinc oxide/aluminum back electrode according to a direction of an incidence light, where the superlattice quantum well is deposited between the p layer and the n layer, thickness of the nanocrystalline-silicon and silicon nitride is controlled by growing time of the film and is controlled between 8.5-9.5 nm, and the period of the quantum well ranges between 40-50. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for preparing a nanocrystalline hydrogen doped silicon/silicon nitride superlattice quantum well solar cell.
NOVELTY - The liquid has water, ammonium fluoride, hydrofluoric acid and nitric acid, where 60-80 g of ammonium fluoride, 10-20 ml of hydrofluoric acid solution and 10-20 ml of nitric acid solution are added in 1 liter of water to be mixed to form the liquid. The mass concentration of the hydrofluoric acid solution is 49 percent and the mass concentration of the nitric acid solution is 65-68 percent.    USE - Washing liquid for removing laser damage layer during manufacturing of a solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The liquid can effectively remove the oxide and metal elements from the surface of the silicon sheet, and reduce PN leakage current such as reverse saturation current or space charge region leakage current, and boost the voltage.
NOVELTY - III-V solar cell structure comprises a substrate, a first-type amorphous silicon layer arranged on the substrate, a natural amorphous silicon layer arranged on the first-type amorphous silicon layer, a second-type amorphous silicon layer arranged on the natural amorphous silicon layer, and a III-V polycrystalline semiconductor layer arranged on the second-type amorphous silicon layer.    USE - Used as a III-V solar cell structure.    ADVANTAGE - The device: comprises the amorphous silicon layer, which has crystal lattice, forms III-V polycrystalline semiconductor layer on the amorphous silicon layer; has direct energy gap, hence the amorphous silicon and III-V material can simultaneously implement the light energy conversion, which effectively improves the photoelectric conversion efficiency of the III-V solar cell structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of III-V solar cell structure.
NOVELTY - The battery has a type semi-conductive layer arranged on a transparent conductive layer. An essential semi-conductive layer is arranged on the semi-conductive layer. Another type semi-conductive layer is arranged on the essential semi-conductive layer. Another transparent conductive layer is arranged on the latter type semi-conductive layer. An outer transparent base board is arranged on the latter transparent conductive layer. A titanium dioxide photo catalyst layer is formed at a surface of the outer transparent base board in a coating manner.    USE - Coating type solar battery for use as a wallboard in a building.    ADVANTAGE - The titanium dioxide photo catalyst layer of the battery is made in a coating manner, and can be produced in a large area. The battery is simple to process and inexpensive. The titanium dioxide photo catalyst layer can resolve the impurities and dirt in water by the redox reaction after being illuminated with light source. The battery can improve automatic cleaning effect using the additional sprinkler. The sprinkler can automatically spray water to wash away the impurities and the dirt.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The material of the inner transparent base board is made of glass, quartz, transparent plastic, sapphire base board and transparent pliable material. The two type semi-conductive layers are a transparent P-type semiconductor and a transparent N-type semiconductor, where the P-type semiconductor is made one of the transparent conductive oxides materials that are copper aluminum oxide, copper gallium oxide, copper scandium oxide, copper chromium oxide, copper indium oxide, copper yttrium oxide, and silver indium oxide and the N-type semiconductor is made of one of the transparent conductive oxides materials that are zinc oxide, tin oxide, indium zinc oxide and indium tin oxide.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a coating type solar battery.
NOVELTY - Fluorinated solar cell back film with high weather resistance and cohesiveness, comprises a fluorinated resin polymer layer with high light transmission, a substrate and a polyolefin bonding layer. A macromolecular bonding agent layer is arranged between the fluorinated resin polymer layer with high light transmission and the substrate. The macromolecular bonding agent layer is arranged between the substrate and polyolefin bonding layer. The fluorinated siloxane film-forming layers are arranged on two sides of the fluorinated resin polymer layer with high light transmission.    USE - Used as a fluorinated solar cell back film.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell back film: is integrated with the polyolefin bonding layer to be convenient for bonding with ethylene vinyl acetate; and has simple and convenient manufacturing process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of the fluorinated solar cell back film.
NOVELTY - The method involves forming conductivity-type silicon substrate (110). The texturing is doped with upper side of the conductivity-type silicon substrate. A conductive silicon layer is formed on conductivity-type silicon substrate. A reflection barrier layer (130) is formed on silicon layer. The texturing is etched using the etching gas such as Sulfur hexafluoride, carbon tetrafluoride, argon, and oxygen.    USE - Fabrication method of solar cell (claimed) e.g. silicon solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The optical absorption efficiency and the quantum efficiency of the solar cell can be improved effectively. The manufacturing process of the solar cell can be simplified and can be manufactured with reduced cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional views illustrating the manufacturing process of the solar cell.    Silicon substrate (110)    Emitter layer (120)    Reflection barrier layer (130)    Front electrode (140)    Back plate (150)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has a solar panel (2) provided with a panel support (3), where a space (7) is formed between the solar panel and the panel support. The solar panel comprises a container wall (4), where a main surface is provided adjacent to a horizontal surface of the container wall. The main surface and the horizontal surface are located parallel to each other. An end of the panel support is provided with an inlet channel (8) and an outlet channel (9). Support elements (20) are provided with a fixation unit.    USE - System for generating electricity from solar radiation.    ADVANTAGE - The end of the panel holder is provided with the inlet channel and the outlet channel, thus ensuring better thermal regulation of the solar panel and increasing the efficiency of the solar panel. The panel support is provided with a rib, thus increasing stiffness of the solar panel and protecting the panel from breaking and damaging.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The solar panel holding a plastic covers that are selected from the group of Polypropylene (PP), Polyethylene (PE), PVC, polyamide (PA), polyethylene terephthalate (PET) and fiber.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side sectional view of a system for generating electricity from solar radiation.    Electricity generating device (1)    Solar panel (2)    Panel support (3)    Container wall (4)    Space (7)    Inlet channel (8)    Outlet channel (9)    Support elements (20)
NOVELTY - The screen has multiple silicone mode solar cell modules equipped on multiple slates at a fixed interval for angle controlling a transmission amount of sunlight. A dye sensitive solar cell module generates electricity. A driving part diversifies an angle of each slate, where the silicone mode solar cell modules and the dye sensitive solar cell module are connected with each other. An electrode is installed on the solar cell modules. An electrical contact is equipped in each slate. A remote control controls a drive of the driving part. A hinge part is formed in a side of the slates.    USE - Solar power generating screen for use in a window (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The screen enables controlling modulation and solar power generation of the lighting amount, prevents damage of the window and improves generation efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a window comprising a solar power generating screen.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a solar power generating screen.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a settling tank stored with rinse solution that comprises tellurium oxide. Tellurium aqueous solution which is reacted with copper, and a feed pump transfers the rinse solution. An inner side of a dispersion unit comprises filtering units that selectively filter the tellurium oxide dispersed inside the rinse solution. A rinse solution migration route guides the rinse solution passing through the filtering units. A control unit controls the operation of the feed pump.    USE - Thermal conduction material i.e. fuel cell washing apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus improves the thermoelectric performance, remarkably lowers additive content of impurity, and easily discards the by-product generated after mineral refining.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a thermal conduction material cleansing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a thermal conduction material washing apparatus.
NOVELTY - The cell has a light scattering film formed on a substrate. A binder fixes a bead, and a front electrode layer is equipped with a separation part formed on the scattering film. A semiconductor layer includes a contact element and is formed on the front electrode layer. A backsurface electrode layer is formed on the semiconductor layer, and an opening part is formed corresponding to the light scattering film, and another opening part is formed corresponding to another separation unit. A transparent conductive layer is formed between the backsurface electrode layer and the semiconductor layer.    USE - Thin film type solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The cell refracts the sunlight, prolongs the route of the sunlight in the semiconductor layer, appropriately changes a configuration element of the bead, controls a refractive pattern of the sunlight, increases the optimization, moves the impurity contained within the substrate to the front electrode layer, and changes a pathway of a laser beam, thus improving the efficiency of the cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a thin film type solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a thin film type solar cell.
NOVELTY - Solar battery comprises conductive glass, oxide film, electrolyte, counter electrode, and graphene interface layer formed between conductive glass and oxide film.    USE - Solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The graphene interface layer has high conductivity and proper energy band structure. It effectively prevents contact between electrolyte and conductive glass, reduces compound rate of photo-electron and electrolyte, inhibits opposite reaction, and improves photoelectric property of battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparation of solar battery with graphene interface layer by dissolving oxidized graphite into organic solvent and ultrasonically processing to form suspension; spraying oxidized graphite suspension on conductive glass; reducing oxidized graphite on conductive glass into graphene in presence of reduction or inert atmosphere to obtain graphene interface layer on conductive glass; putting oxide nano crystal powder, polyethylene glycol and deionized water into grinding pot and grinding to obtain oxide slurry; coating oxide slurry on conductive glass with graphene interface layer and sintering to obtain porous oxide film; soaking conductive glass with graphene interface layer and porous oxide film into photosensitizer solution to obtain optical anode; and encapsulating optical anode, graphene interface layer, conductive glass, electrolyte and counter electrode to form solar battery with graphene interface layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross-sectional view of solar battery.
NOVELTY - Convex solar cell has space, where solar panel and multiple convex lenses are provided in the convex solar cell. The solar cell is provided with silicon material.    USE - Convex solar cell for industrial electricity and household electricity purpose, and electric and electronic appliance.    ADVANTAGE - The convex solar cell is provided to allow sunlight in order to make the energy efficient solar cell.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has laser irradiation apparatus that irradiates laser beam (41) of line-shape in substrate (30). The movement of beam blocking units (51,52) is controlled by beam blocking control unit (80). The substrate is rotated about moving direction of substrate support. The substrate support is installed such that the substrate support moves horizontally with respect to perpendicular direction of line of laser beam. The beam blocking units that blocks the line sides of laser beam is moved between laser irradiation apparatus and substrate support.    USE - Laser processing apparatus for use in manufacture of semiconductor device, flat panel display device and solar device.    ADVANTAGE - The intensity of the laser beam can be controlled. The line length of the laser beam can be controlled such that the efficiency of the laser machining can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the laser processing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Substrate (30)    Laser beam (41)    Beam blocking units (51,52)    Reference line (70)    Beam blocking control unit (80)
NOVELTY - A silicon base optical converting material (I) is new.    USE - Optical converting material for silicon base solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The converting material has wide excitation spectrum, has strong absorption from UV to visible light area (250-450 nm), can absorb solar energy and weaken heat effect of solar battery, and has strong close infrared emitting force with emitting main peak of 950-1100 nm. It can increase photoelectric converting efficiency the silicon base solar battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Silicon base optical converting material of formula Pb2-xMo1-yYWyO6:Yb3+x (I) is new.    x=0.01-0.7; and    y=0-1.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparation of the compound (I).
NOVELTY - The method involves adding cladding material such as lanthanum strontium manganate (LSM) material on surface of substrate made of yttrium-stabilized zirconium (YSZ). The cladding material is fused with thin layer on the surface of substrate, by using laser beam.    USE - Preparation method for cathode of solid oxide fuel battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery prepared by the process can have high bonding strength between the coating and substrate, and have high porosity, and the oxygen content can be absorbed and dissociated easily.
NOVELTY - A polycrystalline silicon solar battery is directionally condensed by sequentially performing first preheat treatment and second heat treatment to silicon after performing pre-treatment. The silicon is washed in acid manner for being used to manufacture the solar battery.    USE - Method for directionally condensing polycrystalline silicon solar battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method uses feature that enough precipitate formed by oxygen during heat treatment can absorb metallic impurities by infrared spectrum technology, and selects bottom material for directionally condensing polycrystalline silicon ingot in targeting manner, thus improving efficiency of polycrystalline silicon solar battery.
NOVELTY - The system (10) has a charge circuit including two open circuits that are electrically connected with an external power supply. A discharge circuit transmits the electrical energy to a load. A controller (200) is electrically connected to an electrolyte temperature sensor through a monitoring communication interface (218), to collect operational data. The controller is electrically connected to the charge circuit, the discharge circuit and a control communication interface (214).    USE - System for realizing safe operation of energy source storage system of liquid flow battery e.g. vanadium redox flow battery.    ADVANTAGE - The energy storage system of vanadium redox flow-battery is charged and discharged at low temperature, so as to prevent the energy storage system from being damaged at low temperature. The charge circuit ensures that only one open circuit is interconnected at the same time, so that the external power supply is interconnected to charge the energy source storage system. Since the controller makes the energy storage system to charge and discharge, so that the energy storage system protects the pipe of transmitting electrolyte through the heat produced during charging and discharging process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for safely operating energy source storage system of liquid flow battery at low temperature.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the system for realizing safe operation of energy source storage system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Energy source storage system (10)    Controller (200)    Communication control unit (214)    Monitoring communication interface (218)    Charger (302)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a mixed silicon layer (320) on primary amorphous silicon layer (310) and microcrystal silicon layer (322). A secondary silicon layer (330) is formed on the mixed silicon layer. The crystallization annealing process is performed to the amorphous silicon layers and mixed silicon layer. The mixing ratio of silane and hydrogen is set to be less than amorphous silicon layer formation time.    USE - Method of fabricating solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The crystallization temperature of the amorphous silicon layer can be reduced and solar cell can be manufactured efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view illustrating the manufacturing process of solar cell.    Substrate (100)    Primary amorphous silicon layer (310)    Mixed silicon layer (320)    Microcrystal silicon layer (322)    Secondary silicon layer (330)
NOVELTY - The structure has transparent electrode (101) formed on surface of flexible printed circuit board (100). An electron transport layer (102) for collecting charge is formed on surface of transparent electrode. A light absorption layer (103) consisting of polymer composite structure is formed on surface of electron transport layer. The transparent electrode (104) is formed on surface of light absorption layer. A grid electrode (105) connects in parallel between lower and upper organic solar cells which are formed on surface of transparent electrode.    USE - Structure of organic solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Since the moving distance of the electric charge is reduced, the loss of the electric charge during the transfer of the electric charge to the electrode is suppressed. The efficiency and lifetime of organic solar cell are increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of organic solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the structure of organic solar cell.    Flexible printed circuit board (100)    Transparent electrodes (101,104)    Electron transparent layer (102)    Light absorption layer (103)    Grid electrode (105)
NOVELTY - The battery apparatus comprises a metal air battery cell portion (10) in which metal powder slurry is filled. A metal powder slurry supply portion (20) supplies the metal powder slurry to the metal air battery cell portion. A metal oxide powder removal portion (30) removes metal powder oxidized in the metal air battery cell portion. A supply valve (61), a discharge valve (62), a metal powder reduction portion (40) are provided for reducing the oxidized metal powder to metal powder and for supplying the metal powder to the metal powder slurry supply portion.    USE - Metal slurry circulating type metal-air battery apparatus for supplying metal powder to battery e.g. lithium ion polymer secondary battery and hydrogen fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The metal slurry circulating type metal-air battery apparatus is provided to minimize maintenance and repair of battery system without electrochemical charge and the development of discharge battery by automatically and repetitively supplying metal powder slurry to metal-air battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of the metal slurry circulating type metal-air battery apparatus.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Metal air battery cell portion (10)    Metal powder slurry supply portion (20)    Metal oxide powder removal portion (30)    Metal powder reduction portion (40)    Supply valve (61)    Discharge valve (62)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming diffusion stopping film (110) made of bridged precursor including organo-substituted silicic acid ester or silsesquioxane, and porogen containing silicon oxide on silicon wafer (100). The air gap (120) is formed on diffusion stopping film by thermally processing silicon wafer with diffusion stopping film. The doping materials are diffused, if air gap is formed. The high density doping region (140) and low density doping region (150) are formed on the region without and with the diffusion stopping film. is removed.    USE - Method for forming selective emitter used during fabrication of solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The emitter can be formed selectively with the diffusion stopping film, such that the solar cell can be manufactured at reduced cost, and the yield of the solar cell can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for fabricating solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross sectional view illustrating the formation of emitter.    Silicon wafer (100)    Diffusion stopper film (110)    Air gap (120)    High density doping region (140)    Low density doping region (150)
NOVELTY - The cell has front electrode that is formed on buffer layer, and back contact electrode that is formed on substrate. The mask patterns are formed on back contact electrode, and are comprised of penetration hole and gap. The buffer layer is formed on the light absorption layer, and is formed into height lower than mask patterns. Second penetration hole is formed with the removal of the first mask pattern and is formed on the light absorption layer. The light absorption layer is formed into height lower than that of mask patterns.    USE - Solar cell e.g. copper indium gallium selenide solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The mask patterns are formed on the back contact electrode before the formation of the CIGS light absorption layer. The front electrode is directly connected with the back contact electrode as the front electrode is formed in the penetration hole which is formed on removing the first mask pattern and hence the contact property of the solar cell is improved. Since the light absorption layer is formed through the electro-plating process that results in low temperature, a flexible substrate is used and hence the size of the solar cell is reduced with less weight. The separate scribing process is neglected as the second and the third penetration holes are formed with the second and the third mask patterns. The pattern dispersion of the scribing process is prevented and hence the electrical characteristic of the solar cell is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of the manufacturing method of the solar cell.
NOVELTY - The module has a top buffer element which is formed on a lower side of a transparent substrate. A solar cell is formed on a lower side of the top buffer element. A lower shock absorber is formed on a lower side of the solar cell. A lower sheet is formed on a lower side of the lower shock absorber. A sunlight reflection layer is provided to reflect sunlight to the solar cell. A polyvinyl fluoride film (PVF) is coated on both sides of polyethylene terephthalate (PET) film.    USE - Solar power generation module.    ADVANTAGE - Since the sunlight reflection layer is provided to reflect sunlight to the solar cell, the generation efficiency of the solar cell can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the solar power generation module.
NOVELTY - The solar cell has a rear electrode layer, a light absorbing layer, a buffer layer, a high resistance buffer layer, and a frontal electrode layer. A protective layer is formed on the frontal electrode layer and provided with a pair of protective layer portions.    USE - Solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The protective layer is arranged with a polymer layer and a ceramic layer on a substrate, thereby moisture from being penetrated into the solar battery cell is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the solar cell.
NOVELTY - The solar cell has back contact electrode which is arranged on a substrate. A light absorption layer is arranged on the back contact electrode. A buffer layer is arranged on the light absorption layer. A front electrode is arranged on the buffer layer. A transparent resin layer is arranged on the front electrode. A Peltier layer made of copper-alumina, titanium-alumina and aluminum-silica is arranged on the transparent resin layer.    USE - Copper indium gallium selenide (CIGS) solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The transparent resin layer is arranged on front electrode, and Peltier layer is arranged on transparent resin layer, so that the snow piled up on the solar panel can be melted easily. Hence, the efficiency of the solar cell can be increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for manufacturing solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view illustrating the process of manufacturing solar cell.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a lifting/lowering device (5) that is vertically moved within a transport pipe (4). A tap aspirator (12) is arranged away from the region provided with water layer (2) and metallic sodium piece (1). The hydrogen gas generated by reaction of metallic sodium piece and water, is extracted through an output opening. A water-tank (3) is sealed except at the portion which supplies metallic sodium piece to the lifting/lowering device of transport pipe.    USE - Apparatus for generating hydrogen gas used as energy source of internal combustion engine and fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen gas can be generated safely according to the effective reaction of metallic sodium and water. Metallic sodium can be obtained effectively with electrolytic soda process or amalgam process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for hydrogen gas generating method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating the structure of hydrogen gas generating apparatus.    Metallic sodium piece (1)    Water layer (2)    Water-tank (3)    Transport pipe (4)    Lifting/lowering device (5)    Tap aspirator (12)
NOVELTY - The method involves non-contactedly detecting deformation distance of flexible film (W) which is deformed into center portion (52) side of a stepped roller (R) after forming a barrier film on the flexible film. The detected value and the setting reference value of deformation distance are compared. The ability of the barrier film is determined when the detected value is larger than the setting reference value.    USE - Method of manufacturing barrier film on flexible film for film-forming apparatus used in display apparatus such as LCD and organic electroluminescent display, optical element, semiconductor device, and thin film solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The abnormality of the ability of barrier film can be grasped easily during manufacture of barrier film, and the compatibility with respect to the abnormality can be taken rapidly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing apparatus of barrier film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the barrier film ability detection mechanism.    Center portion (52)    Deformation distance detection unit (72)    Comparison unit (74)    Stepped roller (R)    Flexible film (W)
NOVELTY - Online process (I) in which single crystal films will be deposited by a falling film (12) technique in sequence onto substrates which have a true and unharmed single crystal surface, comprises: laying down a copper substrate; growing a metalloid substrate onto the copper substrate; and growing a single crystal II-VI compound structure onto the metalloid substrate.    USE - The process is useful for producing solar panels (claimed) and in semiconductors.    ADVANTAGE - The process provides an improved and effective solar panel with highest purity and lowest electrical and thermal resistance with lowest corrosion factors, leading to an extreme efficiency at lowest costs, due to the developed online process that do not require any extra handling to remove imperfections and impurities.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) an online process (II) comprising: laying down a copper single crystal substrate; depositing a metalloid which grows from the copper substrate into a true single crystal structure; and chemically removing the copper substrate to leave copper contacts that are interwebbed with the crystal structure of the metalloid; and    (2) a solar panel comprising: a framed and protected metalloid film of a defined thickness; a single crystal coating of a II-VI compound over the metalloid film; and copper contacts in single crystal structure at the bottom of the metalloid film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a single crystal silicon or germanium film deposited over single crystal copper foil.    Copper ribbon (10)    Falling film (12)    Interface (14)
NOVELTY - Method of producing glass-polymer laminates, involves (a) applying a glass frit material (18) onto a transfer substrate (14) to obtain a coated substrate, (b) exposing the coated substrate to a temperature above melting temperature of the glass frit material to obtain a glass layer (22) on the transfer substrate, (c) laminating the glass layer film and a polymer substrate (26), and (d) removing the transfer substrate from the glass layer to obtain a glass-polymer laminate.    USE - The method is useful for producing glass-polymer laminates for flexible optical and electronic products, organic light emitting diodes, solar cells, LCD, optical filters, sensors and touch screens, and as plastic sheets or plastic foils laminated to metallic or plastic components, window films, and scratch resistant coating to polymeric substrates.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables cost-effective production of glass-polymer laminates with high yield. The glass-polymer laminate is transparent, and has mechanical flexibility, resistance to permeation of gas chosen from oxygen, nitrogen and water vapor, scratch resistance, smooth surface, and durability under exposure to chemical agents, UV or any other radiation and mechanical stresses or impacts.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory roll-to-roll process for producing glass-laminated polymer substrate.    Transfer substrate (14)    Glass frit material (18)    Glass layer (22)    Roll (24)    Polymer substrate (26)
NOVELTY - A lithium secondary battery has a positive electrode containing positive electrode active material comprising lithium-manganese-cobalt-nickel complex oxide (I).    USE - Lithium secondary battery is used as power supply for vehicles (claimed) e.g. hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle, and personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium secondary battery has high capacity, cycle characteristics, and high-speed charging-and-discharging characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lithium secondary battery has a positive electrode containing a positive electrode active material comprising lithium-manganese-cobalt-nickel complex oxide of formula: Lix(MnaCobNic)2-x-yMyO2 (I).    a=more than 0 to less than 0.65;    b,c=0 or more;    x=more than 0 to less than 1.3;    y=more than 0 to less than 0.05;and    M=element having larger binding energy with oxygen than manganese, cobalt or nickel.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of positive electrode active material, which involves mixing raw materials and an organic acid in an aqueous medium, preparing raw material mixture, heating, drying the aqueous medium, baking the raw material mixture, and pulverizing the baked product at calcined temperature; and    (2) positive electrode active material.
NOVELTY - A pattern is formed on the surface of a silicon wafer using etching solution, by wet etching. The etching solution contains water, alkali and 1,6-hexanediol. Thus, etching of silicon wafer is performed.    USE - Etching of silicon wafer used for semiconductor device (claimed) and solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method is economical, and enables etching of silicon wafer with reduced light reflectance and favorable texture. The pattern formed on the surface of silicon wafer has high density and reliability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) etching solution; and    (2) etching apparatus.
NOVELTY - The substrate-type solar cell has a photoelectric conversion layer (6) in which two or more junctions having non-monocrystalline silicon as main material combined in thickness direction. The solar cell is formed by laminating a metal electrode (3), photoelectric conversion layer, and transparent electrode (7) on substrate (1). The two photoelectric conversion layers and transparent electrode are simultaneously removed by using a laser that has a wavelength having selective sensitivity to cell other than top cell from transparent electrode side.    USE - Manufacturing method of thin-film solar cell used in photoelectric conversion apparatus (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The laser beam is absorption in the bottom cell and middle cell other than top cell, so that the top cell can blow away together. Since crystallization of the end surface of the top cell is suppressed, the insulation with the transparent electrode and the metal electrode is ensured. The leakage from the solar cell can be greatly reduced with improved efficiency. The manufacturing cost of the thin-film solar cell is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for thin-film solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the thin-film solar cell.    Substrate (1)    Metal electrode (3)    Back electrode (4,8)    Photoelectric conversion layer (6)    Transparent electrode (7)
NOVELTY - A sputtering target comprises (in atomic%) gallium (20-40), sodium (0.05-2), sulfur (0.025-1.0) and remainder of copper and unavoidable impurities.    USE - Sputtering target is used for forming copper-indium-gallium-selenium quaternary alloy film for light absorption layer of solar cells e.g. thin-film solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The sputtering target provides solar cell having high electric power generation efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of sputtering target, which involves hot-pressing mixed powder of sodium sulfide and copper-gallium alloy and/or pure copper powder under vacuum or inert gas atmosphere.
NOVELTY - The apparatus (P1) has pair of discharge electrodes (13) that includes cathodes (11) and anodes (12) that are arranged at opposing form and generate plasma discharges in sealable chamber (1). A power-supply unit supplies power to electrodes. The matching boxes (M1,M2) are electrically connected to power-supply unit. The support units (A12) placed outside chamber supports boxes. The conductors electrically connect boxes to cathodes. The support unit supports matching boxes positioned in position that can allow equal length of conductors.    USE - Plasma processing apparatus for semiconductor element (claimed) such as thin film solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The matching box that is generally a heavy article can be installed stably and safely without applying load to chamber. The matching box is positioned in the position that can supply equal electric power to each discharge electrodes. The semiconductor element is stably produced in a desired characteristics and variation in the element characteristics is reduced, by manufacturing semiconductor element such as thin film solar cell using a semiconductor thin film or an optical thin film, thin film transistor and a photoreceptor. Since the difference in the connection place of wiring is reduced, the power consumption from a contact resistance is reduced. The electric power supply efficiency is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) plasma processing method; and    (2) manufacturing method of semiconductor element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the plasma processing apparatus.    Chamber (1)    Cathode (11)    Anode (12)    Discharge electrodes (13)    Support units (A12)    Matching boxes (M1,M2)    Plasma processing apparatus (P1)
NOVELTY - The bolt has a stud comprising a stud head and a screw. A cylinder of the screw is provided with a groove that is stretched along axial direction. A nut is connected at an end of the screw far away from the stud head. A lug is matched with the groove on the stud and arranged on a surface of a scrape component contacting with the screw. The surface of the scrape component facing toward the nut is provided with a convex blade. The scrape component is made of conducting metal material. A spacer is sleeved on the screw between the stud head and the scrape component.    USE - Solar photovoltaic module frame grounded bolt.    ADVANTAGE - The scrape component synchronously rotates with the stud so as to scrape oxide layer or coating at a contacted position with the frame when a ground wire is assembled, so that the ground wire is in electrical contact with the metal frame via the scrape component, thus obtaining lower contact resistance and simplifying operation of ground wire installation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The spacer is selected from one of a plat spacer, a spring spacer and a double-intersected spring spacer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a solar photovoltaic module frame grounded bolt in partial section.
NOVELTY - The unit has a set of parallel open ducts (4) arranged on an insulating covering layer (2) that covers a flat roof (1), where the covering layer is made of thermally insulating material e.g. rigid polystyrene. Each duct is extended along a longitudinal axis, and has side walls (40) connected with each other by a base (41). Each of a set of photovoltaic solar panels (5) is mounted on two opposed side walls of the adjacent ducts. The solar panels are longitudinally connected with each other by crosspieces (50) in a sealed manner.    USE - Solar power unit for a solar roof (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The open ducts ensure the evacuation of rain water and avoid, in combination with the sealed connection of the solar panels, the accumulation of rain water on the solar panels during bad weather. The design of the ducts allows an operator to assemble and maintain the solar panels in an easy manner. The covering layer is made of thermally insulating material such as rigid polystyrene, thus avoiding energy loss at the level of the flat roof.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a solar roof comprising a solar power unit    (2) a method for assembling a solar power unit on a flat roof.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a solar roof.    Flat roof (1)    Insulating covering layer (2)    Open ducts (4)    Photovoltaic solar panels (5)    Side walls (40)    Base (41)    Crosspieces (50)
NOVELTY - A resin composition contains (in parts weight) polyphenylene ether resin (1-60), polyethylene (99-40) and hydrogenated block copolymer (1-50) formed by hydrogenating sample(s) of polymer block (A) and polymer block (B). The polymer block (A) contains vinyl aromatic compound as main component. The polymer block (B) contains conjugated diene compound as main component.    USE - Resin composition is used for molded product e.g. piping for floor heating, and disk (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to non-bridge piping for water supply, hot-water supply and heat flooring, motor vehicle element, fuel cell, electric wire, distributing pipe and coating material.    ADVANTAGE - The uniform molded product formed using the resin composition has excellent recyclability, creep performance, thermal time rigidity and peeling resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for molded product, which includes a skin layer containing a dispersed phase and a continuous phase. The dispersed phase contains polyethylene ether resin and the continuous phase contains polyethylene.
NOVELTY - A biaxial oriented film contains polyester having glass transition temperature of 180 degrees C or less, and resin having glass-transition-temperature of 180-300 degrees C, and includes surface coarse protrusions (a) and (b). The film has surface roughness of 0.5-10 nm, and 10-point average roughness of 50-300 nm. The number of surface coarse protrusions (a) and (b) is 0-100/100 cm2 and 0-10/100 cm2, respectively.    USE - Biaxial oriented film is used for magnetic recording medium (claimed), electric insulation component, capacitor, circuit material and solar cell material.    ADVANTAGE - The biaxial oriented film has excellent rigidity, dimensional stability and surface smoothness.
NOVELTY - A biaxially-oriented polyester film contains sea-island structure comprising polyethylene terephthalate resin and resin (A). The average dispersion diameter of the island portion is 30-500 nm. The biaxially-oriented polyester film has thermal expansion coefficient of 0-25 ppm/ degrees C at 50-150 degrees C in longitudinal direction and/or width direction.    USE - Biaxially-oriented polyester film is used as base film for flexible device (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to organic electroluminescent display, electronic paper, organic electroluminescent illumination, organic solar cell, dye-sensitive solar cell, packaging material, insulation material, magnetic-recording material, photograph material, optical display material and graphic-arts material.    ADVANTAGE - The biaxially-oriented polyester film has excellent thermal dimension stability, and reduced generation of curl.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of biaxially-oriented polyester film, which involves melt-extruding masterbatch obtained by mixing polyethylene terephthalate resin (30-80 %mass) and resin (A) (20-70 %mass), biaxially stretching obtained unstretched film in longitudinal direction and width direction, and heating.
NOVELTY - A thermoplastic resin composition comprises (in parts weight) (meth)acrylate type resin (5-92), polycarbonate resin (5-92) and polyether ester amide (3-45).    USE - Thermoplastic resin composition for molded article (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to car navigation systems, car audio systems, fuel cell peripheral devices mounted in electric vehicles, integrated circuit peripheral portions or housing, electronic toys, integrated circuit conveyance trays, silicone vapor conveyance boxes, carrier reel conveyance components, tape automated bonding tape reel conveyance components, chip-on film tape reel conveyance components, liquid crystal display conveyance trays and plasma display conveyance trays.    ADVANTAGE - The thermoplastic resin composition has excellent moldability, metal mold release property and produces molded products having excellent impact property and weld strength.
NOVELTY - A zinc oxide type transparent conductive film forming material is oxide mixture or oxide sinter comprising zinc, copper, aluminum or gallium and oxygen. The atomic ratio of copper with respect to sum total of zinc, copper and aluminum or gallium is 0.01-0.10, atomic ratio of aluminum or gallium with respect to sum total of zinc, copper and aluminum or gallium is 0.01-0.10, and atomic ratio of copper and aluminum or gallium, with respect to sum total of zinc, copper and aluminum or gallium is 0.02-0.10.    USE - Zinc oxide type transparent conductive film forming material used as target for forming film by sputtering method, ion plating method, pulsed laser deposition method or electron beam vapor deposition method, for transparent conductive substrate (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to transparent heat generating material, motor vehicle window, heat reflective film for construction, antistatic film, frozen showcase, solar cell electrode, liquid crystal display element, organic electroluminescent element, inorganic electroluminescent element and touch panel.    ADVANTAGE - The film forming material enables formation of transparent conductive film having excellent electroconductivity, chemical durability and high permeability in near infrared region.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of zinc oxide type transparent conductive film forming material;    (2) formation of zinc oxide type transparent conductive film; and    (3) transparent conductive substrate.
NOVELTY - The mask (005) has surfaces (MO,MU) at the side of target and at the side of substrate (006), formed as parallel surfaces on the side of a film forming material. A layer forming one surface of mask is of different shape from the surface at the side of the substrate. A space for winding the film forming material is formed in the vicinity of the surface at the side of the substrate. The cross-sectional shape of an opening is of step shape or funnel shape.    USE - Pattern forming mask for film-forming apparatus (claimed) for manufacturing semiconductor device e.g. solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The formation of grid or cyclic predetermined pattern can be performed by film forming using a single mask in various mask environments like high temperature, low temperature, vacuum and gas atmosphere, and hence the cost of the pattern formation is reduced. The pattern can be formed without implementing the photolithography process and printing process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for film forming apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the mask.    Mask (005)    Substrate (006)    Surface at the side of target (MO)    Surface at the side of substrate (MU)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing gelatinized liquid (20) for acquiring binder (44) on the surface of a collector (10). The binder is made of polyvinylidene fluoride and/or the copolymer. A compound-material paste (30) containing active material (42) and binder is provided on the surface of the collector. The compound-material layer is formed on the collector by drying the compound-material paste.    USE - Manufacturing method of electrode for battery such as lithium ion battery, nickel-hydrogen battery used in vehicle (claimed) such as car (from drawings). Can also be used in motor vehicle, hybrid vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The segregation of a binder to the surface of the compound material layer can be suppressed. The adhesiveness of collector and the compound-material layer can be improved. The high efficient electrode having good compound-material layer with respect to collector can be manufactured. The output characteristics of the battery can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view illustrating the manufacturing process of electrode of battery.    Collector (10)    Liquid (20)    Compound-material paste (30)    Solvent (32)    Active material (42)    Binder (44)
NOVELTY - A thin film forming apparatus (10) has a film-forming container (12) having pressure-reduced film-forming space (30), a source gas supply portion (14) for supplying source gas to film-forming space, a plasma production element (24) for generating plasma in film-forming space and provided in film-forming space separated by partition (36), and a partition base material (40) containing silicon as main component and provided on surface adjacent to film-forming space of partition.    USE - Thin film forming apparatus is used for forming silicon thin film on substrate used for semiconductor device, solar cell and flat panel display.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus enables formation of silicon thin film having high purity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of thin film forming apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Thin film forming apparatus (10)    Container (12)    Source gas supply portion (14)    Plasma production element (24)    Film-forming space (30)    Partition (36)    Silicon base material (40)
NOVELTY - The solar cell has electrodes (11,12) which are mutually spaced apart. A photovoltaic cell portion has photoelectric converting layer (13) of bulk heterojunction type containing p-type organic semiconductor between electrodes and n-type organic semiconductor. A substrate (10) has inclined surfaces with inclination angle of 60-80 degrees, which are inclined with respect to surface perpendicular to the incident direction of light. The light transmittance in the visible light wavelength range of photoelectric converting layer is 3 % or more.    USE - Organic thin film solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The optical path length of photoelectric converting layer is lengthened by making the photovoltaic cell portion to incline such that the film thickness of photoelectric converting layer is maintained in optimal range. The photoelectric conversion efficiency is made high and the organic thin film solar cell is manufactured at low cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of organic thin film solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the organic thin film solar cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Substrate (10)    Electrodes (11,12)    Photoelectric converting layer (13)    Positive hole transport layer (14)    Electron carrying layer (15)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a conductive diffused layer (13) on a back surface of a silicon substrate (11). An anti-reflective film (14) is formed on light-receiving surface and back surface of silicon substrate to connect back surface of electrode (16) with the diffused layer. The anti-reflective film is formed by using mixed gas. The mixed gas is contained with silane gas, nitrogen gas and hydrogen gas.    USE - Method for manufacturing solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The conversion efficiency of solar cell can be improved, since anti-reflective film is formed on light-receiving surface and back surface of silicon substrate to connect electrode with the diffused layer. Hence, the productivity of solar cell can be improved. The passivation effect of anti-reflective film can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view explaining the method for manufacturing solar cell.    Silicon substrate (11)    Diffused layer (13)    Anti-reflective film (14)    Finger electrode (15)    Back surface electrode (16)
NOVELTY - A metal adsorption agent comprises hydrogel which has thiourea skeleton obtained by crosslinking polyallyl amine with carbon disulfide.    USE - Metal adsorption agent for separating metal e.g. platinum and palladium from sample solution containing metal (claimed). Can also be used for purification of efficient exploitation of resources, wastewater, seawater and waste industrial waters, fuel cells for synthesis of pharmaceutical, organic electronics material and electronic substrate of mobile telephone, and disposable household electric appliances products.    ADVANTAGE - The metal adsorption agent has high adsorptivity with respect to rare metal or poisonous metal of high toxicity on human body with low estimated amounts.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) separation method of metal from sample solution containing metal involving making hydrogel which has thiourea skeleton obtained by crosslinking polyallyl amine for sample solution contact with carbon disulfide and making metal adsorb to hydrogel; and    (2) separation method of platinum and palladium involving making hydrogel which has thiourea skeleton obtained by crosslinking polyallyl amine for sample solution containing platinum and palladium contact with carbon disulfide, making platinum and palladium adsorb to hydrogel and selectively eluting palladium from hydrogel with thiourea solution.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph of the influence of pH with respect to metal ion adsorptions with respect to polyallyl amine hydrogel.
NOVELTY - The multilayer board product has electronic plate (C) arranged between upper board (B1) and lower board (B2). An annular seal agent layer (M) containing rubber-type hot-melt adhesive agent such as hot butyl, is provided in the periphery portion of lower board, so that electronic plate is sealed between upper and lower boards through the annular seal agent layer between upper board and lower board. The upper board and lower board are made of soft plastic sheets.    USE - Multilayer board product such as solar cell panel and electronic panel (both claimed) such as liquid crystal panel, LED panel, organic electroluminescent panel for TV image display, and electronic signboard plate.    ADVANTAGE - The permeation of moisture into the accommodation area of electronic plate can be prevented reliably. The manufacturing cost of multilayer board product can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The light receiving element plate and light emitting element plate of solar cell and electronic panel are deformable and flexible. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of multilayer board product.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the multilayer board product.    Upper board (B1)    Lower board (B2)    Electronic plate (C)    Surface-protection cover sheet (D)    Annular seal agent layer (M)
NOVELTY - The battery has two electrodes (102, 105) and a photoelectric conversion layer (100) that is placed over a substrate (101). The photoelectric conversion layer comprises a laminated layer structure that comprises a p-type layer (103) and an n-type layer (104). The n-type layer is made of a compound containing elements of group 13, group 16 and one of groups 2, 7 and 12, where group 13 includes an indium and the group 16 includes a sulfur. The groups 2, 7 and 12 include one element selected from magnesium, calcium, strontium, barium, zinc, cadmium and manganese.    USE - Thin-film solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery provides a secure favorable balance between high throughput and generation of carriers in the n-type semiconductor layer to realize high energy efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for producing a thin-film solar battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a thin-film solar battery.    Photoelectric conversion layer (100)    Substrate (101)    Electrodes (102, 105)    P-type layer (103)    N-type layer (104)
NOVELTY - A mononuclear metal complex (I), is new.    USE - New mononuclear metal complex used as catalyst for dehydrogenation and manufacturing hydrogen (both claimed) used for fuel cell for electric vehicles, and domestic and business applications.    ADVANTAGE - The mononuclear metal complex having high catalytic activity is manufactured economically with reduced energy consumption and low environmental impact.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A mononuclear metal complex of formula (I), its tautomer, stereoisomer, or salt is new.    Ar1=optionally aromatic anionic ligand or aromatic ligand;    Ar2=optionally substituted aromatic ligand;    M=transition metal atom or ion;    A1,A2=C or N, or are simultaneously carbon;    Y'=optionally anionic group or cationic group;    L=optionally ligand;and    m=0, or negative integer.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of hydrogenation reduction product, which involves carrying out hydrogenation reduction of reducing substance in the solution containing the hydrogenation reduction catalyst comprising the complex (I); and    (2) manufacture of hydrogen, which involves decomposing the hydrogen source and generating hydrogen and dehydrogenated product in the solution containing the catalyst.
NOVELTY - A material comprises a compound having unit(s) (a) containing 3,5-biscarbazoyl phenyl group and a unit (b) containing 4-carbazoyl phenyl group, and a unit (c) containing nitrogen-containing aromatic heterocyclic ring which couples with the units (a) and (b).    USE - Material is used for organic electroluminescent element (claimed) for organic solar cell, organic-semiconductor laser, sensor and organic thin film transistor.    ADVANTAGE - The organic electroluminescent element formed using material has excellent durability, luminous efficiency and reduced consumption of energy, and low drive voltage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for organic electroluminescent element (1), which has organic thin film layer(s) (10) containing organic electroluminescent element material. The organic thin film layer contains light emitting layer formed between a cathode (4) and an anode (3).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of organic electroluminescent element. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Organic electroluminescent element (1)    Substrate (2)    Anode (3)    Cathode (4)    Phosphorescent light emitting layer (5)    Hole injection transport layer (6)    Electron injection layer (7)    Organic thin film layer (10)
NOVELTY - A thermal insulation composition comprises silica (A1) with average particle diameter of 1-400 nm, infrared absorber (A2) with average particle diameter of 1-2000 nm and polymer emulsion particles (B) with number average particle diameter of 10-800 nm.    USE - Thermal insulation composition used for components for solar cells (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The thermal insulation composition forms coating film having excellent antifouling property, total light transmittance and infrared shielding property. The solar cell with improved output characteristics and reduced temperature rise is manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) component (10) for solar cells; and    (2) solar cell (1).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the solar cell.    Solar cell (1)    Component for solar cell (10)    Back sheet (12)    Electricity generating element (14)    Sealing material (16)
NOVELTY - Resin sealing sheet obtained by crosslinking gel fraction (0.1-2 %mass) with sheet and performing contraction process for the obtained sheet at 150 degrees C to contraction of 0-40%.    USE - The resin sealing sheet is used as sealing material for electricity generating element, preferably solar cell module (claimed) and in wiring materials.    ADVANTAGE - The sheet has excellent creep resistance, gap-filling and physical properties.
NOVELTY - Method for improving performance parameter of quantum dot sensitized solar cell, involves mixing calcium ion with cadmium (sensitizing agent) for assembling the quantum dot sensitized solar cell.    USE - The method is useful for improving performance parameter of quantum dot sensitized solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method is simple, easy and cost-effective. The method inhibits production of dark current, improves short circuit current and photoelectric converting efficiency of the solar cell.
NOVELTY - Integrated intelligent solar energy generating and storing device, comprises a solar battery component comprising armored glass (5), a back plate (3), and a solar battery plate (4) fixed between the armored glass and the back plate. The solar battery component is mounted on a frame body (2) containing a lithium battery packaged in it. An intelligent photovoltaic controller (6) is arranged on the back plate and connected to the lithium battery.    USE - Used as an integrated intelligent solar energy generating and storing device.    ADVANTAGE - The device: has long service life; does not require digging or reserving a large iron box on the lamp rod to install the storage battery; occupies less space; is safe, convenient to carry and economical; has improved durability; and gives stable and reliable electrical supply.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of the integrated intelligent solar energy generating and storing device.    Frame body (2)    Back plate (3)    Solar battery plate (4)    Armored glass (5)    Intelligent photovoltaic controller (6)
NOVELTY - A resin film is adhered on a glass plate, heat-treated (S31) and heat-treated resin film is washed (S32). A surface on opposite side of the glass plate from resin film is exposed to the atmosphere at 300-450 degrees C, an inert atmosphere at 350-600 degrees C or to water vapor at 150-350 degrees C. Thus, resin film is removed.    USE - Removal of resin film used for manufacturing laminated component (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to thin-film transistor, color filter, solar cell, liquid crystal panel and organic electroluminescent panel.    ADVANTAGE - The resin film is efficiently removes without damaging glass plate with excellent safety and productivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of laminated component.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining removal of resin film. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Heat treatment process (S31)    Washing process (S32)
NOVELTY - A photoelectric conversion element (1) consists of electrode (4), electrolyte layer (6), photoelectric conversion layer (5) and electrode (3) provided in order on a substrate (2). The layer (5) contains semiconductor material supporting compound having imidazolone structure (I). The electrolyte layer contains electrolyte solution and gel electrolyte containing smectite.    USE - Photoelectric conversion element e.g. solar cells used for satellites, mobile telephones and mobile terminal devices.    ADVANTAGE - The photoelectric conversion element has high photoelectric conversion efficiency over a long period of time, excellent durability, improved reliability, and is safe.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A photoelectric conversion element consists of electrode, electrolyte layer, photoelectric conversion layer and electrode provided in order on a substrate. The layer (5) contains semiconductor material supporting compound having imidazolone structure of formula (I). The electrolyte layer contains electrolyte solution and gel electrolyte containing smectite.    Ar=optionally substituted arylene;    R1,R2=optionally substituted alkyl or aryl;    or Ar+R1+R2=cyclic structure;    R3,R4=H or optionally substituted alkyl;    R5=alkoxy, alkylthio, alkyl seleno optionally substituted by acidic group X, or substituent other than X;and    m=1 or more.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of the photoelectric conversion element.    Photoelectric conversion element (1)    Substrate (2)    Electrodes (3,4)    Photoelectric conversion layer (5)    Electrolyte layer (6)
NOVELTY - A new fullerene derivative has two or more structures (I) derived from 2-phenylpyrrolidine.    USE - New fullerene derivative is used as electron-accepting compound in various compositions used for forming active layers of organic photoelectric conversion elements (all claimed) e.g. organic thin-film solar cells and organic optical sensors.    ADVANTAGE - The new fullerene derivative is capable of increasing the open end voltage and photoelectric conversion efficiency of organic photoelectric conversion elements. The fullerene derivative can be manufactured efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A new fullerene derivative has two or more structures of formula (I) derived from 2-phenylpyrrolidine.    C1,C2=carbon atom of fullerene skeleton;    R1=alkyl;    R2=monovalent organic group;and    a=1-5.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) composition containing the fullerene derivative as an electron-accepting compound;    (2) organic photoelectric conversion element (10) consisting of an anode (32), a cathode (34), and an active layer (40) containing the fullerene derivative or the composition clamped between the anode and cathode; and    (3) manufacture of fullerene derivative.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the organic photoelectric conversion element.    Organic photoelectric conversion element (10)    Substrate (20)    Anode (32)    Cathode (34)    Active layer (40)
NOVELTY - The structure has nozzle connection portion (151) which has connector front end inserted into housing. The piping communicating hole connected with piping (152) for hydrogen filling is provided in connector front end portion, and is connected with hydrogen jet nozzle of filling nozzle (220) when connector front end is inserted in the housing. Several grooves are formed in inner wall face of housing or outer face of connector front end when hydrogen jet nozzle and piping communicating hole are connected.    USE - Pipe connection structure for hydrogen tank mounted in fuel cell vehicle or hydrogen fuel vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The fall of connectability between hydrogen filling nozzle and filling port at hydrogen tank side, can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the fuel cell system.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (100)    Nozzle connection portion (151)    Piping for hydrogen filling (152)    Hydrogen filling apparatus (200)    Filling nozzle (220)
NOVELTY - Diffusion of crystalline silicon solar battery comprises putting silicon sheet in a diffusion furnace, increasing temperature from 780-810 degrees C to 840-860 degrees C, ventilating phosphoryl chloride (600-1000 sccm), oxygen (O2) (200-500 sccm) and nitrogen (N2) (4-8 slm) for 12-14 minutes; and stabilizing for 2 minutes at 800 degrees C, ventilating POCl3 (800-2000 sccm), O2 (500-1000 sccm) and N2 (5-12 slm), and taking silicon sheet out of diffusion furnace.    USE - Method of diffusion of crystalline silicon solar battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method can not only satisfy demand of doped concentration of emitting region but also satisfy demand of concentration on the surface of the emitting region in diffusion, with good impurity-absorbing effect and more rational distribution of doped curves.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Diffusion of crystalline silicon solar battery comprises putting silicon sheet in a diffusion furnace, increasing temperature from 780-810 degrees C to 840-860 degrees C, ventilating phosphoryl chloride (600-1000 sccm), oxygen (O2) (200-500 sccm) and nitrogen (N2) (4-8 slm) for 12-14 minutes; when increasing temperature at 840-860 degrees C in diffusion furnace, increasing constant temperature for 2-5 minutes, ventilating O2 (200-500 sccm) and N2 (5-9 slm); when increasing temperature from 840-860 degrees C to 870-890 degrees C, ventilating POCl3 (400-700 sccm), O2 (200-500 sccm) and N2 (4-8 slm) for 8-12 minutes, reducing temperature from 870-890 degrees C to 800 degrees C, ventilating O2 (300-800 sccm) and N2 (5-9 slm) during reducing temperature; and stabilizing for 2 minutes at 800 degrees C, ventilating POCl3 (800-2000 sccm), O2 (500-1000 sccm) and N2 (5-12 slm), and taking silicon sheet out of diffusion furnace.
NOVELTY - Transparent conductive oxide film comprises substrate (1), transition layer (2), indium tin oxide layer (3), and zinc oxide-based film layer (4). The transition layer is installed between substrate (1) and indium tin oxide layer. The zinc oxide based film layer is installed on top.    USE - Transparent conductive oxide film used for film-type solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The transparent conductive oxide film has more excellent opto-electrical performance, lower material cost, and more excellent stability in ion environment comprising hydrogen.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparation of transparent conductive oxide film comprising using vacuum precipitation method to orderly precipitate transition layer, indium tin oxide (ITO) layer, and zinc oxide-based film layer on substrate; forming semi-finished product of oxide film; soaking semi-finished product in acid corrosion solution to carry out corrosion; and soaking sample after corrosion to washing liquid to wash and dry to obtain transparent conductive oxide film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of transparent conductive oxide film.    Substrate (1)    Transition layer (2)    Indium tin oxide layer (3)    Zinc oxide-based film layer (4)
NOVELTY - The wire has conductive copper belts that are pre-treated and oxidized. The pre-treatment process is comprised of cutting, pressing of copper base material, and annealing the copper base material to prepare conductive copper belt. The oxidization process is comprised of using chemical agent to anti-oxidize the conductive copper belt.    USE - Wire for solar battery component.    ADVANTAGE - The wire has simple structure and high application range, and also improves adaptability to the solar battery component.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for processing method of wire.
NOVELTY - Conversion efficiency improvement of solar battery comprises preparing optical conversion film on surface of solar battery.    USE - Conversion efficiency improvement of solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The method uses high energy photon and converts it into more low energy photons, thus improving photoelectric conversion efficiency of solar battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of solar battery with optical conversion film on its surface.
NOVELTY - The equipment has fixed grooves (6) that are respectively placed at two sides of strong acid and strong alkali resistant container (1). The positive and the negative electrodes (3) and four bracket sheet of silicon sheet bracket (5) are inserted into the fixed grooves. The positive and the negative electrodes are made of platinum sheet, graphite sheet or silicon sheet. The silicon sheet bracket is located between the positive and negative electrodes. An air-blowing pipe (4) is located at two side walls of the strong acid and strong alkali resistant container.    USE - Electrochemical equipment for preparing single-face film of solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the electrochemical equipment.    Strong acid and strong alkali resistant container (1)    Positive and negative electrode (3)    Air-blowing pipe (4)    Silicon sheet bracket (5)    Fixed groove (6)
NOVELTY - The composition structure has one face which is an irradiation face. A polysilicon-insulator-polysilicon semiconductor layer is formed below the transparent substrate and used for generating the electron hole pair so as to provide photoelectric current and increase the optical absorptivity. A first semi-transparent conductive metal layer is formed below the polysilicon-insulator-polysilicon semiconductor layer and used for extracting the electric energy and promote the photoelectric conversion efficiency.    USE - Composition structure for thin film solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Improves photoelectric conversion efficiency, lowers the resistance value and improves the conversion efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the composition structure. (Drawing includes non-English Language text).
NOVELTY - The mirror (1) has a condensing unit installed in a predetermined height position, and a mirror main body (4) formed by iron group metal. A mirror piece (5) is magnetically attached on a lower surface of the mirror main body through a magnet (11) e.g. samarium cobalt magnet or Alcoa magnet. The magnet is adhered to a back surface of the condensing unit. A rotation ellipse shaped reflective surface is formed on a concave lower side of the mirror piece. A center part is arranged on a back surface of the mirror piece by an adhesive agent.    USE - Secondary mirror for a beam down type solar beam condensing unit.    ADVANTAGE - The rotation ellipse shaped reflective surface is formed on the concave lower side of the mirror piece, and the center part is arranged on the back surface of the mirror piece by the adhesive agent, thus avoiding thermal expansion of the mirror piece and preventing damage of the mirror piece.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded sectional view of a secondary mirror.    Secondary mirror (1)    Circular opening (3)    Mirror main body (4)    Mirror piece (5)    Ribs (6)    Magnet (11)
NOVELTY - Preparation of light anti-reflection protective film of space solar battery comprises processing hydrolysis polycondensation reaction ethanol, deionized water and tetraethoxysilane at volume ratio of 40-45:5-6:9-12, with hydrochloric acid as catalyst, at 65-75 degrees C, fully stirring, standing and preparing coating film; cleaning substrate by acid and alkali, washing by deionized water, placing into absolute ethyl alcohol to carry out ultrasonic cleaning and drying; and coating film of substrate at room temperature by glue homogenizing machine, coating film, baking and cooling.    USE - Method of preparation of light anti-reflection protective film of space solar battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method has simple technique and low cost; and the prepared protective film reduces integrated weight of space solar battery component, improves transmissivity of cover glass, prolongs service life of battery, increases long-term working reliability, and has important valuable significance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Preparation of light anti-reflection protective film of space solar battery comprises processing hydrolysis polycondensation reaction ethanol, deionized water and tetraethoxysilane at volume ratio of 40-45:5-6:9-12, with hydrochloric acid as catalyst at 65-75 degrees C, fully stirring, standing and preparing coating film; cleaning substrate by acid and alkali, washing by deionized water, placing into absolute ethyl alcohol to carry out ultrasonic cleaning and drying; and coating film of substrate at room temperature by glue homogenizing machine, coating film, placing into muffle furnace to bake, cooling along with furnace and obtaining light anti-reflection protective film of space solar battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the light anti-reflection protective film of space solar battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The front electrode has a conductive layer (300) that is formed into the metal oxide film made of titanium oxide or tungsten oxide, with respect to transparent substrate (100). A tungsten oxide layer (200) is formed between the substrate and conductive layer.    USE - Front electrode of thin film silicon solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The quantum efficiency of the thin film silicon solar cell can be improved with improved optical transmittance rate and conductivity of front electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of front electrode.    Transparent substrate (100)    Tungsten oxide layer (200)    Conductive layer (300)
NOVELTY - The device has a material supply unit connected to a spray coating unit to provide a titanium dioxide slurry material. A conveying unit is arranged below the spray coating unit to convey a glass substrate. The material supply unit, the spray coating unit and the conveying are connected to a control unit. A nozzle is arranged on the end surface of a spray head facing the glass substrate. The nozzle is used for spray coating of titanium dioxide slurry material to the glass substrate.    USE - Spray coating device of titanium dioxide slurry for preparing titanium dioxide film layer of dye-sensitive solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The titanium dioxide film layer is prepared using the spray coating process to greatly improve the coating efficiency and the conversion efficiency of the dye-sensitive cell and to obtain the uniform titanium dioxide film layer. The number of nozzles can be changed and designed based on the actual need. Higher production flexibility with stronger practicability is achieved as the spray coating process is executed in a segmented way to obtain the needed pattern of titanium dioxide film layer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a spray coating method for preparing titanium dioxide film layer using spray coating device of titanium dioxide slurry.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram illustrating the operation of spray coating device of titanium dioxide slurry.(Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The method involves driving transfer orbit with cell portion hang box, so that cell enters into buffer chamber (1) with two portions at time, and cell enters into heating chamber (3-5). The cell portions are respectively heated in the three heating chamber. The cell portions are moved into sputtering chamber (6-9), after heating is finished. The vacuum value of each chamber is controlled by vacuum system through vacuum pipe of each chamber. The cell portions are moved to next producing equipment through the buffer chamber (2), when the vacuum sputtering is finished.    USE - Method for plating solar cell conductive glass.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the conductive glass plating equipment.    Buffer chambers (1,2)    Heating chambers (3-5)    Sputtering chambers (6-9)    Zinc oxide rotating target (13)
NOVELTY - The apparatus comprises chamber portion (100) which has a space unit for processing the substrate with plasma. An antenna (20) forms an induced magnetic filed in chamber portion. Several dielectric layers (300) insulate a space between antenna and chamber portion. A lead plate (400) supports each dielectric layer on lower side of dielectric layer. A load supporting unit (600) fixes lead plate to upper frame (500) for supporting the load of dielectric layer and a gas supply unit (700) is arranged on lower side of lead plate to supply process gas in chamber portion.    USE - Inductance coupling plasma processing apparatus for performing plasma process in semiconductor substrate, flat panel display substrate and solar cell board etc.    ADVANTAGE - The deflection phenomenon of lead plate and dielectric layer is prevented. The generation of crack in dielectric layer and stress concentration are prevented efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a disassembled perspective view of the inductance coupling plasma processing apparatus.    Chamber portion (100)    Antenna (200)    Dielectric layer (300)    Lead plate (400)    Upper frame (500)    Load supporting unit (600)    Gas supply unit (700)
NOVELTY - The system has solar cell welding jig which is mounted to appointed position of movable platform by fixing screw. The vacuum pump is connected with solar cell welding jig by vacuum pipe. The welding electrode mechanism is placed on welding platform and driven by upwards and downwards moving cylinder. The cylinder is connected with the nitrogen interface and movement position. A current output end of welding power source is connected with welding electrodes by welding electrode mechanism. The control element is connected with movable platform and welding power source.    USE - Resistor welding system of uni-junction gallium arsenide solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The system can be operated conveniently with high welding yield, high anti-tension strength of welding point and strong in space environment resisting ability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the resistor welding system.
NOVELTY - The device (100) has a driving unit (150) that is fixed to a movable frame for rotating a solar cell module. A lighting device (120) is installed in a specific movable frame for generating light. A control unit (140) is provided for driving the driving unit by comparing light intensity. A terminal unit is provided for transferring a signal of a cadmium sulfide sensor module (112), and power of the solar cell module to the control unit so that the driving unit is driven to drive the solar cell module.    USE - Training device for tracing position of sun.    ADVANTAGE - The terminal unit transfers signal of cadmium sulfide sensor module, and power of solar cell module to control unit so that driving unit is driven to drive solar cell module. Hence the user can learn about a series of processes of automatically adjusting the angle of a solar cell plate according to the incident angle of solar light.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the training device.    Training device (100)    Cadmium sulfide sensor module (112)    Lighting device (120)    Control unit (140)    Driving unit (150)
NOVELTY - A pattern is formed into a film on a substrate using a mask provided in predetermined space from substrate, in shape different from opening portion of mask, when target material is formed in non-opening portion of mask. Thus, pattern is formed.    USE - Formation of pattern for substrate used for photoelectric conversion element, electro-optical conversion element and solar cell element (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The pattern is economically formed without carrying out photolithography and printing processes. The resistance of grid-like current collection electrode is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) pattern formation substrate; and    (2) solar cell element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart of formation of film. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A film-forming substrate has a thin film layer containing indium oxide and having corrugated structure, formed on surface of to-be-film-formed substrate.    USE - Film-forming substrate is used as transparent electrode for solar cell, liquid crystal display and touch panel.    ADVANTAGE - The film-forming substrate is efficiently manufactured without requiring etching process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of film-forming substrate; and    (2) film-forming apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of photovoltaic cell.    Photovoltaic cell (1)    Glass substrate (2)    Transparent conductive film (3)    Silicon layer (4)    Aluminum-doped zinc oxide layer (5)    Silver electrode layer (6)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming the junction portion of P-type polycrystalline silicon substrate (2) and impurity diffused layer (3). The periphery of edge portion of silicon substrate is oxidized by atmospheric pressure discharge thermal oxidation. A silicon oxide layer is formed in the side periphery of the silicon substrate. A notch portion is formed by removing the silicone oxide layer and exposing silicon substrate and impurity diffused layer. The portion of junction of silicon substrate and impurity diffused layer is electrically parted.    USE - Manufacturing method of solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Since the notch portion is formed by removing the silicone oxide layer and exposing silicon substrate and impurity diffused layer, the electrical leak factor in the PN junction isolation edge portion of the solar cell can be prevented. The output characteristics of the solar cell can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the crystalline-silicon solar cell.    Semiconductor substrate (1)    P-type polycrystalline silicon substrate (2)    Impurity diffused layer (3)    Anti-reflective film (4)    Back surface side electrode (6)
NOVELTY - A substrate (1) has a base layer (2) having particulate silicon oxide as main component in portion or whole surface, and transparent electrode layer (3) including transparent conductive oxide layer containing indium oxide or zinc oxide as main component. The base layer has arithmetic mean roughness of 4-10 nm and refractive index of 1.34-1.60.    USE - Substrate with transparent electrode. Uses include but are not limited to solar cell, touch panel, display devices e.g. plasma display panel device, liquid crystal display device, electroluminescent display, gas sensor, optical waveguide, optical recording element, optical switch, photoacoustic material, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The substrate has improved transparency and optical design property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of substrate with transparent electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of substrate with transparent electrode.    Substrate (1)    Base layer (2)    Transparent electrode layer (3)
NOVELTY - A superhydrophobic surface (S1) comprises a substrate including several microscale features on a surface of the substrate, where the microscale features are elaborated with nanoscale features each including a virus.    USE - As a superhydrophobic surface (claimed), having a water-repellent properties, drag reduction and increased heat transfer properties, useful for coatings on buildings, solar cells, and textiles, as well as drag reduction and increased heat transfer for industrial condensation processes.    ADVANTAGE - The surface resists pinning droplets impacting the surface for droplets impacting at a velocity of less than 4 (preferably less than 3, especially less than 2) m/second. The surfaces resist wetting and exhibit self-cleaning properties, thereby reducing the formation of bacteria and fungi that would otherwise thrive in hot moist climates.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparing (M1) the superhydrophobic surface (S1) involving: forming several microscale features on a substrate; and elaborating the microscale features with a nanomaterial that includes a virus.
NOVELTY - Curable polyorganosiloxane composition (I) comprises: (A) at least one polyorganosiloxane having at least two unsaturated hydrocarbyl residues; (B) at least one polyorganohydrogensiloxane having at least 7 silicone (Si) atoms, where the molar ratio of SiH-groups to all Si-atoms is more than 0.55; (C) at least one hydrosilylation catalyst; (D) optionally at least one adhesion promoter; and (E) optionally at least one reinforcing filler, where the molar ratio of the total of SiH groups in (B) to the total of the unsaturated hydrocarbyl residues in (A) is 0.7-4.    USE - (I) is useful as an encapsulant for a solar cell module, and for a photovoltaic module (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The encapsulant has excellent adhesion properties towards such protective coatings.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a composite material comprising (I) in contact with a glass substrate, a thermoplastic substrate and/or a semiconductor substrate; and    (2) a photovoltaic module comprising (I).
NOVELTY - An optical semiconductor contains indium-gallium-zinc oxide (I) and nitrogen. A portion of oxygen is substituted by nitrogen.    USE - Optical semiconductor is used for electrode for photoelectrochemical cell used for energy system (all claimed) used as domestic electrical power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The optical semiconductor has small band gap, and high carrier mobility and quantum efficiency. The layer containing optical semiconductor has improved charge-separation ability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An optical semiconductor contains indium-gallium-zinc oxide of formula: In2xGa2(1-x)O3(ZnO)y (I) and nitrogen. A portion of oxygen is substituted by nitrogen.    x=more than 0.2 and less than 1;and    y=0.5 or more.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) optical semiconductor electrode (120), which has an electroconductive substrate (121) and optical semiconductor layer (124) provided on the electroconductive substrate. The joint surface near-field area of optical semiconductor layer with respect to electroconductive substrate contains composition (a) comprising indium-gallium-zinc oxide (I). The surface near-field area of optical semiconductor layer comprises composition (b) containing indium-gallium-zinc oxide (I) in which portion of oxygen is substituted by nitrogen. The Fermi level of composition (a) is more than the Fermi level of composition (b);    (2) photoelectrochemical cell (100); and    (3) energy system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the photoelectrochemical cell.    Photoelectrochemical cell (100)    Optical semiconductor electrode (120)    Electroconductive substrate (121)    Optical semiconductor layer (124)    Counter electrode (130)
NOVELTY - A composition (A) comprises a fullerene derivative, in which 1-6 molecules of a malonic acid diester (I) are added per fullerene molecule, a compound having at least two epoxy groups or oxirane rings, and a solvent.    USE - Composition is used for forming resist underlayer film in formation of resist pattern (claimed) for n-type organic thin-film transistor, solar cell and semiconductor device.    ADVANTAGE - The composition provides resist underlayer film having high etching resistance (low dry etching rate) and excellent solvent resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A composition (A) comprises a fullerene derivative, in which 1-6 molecules of a malonic acid diester of formula: R-O-C(=O)-CH2-C(=O)-O-R (I) are added per fullerene molecule, a compound having at least two epoxy groups or oxirane rings, and a solvent.    R=1-10C alkyl.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for formation method of resist pattern, which involves forming resist underlayer film by coating the composition on substrate and baking at 180-400 degrees C, forming silicon-containing intermediate layer by coating and baking another composition (B) on the resist underlayer film, forming resist film, and exposing and developing the resist film.
NOVELTY - A sealing material sheet contains (in parts mass) an ethylene/vinyl acetate copolymer (100), and an organic peroxide (0.4-1). The amount of volatilization when organic peroxide (15 g) is stored at 50 degrees C for 5 hours in a cylindrical container having depth of 0.9 cm and bottom-face radius of 1.8 cm, is 15 %mass or less. The decomposition temperature at which the content of organic peroxide is decreased by half in 1 hour, is 115-140 degrees C.    USE - Sealing material sheet is used for solar cell module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell module using sealing material sheet has excellent durability and quality. The sealing material sheet is efficiently formed without generation of gel, and enables formation of sealing material layer having high crosslinking rate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell module (1), which has a photovoltaic cell (4), surface-protection component (2) which protects the surface of the sealing material layer, and back protection component (5) which protects the back surface of the sealing material layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of solar cell module.    Solar cell module (1)    Surface-protection component (2)    Sealing material layer (3)    Photovoltaic cell (4)    Back protection component (5)
NOVELTY - A sealing material sheet comprises ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, organic peroxide and silane coupling agent. The product of theoretical amount of oxyradicals generated from one molecule of the organic peroxide and molar amount of the organic peroxide with respect to molar amount of the silane coupling agent is 2.5-3.5. The product of theoretical amount of oxyradicals with respect to ratio of amount of organic peroxide with respect to 100 parts mass of ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer and molecular weight of the organic peroxide is 3x 10-3-1x 10-2.    USE - Sealing material sheet is used for solar cell module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The sealing material sheet has excellent adhesiveness, and high crosslinking density. The solar cell module using sealing material sheet has high reliability, photoelectric conversion efficiency and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A sealing material sheet comprises ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, organic peroxide and silane coupling agent. The product of theoretical amount of oxyradicals generated from one molecule of the organic peroxide and molar amount of the organic peroxide with respect to molar amount of the silane coupling agent is 2.5-3.5. The product of theoretical amount of oxyradicals generated from one molecule of the organic peroxide with respect to ratio of amount of organic peroxide with respect to 100 parts mass of ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer and molecular weight of the organic peroxide is 3x 10-3-1x 10-2. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell module (1).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of solar cell module.    Solar cell module (1)    Surface-protection membrane (2)    Sealing material layer (3)    Photoelectric conversion cell (4)    Back surface protection membrane (5)
NOVELTY - A polyimide film is obtained using aromatic tetracarboxylic dianhydride and aromatic diamine. The average linear expansion coefficient of polyimide film at 50-200 degrees C is a positive value. The ratio of average linear expansion coefficient of polyimide film at 350-450 degrees C and 50-200 degrees C is 1.4 or less.    USE - Polyimide film used for laminate for flexible thin film group solar cell and copper indium selenide (CIS)-type solar cell (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to electric and electronic industry, and aerospace field.    ADVANTAGE - The laminate having the polyimide film provides solar cell with high conversion efficiency and quality.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of polyimide film;    (2) laminate; and    (3) copper indium selenide (CIS)-type solar cell.
NOVELTY - A curable resin composition comprises epoxycyclohexyl group-containing organopolysiloxane (A), cycloaliphatic epoxy resin (B) and acid anhydride (C). The content of cycloaliphatic epoxy resin with respect to total content of epoxycyclohexyl group-containing organopolysiloxane and cycloaliphatic epoxy resin is 1.5-40 weight%.    USE - Curable resin composition is used for hardened material for optical semiconductor device (both claimed). Uses include but are not limited to video camera, protective film, optical sensing apparatus, lamp reflector for motor vehicles, wire hardness, solar cell peripheral material, digital equipment, sealing material for light emitting device, large scale integrated circuit and organic photorefractive element.    ADVANTAGE - The hardened material formed using curable resin composition has excellent hardenability, adhesiveness, light resistance, heat resistance, and gas-permeability-proof property, and does not produce deterioration of illumination.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) hardened material, which is obtained by hardening the curable resin composition; and    (2) optical semiconductor device, which is obtained by hardening the curable resin composition and sealing.
NOVELTY - A solar cell sealing material is obtained by laminating layer (I) formed using a resin composition essentially containing cyclic olefin polymer, and layer (II) formed using a resin composition essentially comprising polyolefin polymer. The storage elastic modulus (E'1) of resin composition in layer (I) is more than the storage elastic modulus (E'2) of resin composition in layer (II) at 25 degrees C. The shear elasticity modulus (G'1) of resin composition in layer (I) is more than the shear elasticity modulus (G'2) of resin composition in layer (II) at 30 degrees C or more.    USE - Solar cell sealing material is used for solar cell module (claimed) used for mobile device, and roof top.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell sealing material has excellent water vapor barrier property, flexibility, fluidity, heat resistance, and efficiently and economically manufactures solar cell module having excellent cell protection property, electric power generation efficiency, corrosion resistance durability and compatibility by simple method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of solar cell module. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Layers (I,II)
NOVELTY - A laminated material is obtained by sequentially laminating a base material sheet containing fluororesin, a contact layer containing an acrylic resin and a moisture-proof layer comprising inorganic compound chosen from inorganic oxide, inorganic nitride and inorganic oxynitride. A surface of fluorine-containing resin sheet which is in contact with adhesion layer has superficial composition comprising nitrogen (0.2-3 atomic%) and oxygen (1-5 atomic%) measured by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy.    USE - Laminated material is used as protective sheet for solar cell module (claimed) for display device.    ADVANTAGE - The laminated material has excellent adhesiveness, weather resistance, durability and damp-proof property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of laminated material.
NOVELTY - A photoelectric conversion element has a laminate containing photoreceptor (2) having semiconductor fine particle (22)-containing layer formed by adsorbing a pigment (I) (21) on an electroconductive support (1), a charge-transfer component (3) containing an electrolytic composition comprising heterocyclic quaternary salt compound, and a counter electrode (4).    USE - Photoelectric conversion element is used for photoelectrochemical cell (claimed) used for photosensor, copier and solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The photoelectrochemical cell formed using photoelectric conversion element has excellent conversion efficiency and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A photoelectric conversion element has a laminate containing photoreceptor having semiconductor fine particle-containing layer formed by adsorbing a pigment of formula (I) on an electroconductive support, a charge-transfer component containing an electrolytic composition comprising heterocyclic quaternary salt compound, and a counter electrode.    A1=5-7 membered nitrogen-containing heterocyclic ring formed by bonding with benzene ring;    L1=electron-transport property-having coupling group containing thiophene ring, furan ring, pyrrole ring, selenophene ring and/or their cyclo condensed ring;    R1-R3=H or substituent;    B1=methylene substituted by electron-withdrawing group or heterocyclic acidic nucleus, and having at least one acidic group;and    n1=1-12.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show a section view of photoelectric conversion element.    Electroconductive support (1)    Photoreceptor (2)    Charge-transfer component (3)    Counter electrode (4)    Light reception electrode (5)    External circuit (6)    Pigment (21)    Semiconductor fine particles (22)
NOVELTY - A photoelectric conversion element (10) has laminated structure having a counter electrode (4), a charge-transfer material (3), and a photosensitive material having a semiconductor microparticle layer to which a pigment (I) is adsorbed on a conductive support.    USE - Photoelectric conversion element is used for photoelectrochemical cell (claimed) for photosensor, copier and solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The photoelectric conversion element has excellent conversion efficiency and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A photoelectric conversion element has laminated structure having a counter electrode, a charge-transfer material, and a photosensitive material having a semiconductor microparticle layer to which a pigment of formula: (D')n-A' (I) is adsorbed on a conductive support. The charge-transfer material contains an electrolyte composition containing a heterocyclic quaternary salt compound.    D'=pigment residue;    n=1 or more;and    A'=methine group substituted by electron withdrawing group having heterocyclic acidic nucleus, where A' has at least 2 acidic groups which are bonded through coupling group or directly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the sectional view of the photoelectrochemical cell.    Electroconductive support (1)    Photoreceptor (2)    Charge-transfer material (3)    Counter electrode (4)    Photoelectric conversion element (10)
NOVELTY - A photoelectric conversion element (10) comprises a layered structure containing a counter electrode (4), a charge-transfer material (3) containing a heterocyclic quaternary salt compound, and a photosensitive material which has a porous layer containing semiconductor microparticles (22) which adsorbed a pigment (I) (21) on a electroconductive support (1).    USE - Photoelectric conversion element is used for photoelectrochemical cell (claimed). Can also be used for photosensor, copier and solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The photoelectric conversion element has high conversion efficiency and excellent durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A photoelectric conversion element comprises a layered structure containing a counter electrode, a charge-transfer material containing a heterocyclic quaternary salt compound, and a photosensitive material which has a porous layer containing semiconductor microparticles which adsorbed a pigment of formula (I) on a electroconductive support.    X=non-metallic atom;    or X+benzene ring=seven-membered nitrogen-containing heterocyclic ring;    Y'=pigment residue;    n=1 or more;    Z=substituent;    m=0 or positive integer;and    R1=H, aliphatic group, aromatic group, or heterocyclic group bonded with carbon atom.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic sectional view of photoelectric conversion element.    Electroconductive support (1)    Charge-transfer material (3)    Counter electrode (4)    Photoelectric conversion element (10)    Pigment (21)    Semiconductor microparticles (22)
NOVELTY - A crosslinking density measuring sheet has a composite sheet comprising a rubber sheet component integrated with a support. The crosslinking density of sealing material in solar cell module is estimated from crosslinking density change of rubber sheet component before and after laminating treatment in solar cell manufacturing laminator.    USE - Sheet for measuring crosslinking density of sealing material used for solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The sheet enables to measure crosslinking density of sealing material in solar cell module within short period of time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of crosslinking density measuring sheet.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart for adjusting temperature distribution of laminator apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Selection of sealing material (S101)    Evaluation of crosslinking speed of sealing material (S102)    Adjustment of crosslinking speed of rubber sheet component (S103)    Production of crosslinking density measuring sheet (S104)    Checking of crosslinking state (S105)
NOVELTY - A nitrogen-containing fused ring compound containing polycyclic-type structural units (I) and/or (II), is new.    USE - Nitrogen-containing fused ring compound is used for polymer for organic thin film for organic thin film element for organic thin film transistor and solar cell (all claimed) and optical sensor.    ADVANTAGE - The polymer using nitrogen-containing fused ring compound has excellent electron transport property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A nitrogen-containing fused ring compound containing polycyclic-type structural units of formulae (I) and/or (II), is new.    Ar1=optionally substituted 4C or more aromatic ring;    one of Y1,Y2=-C(=X1)-, and other is single bond;    one of Y3,Y4=-C(=X2)-, and other is single bond;    X1,X2=O, S or =C(A1)2;    A1,R3-R6=H, halo or monovalent group;    Z1,Z2=O, S, Se, Te, -S(=O)-, -S(=O)2-, -N(-R6)- or group of formula (i) or (ii);and    or R3+R4=ring.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) nitrogen-containing fused ring polymer, which contains nitrogen-containing fused ring compound; and    (2) organic thin film element, which has organic thin film containing nitrogen-containing fused ring compound and nitrogen-containing fused-ring polymer.
NOVELTY - A fluoro olefin and an organic magnesium compound are reacted in the presence of catalyst containing nickel or palladium to obtain substituted fluorine-containing olefin.    USE - Manufacture of substituted fluorine-containing olefin. Uses include but are not limited to raw material for fluororubber, anti-reflective film material, ion exchange membrane, electrolytic membrane for fuel cells, liquid crystal material, piezoelectric element material, enzyme inhibitor and insecticide.    ADVANTAGE - The substituted fluorine-containing olefin is manufactured efficiently.
NOVELTY - A lead glass composition comprises (in mol%) lead oxide (46-63), silica (34-45), bismuth oxide (0.5-25), zinc oxide (2-13), boron oxide (0-3), alumina (0-1.5) and zirconium dioxide (0-1.4).    USE - Lead glass composition is used for conductor formation for solar cell (claimed) used for electric power generation. Can also be used for molded products and screen printing.    ADVANTAGE - The lead glass composition having excellent conversion efficiency, and low softening point is manufactured economically in short period.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for composition for conductor formation comprising lead glass composition and electroconductive particles.
NOVELTY - A laminate has sequential lamination of organic layer and inorganic layer formed by vapor deposition. The organic layer contains aqueous polymeric latex (A) and aqueous oxazoline crosslinking agent (B).    USE - Laminate is used for gas barrier film for composite film for sheet for solar cell (all claimed) and electronic paper.    ADVANTAGE - The laminate has excellent gas barrier property and adhesiveness.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) gas-barrier film, which is obtained by laminating laminate on a base film;    (2) composite film, which is obtained by binding two gas barrier films through adhesive layer;    (3) sheet, which contains gas-barrier film or composite film formed on laminate; and    (4) manufacture of gas barrier film, which involves heat-drying composition containing aqueous polymeric latex and aqueous oxazoline crosslinking agent at 100 degrees C or more, evaporating aqueous medium, providing organic layer on base film and providing inorganic layer on surface of organic layer by vacuum deposition.
NOVELTY - The reformer (3) has a container that comprises distribution path for distributing combustion gas to burner. The temperature measurement units are arranged to measure temperature of reformed gas that flows out of modification catalyst unit. A control unit controls fuel supply amount to burner so that average value of temperature measured in measurement units is made into reference temperature.    USE - Reformer for fuel cell (claimed) used in fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature of the reformed gas can be measured correctly and reformed gas of desired composition can be obtained, even if the temperature distribution of reformed gas reformed gas flowing out of modification catalyst unit changes sequentially. Since the measurement is performed only in two measurement units, the simplification of measurement structure is attained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell system (1)    Reformer (3)    Fuel cell (4)    Converter (6)    Inverter (7)
NOVELTY - A copper precursor, an indium precursor, gallium precursor and a selenium precursor are supplied on a substrate mounted within a vacuum chamber (10), and a copper indium gallium selenide film is deposited on substrate as thin film by chemical deposition method.    USE - Manufacture of copper indium gallium selenide film for light emitting diode, nonlinear optical element and solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The copper indium gallium selenide film is economically and quickly manufactured with excellent quality and high productivity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of deposition apparatus for manufacturing copper indium gallium selenide film.    Vacuum chamber (10)    Shower head (30)    Canister (40)    Carrier gas supply source (42)    Supply line (44)
NOVELTY - Preparing a polymer composite comprises: reacting hydroxyl-terminated, linear polyolefin polymer with cyclic ester in the presence of a ring opening catalyst to form a block copolymer that includes at least one polyester block and linear polyolefin block, where the block copolymer is in the form of a nano-structured, bicontinuous composite comprising a continuous matrix phase and a second continuous phase, and the continuous matrix phase comprises the linear polyolefin block of the block copolymer, and the second continuous phase comprises the polyester block of the block copolymer.    USE - The process is useful in preparing a polymer composite that is in the form of a nano-porous film, which is useful as battery separator, membrane for water purification (all claimed), fuel cell membrane, catalytic reactor and nanotemplate.    ADVANTAGE - The process provides the nano-structured composite film with good mechanical properties including modulus, tensile strength and ultimate elongation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a composition comprising the block copolymer including the polyester block and linear polyolefin block.
NOVELTY - The apparatus (10) has an elongate telescoping cylinder (16) to be received into a parison, where the cylinder includes two ends (12, 14). One of the ends of the cylinder removably receives a container penetration element forming a fluid-tight connection, where the fluid-tight connection is one of a threaded connection, a dovetail interlock connection, a ball and detent connection, and a lock bar connection. The cylinder includes apertures in fluid communication with a fluid source for providing a fluid to expand the parison.    USE - Positioning apparatus i.e. telescoping apparatus (claimed) for use in a blow molding process for producing a liner of a container that is utilized to contain various fluids such as compressed natural gas (CNG) and hydrogen gas, for use in a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The positioning apparatus facilitates a proper position and alignment of container penetration elements in the parison while minimizing the time and space required for use of the positioning apparatus and the manufacture of a hollow liner of a container.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a liner of a container.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side elevational view of the positioning apparatus for use in the manufacture of a container.    Positioning apparatus (10)    Ends of cylinder (12, 14)    Elongate telescoping cylinder (16)    Threads (18, 20)    Apertures (42)
NOVELTY - The concentrator has horizontally oriented structure that contains light directing portions with partially reflective surfaces to direct light vertically impinging into central area. The solar module is positioned in central area to receive light from partially reflective surfaces. The light directing portions are formed of material transparent to sunlight. The material transparent to sunlight is made of glass, and plastic.    USE - Active solar concentrator used for solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The active solar concentrator structure can be improved efficiently. The active solar concentrator can be manufactured with low cost and can produce more electricity per area. The active solar concentrator structure can increase the up-converting solar light efficiently. The portion of semiconductor material can reduce the size, so as to reduce the optical energy absorption window. The recombination of carriers can be minimized by impinging light on thin film layer. The solar collector efficiency can be improved. The planar integrated manufacturing paradigm can allow densely packed more cells so that the module cost can be reduced. The concentrator can be operated efficiently with single junction solar cells. The electrical output of multi junction cells formed on a common wafer or substrate can be improved efficiently. The length of the light path through various layers of rare earth material can improve the efficiency of concentrator. The solar module can be enhanced by collecting and converting the amount of sunlight.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the single junction solar cell.    Solar cell (10)    Portion of semiconductor materials (11)    Electrical contacts (12,14)    Arrow (16)
NOVELTY - The electrolytic module (700) has processing heads (701a,701c) each having a support element with an operative surface. A suction mouth is arranged around delivery mouth on operative surface sucks delivered solution in contact with corresponding portion of a substrate (105). One of the processing heads as an electrolytic head (701b) provides a dynamic meniscus (730b) of an electrolytic solution. A biasing unit (703b) applies biasing voltage to the electrolytic solution through the electrolytic head and biasing unit (703ac) applies a biasing voltage to the substrate.    USE - Electrolytic module for performing electrolytic process in photovoltaic cell.    ADVANTAGE - The increased adhesion is provided by the porous silicon regions which allow the front or back contact terminals by chemical deposition process without risk of detachment from the substrate. As a result reduces the temperature to the solar cell during production process hence avoids mechanical stress on the solar cells. Thus reduces the production cost and resistance of the contact terminals with a corresponding improvement of the efficiency of the solar cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) production line for producing photovoltaic cell; and    (2) process of producing photovoltaic cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the electrolytic module.    Substrate (105)    Electrolytic module (700)    Processing heads (701a,701c)    Electrolytic head (701b)    Biasing unit (703ac)    Dynamic meniscus (730b)
NOVELTY - The system (100) has a pump (2) that exhausts mixed gas emitted from a semiconductor manufacturing apparatus (1). A compressor (11) that compresses the mixed gas exhausted from the pump to the back stage. A gas accommodating portion (3) collects and stores the compressed mixed gas. A flow-control portion (4) that controls the flow volume of the mixed gas supplied from the gas accommodating portion. A membrane separation portion (6) selectively transmits hydrogen to separate a monosilane and hydrogen from the mixed gas.    USE - System for processing waste gas such as gas containing hydrogen and silane gas discharged from semiconductor manufacturing apparatus such as plasma CVD apparatus for forming thin film for solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Since the gas volume can be accommodated in the gas accommodating portion is increased and the volume of the gas accommodating portion is reduced. The support-combustion type gas treatment is prevented when the waste gas of a chemical cleaning is emitted.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the waste gas processing system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Semiconductor manufacturing apparatus (1)    Pump (2)    Gas Accommodating portion (3)    Flow-control portion (4)    Membrane separation portion (6)    Compressor (11)    Waste gas processing system (100)
NOVELTY - A laminate comprises a base material sheet containing fluororesin, a contact layer and a water-vapor barrier, which are sequentially laminated. The water-vapor barrier contains inorganic compound(s) chosen from inorganic oxide, inorganic nitride, and inorganic oxynitrides.    USE - Laminate is used for protection sheet for solar cell modules (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The laminate has excellent weather resistance, heat resistance, chemical resistance, moisture-proof property, interlayer adhesion property, stability for long period of time, impact resistance, damp-proof property, antifouling property and productivity, and prevents pollution. The contact layer has excellent transparency. The laminate provides protective sheet having excellent durability, safety, electric-power generation efficiency and light transmittance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of laminate, which involves forming contact layer on surface(s) of the base material sheet containing a fluororesin using dry process and forming water-vapor barrier on contact layer using dry process.
NOVELTY - A raw material chosen from silica raw material and carbon material, silica raw material, silicon carbide, and silicon raw material is heated within a heating furnace to obtain silicon. The raw material is heated with jig (100A,100B) equipped with non-metal-material portion (12a,12b) with bending strength of 100 MPa or more and melting point above the melting point of silicon. The location touching the raw material or location for heating to 1000 degrees C or more contains the non-metal-material portion.    USE - Manufacture of silicon for solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables to manufacture silicon with high purity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the jig.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the structures of poking rod and tapping rod.    Poking rod (10a)    Non-metal material portions (12a,12b)    Joint component (22a,22b)    Handle components (24a,24b)    Jigs (100A,100B)
NOVELTY - A cutting scrap including silicon carbide generated during cutting and grinding of silicon ingot and silicon wafer, and silica raw material containing silicon carbide are heated (S2), to obtain silicon.    USE - Recovering method of silicon from cutting scrap containing silicon carbide generated during cutting or grinding silicon ingot and silicon wafer, used for solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently provides silicon with high purity, by simple method with reduced silica raw material and reduced electric power consumption.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of silicon.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show flowchart illustrating recovery of silicon. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Step for forming mixed powder raw material (S1)    Step for briquetting (S1')    Step for heating and producing silicon (S2)
NOVELTY - A substrate consists of nanoparticles (1) dispersed and deposited on the surface of substrate (4). A conductive material (6) is coated on the surface of the substrate using nanoparticles as a mask and the nanoparticles are removed to form film in which traces from the removal of the nanoparticles form light transmitting opening and the portion excluding the opening is conductive material.    USE - Substrate for forming transparent conductive film (claimed) used for electrodes. Uses include but are not limited to liquid crystal panel, touch panel, electronic paper, organic electroluminescent element and solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The substrate enables to form transparent conductive film having high conductivity and high transparency by a simple process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of transparent conductive film (7).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the manufacturing process of the transparent conductive film.    Nanoparticles (1)    Colloidal solution (2)    Substrate (4)    Electroconductive material (6)    Transparent conductive film (7)
NOVELTY - The element has semiconductor i-layer (11) with amorphous silicon, which is provided on electrode (10) provided on substrate, so that the Schottky junction is performed relative to electrode. A semiconductor n-layer (12) is formed on semiconductor i-layer. The work function of section having semiconductor i-layer is larger than work function of section having electrode. The ionization potential of section having semiconductor i-layer is set larger than value obtained by addition of -0.3 eV to work function of section having electrode.    USE - Photovoltaic element for use in multi-junction solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The improved power generation characteristics of the photovoltaic element are provided, by the energy band profile of the photovoltaic element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the energy band profile of photovoltaic element. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electrode (10)    Semiconductor i-layer (11)    Semiconductor n-layer (12)
NOVELTY - The method involves placing prepared to-be-tested object (1A) in lamination unit (100) and performing lamination process. To-be-tested object is taken out from lamination unit, transparent substrate and rear surface material are detached from sheet for measuring cross-link density, and sheet is removed. Reference point and comparison point on sheet are chosen and cross-link density of points is measured. Cross-linking reaction is exhibited using lamination by sheet which is not bonded with transparent substrate and rear surface material by cross-linking reaction.    USE - Method for measuring cross-linking density of to-be-tested object such as solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - Since the cross-linking density can be measured in several locations of to-be-tested object and relative cross-linking density of the locations of objects can be compared and contrasted easily, the cross-linking density in the lamination process of the lamination products can be measured with high precision. The cross-linking density can be analyzed rapidly and increase of production line of high quality lamination products can be achieved rapidly. The high-quality lamination products can be manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) condition setting method of cross-linking density of to-be-tested object;    (2) lamination processing method of lamination products;    (3) measuring apparatus of cross-linking density of to-be-tested object; and    (4) adjusting device of cross-linking density of to-be-tested object.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a functional block diagram of measuring/adjusting system of cross-linking density of to-be-tested-object. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    To-be-tested object (1A)    Lamination unit (100)    Sheet acquisition unit (400)    Cross-linking density measurement unit (500)    Cross-linking density analysis unit (600)
NOVELTY - A module (100), comprises: a first photovoltaic cell (101) comprising first and second electrodes (120, 160), and a photoactive layer (140) between the first and second electrodes; a barrier layer (190) supported by the first photovoltaic cell, the first electrode being between the barrier layer and the photoactive layer; an adhesion layer (180) comprising an adhesive, the adhesion layer being between the first electrode and the barrier layer; and a buffer layer (170) comprising a polymer.    USE - The module is useful for converting solar energy into usable electrical energy, and for industrial and commercial applications.    ADVANTAGE - The module has improved long term stability and increased useable life.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A module, comprises: a first photovoltaic cell comprising first and second electrodes, and a photoactive layer between the first and second electrodes; a barrier layer supported by the first photovoltaic cell, the first electrode being between the barrier layer and the photoactive layer; an adhesion layer comprising an adhesive, the adhesion layer being between the first electrode and the barrier layer; and a buffer layer comprising a polymer selected from a polyurethane, a polyolefin, a polyvinyl butyral, an ionomeric polymer, or a copolymer, the buffer layer being between the first electrode and the adhesion layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a photovoltaic module.    Photovoltaic module (100)    Photovoltaic cell (101)    Substrate (110)    Electrode (120, 160)    Optional hole blocking layer (130)    Photoactive layer (140)    Optional hole carrier layer (150)    Buffer layer (170)    Optional adhesion layer (180)    Barrier layer (190)
NOVELTY - A conductive paste comprising conductive component, glass frit and resin binder, is applied on at least a portion of a light-receiving surface of a semiconductor substrate (1), and is fired, to obtain solar cell electrode (5). The conductive element comprises silver and metal chosen from palladium, iridium, platinum, ruthenium, titanium and cobalt.    USE - Production method of electrode used for silicon solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The method economically provides solar cell electrode having improved conversion efficiency, conductivity and stability, in improved yield.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of light-receiving side (surface) of substrate.    Semiconductor substrate (1)    Surface electrode (5)
NOVELTY - Iodinated polyarylene (I), is new.    USE - (I) is useful in battery and fuel cell applications. The fuel cell is useful for forming various fuel formations such as hydrogen gas, reformed hydrogen gases, methanol and dimethylether.    ADVANTAGE - (I) has improved chemical stability.
NOVELTY - Metal microparticles dispersion containing water-in-oil type emulsion including metal microparticles, is coated on base material having transparency. The coated surface is made to contact wind vertically at speed of 0.5 m/second or less, and parallely at speed of 0.5-10 m/second, until mesh-shaped structure is formed. The temperature of base material is higher than temperature of coated surface, which contacts wind parallely. Thus, manufacture of transparent conductive film laminated substrate is carried out.    USE - Manufacture of transparent conductive film laminated substrate. Uses include but are not limited to components of image device, plasma display, liquid crystal display, touch panel and transparent electrode of thin-film solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides transparent conductive film laminated substrate having improved optical transmittance and electroconductivity. The network formation is carried out in short time. The Benard convection is accelerated.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for transparent conductive film laminated substrate, which has surface resistance of 50 ohms/square or less, and includes transparent conductive film having total light transmittance of 70% or more.
NOVELTY - The battery has non ion-conductivity collector (2) and metal foil that is coated on negative electrode side of layer having electronic conductivity and being gold plating layer or platinum plated layer. The layer contains non-ion-conductive polymer selected from group consisting of fluororesin, silicone resin, acrylic resin, polyester resin, aramid resin, epoxy resin and urethane resin, and electronic conductivity particle. The electronic conductivity particle consists of material selected from group consisting of carbon material, metal and conductive ceramic.    USE - Bipolar battery for use in vehicle such as electric vehicle, fuel cell electric vehicle, hybrid fuel cell electric vehicle and hybrid electric vehicle e.g. hybrid car.    ADVANTAGE - Since the bipolar battery is provided with non ion-conductivity collector and metal foil that is coated on negative electrode side of layer having electronic conductivity, the corrosion of the positive electrode of the bipolar battery is reduced. The contact resistance of the collector and the electrode active material can be reduced. The capacitance and output characteristics of the bipolar battery or assembled battery are improved. The size of the battery is reduced, and the weight of the vehicle is reduced. The manufacturing cost of the battery can be reduced. The distance between the assembled batteries is kept constant. A vibration proof bipolar battery is achieved. The impact resistance, insulation and heat dissipation of the bipolar battery are improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view illustrating the contact resistance between the electrode active material and collector.    Collector (2)    Coating layer (3)    Positive electrode active material layer (4)
NOVELTY - A photoelectric conversion apparatus (1) has photoelectric conversion layers (4,6). The layer (4) has nth type semiconductor layer (A) and p-type semiconductor layer (B). The layer (6) differs with respect to layer (4) and light absorption wavelength characteristics, and has nth type semiconductor layer (C) and p-type semiconductor layer (D). Apparatus has a n-type transparent conductive oxide film (5a) having band gap of 1.5 eV or more, at side touching layer (A), p-type transparent conductive oxide film (5b) having band gap of 1.5 eV or more, and pn junction at side touching layer (D).    USE - Photoelectric conversion apparatus e.g. thin film solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The photoelectric conversion apparatus has improved conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of photoelectric conversion apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of photoelectric conversion apparatus.    Photoelectric conversion apparatus (1)    Substrate (2)    Transparent electrode (3)    Photoelectric conversion layers (4,6)    N-type transparent conductive oxide film (5a)    P-type transparent conductive oxide film (5b)    Transparent conductive layer (11)
NOVELTY - The thermal radiation board (101) has a heat-transfer layer (102) made of epoxy resin, which is formed on a metal plate (107). The content rate of inorganic filer in the heat-transfer layer is 66-90Vol%. A wiring board (104) and a lead frame (103) are connected through a solder portion (108).    USE - Thermal radiation board for mounting electronic component e.g. high-output LED for domestic-use LED illumination device and vehicle headlight, and for use in secondary side circuit of direct current (DC)-DC electric power converter mounted in car. Can also be used in mounting of transformer, choke coil, high-output laser, power transistor, power FET and solar cell, and for use in DC-alternating current (AC) converter of plasma display panel (PDP) TV and passenger car.    ADVANTAGE - The thermal conductivity and heat-conducting characteristic of thermal radiation board are improved, and the power consumption of the electronic component is reduced. The thermal radiation board has outstanding electric insulation at the time of high temperature. An efficient operation of electronic component is ensured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of thermal radiation board.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the thermal radiation board.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Thermal radiation board (101)    Heat-transfer layer (102)    Lead frame (103)    Wiring board (104)    Metal plate (107)    Solder portion (108)
NOVELTY - The sheet (10) has fluorine resin layer (13) that is laminated polyolefin resin layer (12) at surface (11a) of base material sheet (11). A heat bondable layer is laminated on surface that is opposite to surface in which polyolefin resin layer and fluorine resin layer of base material sheet are laminated. A heat bondable layer is made up of polyolefin resin.    USE - Protection sheet for solar cell module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The adhesiveness of fluorine resin layer with respect to base material sheet can be improved and hence service lifetime of protection sheet can be prolonged. The stability of photovoltaic cell can be ensured. The weather resistance and moisture resistance of base material sheet can be ensured. The durability of solar cell module can be improved, since adhesiveness of fluorine resin layer can be ensured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the protection sheet for solar cell module.    Protection sheet (10)    Base material sheet (11)    Surface (11a)    Polyolefin resin layer (12)    Fluorine resin layer (13)
NOVELTY - The electrically conductive paste composition has electroconductive silver powder, glass frit, organic medium and nickel (Ni) or Ni oxide (NiO) particles having an average particle diameter set in the range of 10-100 nm. The Ni or NiO particles are contained at a ratio set below 0.5 weight% of the whole paste composition.    USE - Electrically conductive paste composition for forming light receiving surface electrode of silicon system solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The electrically conductive paste composition improves solder adhesion strength without impairing electrical property. The photoelectric conversion efficiency is improved by enlarging light receiving area. The aggregation of glass frit particles in the electrically conductive paste composition is prevented and the dispersion of glass frit particles in the electrically conductive paste composition is maintained favorably. The electrode having a favorable ohmic contact and a thin pattern is obtained easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the solar cell.    Solar cell (10)    Silicon substrate (12)    Anti-reflective film (18)    Light receiving surface electrode (20)    Back surface electrode (22)    Light receiving surface (24)
NOVELTY - A photoelectric conversion element (1) has sequential lamination of light absorption layer (6) containing copper-indium-selenide, buffer layer (5) containing indium sulfide, metal oxide semiconductor layer (4), translucent conductive layer (3) and back electrode (7) formed on a translucent substrate (2). The light absorption layer is formed by screen-printing method. The buffer layer is formed by spray method.    USE - Photoelectric conversion element is used for photovoltaic apparatus used for electric motor, eliminating device, and solar cell used in roof and wall surface of buildings.    ADVANTAGE - The photoelectric conversion element has excellent photoelectric conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of photoelectric conversion element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic view of photoelectric conversion element.    Photoelectric conversion element (1)    Translucent substrate (2)    Translucent conductive layer (3)    Metal oxide semiconductive layer (4)    Buffer layer (5)    Light absorption layer (6)    Back electrode (7)
NOVELTY - A protection sheet (1) is obtained by laminating a transparent support base material sheet (4), an urethane-type adhesive bond layer (3) containing triazine-type ultraviolet absorber (I), and a transparent fluorine resin layer (2).    USE - Protection sheet is used as back-surface protection sheet for solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell module comprising protection sheet has excellent transparency, weather resistance and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A protection sheet is obtained by laminating a transparent support base material sheet, an urethane-type adhesive bond layer containing triazine-type ultraviolet absorber of formula (I), and a transparent fluorine resin layer.    R1=hydroxy;    R2=4C or more organic group which does not have hydroxy;    R3,R5=H or hydroxy;and    R4,R6=H or 4C or more organic group which does not have hydroxy.    (i) When R3 is hydroxy, R4 is 4C or more organic group which does not have hydroxy; and (ii) When R5 is hydroxy, R6 is 4C or more organic group which does not have hydroxy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the solar cell module.    Protection sheet (1)    Transparent fluorine resin layer (2)    Urethane-type adhesive bond layer (3)    Transparent support base material sheet (4)
NOVELTY - A sealing material sheet is obtained by mixing sealing material (3) and fluorescent substance containing barium-strontium-silicate, barium-strontium-calcium-silicate, barium silicate, strontium silicate, calcium silicate, barium-strontium-calcium-magnesium silicate, calcium-zinc silicate, barium-scandium silicate and/or calcium-scandium-silicate.    USE - Sealing material sheet is used for solar cell module (claimed) e.g. thin-film polycrystal silicon solar battery, thin-film compound semiconductor solar cell and amorphous silicon solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The sealing material sheet provides solar cell module with excellent durability, photoelectric conversion efficiency, stability, reliability and productivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A sealing material sheet is obtained by mixing sealing material and fluorescent substance containing parent material including barium-strontium-silicate ((Ba,Sr)2SiO4), barium-strontium-calcium-silicate ((Ba,Sr,Ca)2SiO4) or ((Sr,Ca,Ba)3SiO5), barium silicate (Ba2SiO4), strontium silicate (Sr3SiO5), calcium silicate (Ca3Si2O7), barium-strontium-calcium-magnesium silicate ((Ba,Sr,Ca)3MgSi2O8), calcium-zinc silicate (Ca2ZnSi2O7), barium-scandium silicate (Ba3Sc2Si3O12) and/or calcium-scandium-silicate (Ca3Sc2Si3O12). An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell module (1).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic view of solar cell module.    Solar cell module (1)    Front glass (2)    Sealing material (3)    Solar cell element (4)    Back seat (5)
NOVELTY - A sealing material sheet comprises sealing material (3) to which fluorescent substance is mixed. The fluorescent substance contains a compound having parent material containing europium/manganese-doped complex oxide of barium, strontium and/or calcium, magnesium, and aluminum.    USE - Sealing material sheet.    ADVANTAGE - The sealing material sheet provides solar cell with improved photoelectric conversion efficiency, stability and reliability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A sealing material sheet comprises sealing material to which fluorescent substance is mixed. The fluorescent substance contains a compound having parent material of formula: MMgAl10O17:Eu,Mn, where M is barium, strontium and/or calcium. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell module (1).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of solar cell module.    Solar cell module (1)    Front glass (2)    Sealing material (3)    Solar cell element (4)    Antireflective film (6)
NOVELTY - The cell has an adjustment layer (2) that adjusts the crystal lattice of the material of silicon substrate (10) which is formed between a solar cell (1) and a solar cell (3), and the crystal lattice of the semiconductor material which is formed in a solar cell (3). The semiconductor material and the material of silicon substrate are formed in respective solar cells so that the adjustment layer is penetrated through solar cell (1) to reach solar cell (3). An electrode (6) is provided to electrically connect solar cell (1) and solar cell (3).    USE - Tandem-type solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The semiconductor material and silicon substrate material are formed in solar cell and respective solar cell so that adjustment layer is penetrated through solar cell to reach specific solar cell, and solar cell and specific solar cell are connected. Hence the electric power photoelectrically converted by the solar cells can be taken out from the tandem-type solar cell even if the electroconductivity of material formed in adjustment layer is low. The photoelectric conversion efficiency of the tandem-type solar cell is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the tandem-type solar cell.    Solar cell (1,3)    Adjustment layer (2)    Through-hole (5)    Electrode (6)    Silicon substrate (10)
NOVELTY - A base material has application layer and coating layer formed on a base film containing thermoplastic crystalline resin. The application layer contains hardened material of composition containing an inert particles and an ultraviolet curable resin. The glass transition temperature of the hardened material is 180 degrees C or more. The amount of the inert particles with respect to application layer total volume is 5-20 volume%. The center plane average surface roughness of the application layer is 5-150.    USE - Base material is used for solar cell used as power supply for mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The base material has excellent flexibility, and can be manufactured by a simple method. The solar cell using the base material has excellent photoelectric conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A base material has application layer and coating layer formed on a base film containing thermoplastic crystalline resin. The application layer contains hardened material of composition containing an inert particles and an ultraviolet curable resin. The glass transition temperature of the hardened material is 180 degrees C or more. The amount of the inert particles with respect to application layer total volume is 5-20 volume%. The center plane average surface roughness of the application layer is 5-150. The average interval of the local peak of the surface of application layer is 100 nm or more and 2500 nm or less. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of base material, which involves forming base film containing thermoplastic crystalline resin, and application layer provided on at least one of its surfaces, and hardening by ultraviolet irradiation.
NOVELTY - The method involves forming finger electrode (11) on projection surface of photovoltaic cell (1). The finger electrode (12) is formed in back surface parallel to light receiving surface of photovoltaic cell. The resin adhesive layer (31,32) are formed between the finger electrodes. The wiring tabs (41,42) are bonded by pressure of 2 Mpa.    USE - Manufacturing method of solar cell module used as power source to house.    ADVANTAGE - The productivity of the solar cell module can be improved. The mechanical strength and reliability of the solar cell module can be improved and the thickness of the photovoltaic cell can be reduced effectively. The conversion efficiency of the solar cell module can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the solar cell module.    Photovoltaic cell (1)    Finger electrodes (11,12)    Adhesive layer (31,32)    Wiring tabs (41,42)    Soft conductor layers (51,52)
NOVELTY - A polyester film (4) has polyester layer (A) obtained using resin composition containing bubble as nucleus and flame retardant which is incompatible to polyester and having melting point or decomposition point of 270 degrees C or more.    USE - Polyester film is used for reflecting pate and solar cell component (both claimed), electronic component e.g. backlight of liquid crystal display and sealing film of circuit material, and decorative board.    ADVANTAGE - The polyester film has excellent flame resistance, heat resistance, electrical property, weather resistance, concealability, cleavage-prevention property, and sunlight reflectivity. The solar cell using the film has improved battery-exchange efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic sectional view of solar cell.    All-light-rays-transmission material (1)    Solar cell module (2)    Resin film (3)    Polyester film (4)    Lead wire (5)
NOVELTY - A void-containing flame-retardant white polyester film (4) has fine bubbles which are subjected to extend orientation along an axis. The void-containing flame-retardant white polyester film contains resin composition formed by mixing polyester and substance (s)-coated flame retardant which is imcompatible with respect to polyester.    USE - Void-containing flame-retardant white polyester film is used for reflecting plate and protective sheet of optical apparatus and solar cell (claimed) for electronic component, and reflective sheet for liquid crystal display device. Can also be used in label, poster, thermosensitive recording paper, decorative board and sublimation thermosensitive recording paper.    ADVANTAGE - The void-containing flame-retardant white polyester film having excellent whiteness, sunlight reflectivity, smoothness, workability and cushioning property, is economically manufactured with high yield, without environmental pollution. The solar cell comprising the void-containing flame-retardant white polyester film has excellent flame retardance, mechanical and electrical property, heat resistance, concealability, weather resistance, designability and cleavage prevention property, and reduced current leakage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the solar cell.    All-light-rays permeation material (1)    Solar cell module (2)    Filling resin (3)    Void-containing flame-retardant white polyester film (4)    Lead wire (5)
NOVELTY - A conductor has niobium oxide film obtained by performing annealing treatment.    USE - Conductor is used for flat panel display, solar cell and light emitting diode.    ADVANTAGE - The conductor has excellent transparency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of conductor, which involves forming niobium oxide film on surface of substrate.
NOVELTY - A ferritic stainless steel contains (in %mass) carbon (0.03 or less), silicon (0.5 or less), manganese (1 or less), phosphorus (0.04 or less), sulfur (0.01 or less), nickel (0.6 or less), chromium (15-20), nitrogen (0.03 or less), titanium (0.5 or less), boron (0.0005-0.003), aluminum (1.5-4) and remainder of iron and unavoidable impurities. The ratio of dichromium boride occupied in grain-boundary precipitate of ferritic stainless steel is 20% or less. The ratio of content (%mass) of titanium and content (%mass) of boron of ferritic stainless steel is 100 or more.    USE - Ferritic stainless steel is used for cover of waste gas sensor e.g. oxygen sensor, air/fuel sensor, nitrogen oxide sensor and temperature sensor. Uses include but are not limited to catalytic converter of heat generating component of electric heating appliance, combustion pipe of stove and reflecting plate, solid oxide fuel cell and automobile-exhaust path.    ADVANTAGE - The ferritic stainless steel has excellent oxidation resistance, secondary-processing brittleness resistance, workability, moldability, oxidation resistance and weldability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of the waste gas sensor.    Waste gas sensor (100)    Sensor device (110)    Housing (120)    Internal cover (130)    External cover (140)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (1) has a holding portion (3) that maintains a screen portion (2), so that state change is possible. A coating portion (7) contains vinyl chloride resin. The screen portion is provided with an amorphous-silicon type solar cell (5). The both surfaces of the solar cell unit are covered by the coating portion. The back surface side of the solar cell is provided with a light shielding unit.    USE - Roller blind apparatus installed in wall of building.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power generation function and light shielding function can be exhibited by the roller blind apparatus, since the roller blind apparatus is provided with the solar cell and the light shielding unit. The weight of the roller blind apparatus can be reduced, since the thickness of the solar cell is reduced. The flexibility of the screen portion can be improved, by using resin material. Hence the screen portion can be manufactured at low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of the roller blind apparatus.    Roller blind apparatus (1)    Screen portion (2)    Holding portion (3)    Solar cell (5)    Coating portion (7)
NOVELTY - The method involves winding resin impregnation fiber several times to form resin impregnation fiber layer while repeating hoop winding and helical winding alternately on outer surface of metallic liner (1). The resin impregnation fiber wound is heat-hardened by heat-tracing apparatus (4) positioned outward of metallic liner. The resin impregnation fiber of dome portion (1b) wound by helical winding is cooled by cooling device (5) arranged towards dome portion of metallic liner such that side slipping of resin impregnation fiber by dome portion is suppressed.    USE - Manufacturing method of high pressure tank mounted in hydrogen gas filled fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Since the side slipping of resin impregnation fiber by dome portion is suppressed by cooling resin impregnation fiber of dome portion wound by helical winding by cooling device arranged towards the dome portion of metallic liner, the high quality pressure tank can be manufactured easily with high strength and the efficiency of the energy can be improved. Since the resin impregnation fiber wound is heat-hardened by heat-tracing apparatus positioned outward of metallic liner, the set temperature can be maintained and thermosetting resin can be hardened reliably without reducing temperature in wrapping portion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the apparatus for manufacturing high pressure tank.    Metallic liner (1)    Dome portion (1b)    Heat-tracing apparatus (4)    Cooling device (5)    Temperature sensor (7)
NOVELTY - The arrangement has a transparent semiconductor (3) producing radiation, which flows on an emitter (2) of low work function, where the emitter is not in ohmic contact with the semiconductor. The emitter is arranged on an electrical conductive substrate (1), where the emitter is made from an intermetallic compound selected from one of aluminide, magneside, thallide, gallide or indide. The emitter collects charge carrier through the semiconductor by metallic arrestor stripes (4), where the charge carrier leads through an outer electric circuit between the stripes and the substrate of emitter.    USE - Arrangement for a photovoltaic cell to directly convert solar radiation energy into electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - The charge carrier leads through the outer electric circuit between the metallic arrestor stripes and the substrate of the emitter, so that the arrangement can directly convert solar radiation energy into electrical energy in an inexpensive manner. The semiconductor is made from crystalline silicon so as to protect the emitter from influence of atmospheric oxygen and moisture.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The Aluminide is preferably cerium aluminide (CeAl2), lanthanum aluminide (LaAl2), neodymium aluminide (NdAl2) or samarium aluminide (SmAl2) or Yttrium aluminide. The semiconductor is made form crystalline silicon. The metallic substrate is made from aluminum.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an arrangement for photovoltaic cell to directly convert solar radiation energy into electrical energy.    Electrical conductive substrate (1)    Emitter (2)    Transparent semiconductor (3)    Metallic arrestor stripes (4)    Electric load (6)
NOVELTY - The plate (10) has a circular projection unit (11) arranged at the plate such that the projection unit lies on an edge area of a semiconductor wafer, during holding of the semiconductor wafer, where plate is adapted to the size of the semiconductor wafer and designed larger than size of the semiconductor wafer. The projection unit is made of polyimide and exhibits height (He) at a main surface (12) of the support plate, where the height lies in range from 10 micrometer to 100 micrometer and corresponds to topology height at the semiconductor wafer.    USE - Support plate for holding a semiconductor wafer, which is utilized for manufacturing a semiconductor component. Uses include but are not limited to a smart card, solar cell, integrated circuit, power transistor and diode.    ADVANTAGE - The circular projection unit is arranged at the plate such that the projection unit lies on the edge area of the semiconductor wafer, during holding of the semiconductor wafer, thus compensating topologies of the support plate to the surface area of the semiconductor wafer in an exact manner. The support plate is designed larger than size of the semiconductor wafer, thus reducing fragileness of the semiconductor wafer, during thinning of the wafer, and avoiding occurrence of pin impressions at the semiconductor wafer, and additional risk locations regarding the fragileness of the semiconductor wafer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross sectional view of a support plate with a circular projection unit.    Height of the projection unit (He)    Support plate (10)    Circular projection unit (11)    Main surface (12)
NOVELTY - Producing silicon, comprises (a) providing powder comprising silicon, (b) feeding the powder comprising silicon into a gas flow, where the gas comprises a sufficient high temperature for transitioning the silicon powder from the solid to the liquid and/or gaseous state, (c) optionally condensing silicon vapors and collecting the liquid silicon, and (d) cooling the collected liquid silicon, preferably in a casting mold.    USE - The silicon is useful for the production of solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The process provides the silicon with high purity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the silicon, manufactured or produced by the above process.
NOVELTY - Zinc is contacted with pure silicon tetrachloride obtained after chlorination of crude metal silicon and separating the impurity. Sodium hydroxide aqueous solution is added to the produced zinc chloride and reacted to obtain zinc hydroxide and sodium chloride aqueous solution. The sodium chloride aqueous solution is electrolyzed. Hydrogen gas is emitted from the cathode surface and sodium hydroxide aqueous solution is left in the electrolysis process. The zinc hydroxide produced is reduced using the hydrogen gas and zinc metal is produced during the purification process.    USE - Purification of polycrystalline silicon used for solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The polycrystalline silicon of high quality is manufactured stably and economically. The separation of zinc and chlorine and the reduction of zinc are stabilized. Since the distillation and melting filtration are not required for separating impurity from zinc chloride, the process can be carried out by a simple installation and the generation of waste material can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Zinc is contacted with pure silicon tetrachloride obtained after chlorination of crude metal silicon and separating the impurity. Sodium hydroxide aqueous solution is added to the produced zinc chloride and reacted to obtain zinc hydroxide and sodium chloride aqueous solution. The sodium chloride aqueous solution is electrolyzed and gaseous chlorine is separated from the anode surface. Hydrogen gas is emitted from the cathode surface and sodium hydroxide aqueous solution is left in the electrolysis process. The zinc hydroxide produced is reduced using the hydrogen gas emitted from the cathode and zinc metal is produced during the purification process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart of the polycrystalline silicon purification method. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen-radical is reacted with a chlorosilane-type substance, to obtain silicon.    USE - Manufacture of silicon used for semiconductor device and solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides silicon with improved reaction efficiency and high yield, at low temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A hydrogen-radical is reacted with a chlorosilane-type substance of formula: SiHxCl4-x, to obtain silicon.    x=0-4.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the silicon manufacturing equipment. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - Plasma processing of surface of plastic film used as base material is performed under atmospheric pressure of 1x 10-1-1x 10-3 torr in presence of inert gas. A primary polymeric resin is laminated on the plasma-processed surface of base material, and a gas barrier layer is laminated on the surface to form a gas barrier film. The plasma processing is glow discharge plasma processing. A metal chosen from IV group element, XII group element or their alloy is adhered on the plasma-processed surface.    USE - Manufacture of gas barrier film used for solar cell back sheet (both claimed), and packaging material for electronic component.    ADVANTAGE - The gas barrier film is easily manufactured with improved gas barrier property, without generation of delamination.
NOVELTY - A gas barrier laminated film has an anchor layer (2), a gas barrier layer (3) containing silicon oxide (I) and an overcoat layer (4) formed on at least one surface of a base material layer (1) comprising plastic films. The refractive index of anchor layer is 1.4-1.7. The refractive index of gas barrier layer is 1.3-1.6. The refractive index of overcoat layer is 1.2-1.5. The thickness of anchor layer, gas barrier layer and overcoat layer, each is 10-100 nm.    USE - Gas barrier laminated film is used for material for packaging foodstuffs, pharmaceuticals and electronic device, solar cell and flat panel display device. Uses include but are not limited to surface protection sheet of solar cell module, electronic paper, liquid crystal display device and organic electroluminescent display device.    ADVANTAGE - The laminated film has excellent transparency, gas barrier property and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A gas barrier laminated film has an anchor layer, a gas barrier layer containing silicon oxide of formula: SiOxCy (I) and an overcoat layer formed on at least one surface of a base material layer comprising plastic films. The refractive index of base material layer is more than the refractive index of anchor layer which is more than the refractive index of gas barrier layer, which is more than the refractive index of overcoat layer. The refractive index of anchor layer is 1.4-1.7. The refractive index of gas barrier layer is 1.3-1.6. The refractive index of overcoat layer is 1.2-1.5. The thickness of anchor layer, gas barrier layer and overcoat layer, each is 10-100 nm.    x=1.5-2;and    y=0-0.5.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the gas barrier laminated film.    Base material layer (1)    Anchor layer (2)    Gas barrier layer (3)    Overcoat layer (4)
NOVELTY - Improvement of topography of transparent zinc oxide (ZnO) electric conductive thin film comprises corroding glass substrate using 0.5-10 mass% hydrogen fluoride solution for 1-30 minutes; and growing doped ZnO transparent electric conductive thin film on glass substrate that is corroded through ultrasonic spraying decomposition method.    USE - Improvement of topography of transparent zinc oxide electric conductive thin film used for silica thin film solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method has low cost, easy operation, capable of effectively controlling topography of prepared thin film and further controlling its softness, and improves flame light ability of silica thin film solar cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Improvement of topography of transparent zinc oxide (ZnO) electric conductive thin film comprises controlling topography of glass substrate surface by chemical corroding using hydrofluoric acid while preparing transparent electric conductive thin film for thin film solar cell by ultrasonic spraying technology; and controlling topography of transparent ZnO electric conductive thin film which grows on transparent electric conductive thin film. The method specifically comprises corroding glass substrate using 0.5-10 mass% hydrogen fluoride solution for 1-30 minutes; and growing doped ZnO transparent electric conductive thin film on glass substrate that is corroded through ultrasonic spraying decomposition method.
NOVELTY - Preparation of solar cell comprises preparing zinc oxide nanowire on metal substrate or conductive glass by chemical method; preparing hydrogenated nano silicon film on nanowire by plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD) to form nip or nipnip radial structure; preparing aluminum oxide passivation layer by atomic layer deposition (ALD); and preparing transparent conducting film by ALD to finish preparation of nanowire solar cell.    USE - Preparation of solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method improves electrode contact performance of nanowire and converting efficiency of solar cell.
NOVELTY - The system has S-shaped heating pipelines (10) provided with temperature sensors (8) that are connected to the amplifiers (7). One end of the amplifiers is connected to temperature measurement and control instruments (5). The temperature measurement and control instruments are connected to chip branch interfaces (4). The chip branch interfaces are connected to a chip master interface (3). The chip master interface is connected to the master single chip (2). The master single chip is connected to a touch screen (1).    USE - Solar cell component heating system for controlling temperature.    ADVANTAGE - The S-shaped heating pipes are provided with electric heating cores, and medium oil is utilized as heat conducting medium so as to heat laminating component, and the medium oil is heated by the electric heating cores so as to avoid workbench surface generating large temperature difference, thus effectively providing temperature gradient and heating uniformity for the workbench.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit block diagram of a solar cell component heating system.
NOVELTY - The method involves unwinding a fluorine-based film wound on a roller (S10). An adhesive resin layer is formed (S20) on one side of the unwound fluorine film by melt extruding a polymer resin. A base film is stacked (S30) on the side on unwound fluorine-based film in which the adhesive resin layer is formed. Another adhesive resin layer is formed (S40) on the base film by melt extruding the polymer resin. The fluorine-based film is stacked (S50) on a side on which the latter adhesive resin layer is formed.    USE - Rear protection sheet manufacturing method for a solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The rear protection sheet can be mass produced by the method at low cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The polymer is selected from polyvinyl butyral (PVB), polyethylene, and ethylene vinyl alcohol. The fluorine-based film is made of polyvinyl fluoride, polyvinylidene fluoride, tetrafluoroethylene, hexafluoropropylene and vinylidene fluoride (THV) resin, tetrafluoroethylene (TFE), polychlorotrifluoroethylene resin, or ethylene-tetrafluoroethylene. The base film is made of polyethlene terephthalate (PET), low content oligomer PET, polyimide, or polyethylene Naphthalate (PEN).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram of a rear protection sheet manufacturing method. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Step for unwinding fluorine-based film (S10)    Step for forming adhesive resin layer (S20)    Step for stacking base film (S30)    Step for forming another adhesive resin layer (S40)    Step for stacking fluorine-based film (S50)
NOVELTY - A transparent conductive substrate (10) has a transparent support substrate (11), a cured resin layer (12) provided between transparent support substrate and transparent conductive layer (13), and corrugation formed on surface facing transparent conductive layer of cured resin layer.    USE - Transparent conductive substrate is used for solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The transparent conductive substrate is efficiently manufactured. The solar cell comprising the transparent conductive substrate has excellent photoelectric conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A transparent conductive substrate has a transparent support substrate, a cured resin layer provided between transparent support substrate and transparent conductive layer, and corrugation formed on surface facing transparent conductive layer of cured resin layer. When Fourier-transformed image is obtained by performing two-dimensional high-speed Fourier transformation processing to corrugation and projection analytical image obtained by analyzing shapes of corrugation and projections using atomic force microscope, Fourier-transformed image indicates circular or annular pattern having original point where the absolute value of wave number is 0 mu m-1 at center. The circular or annular pattern is within a region where absolute value of wave number is 0.5-10 mu m-1.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of the transparent conductive substrate.    Transparent conductive substrate (10)    Transparent support substrate (11)    Cured resin layer (12)    Transparent conductive layer (13)
NOVELTY - A spiro-carbazole compound (I) is new.    USE - New spiro-carbazole compound used for organic electronic device e.g. organic electroluminescent device for display device used for terminal (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to organic solar cell, organic photoreceptor drum, organic thin film transistor, photodiode, organic laser.    ADVANTAGE - The organic electronic device having the organic layer containing spiro carbazole compound has excellent electrical characteristics and luminous efficiency, and low drive voltage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A spiro-carbazole compound of formula (I) is new.    R1-R4=1-60C alkyl, 1-60C alkoxy, 1-60C alkenyl, 5-60C arylene, 5-60C aryl, or 5-60C heteroaryl (all optionally substituted), or 1-50C alkyl, 1-60C heteroaryl or 1-60C heteroarylene (all optionally substituted and including S, N, P, O and/or Si);    Ra-Rd=H, halo, cyano, thio, or R1-R4;    Ar1=H, or R1-R4 excluding 1-60C alkoxy and 5-60C heteroaryl;and    n=1-4.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for organic electronic device, which has one or more organic layer containing the spiro carbazole compound.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of organic electronic device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Substrate (101)    Electrodes (102,107)    Hole injection layer (103)    Hole transport layer (104)    Light emitting layer (105)    Electron transport layer (106)
NOVELTY - The method involves unwinding a base film reeled in a roller, and coating a side of the base film with polyurethane or polyester adhesive. The base film is dried, and a fluoride-based film is coated in the side of the base film. An extruded resin film is formed through melt extrusion of polymer resin onto a rear side of the base film. The base film is made of polyethylene terephthalate, polyimide, polyethylene naphthalate, and the fluoride-based film is made of polyvinylidene fluoride, terpolymer resin, tetrafluoroethylene, polychlorotrifluoroethylene and ethylene tetrafluoroethylene.    USE - Method for manufacturing a rear side protection sheet of a solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The method reduces the manufacturing cost, and improves the mass production.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram of a rear side protection sheet manufacturing method.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - A composition comprises metal hydroxide (0.05-40 mol/l) dissolved in an aqueous or nonaqueous solvent, and an acid/base titrant for controlling the solubility of the metal hydroxide.    USE - Composition is used for forming metal oxide thin film used for manufacturing semiconductor device (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to liquid crystal display device, organic light-emitting diode, sensor, thin film transistor, solar cell and memory device.    ADVANTAGE - The metal oxide thin film having high transparency, reproducibility and semiconducting property, and is manufactured efficiently and economically using the composition by simple method.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) oxide thin film formation method, which involves coating the composition on a substrate and heating;    (2) metal oxide thin film; and    (3) manufacture of semiconductor device.
NOVELTY - The structure has a plate (1) e.g. baking enamel steel plate, aluminum plate and plastic plate, comprising an outer top face that is provided with a sticking element (2). A solar cell (3) is connected with an underside of the plate over the sticking element and comprises a top face. The top face is provided with another sticking element (20) and connected with a super transparent light intense concentrating layer (5) via the latter sticking element. A thermal insulation element is arranged at an inner underside of the plate. The thermal insulation element is made of polyurethane or gypsum.    USE - Building material structure for use as a solar plate on a roof for supplying solar energy to a building.    ADVANTAGE - The structure is designed such that solar modules are attached directly at the building materials to integrate energy function in inherent functions from building materials to a planning phase, an application phase of the solar energy equipment in a construction phase, a renovation phase and an extension phase of the building, thus saving energy with better usage of electricity in the building while providing environmental protection.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of a building material structure.    Plate (1)    Sticking elements (2, 20)    Solar cell (3)    Super transparent light intense concentrating layer (5)
NOVELTY - The generator has a big power generator for a vehicle, a gear transmission device and a switch power source arranged in a center part of a front wheel of an electric bicycle. A three-dimensional dye solar battery is formed by mixing optical fibers and nanometer lines. A zinc oxide nanometer line array is vertically formed on a surface of the optical fibers. Multiple beams of optical fibers are arranged in parallel. An input end of a storage battery is connected with the solar battery. A positive output end of the solar battery is connected with a diode in series.    USE - Vanadium-titanium solar electric bicycle generator.    ADVANTAGE - The travel of the electric bicycle is increased, and service life of the storage battery is prolonged.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a vanadium-titanium solar electric bicycle generator.
NOVELTY - The table has a support frame (1) arranged above an end of a table body (2). A bearing shaft is installed on the support frame. A laser locator (3) is arranged above another end of the table body. A back plate or hot melt adhesive film ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) material is coiled on the bearing shaft. Scales are arranged at two inner sides above the table body. An arc location groove is formed in the support frame. The bearing shaft is installed in the arc location groove via a rolling bearing. A location safe pin is arranged on the arc location groove.    USE - Back plate and hot melt adhesive film material cutting table for a crystalline silicon solar battery assembly.    ADVANTAGE - The table exactly locates size of the back plate or hot melt adhesive film EVA material. The table is simple and convenient to operate and safe and reliable to use, and has high production efficiency, and reduces labor intensity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a back plate and hot melt adhesive film cutting table.    Support frame (1)    Table body (2)    Laser locator (3)
NOVELTY - Polymer (I) comprising at least one repeat unit of substituted 1-difluoromethyl-1,2,2,3-tetrafluoro-5-methyl-cyclopentane compounds (IA), substituted 1-difluoromethyl-1,2,2-trifluoro-cyclohexyl compounds (IB) or substituted 1,1,2,3,3-pentathlete-4-methyl-cyclohexyl compounds (IC), is new.    USE - (I) is useful: in a membrane and an electrochemical cell, which is a fuel cell (all claimed); and as cation-exchange resins, which is used as electrolytes, electrode binders, sensors, electrolysis cells, in lithium batteries in lithium salt form, and in the application requiring charge-transfer phenomena, comprising light-emitting displays.    ADVANTAGE - (I) has high glass transition temperature and good mechanical properties.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Polymer (I) comprising at least one repeat unit of substituted 1-difluoromethyl-1,2,2,3-tetrafluoro-5-methyl-cyclopentane compounds of formula (IA), substituted 1-difluoromethyl-1,2,2-trifluoro-cyclohexyl compounds of formula (IB) or substituted 1,1,2,3,3-pentafluoro-4-methyl-cyclohexyl compounds of formula (IC), is new.    R = 1-20C perfluoroalkylene (optionally containing O or Cl);    Q = F, -OM, -NH2, -NHCN, -N(M)SO2R2, -N(CN)SO2R2, -C(M)(CN)2, -C(M)(CN)(SO2R2) or -C(M)(SO2R2)2;    R2 = optionally fluorinated 1-14C alkyl (optionally containing ether O linkages) or optionally fluorinated 6-12C aryl; and    M = H, alkali cation or ammonium (optionally substituted).
NOVELTY - The battery has a solar battery unit (1) whose illuminating face is covered with a metal wire electrode (2) to form an ohm contact with surface. Photocurrent generated by the solar battery unit is directly guided out from the metal wire electrode. The illuminating face of the solar battery unit is covered with the metal wire electrode to serve as a front electrode of the solar battery unit. A back electrode of the solar battery unit is provided to the metal wire electrode or conventionally printed silver electrode. The metal wire electrode is directly connected to an adjacent solar battery.    USE - Silicon solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery improves conductivity of an electrode and conversion efficiency of the solar battery and reduces shading area of an electrode part. The metal wire electrode directly connects the adjacent solar battery serially, replaces a interconnecting strip and component assembling technique, thus avoiding injury brought by component welding and improving finished product ratio. The battery permits series connection and simplifies technical flow, and is easy to manufacture.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a silicon solar battery in partial section.    Solar battery unit (1)    Metal wire electrode (2)    Silver-bearing size (3)    Metal wire (4)
NOVELTY - The structure has an upper transparent rubber film layer i.e. transparent ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) rubber film layer, mutually jointed with a lower reflective rubber film layer i.e. transparent white EVA rubber film layer. Solar battery sheets are arranged at intervals and arranged between the upper transparent rubber film layer and the lower reflective layer. Reflective rate of the lower reflective layer is greater than 80 percent at position of 550 nm and UV shielding rate is greater than 90 percent at position of 380 nm wavelength.    USE - Solar battery module structure.    ADVANTAGE - The structure can improve battery efficiency and improve strength and proportion of reflective light, thus improving utilization rate of sunshine to improve the power generation efficiency of the solar battery module. The structure is simple in structure. The structure has skillful design, large-scale popularization and wide range of application.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a solar battery module structure.
NOVELTY - The module has two inner module frames arranged in outer module frames to form a front part inner module frame and a back part inner module frame in parallel with each other between front and back sides. An injection passageway is passed through up and down with same width. The injection passageway is arranged between the inner module frames and the outer module frames. Two locating pieces are respectively arranged on two end faces of the outer module frames. Two connecting pieces are respectively connected between the inner module frames and the outer module frames.    USE - Solar battery assembly junction box silica gel injected module.    ADVANTAGE - The module allows a silica gel injection equipment to improve silica gel injecting speed and unifies the silica gel injecting quantity. The module can reduce the waste material, and improve the bonding fastness quality of a box. The module avoids a worker to contact with silica gel. The module can be repeatedly utilized due to PTFE plastic or fluoro rubber without bonding with the silica gel. The module is easy to operate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The frames and the connecting pieces are made of PTFE plastic or fluoro rubber material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the solar battery assembly junction box silica gel injected module.
NOVELTY - The pack has a negative-pole conducting terminal leaded out via metal anodes. Two flow collecting holes are formed at one end of a rigid housing. A positive-pole and a negative-pole conducting terminals are leaded out from the two flow collecting hole. An elastic upper cover is provided with an arc structure. An elastic member is arranged in the elastic upper cover that is clamped on a top part of the rigid housing. An elastic locking device is utilized for locking the elastic upper cover. An isolation membrane i.e. isolation bag, of an anode active part of the metal anodes is wrapped.    USE - Mechanical inserting block type zinc-air metal fuel battery pack.    ADVANTAGE - The pack has easy installation and detaching process, firm structure, convenient combination and low fault rate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The rigid housing is formed by injection-molding material, where the injection-molding material is nylon, polypropylene or acrylonitrile, butadiene and styrene engineering material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a mechanical inserting block type zinc-air metal fuel battery pack.
NOVELTY - Polyester film comprises terminal carboxylic groups (2-23 equivalents/t), where the carboxylic groups on a surface of the film are present at 0.005-0.2 equivalents/m2, and the thickness of the film is 120-500 mu m.    USE - The polyester film is useful in a solar cell module (claimed) that convert light energy of the sunlight into electrical energy, which is useful in the photovoltaic power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The polyester film: exhibits improved resistance to deterioration (wet heat durability) in a high temperature and humidity environment; provides stable power generation performance for long period of time; has high durability so that the film hardly changes even when the film is placed in a moist-heat environment for a long period of time; exhibits improved weather resistance (hydrolysis resistance); provides increased adhesion to an adherend; suppresses deformation resulting from thickness unevenness; and exhibits excellent color tone, excellent heat resistance and increased power generation efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for manufacturing the polyester film comprising: solid-phase polymerizing a polyester, and melting and kneading the solid-phase polymerized polyester and then extruding the polyester from a die to form the polyester film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the cross sectional view of the structure of a solar cell module.    Back sheet (1)    Sealing material (2)    Power generation device (solar cell device) (3)    Transparent substrate (4)
NOVELTY - Transparent conductive film comprises electroconductive metal layer containing metal fiber, polymer having hydroxyl group, and polyanion, which is provided on a transparent support material.    USE - The transparent conductive film is useful for devices chosen from touch panel, mobile phones, solar cells, television and display devices e.g. LCD, plasma organic electroluminescence and field emulsion display device.    ADVANTAGE - The transparent conductive film is inexpensive has excellent compatibility, solvent resistance property, physical strength, durability and light transmittance and electroconductivity balance. The film provides less damaged electroconductive metal layer during washing process, cannot be peeled easily.
NOVELTY - The method involves forming opening parts (5A, 5B) on an insulating protective layer (5) for connecting a source electrode and a drain electrode on an organic-semiconductor layer (4). An electrode layer (6) is formed for covering the insulating-layer protective layer. Laser ablation removal process is performed on the electrode layer in a formation area of the insulating protective layer except the opening parts for forming the source electrode and the drain electrode. The insulating protective layer is made of polymer material.    USE - Method for manufacturing an organic thin-film transistor of a solar cell and an organic electroluminescence display.    ADVANTAGE - The method ensures patterning of the conductive layer on the organic-semiconductor layer in a rapid and easy manner, thus ensuring stable performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side sectional view of a thin-film transistor.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Substrate (1)    Gate electrode (2)    Gate insulating layer (3)    Organic-semiconductor layer (4)    Insulating protective layer (5)    Opening parts (5A, 5B)    Electrode layer (6)
NOVELTY - The method involves producing solution for semiconductor layer formation included in quantity smaller than a theoretical amount in order to chalcogen-ize a metallic element and making a chalcogen element into a chalcogen compound semiconductor. A film i.e. precursor, is produced by using the solution. The film is heat-processed. A first electrode layer (6) is spaced apart from a second electrode layer (2) and provided in a side of a substrate (1) of a semiconductor layer (3). A third electrode layer (5) and the first electrode layer are electrically connected by a connection conductor (7).    USE - Method for manufacturing a semiconductor layer i.e. copper indium gallium selenium compound semiconductor layer, that is utilized for manufacturing a photoelectric conversion apparatus i.e. solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables heat-processing film, thus decreasing defect by a crack, and hence producing the favorable semiconductor layer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a photoelectric conversion apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a photoelectric conversion apparatus using a semiconductor layer.    Substrate (1)    Electrode layers (2, 5, 6)    Semiconductor layer (3)    Connection conductor (7)    Photoelectric conversion apparatus (10)
NOVELTY - The element (108) has an electronic taking-out layer (107) comprising an inorganic compound layer (102) and an organic compound layer (103). Glass transition temperature of the organic compound layer is about 80 degree Celsius. The inorganic compound layer is made from an alkali metal salt and a metal oxide. A pair of electrodes includes a cathode (101) and an anode (106). A hole taking-out layer (105) is provided with sulfonic-acid-group-containing compound. A buffer layer is provided among an active layer (104), the anode or the cathode.    USE - Photoelectric conversion element for use in an organic thin-film solar cell of a solar cell module (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to building material, motor vehicle, railway, vessel, aircraft, spacecraft, household appliance, mobile telephone and toy.    ADVANTAGE - The electron movement between the active layer of the element and the cathode electrode is stimulated, thus improving the photoelectric conversion efficiency of the element. The adhesiveness between the active layer and the buffer layer of the electrode are improved, thus improving durability. The element is excellent in a photoelectric transfer characteristic.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a photoelectric conversion element.    Cathode (101)    Inorganic compound layer (102)    Organic compound layer (103)    Active layer (104)    Hole taking-out layer (105)    Anode (106)    Electronic taking-out layer (107)    Photoelectric conversion element (108)
NOVELTY - A laminate has layer (a) containing (in parts mass) thermoplastic resin composition (0.1-40) containing 10 %mass of titanium oxide particles having volume average particle diameter of 0.01-0.35 mu m and particle diameter of 0.5 mu m or more, and layer (b) containing thermoplastic resin composition (0.1-40) containing 10 %mass of titanium oxide particles having volume average particle diameter of 0.5-2 mu m and particle diameter of 0.35 mu m or less.    USE - Laminate is used for backsheet for solar cell module (both claimed). Can also be used for low thermal storage property material and infrared reflective material.    ADVANTAGE - The laminate has excellent reflectivity. The solar cell module using the laminate has excellent conversion efficiency and infrared reflectivity.
NOVELTY - A gas barrier film has base material covered with hydroxyl (OH) groups, adhesive layer (2), ceramic film (3), and protective layer (4). The surface roughness (Ra) is less than or equal to 3 nm.    USE - Gas barrier film for front and/or back sheet of electronic paper, LCD, organic electroluminescent (EL) display, or solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Adhesiveness, gas-barrier property and durability are improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of gas barrier film which involves forming adhesive layer on base material layer by coating, forming ceramic film on the surface of adhesive layer by atomic-layer deposition, and forming protective layer on the surface of the ceramic film by coating.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional diagram of the structure of gas-barrier film.    Polymer film (1)    Adhesive layer (2)    Ceramic film (3)    Protective layer (4)
NOVELTY - Gas barrier film is obtained by applying and drying coating liquid consists of polysilazane compound on the surface of a plastic film, and oxidation treating in nitrogen, oxygen and water vapor-containing atmosphere by UV ray irradiation at less than or equal to 180 nm wavelength to obtain gas barrier layers.    USE - Manufacturing method of gas barrier film for organic photoelectric conversion element and solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Gas-barrier property, durability and productivity are high.
NOVELTY - The battery has a graphene back electrode located at bottom of a metal flexible substrate, and a battery unit including an n-i-p laminate structure. A transparent conducting front electrode is located on the battery unit. A packaging layer is located on the transparent conducting front electrode. The metal flexible substrate is made of copper or silver. The transparent conducting front electrode is made of graphene. The packaging layer is made of soft film-making materials including silicones, silica gels, fluorine-containing polymers, high-temperature glues and high-temperature pigments.    USE - Flexible film solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has high photoelectric conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The n-i-p laminate structure comprises a n layer made of amorphous silicon doped with phosphorus or nanometer crystalline silicon, p layer made of amorphous silicon doped with boron or nanometer crystalline silicon, and i layer made of amorphous silicon or amorphous silicon-germanium alloy. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for producing a flexible film solar battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a flexible film solar battery.
NOVELTY - The assembly has a solar panel whose bottom part includes a back plate. Multiple borders are formed around the solar panel. A lower ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) layer is formed above the back plate. A battery sheet layer is formed above the lower EVA layer. An upper EVA layer is formed above the battery sheet layer. A toughed glass layer is formed above the upper EVA layer. A titanium dioxide composite layer is formed on the toughed glass layer.    USE - Photovoltaic assembly.    ADVANTAGE - The assembly realizes automatic cleaning. The electric energy generated by the assembly is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a photovoltaic assembly.
NOVELTY - The method involves processing pre-oxidizing process for a surface of silicon sheets at 800 to 840 degrees centigrade. A liquid POCL3 phosphorus source is used at 800 to 840 degrees centigrade. Temperature to be 850 to 900 degrees centigrade is raised without accessing source and under protection of oxygen. Re-distribution for impurities is processed for a time without accessing source and under the protection of the oxygen. Temperature is lowered. Oxygen percentage is controlled as 3 to 25 percentage according to volume percentage.    USE - Diffusion method for preparing emitting electrode of polycrystalline silicon solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The method promotes efficiency without increasing cost by comparing with the once time of active diffusion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph illustrating a diffusion method for preparing emitting electrode of polycrystalline silicon solar battery.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The method involves preparing a pattern template for nanometer pressing, and pre-cleaning a solar battery silicon wafer. A mask is formed on a protruded surface of the pattern of the pattern template. The mask is pressed on the surface of one side of a light receiving surface of the solar battery silicon wafer by pressing. A surface of one side of the light receiving surface of the solar battery silicon wafer is etched. The mask is removed. A regular suede structure is formed at the surface of one side of the light receiving surface of the solar battery silicon wafer.    USE - Method for preparing a solar battery suede.    ADVANTAGE - The method controls size and shape of the suede in a better manner so as to optimize reflecting rate to be lower than 1 percentage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a solar battery suede.
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a back surface electrode layer on a bearing substrate, and forming a paste layer on the back surface electrode layer, where the paste layer includes particles such as sodium, copper oxide, indium oxide, gallium oxide and sodium oxide. A light absorption layer is formed on the back surface electrode layer by heat-treating the paste layer. A window layer is formed on the light absorption layer, where sodium content in the light absorption layer is greater than the sodium content in the back surface electrode layer.    USE - Solar cell manufacturing method.    ADVANTAGE - The amount of sodium included in the light absorption layer can be efficiently controlled such that the solar cell has maximum photoelectric conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a solar cell comprising a bearing substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a solar cell.
NOVELTY - The mark has a solar battery panel, storage battery and mark plate. The mark plate, a mark plate controller, the storage battery and the solar battery panel are separately mounted on corresponding positions of vertical rod. The mark plate comprises a polytetrafluoroethylene (PET) layer, ethylene vinyl acetate layer, colored printing ink layer and an electroluminescent layer sequentially formed on an aluminum substrate. Rib is formed at the rear side of the aluminum substrate.    USE - Solar powered self-light-emitting road traffic mark.    ADVANTAGE - Traffic marks have moderate brightness. Traffic marks can be applied to any site, since it is powered by solar energy. Traffic marks can be viewed clearly even from long distance so that traffic accident can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the solar powered self-light-emitting road traffic mark.
NOVELTY - A p-type microcrystal silicon-carbon film material has thickness of 15-30 mm, conductance of 0.15-10 S/cm, band gap of 2.0 eV or more and crystallizing rate of 30-50%.    USE - P-type microcrystal silicon-carbon film material is used for preparing noncrystalline film solar battery (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The noncrystalline film solar battery containing the p-type microcrystal silicon-carbon film material has improved open circuit voltage and excellent photoelectric conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) preparation of p-type microcrystal silicon-carbon film material, which involves placing polyimide non-transparent flexible substrate, aluminum back reflecting electrode layer, blocking layer, nanocrystalline nitrogen layer, noncrystalline/microcrystal layer (I) and p/i buffer layer to high-vacuum depositing system, using plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition to deposit p-type window layer, aerating gas of silicone, hydrogen, methane and borane, or silicone, hydrogen and trimethylborane, and controlling substrate temperature to 150-270 degrees C, power density to 200-400 mW/cm2, reaction pressure to 100-300 Pa, silicone concentration to 0.55-1.5%, doping concentration of trimethylborane to 0.5-1%, doping concentration of borane to 0.5-2% and doping concentration of methane to 7.5-13.5%; and    (2) preparation of noncrystalline film solar battery, which involves depositing polyimide non-transparent flexible substrate, aluminum back reflecting electrode layer, blocking layer, nanocrystalline nitrogen layer, noncrystalline/microcrystal layer (I) and p/i buffer layer on the polyimide flexible substrate, aerating reacting gas, and depositing transparent conductive layer.
NOVELTY - The subassembly has a glass, an ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) encapsulation layer, and a solar battery sheet. A main grid line of a light receiving surface of the solar battery sheet is provided with a prismatic structure that reflects ray irradiating on the main grid line, where the reflected light forms total reflection on an air surface and the glass through the EVA encapsulation layer and is reflected to a battery surface. The battery surface is not shielded by the main grid line, where the prismatic structure is a linear copper base material with a prismatic section.    USE - Reflecting crystal silicon solar battery subassembly.    ADVANTAGE - The configuration of the subassembly reduces the light loss and resistance loss of the subassembly, reduces 2-4 percentages of the optical loss and improves 4-6 percentages of power of the subassembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a reflecting crystal silicon solar battery subassembly.
NOVELTY - A carbon fiber-reinforced carbon composite material crucible comprises bottom part having bending part on circumferential part and straight belly part extending from bending part of bottom part to upper part. The bottom part and straight belly part contact multiple warps and wefts for interweaving carbon fiber to obtain carbon fiber woven fabric. The axes of warp and weft of carbon fiber woven fabric on bending part of bottom part are located in leaning direction relative to circumferential direction of the crucible.    USE - Carbon fiber-reinforced carbon composite material crucible used for supporting and containing molten material crucible in a single crystal or polycrystal device used for manufacturing semiconductor material or solar battery material.    ADVANTAGE - The wrinkle or connection section difference part of bending part of bottom part is removed, thus improving durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing the crucible which comprises using mixed adhesive of thermocuring resin and carbon powder to stick carbon fiber woven fabrics; and processing thermocuring treatment, carbonization treatment, graphitization treatment and high purity treatment to form desired crucible.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic diagram illustrating a carbon fiber-reinforced carbon composite material crucible.
NOVELTY - An electrode active material contains radialene compound (I).    USE - Electrode active material is used for electrical storage device for electronic device and transporting apparatus (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to power supply of personal computer, communication apparatus, gasoline vehicle, hybrid vehicle, mobile telephone, handheld terminal, portable game apparatus, video camera, fuel cell electric vehicle, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, vacuum cleaner, robot and electric tool.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical storage device using the electrode active material is lightweight. The electronic device using the electrical storage device has high charging/discharging cycle characteristics, output and capacitance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrode active material contains radialene compound of formula (I).    X=oxygen or bivalent group of formula (a);    Y'=bivalent group (a);    R1,R2=H, carboxyalkyl, thioalkyl or linear or cyclic (un)saturated aliphatic group optionally containing nitro, oxygen, sulfur or silicon;    or R1+R2=1,3-dithiol ring;and    n=1-3.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrical storage device (1), which has positive electrode (21) containing positive electrode active material, negative electrode (22) containing negative electrode active material and electrolyte.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic longitudinal cross-sectional view of coin-shaped electrical storage device.    Electrical storage device (1)    Positive electrode collector (12)    Negative electrode collector (17)    Positive electrode (21)    Negative electrode (22)
NOVELTY - Hydrogen peroxide is added to distilled water and stirred, followed by addition of polyvinylpyrrolidone, stirring, addition of zinc acetate dihydrate, and stirring. 5 Mol/L sodium hydroxide aqueous solution is added. The solution is stirred after white turbidity is generated. The white turbid solution is sealed in a hydrothermal reactor. The hydrothermal reactor is placed in a drying oven and reaction is carried out. The reaction mixture is centrifuged, and the precipitate is washed and dried to obtain micro zinc oxide.    USE - Preparation of micro zinc oxide by hydrothermal method for use in fuel cells, photoelectric conversion materials, and chemical sensors.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables simple, quick, economical and environmentally-friendly preparation of micro zinc oxide under mild conditions, with high purity, regular crystal structure, and excellent material appearance controllability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - 30 %Mass% hydrogen peroxide is added to distilled water and stirred for 5 minutes at room temperature. Polyvinylpyrrolidone (K-30) is added and stirred for 10 minutes at room temperature, followed by addition of zinc acetate dihydrate and stirring for 20 minutes at room temperature. 5 Mol/L sodium hydroxide aqueous solution is added. The mass ratio of polyvinylpyrrolidone, zinc acetate dihydrate, hydrogen peroxide, distilled water, and sodium hydroxide is 1:(0.3658-36.58):(8.333-166.7):(466.7-625):(0.1667-25). The solution is stirred at room temperature continuously for 5 minutes, after white turbidity is generated. The white turbid solution is poured into a hydrothermal reactor having PTFE lining and sealed. The hydrothermal reactor is placed in a drying oven at 80-200 degrees C and reacted for 0.5-24 hours. The reaction mixture is separated centrifugally, and the precipitate is washed with distilled water and absolute ethyl alcohol thrice, and vacuum-dried for 24 hours at 60 degrees C to obtain micro zinc oxide.
NOVELTY - The structure has redox flow division plate (5) that is provided in middle portion of stack. The left and right sides of redox flow division plate are respectively and sequentially provided with sub-stacks (4), main collector plates (3), multi-channel insulating plates (2) and multi-channel end plates (1). The multi-channel end plate is made of metal e.g. steel plate or aluminum plate. Multi-channel insulating plate is made of corrosion-resisting electronic insulating material e.g. polyethylene, PVC or polypropylene. Main collector is made of copper or graphite.    USE - Stack structure of double powered redox flow battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Since the channel length of the electrolyte in the stack is reduced to half of the original length, the flowing resistance of the electrolyte and power consumption of the pump can be reduced and potential difference of the electrolyte in the channel, polarization and energy loss of the battery can also be reduced. The number of single batteries in the stack can be increased and the power can be improved without reducing the energy efficiency of the redox flow battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the stack structure of double powered redox flow battery.    Multi-channel end plate (1)    Multi-channel insulating plate (2)    Main collector plate (3)    Sub-stack (4)    Redox flow division plate (5)
NOVELTY - The nitrogen doped carbon nanotube has nitrogen doped carbon nanotube powder which acts as oxygen reducing catalyst of a microorganism fuel battery.    USE - Nitrogen doped carbon nanotube for preparing microorganism fuel battery cathode.    ADVANTAGE - The nitrogen doped carbon nanotube is achieved with higher output power and better operation stability at reduced cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparation method of nitrogen doped carbon nanotube.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the nitrogen doped carbon nanotube.(Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The generation device has transparent substrate in which one plate surface is provided with a polymer diffusion liquid crystal membrane and another symmetric plate surface is provided with multiple light guide microscopes. One side end surface of the transparent substrate is provided with a photoelectric converting device having output terminal while other side end surface is provided with reflector membrane. The shape of the photoelectric cell panel in the photoelectric converting device is matched with shape of side end surface of substrate.    USE - Electric power generation device.    ADVANTAGE - The device protects the glass and fully uses the solar energy to produce electric power.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the electric power generation device.
NOVELTY - A composite negative ion exchange film for a fuel battery, is prepared by thermally polymerizing monomer solution consisting of free radical mono-polymer capable of being chloro-methylated, divinyl benzene and benzoyl peroxide in initial position in the high-performance polymer porous base film which is pretreated, applying an external pressure to promote combination of the polymerization product with the base film, and then quaternizing and alkalizing the product.    USE - Composite negative ion exchange film for fuel battery, particularly alkaline fuel battery.    ADVANTAGE - The film has simple preparation method, and saves raw materials; and has high conductivity and high stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparation method of the composite negative ion exchange film.
NOVELTY - The air knife plate has main portion having cavity extending along length direction. The one side of the cavity is opened with an air inlet passing through the outer side of the main portion to the cavity. The other side of the cavity is opened with multiple rows of spraying holes arranged along length direction of the main portion. The cavity is communicated with the outer side of the main portion through multiple rows of spraying holes.    USE - Air knife plate for solar battery wet processing device (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The liquid blocking effect can be ensured and air consumption and pressure can be reduced. The structure of knife plate can be simplified.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) liquid blocking air knife group; and    (2) solar battery wet processing device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of air knife plate.
NOVELTY - A roof has a solar cell board formed by inserting multiple non-crystalline silicon film cells having slits filled with rubber bars, into a frame structure. The indoor surface of wall housing is adhered with multiple elements of electric heat wall cloth that are spliced to form a resistance loop of two ends. The cloth is integrally fixed with a face layer, an adhesive layer, a conducting layer, a heating layer, a bottom layer and a glue film layer. The resistance loop and a power supply device form an electric heat control circuit through a conductor.    USE - Solar-heated house with independent rooms.    ADVANTAGE - Since the space of the roof of the house is adopted to switch the solar energy into the electric energy, the lighting area is large with enough energy output, and the perfect combination of solar heating and power supplying with the house is realized. Hence the human microcirculation is improved through the radiant far infrared ray wave and the health index of human body is improved by the simple-structured house at low cost with saved space and green and environmental friendly performances.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The heating layer is formed by coating far infrared electric heat coatings on surfaces of non-woven fabrics, natural or artificial fiber fabrics or combined fiber fabrics, and arranging the conducting layer on two ends of far infrared electric heat coatings. The face layer is an element of natural fiber fabric having fine porous structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the solar-heated house.
NOVELTY - The method involves forming transparency conductivity oxide layer by depositing transparent conductive oxide made of indium tin oxide (ITO), zinc oxide (ZnO), aluminum zinc oxide (AlZnO), indium zinc oxide (InZnO) deposited on transparent insulating substrate. The surface of transparency conductivity oxide layer is fused by irradiating laser beam. The back plate made of silver (Ag) or aluminum (Al) of concavo-convex shape is formed in oxide layer surface. The transparency conductivity oxide layer with concavo-convex shape is formed in p-n junction semiconductor layer.    USE - Method for fabricating solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The uniform concavo-convex shaped transparency conductivity oxide layer is formed in the semiconductor layer, such that the efficient income of light can be achieved. Hence the incident light amount is increased to the solar cell, and so the solar cell efficiency can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the solar cell.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a chemical reaction tank (210) comprising space for wet etching process. A transfer guide plate (220) formed on the lower side of the chemical reaction tank has a space for transferring the solar cell substrate. Several etchant spray nozzles (230) are arranged on one side of transfer guide plate. An etchant spray nozzle allows floating of the solar cell substrate from the transfer guide plate by spraying the etchant to upper side of the solar cell substrate through etchant injection hole.    USE - Wet etching apparatus for manufacture of solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The damage of the solar cell board during wet etching process is reduced efficiently, by preventing transfer of the board through the separate transfer apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of wet etching apparatus.    Chemical reaction tank (210)    Transfer guide board (220)    Etching solution injection nozzle (230)    Etching solution inlet port (240)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a crucible (130) arranged in the center of a processing chamber (100). A susceptor (140) arranged in a square shape covers the crucible. The upper and lower heaters heat to melt a silicon material inputted into the crucible. A thermal insulator (135) shields the heat from the processing chamber outside. A cooling plate (170) cools down the melted silicon to have an upward direction.    USE - Multi-crystal silicon ingot manufacture apparatus for production of solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The volume of heating zone can be reduced so that the manufacturing costs can be reduced while the silicon ingot can be grown in rapid and smooth temperature gradient.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the multi-crystal silicon ingot manufacture apparatus.    Processing chamber (100)    Crucible (130)    Thermal insulator (135)    Susceptor (140)    Cooling plate (170)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming titanium dioxide photoelectrode layer on a front transparent substrate. A porous metal electrode layer is formed on the titanium dioxide photoelectrode layer. A transparent conductive layer is formed on a rear transparent substrate. A metal thin film catalyst electrode layer is formed on the transparent conductive layer. Space is formed between the front transparent substrate and the rear transparent substrate, such that electrolyte is passed in space. The zinc oxide powder is provided on front transparent substrate.    USE - Method for manufacturing metal electrode type dye solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Since the space is formed between the front transparent substrate and rear transparent substrate, the photosensitive dye on titanium oxide photoelectrode layer can be easily absorbed. Thus, electrolyte can be passed easily. The manufacturing process of metal electrode type dye solar cell can be simplified and manufacturing cost can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for metal electrode type dye solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view illustrating manufacturing process of metal electrode type dye solar cell.
NOVELTY - The solar cell has a rear electrode that is formed on a substrate. A light absorbing layer is formed on the rear electrode. A cadmium sulfide buffer layer is formed on the light absorbing layer. A zinc sulfide buffer layer is formed on the buffer layer. A frontal electrode is formed on the buffer layer.    USE - Solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The bonding power between the light absorbing layer and the frontal electrode can be increased. The junction of the electrode and light adsorption layer can be improved. The toxicity by the cadmium sulfide can be reduced, and the efficiency of the light adsorption layer can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of the solar cell.
NOVELTY - The storing device has absorption device (B) provided in industrial waste gas discharge channel (A) which is connected with carbon dioxide purification and release device (C) through circular loop. The purification and release device, carbon dioxide electrochemical solidifying device (D) and fuel cell (E) are sequentially connected through gas transmission pipelines. A carbon dioxide electrochemistry solidifying power supply device (F) is connected with electrochemistry solidifying device. An air draft device (G) is connected with electric output end of the fuel cell.    USE - Carbon dioxide based energy storing device, for storing energy generated by wind driven generator.    ADVANTAGE - The carbon dioxide discharge from the industrialization process can be simply and conveniently reduced and green house effect is relieved by integrating purification, recovery, electrochemistry solidification processes for carbon dioxide and electricity generation process based on carbon dioxide.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the carbon dioxide based storing device.    Industrial waste gas discharge channel (A)    Absorption device (B)    Release device (C)    Carbon dioxide electrochemical solidifying device (D)    Fuel cell (E)    Carbon dioxide electrochemistry solidifying power supply device (F)    Air draft device (G)
NOVELTY - A substituted pyrene derivative (I) is new.    USE - Substituted pyrene derivative used for organic layer including hole implant layer, hole transport layer, light emitting layer, electron injection layer and electron transport layer for organic electronic device e.g. organic light emitting device, organic phosphorescence device, organic solar cell, organic photoreceptor and organic transistor (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The organic electronic device having organic layer formed using the substituted pyrene derivative has high durability and low drive voltage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A substituted pyrene derivative of formula (I) is new.    R',R"=D, 1-6C alkyl, cyano, fluoro, 6-20C aryl, 5-12C cycloalkyl, 1-20C alkoxy, 6-30C arylamino, 3-30C heteroaryl including N, O, or S, or -Si(Z1)(Z2)(Z3);    R1,R2=H, D, 1-6C alkyl, cyano, fluoro, 6-20C aryl, 5-12C cycloalkyl, 2-20C arylamino or 3-30C heteroaryl including N, O, or S;    Ar1,Ar2=D, 6-20C aryl optionally substituted by fluoro or -Si(Z1)(Z2)(Z3), and 3-30C heteroaryl optionally substituted by D, fluoro, or -Si(Z1)(Z2)(Z3) and including N, O, or S;    Z1,Z3=H, 1-6C alkyl, or 6-20C aryl;and    n,m=0-5.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of substituted pyrene derivative; and    (2) organic electronic device, which has organic layer arranged between primary electrode and secondary electrode.
NOVELTY - Device for processing a substrate in a processing plant, comprises at least one process tool (3) exhibiting two oppositely arranged substrate planes, that are oriented at least approximately perpendicular, and arranged in at least one processing area (2). The device is adapted for processing at least two substrates simultaneously in the processing area with the process tool. The substrates are arranged in the substrate planes such that the coatings of the substrates face each other and a quasi-closed process space is formed between the substrates at least during the processing.    USE - The device and the above method are useful for producing thin-film solar cells or thin-film solar modules, preferably copper-indium-gallium-sulfur-selenium thin-film solar cells or -solar modules or copper indium selenide thin-film solar cells or -solar modules, where each substrate is formed in the form of a glass panel and is coated with at least copper and indium, or copper, indium and gallium, or copper, indium, gallium and selenium for selenizing and/or sulfurizing a chalcopyrite thin-layer semiconductor (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The device: is inexpensive; has simple structure; and allows the homogeneous processing of the substrates or coatings.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for processing coated substrates in a processing plant comprising at least two substrates in the processing area arranged in the oppositely arranged substrate planes, where the substrate exhibits coatings.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of the device for processing a substrate in a processing plant.    Processing area (2)    Process tool (3)    Substrate-transport system (5,6)    Rolling elements (9)    Guide channel (10)
NOVELTY - The generator (200) has evaporation unit (7) and carbon monoxide reduction unit (20) that are arranged adjacent to each other so that portion evaporation unit and carbon monoxide reduction unit exchanges heat with each other. The evaporation unit is configured such that amount of heat exchange in portion corresponding to carbon monoxide reduction unit is lower than amount of heat exchange in the other portion not corresponding to carbon monoxide reduction unit.    USE - Hydrogen generator for fuel cell power generation system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Since the evaporation unit is configured such that amount of heat exchange in portion corresponding to carbon monoxide reduction unit is set lower, hydrogen can be generated more stably while reducing carbon monoxide generation. Thus performance is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the hydrogen generator.    Evaporation unit (7)    Carbon monoxide reduction unit (20)    Gas introduction unit (21)    Partition (23)    Hydrogen generator (200)
NOVELTY - A compound thin film solar cell has sequential lamination of secondary extraction electrode (17), transparent electrode layer (16), a buffer layer (15), a light absorption layer (14), primary extraction electrode (13) and back surface electrode (12) formed on a substrate (11). The light absorption layer contains compound semiconductor thin film containing copper-aluminum-gallium-indium-tellurium-selenium-sulfur complex (I). The average grain size of compound semiconductor thin film is 1-100 nm.    USE - Compound thin film solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The light absorption layer is adjusted to form suitable band gap for light absorption by controlling crystal particle size of compound thin film solar cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A compound thin film solar cell has sequential lamination of secondary extraction electrode, transparent electrode layer, a buffer layer, a light absorption layer, primary extraction electrode and back surface electrode formed on a substrate. The light absorption layer contains compound semiconductor thin film containing copper-aluminum-gallium-indium-tellurium-selenium-sulfur complex of formula: Cu(Al1-x-yGaxIny)(Te1-a-bSeaSb) (I), where x, y, a, b, x+y, and a+b are 0-1. The average grain size of compound semiconductor thin film is 1-100 nm. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of compound thin film solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of compound thin film solar cell.    Substrate (11)    Back surface electrode (12)    Primary extraction electrode (13)    Light absorption layer (14)    Buffer layer (15)    Transparent electrode layer (16)    Secondary extraction electrode (17)
NOVELTY - A lithium secondary battery has a separator (50) interposed between positive electrode (30) and negative electrode (40). The separator has a porous sheet base material (52), and an inorganic porous layer containing titania formed on surface which opposes positive electrode. The porosity of inorganic porous layer is more than the porosity of porous sheet base material.    USE - Lithium secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to personal computer, portable terminal, hybrid vehicle, fuel cell electric vehicle and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium secondary battery has high capacity and output characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for separator for lithium secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the lithium secondary battery.    Positive electrode (30)    Positive electrode material layer (34)    Negative electrode (40)    Separator (50)    Porous sheet base material (52)
NOVELTY - Electrocatalyst comprises a support containing an amorphous composite oxide having antimony-doped tin oxide and a catalyst supported by the support, where composite oxide comprises 2-10, preferably 1-3 at.% of antimony with respect to the sum of antimony and tin.    USE - The electrocatalyst is useful for fuel cells which are used to generate electric power.    ADVANTAGE - The electrocatalyst is highly stable, has excellent electrochemical properties, cannot be thinned during use, and generates electric power from fuel cells without causing environmental pollution.
NOVELTY - The device has vacuum chamber with several targets (132a,132b) that are arranged in parallel having specified distance between the targets and placed opposite of a substrate provided in the vacuum chamber. A power supply source applies voltage to the targets, and a gas introduction unit introduces gas into the vacuum chamber. Several shields (20) cover the upper surfaces of the ends of the targets.    USE - Sputtering device for forming high film forming thin film on substrate during manufacturing semiconductor element solar cell element.    ADVANTAGE - The adhesion of the non-erosion region of sputtered particles can be suppressed, and the film-forming characteristic of the device can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of the shield in sputtering device.    Shields (20)    Shield main portion (21)    Flange portion (22)    Targets (132a,132b)    Plate-like-portion (231)
NOVELTY - A gallium-oxide zinc-oxide type sputtering target contains lead and cadmium.    USE - Gallium-oxide zinc-oxide type sputtering target is used for forming transparent conductive film for flat display panel, touch panel and solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The gallium-oxide zinc-oxide type sputtering target is manufactured efficiently and economically with high density and reduced specific resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of gallium oxide zinc-oxide type sputtering target, which involves sintering mixed powder of gallium oxide powder, zinc oxide powder, and powder containing lead and cadmium.
NOVELTY - An aluminum-oxide zinc-oxide type-sputtering target contains lead and cadmium.    USE - Aluminum-oxide zinc-oxide type-sputtering target is used for forming transparent conductive film for flat display panel, touch panel and solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The aluminum-oxide zinc-oxide type-sputtering target is manufactured efficiently and economically with high density and reduced specific resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of aluminum-oxide zinc-oxide type sputtering target, which involves sintering mixed powder of aluminum oxide powder, zinc oxide powder, and powder containing lead and cadmium.
NOVELTY - A laminate has a buffer layer comprising gallium oxide thin film, oxide thin film comprising gallium, indium and oxygen and/or oxide thin film comprising gallium, indium, aluminum and oxygen which is formed on a substrate, and a transparent conductive film layer comprising oxide thin film essentially containing titanium oxide, and niobium, tantalum, molybdenum, arsenic, antimony and/or tungsten formed on the buffer layer.    USE - laminate is used for function element, semiconductor light-emitting device and solar cell (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to light emitting diode lamp, mobile telephone, flat panel display, motor vehicle window, heat ray reflective membrane for construction, and antistatic film.    ADVANTAGE - The laminate has high refractive index and crystallinity, and low specific resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of laminate;    (2) semiconductor light-emitting device; and    (3) solar cell.
NOVELTY - A compound thin film solar cell (100) consists of light absorption layer (113) and buffer layer (114) forming bonded interface with the light absorption layer. The buffer layer contains compound having defect spinel structure, wurtzite structure or zinc blend structure containing element chosen from cadmium, zinc, indium and gallium, and element chosen from sulfur, selenium and tellurium. The lattice constant of buffer layer having zinc blend structure or the lattice constant of buffer layer having defect spinel structure or wurtzite structure is 0.59-0.62 nm.    USE - Compound thin film solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The compound thin film solar cell has improved lifetime and conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A compound thin film solar cell consists of light absorption layer and buffer layer forming bonded interface with the light absorption layer. The buffer layer contains compound having defect spinel structure, wurtzite structure or zinc blend structure containing element chosen from cadmium, zinc, indium and gallium, and element chosen from sulfur, selenium and tellurium. The lattice constant of buffer layer having zinc blend structure or the lattice constant of buffer layer having defect spinel structure or wurtzite structure is 0.59-0.62 nm. The light absorption layer has chalcopyrite type crystal structure containing copper and aluminum, indium or gallium. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the compound thin film solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the compound thin film solar cell.    Compound thin film solar cell (100)    Substrate (111)    Back surface electrode (112)    Light absorption layer (113)    Buffer layer (114)
NOVELTY - A zinc substituted metal plating is performed on a surface of a collector (21,41) containing aluminum, to obtain zinc-plated film. Surface of the zinc-plated film is subjected to tin-plating to obtain tin-plated film. Thus, negative electrode precursor material is obtained.    USE - Manufacture of negative electrode precursor material used for battery (both claimed) e.g. sodium sulfur battery and molten salt battery for solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The negative electrode precursor material has favorable adhesion between aluminum-containing collector and tin-plated film. The battery using the negative electrode precursor material has favorable charging characteristics, and can be used safely, since the destruction of the separator by a dendrite is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery (1), which has positive electrode (2), negative electrode (4) containing negative electrode precursor material and electrolyte. The electrolyte contains molten salt containing cation containing sodium ion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the longitudinal cross-sectional view of the molten salt battery.    Battery (1)    Positive electrode (2)    Separator (3)    Negative electrode (4)    Collector (21,41)
NOVELTY - The solar cell has a metallurgical grade silicon substrate which comprises boron and phosphorus dopants, and that is provided with back surface and front textured surface. A layer of silicon dioxide or silicon is arranged at grain boundaries of the front textured surface. A contact layer comprises a sputtered aluminum, and is formed on the back layer. A thin film structure is formed over and in direct contact with the front textured surface, and a front metallization layer is formed. The layer of intrinsic amorphous silicon and n-doped layer are hydrogenated.    USE - Solar cell e.g. smart silicon solar cell photovoltaic used in automobile battery and power grid.    ADVANTAGE - The hazardous in fabrication of substrates can be avoided by utilizing metallurgical-grade silicon wafers to improve the conversion efficiency of thin-film structures formed on glass, so that the environmentally friendly solar cell can be produced at low cost. The backside aluminum layer is enabled to form a seal as the hydrogen can be driven into the substrate during the deposition of the hydrogenated silicon nitride layer so as to remove impurities in the aluminum layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the solar cell.    Absorbing layer (600)    Deposited amorphous layer (610)
NOVELTY - A conductive paste comprising conductive component, glass frit and resin binder, is applied on at least a portion of a light-receiving surface of a semiconductor substrate, and is fired, to obtain solar cell electrode (8). The conductive element comprises silver particles and core-shell particles, in which metal chosen from palladium, iridium, platinum, ruthenium, titanium and cobalt, is coated on a surface of silver or copper.    USE - Production method of electrode used for silicon solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The method economically provides solar cell electrode having improved conversion efficiency, conductivity and stability, in improved yield.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of surface grid electrode.    Electrode (8)
NOVELTY - A solar cell (20) has p-type semiconductor layer (24) obtained by adding arsenic to amorphous selenium, and n-type semiconductor layer (26) obtained by adding chlorine to surface layer portion of p-type semiconductor layer.    USE - Solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell allows transmission of visible light when attached to window glass, and has favorable ultraviolet ray blocking property and improved electric power generation efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of solar cell.    Solar cell (20)    Glass substrate (22)    P-type semiconductor layer (24)    N-type semiconductor layer (26)    Window glass (28)
NOVELTY - The material has base material layer and barrier material layer that are made of bi-axially stretched nylon film. The maximum value of heat shrink stress of film in 170-210 degrees C is in the range of 5.0 Mpa or less. The width of the sample is 15 mm, distance between zippers is 100 mm, and tensile velocity is 200 mm/min. The breaking strength is 240 Mpa or more.    USE - Material for wrapping case of battery (claimed) such as lithium ion battery, lithium ion polymer battery and fuel cell. Uses include but are not limited to personal computer, portable terminal device such as mobile telephone and personal digital assistant, video camera, electric vehicle, robot and satellite.    ADVANTAGE - Since the base material layer and barrier material layer are made of bi-axially stretched nylon film, tensile strength of material can be increased. The generation of delamination between barrier layer and base material layer can be suppressed. By eliminating the rupture of aluminum foil, stable moldability can be ensured, thus increasing productivity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating the manufacturing process of nylon film.    Nip roll (1)    Pre heating heater (2)    Main heater (3)    Air ring (4)    Film (5)
NOVELTY - A laminated solar cell backsheet comprises metal foil (5) of an intermediate layer or metal foil outer edge end surface (15) which is sealed with plastic film on both surfaces that extends by greater than or equal to 1 mm.    USE - A solar cell backsheet for thin film solar cell module (claimed) used for heat dissipation and barrier improvement.    ADVANTAGE - Gas barrier property, contents protection property, and heat dissipation property are excellent, metal exposure is prevented, and backsheet is manufactured efficiently and stably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of thin film solar cell backsheet.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show diagrams of a modular cross section and a backsheet cross section of the thin film solar cell module.    Glass plate (1)    Cell part (2)    Sealing material (3)    Backsheet (4)    Metal foil outer edge part (15)
NOVELTY - The method involves generating plasma between cathode electrodes (41-44) and anode electrode (1), and forming semiconductor film on cathode electrode. The amount of detachment hydrogen atom detached from heated semiconductor film is measured. The film forming condition is reset based on film quality information used for analyzing the measurement result of detached hydrogen atoms. The semiconductor film is formed on the translucent insulated substrate (2), based on suitable film forming condition.    USE - Semiconductor film manufacturing method for producing thin film silicon solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - High quality semiconductor film can be formed on the insulated substrate easily and stably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing apparatus of semiconductor film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the plasma chemical vapor deposition apparatus.    Anode electrode (1)    Translucent insulated substrate (2)    Power supply (5)    Mass analyzer (10)    Cathode electrodes (41-44)
NOVELTY - The element has light receiving surface (106) whose one side is equipped with electrode formation surface by silicone substrate (101). A p-type activating domain (103) and n-type activating domain (102) are formed in surface vicinity of electrode formation surface. A concave-shaped separation unit (105) is formed on p-type activating domain and n-type activating domain to dug electrode formation surface of the substrate. A metal electrode (109) is formed on p-type activating domain and n-type activating domain respectively.    USE - Solar cell element.    ADVANTAGE - Since the concave-shaped separation unit is formed on p-type activating domain and n-type activating domain to dug electrode formation surface of the substrate, the separation of the both activating domains can be performed reliably and efficiently, and the desired voltage resistant characteristic can be ensured reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method for solar cell element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the solar cell element.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Silicone substrate (101)    N-type activating domain (102)    P-type activating domain (103)    Concave-shaped separation unit (105)    Light receiving surface (106)    Metal electrode (109)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming an aluminum film (10) on the silicon film. A specific treatment is performed on the aluminum film such that film is changed to hydration aluminum film oxide (14). The hydration aluminum film oxide is heat-processed to form aluminum film oxide. The lower portion of the photoelectric conversion element is set to differ in the band gap on the aluminum oxide film.    USE - Method for manufacturing solar cell e.g. tandem-type film silicon solar battery. Can also be used in thin film solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The formation of the silicon oxide film to the interface of the silicon films can be reduced. Since the aluminum film is formed, the oxygen atom is not contained in the raw material. The photoelectric conversion element is induced effectively into the solar cell. The damage occurring to the photoelectric conversion element can be reduced effectively. The manufacturing cost of the solar cell can be reduced effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the sectional views illustrating the manufacturing process of film silicon solar battery.    Aluminum film (10)    Water tank (11)    Sample (12)    Pure water (13)    Hydration aluminum oxide film (14)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has heating section (11) that is provided in contact with portion of heating chamber (12), to heat portion of heating chamber accommodating photoelectric conversion element (14). The heating chamber is equipped with substrate holder (13) which is installed between initial point contacted with heating section and other point separated from heating section with low temperature rather than temperature of initial point, so that movement is possible. A copper indium selenide (CuInSe2) layer of photoelectric conversion layer is heat-processed.    USE - Apparatus for rapidly heating substrate such as photoelectric conversion element such as solar cell installed in roof or wall surface of building.    ADVANTAGE - Since the heating chamber is equipped with substrate holder installed between initial point contacted with heating section and other point separated from heating section with low temperature rather than temperature of initial point, the photoelectric conversion element can be heated quickly by moving the element to the initial point and the photoelectric conversion element can be cooled quickly by moving the element to other point. Hence the electric generating capacity of the photoelectric conversion element can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the rapid heating apparatus.    Heating section (11)    Heating chamber (12)    Substrate holder (13)    Photoelectric conversion element (14)
NOVELTY - The method involves injecting solution (1) for thin film formation between solid substrate (2) and board (3) consisting of elastic layer having peelable surface containing silicone type elastomer or fluorinated elastomer. An organic thin film (5) is formed in the surface of solid substrate by drying the solvent in the solution.    USE - Manufacturing method of organic thin film for organic device e.g. organic thin film transistor (both claimed) used in LCD, electronic paper, electro luminance display, wireless tag and complementary metal oxide semiconductor circuit. Can also be used in manufacture of thin film solar cell, photoelectric conversion element, memory device, light emitting element and diode.    ADVANTAGE - The organic thin film with excellent crystallinity can be manufactured reliably by simple process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) organic device;    (2) organic thin-film transistor;    (3) manufacturing method of organic device; and    (4) manufacturing method of organic thin film transistor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view illustrating manufacturing process of organic thin film.    Solution for thin film formation (1)    Solid substrate (2)    Board (3)    Weight (4)    Organic thin film (5)
NOVELTY - A drive unit drives the electrode along a table. The space of the electrode and table is controlled when supplying chemical vapor deposition (CVD) source gas in atmospheric pressure between the tables from porous electrode by a gas supply unit and applying high frequency electric power in atmospheric pressure between the electrode and table by application unit and moving the electrode along the table by the drive unit between the electrode unit and sample in the state in which the plasma is generated.    USE - Plasma chemical vapor deposition (CVD) apparatus such as direct type atmospheric pressure plasma CVD apparatus for use in manufacture of thin film silicon solar cell and thin-film transistor (TFT) panel for LCD device. Can also be used in remote type atmospheric pressure plasma CVD apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The distance between the substrate and inter electrode is maintained uniformly. The film is formed easily by the atmospheric pressure plasma CVD process. The film thickness fluctuation is suppressed. The output variation in the thin film silicon solar cell panel can be suppressed. The build-in of the solar cell panel with inadequate output can be prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for plasma chemical vapor deposition (CVD) method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the plasma CVD apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electrode structure (3)    Substrate (6)    Stage (7)    Gap controller (153)    Evacuation unit (155)
NOVELTY - A gas containing nitrogen radical or nitrogen ion is irradiated to a nitrided sapphire substrate (10) and cleaned. Crystals of group III nitride are grown on a cleaned sapphire substrate to obtain a semiconductor device.    USE - Manufacture of semiconductor device used for light receiving element, light-emitting element (both claimed) and solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The light-emitting element comprising semiconductor device has excellent luminous efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) high-electron-mobility element, which has north-pole-type aluminum-gallium nitride/gallium nitride joining interface;    (2) light receiving element, which has north-pole-type p-type gallium nitride/i-indium-gallium nitride/n-gallium nitride; and    (3) light-emitting element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the group III nitride film on the sapphire substrate.    Nitrided sapphire substrate (10)    Aluminum nitride thin film (11)    Aluminum nitride buffer layer (12)    Nitride film (13)
NOVELTY - The crystalline silicon-germanium i-type semiconductor layer (32) with germanium concentration of 10-50 atomic%, is formed at substrate (1) by plasma chemical vapor deposition (CVD) process. Oxygen-containing impurity gas that is carbon-dioxide is added in preset ratio, so that area of quantum efficiency spectrum is larger without adding the impurity gas with respect to sum of gas flow rate of silicon and germanium. The concentration of oxygen in crystalline silicon-germanium i-type semiconductor layer is controlled.    USE - Manufacturing method of photoelectric conversion apparatus such as single-type silicon solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The P-type defect level of germanium is reduced by adding the impurity gas comprising oxygen of predetermined amount at the time of formation of crystalline silicon-germanium i-type semiconductor layer. The electric power generation amount of photoelectric conversion apparatus is increased, when the concentration of germanium contained in crystalline silicon-germanium i-type semiconductor layer is increased. The high power generation characteristics in long wavelength region of photoelectric conversion apparatus can be ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of the photoelectric conversion apparatus.    Substrate (1)    Transparent electrode layer (2)    Photoelectric converting layer (3)    Back surface electrode layer (4)    Crystalline silicon-germanium i-type semiconductor layer (32)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has photoelectric conversion unit, back surface transparent conductive layer (5), island-like low refractive index material (6) and back surface metal-electrode layer (7). The thickness of the low refractive index material made of magnesium fluoride is set to 1-10 nanometer. The back surface transparent conductive layer is made of indium, zinc, aluminum, gallium and boron oxide.    USE - Multijunction silicon photoelectric conversion apparatus e.g. thin film solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The peeling of the back surface transparent conductive layer is prevented. The reliability and efficiency of the photoelectric conversion apparatus is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the multijunction silicon photoelectric conversion apparatus.    Translucent insulated substrate (1)    Light-incidence side transparent conductive layer (2)    Back surface transparent conductive layer (5)    Island-like low refractive index material (6)    Back surface metal-electrode layer (7)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (201) has discharge electrode that forms plasma between substrates which is provided in counter electrode. Several adjustment devices adjust phase and amplitude of high frequency electric power (17) which is supplied to discharge electrode that is provided in each of feeding point. The impedance of adjustment device is adjusted by switching matching circuits (S1-S3) between feeding points based on phase difference of high frequency electric power.    USE - Vacuum processing apparatus for use during manufacturing of thin film for amorphous solar cell, microcrystal solar cell and thin film transistor used in LCD.    ADVANTAGE - The impedance of adjustment device is adjusted by switching matching circuit between feeding points based on phase difference of high frequency electric power to suppress reflection of high frequency electric power in discharge electrode, so that utilization and feeding efficiency of high frequency electric power is improved. The feeding of electric power can be stabilized even if area of silicon thin film is enlarged, so that variation in thickness distribution of silicon film can be suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) feeder;    (2) method for forming film; and    (3) method for feeding electric power during film forming.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the circuit block diagram of adjustment device of thin film manufacturing apparatus.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    High frequency electric power (17)    Phase control capacitor (23T)    Amplitude control capacitor (25M)    Vacuum processing apparatus (201)    Matching circuits (S1-S3)
NOVELTY - Sputtering target comprises zinc oxide sintered compact and main surface exposed to the sputtering atmosphere. The zinc oxide sintered compact has relative density of 99% or less, and the main surface has in-plane brightness difference Delta Lasterisk of 5 or less.    USE - The sputtering target is useful for forming transparent conductive film which is used in transparent electrodes, solar cell and touch panel.    ADVANTAGE - The sputtering target is inexpensive, has excellent transparency, electroconductivity and chemical stability, does not produce cracks or arcing easily, and enables formation of films with high quality.
NOVELTY - A sputtering target (21) consists of a zinc oxide sintered compact. The degree of crystal orientation (I002/I002+I110) computed by the peak intensity of X-ray diffraction measurement of the main surface exposed to sputtering atmosphere is 0.2-0.58.    USE - Sputtering target is used for forming transparent conductive films used for transparent electrodes of e.g. solar cells and touch panels.    ADVANTAGE - The sputtering target has high density, does not arc during sputtering, and can be efficiently used under conditions where temperature gradient is produced. Crack generation by thermal stress during manufacture or use is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of the sputtering target.    Sputtering target (21)    Main surface (21a)    Back surface (21b)    Backing plate (22)
NOVELTY - An intermediate film (33) is interposed between several glasses (31,32) to form laminated component (34) between the several glasses. An ion beam containing nitrogen molecule ion and/or nitrogen ion is irradiated into the glass comprising the laminated component to obtain laminated glass (30).    USE - Manufacture of laminated glass used for vehicle windshields, and cover glass for solar cell modules (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The laminated glass is safe, and has excellent strength and impact resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for laminated glass.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view explaining the manufacture of laminated glass. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Laminated glass (30)    Several glasses (31,32)    Intermediate film (33)    Laminated component (34)
NOVELTY - A lead free low melting glass comprises (in weight%) bismuth oxide (55-75), silica (15-35), zirconium oxide (1-10), barium oxide, magnesium oxide, calcium oxide, strontium oxide (1-10), boron trioxide (0-2) and alumina (0-5). The weight ratio of total content of silica, zirconium oxide, alumina and titanium oxide and total content of barium oxide, magnesium oxide, calcium oxide, magnesium oxide, strontium oxide and boron oxide is 2-6.    USE - Lead-free low melting glass is used for lead-free glass paste and lead-free conductor composition (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to screen printing, electronic device such as conductor wiring component, emission-type display panel, plasma display panel and solar cell panel.    ADVANTAGE - The lead-free low melting glass has softening point at 600 degrees C, and excellent acid resistance, chemical durability and silver-proof migration property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) lead-free glass paste comprising low melting glass and organic vehicle; and    (2) lead-free conductor composition comprising low melting glass, metal powder and metal oxide powder.
NOVELTY - A tempered glass (1) has glass edge portion. One portion or all portions of the glass edge portion are modified by irradiating ion beam containing nitrogen molecule ion and/or nitrogen ion.    USE - Tempered glass is used for vehicle windshields, cover glass for solar cell modules, and glass substrate for magnetic disks and electronic display devices (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The tempered glass has excellent strength and thickness, and is economically manufactured within a short period of time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of tempered glass.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of tempered glass.    Tempered glass (1)    End surface corresponding to thickness direction of glass (E)    Glass surface (S)
NOVELTY - Glasses (31,32) are laminated through an intermediate film (33). Nitrogen ion is injected by irradiating ion beam containing nitrogen ion, into a portion or all of edge portion of glass, which is located in the uppermost layer of the laminated glass, to obtain edge portion-modified glass (34,35). The intermediate films are interposed between edge portion-modified glasses, to form laminated component (36). Thus, manufacture of laminated glass is carried out.    USE - Manufacture of laminated glass used for cover glass for solar cell modules and windshields (both claimed) e.g. windscreen glass and front glass of motor vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides laminated glass having improved strength, excellent impact resistance, chipping resistance and safety.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for laminated glass.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view explaining manufacture of laminated glass. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Glasses (31,32)    Intermediate film (33)    Edge portion-modified glass (34,35)    Laminated component (36)
NOVELTY - Preparation of copper indium gallium selenide thin film comprises arranging molybdenum target and copper indium gallium selenide (CIGS) target in magnetic control sputtering cavity together with cleaned soda-lime glass substrate; vacuumizing cavity at below 1x 10-3 Pa; introducing 99.999% high-pure argon (Ar) gas; sputtering double-layer molybdenum thin film to 0.5-1 mu m total thickness; sputtering CIGS to 1-2 mu m thickness on plated soda-lime glass substrate using radio frequency power supply; and extracting substrate with molybdenum and CIGS.    USE - Preparation of copper indium gallium selenide thin film used as solar battery light-absorbing layer (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method is simple and low cost, environment friendly, and suitable for large scale preparation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Preparation of copper indium gallium selenide thin film comprises arranging molybdenum target and copper indium gallium selenide (CIGS) target in magnetic control sputtering cavity together with cleaned soda-lime glass substrate; vacuumizing cavity at below 1x 10-3 Pa; introducing 99.999% high-pure argon (Ar) gas; sputtering double-layer molybdenum thin film to 0.5-1 mu m total thickness as back electrode of thin film solar cell using direct-current power supply; sputtering CIGS to 1-2 mu m thickness on soda-lime glass substrate plated with molybdenum (Mo) using radio frequency power supply; extracting substrate with Mo and CIGS; fast transferring to pipe-like quartz pipe; placing solid simple substance at other position of quartz pipe; vacuumizing quartz pipe; washing quartz pipe by high-pure Ar gas to remove gas and foreign gas; heating CIGS area and selenide (Se) area in the presence of Ar gas; implementing selenylation annealing to CIGS under Se steam atmosphere; and naturally cooling to obtain copper indium gallium selenide thin film.
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a transparent conductive oxide (TCO) layer (2) directly on a substrate (1), and performing an etching process on the TCO layer. A TCO sacrificial layer (3) is formed on the TCO layer before etching the TCO layer, where the sacrificial layer comprises better corroding ability, high sheet resistance and low transmission than that of the TCO layer. The sacrificial layer is etched partly. The sacrificial layer with undoped zinc oxide is formed as a transparent or part-transparent layer. The TCO and sacrificial layers are made of zinc oxide endowed with aluminum.    USE - Method for manufacturing a textured TCO layer that is utilized for manufacturing of a solar cell or solar module (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The TCO sacrificial layer is formed on the TCO layer before etching the TCO layer, thus achieving texturing properties of the TCO layer while maintaining electro-optic quality of the TCO layer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The TCO layer and the TCO sacrificial layer are manufactured by performing a reactive sputtering process using a ceramic template.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross-sectional view of a TCO layer and a TCO sacrificial layer formed on the TCO layer.    Substrate (1)    TCO layer (2)    TCO sacrificial layer (3)    Single layer thickness of TCO layer (5)    Single layer thickness of TCO sacrificial layer (6)
NOVELTY - A photoelectric conversion element (40) has substrate (10) with insulating layer (16) having electric-insulation layer formed on surface of metallic substrate (12), alkali supply layer (50) formed on electric-insulation layer, lower electrode formed on alkali supply layer, photoelectric converting layer (34) containing compound semiconductor layer formed on lower electrode, and upper electrode formed on photoelectric converting layer. Alkali supply layer contains silicon oxide-containing compound as main component and sodium compound (7-20 atomic% in conversion of sodium).    USE - Photoelectric conversion element is used for thin film solar cell (claimed) used as power supply in buildings e.g. residence.    ADVANTAGE - The thin film solar cell formed using photoelectric conversion element has excellent withstand voltage characteristics, conversion efficiency, accuracy, and reproducibility.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of photoelectric conversion element, which involves forming electric-insulation layer on surface of metal substrate, obtaining substrate with insulating layer, forming alkali supply layer on electric-insulation layer, forming lower electrode on alkali supply layer, forming photoelectric converting layer on lower electrode, and forming upper electrode on photoelectric converting layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of thin film solar cell having photoelectric conversion element.    Substrate (10)    Metallic substrate (12)    Insulating layer (16)    Thin film solar cell (30)    Photoelectric converting layer (34)    Photoelectric conversion element (40)    Alkali supply layer (50)    Diffusion prevention layer (52)
NOVELTY - Optoelectronic device, comprises: at least one III-nitride layer epitaxially grown on a semi-polar crystal plane of gallium nitride, where the semi-polar crystal plane is oriented x degrees (where x is -15 degrees to 15 degrees ) from an m-plane and in a c-direction of the gallium nitride.    USE - The optoelectronic device including the laser diode, LED, super luminescent diode, semiconductor amplifier, photonic crystal laser, vertical cavity surface emitting laser, solar cell or photodetector (claimed) are useful for display, lighting, biomedical imaging or illumination.    ADVANTAGE - The optoelectronic device grown on semi-polar planes, with miscuts x degrees from the m-plane in the c-direction: have minimal polarization related electric fields in the quantum-wells as compared to conventional semi-polar planes; provides low quantum confined stark effect lower induced injection-current dependent blue-shift, increased oscillator strength leading to higher material gain, compared to miscuts larger or equal to +/-15 degrees towards the c-direction; and enables higher thickness and composition for waveguide layers, thus improving modal gain.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for fabricating the optoelectronic device, comprising: depositing the III-nitride layer epitaxially on a semi-polar crystal plane.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic cross-sectional view of a prototype laser device structure.    gallium nitride substrate (302)    Negative-type gallium nitride layer (308)    Negative-type indium gallium nitride waveguiding layer (310)    Positive-type indium gallium nitride waveguiding layer (318)    Positive-type gallium nitride layer (320)
NOVELTY - Manufacturing a workpiece comprises selectively doping a first species into a workpiece to form at least one first doped region; applying a soft mask to the first doped region; implanting a second species into the workpiece, where the second species forms at least one second doped region and where the soft mask blocks a portion of the second species; and removing the soft mask.    USE - The method is used for manufacturing a workpiece (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method is an improved method of doping interdigitated back contact solar cells using ion implantation. The method comprises aligning successive implants with a soft mask.
NOVELTY - The solar module (1) has covering layer (2) that is made of glasses. A transparent fusion film (3) is formed at one side of the covering layer. The solar cells (4) are arranged at the fusion film. The potting material (5) made of polyurethane, is provided to embed the solar cells.    USE - Solar module.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature sensitivity of the solar module can be reduced and the stability of the solar module can be improved. The metal sheet is provided at the rear side of the potting material, such that the refrigeration of the solar module can be enhanced. The degradation of the solar module can be reduced. The reliability and durability of the solar module can be improved. The thin glasses have equal hail strength and high sunlight yield. Only one fusion film is required and back film is not required.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of solar module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the sectional views of the solar cell module.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Solar module (1)    Covering layer (2)    Transparent fusion film (3)    Solar cell (4)    Potting material (5)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming (14) a silicon oxide layer on back of a solar cell substrate. Several apertures are formed (22) on the oxide layer. The oxide layer is heated for 5 minutes at temperature of 700 degrees C before applying metalliferous material and ohmic contacts are formed on the apertures.    USE - Method of manufacturing solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The manufacturing efficiency of the solar cell is improved. The manufacturing cost of the cell is reduced. Quantum efficiency of the solar cell is improved. The recombination efficiency of the holes and electrons is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating solar cell manufacturing process. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Step of performing extrusion (10)    Step of forming silicon oxide layer (14)    Step of applying silicon nitride layer on silicon oxide layer (16)    Step of forming several apertures (22)    Step of corroding silica glass (24)
NOVELTY - The solar cell has a photovoltaic layer arranged on an upper electrode layer. A lower electrode layer is mounted on the photovoltaic layer. A temperature guide optical layer is arranged between the photovoltaic layer and the lower electrode layer. Light transmission degree of infrared light is changed along with temperature. Light transmission degree of the guide optical layer on the infrared light is reduced when temperature of the guide optical layer is increased to 30 degree. The guide optical layer is made of vanadium nitride or compound of oxygen element and vanadium element.    USE - Intelligent thin film solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an intelligent thin film solar cell.
NOVELTY - The battery has a stack semiconductor structure arranged between two electrodes. The stack semiconductor structure is provided with a p-type semiconductor layer, an essence layer and an n-type semiconductor layer. The essence layer is arranged between the p-type semiconductor layer and the n-type semiconductor layer. An infrared light converting layer is arranged on a transparent base plate. One of the electrodes is utilized for converting infrared light into visible light. An adhesive layer is arranged between the infrared light converting layer and the one of the electrodes.    USE - Pressing-type solar battery for converting infrared light into visible light.    ADVANTAGE - The battery increases optical-electric converting efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The infrared light converting layer is made of a rare earth element i.e. lanthanum element. The visible light is green light or blue-green mixed light. The electrodes are made of transparent conductive oxide. The p-type semiconductor layer, the essence layer and the n-type semiconductor layer are made of amorphous silicon or micro-crystalline silicon material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a pressing-type solar battery.
NOVELTY - The solar cell has a thin film solar cell body provided with a set of faces, a substrate and a film i.e. one-way perspective film. The film is arranged on each face. The substrate is provided with another set of faces. An electrode layer is arranged on each face of the substrate. A main absorbing layer is arranged on the electrode layer. Another electrode layer is arranged on the main absorbing layer. The film is arranged on the other face of the substrate. The substrate is made of glass material.    USE - Thin film solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell enables a user to view specific color refection when viewing from the former face to the latter face of the solar cell body.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The former electrode layer is made of transparent conductive oxide. The transparent conductive oxide is indium tin oxide, stannic oxide or zinc oxide. The main absorbing layer is made of p-i-n type hydrogenated amorphous silicon material. The latter electrode layer is made of aluminum or silver material. The film is made of aluminum, silver or silicon material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a thin film solar cell.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The chip has a nucleating layer, a cell bottom, a buffer layer, two barrier layers, three tunnel junctions, a top cell chip, an ohmic contact layer that are formed on a germanium single chip as a substrate, where the nucleating layer is made of gallium arsenide, the buffer layer is made of gallium indium arsenide (GaInAs), the barrier layers are made of n- type GaInAs, P+ type GaInAs, p+ type gallium indium phosphide(GaInP), the cell chip is made of p+ type and n- type GaInP, the window layer is made of n+type aluminum gallium phosphide (AlGaInP) and n+ type aluminum indium phosphide (AlInP).    USE - Multiple-junction solar photovoltaic cell chip for a four-junction compound semiconductor.    ADVANTAGE - The chip completely absorbs large number of energy flows of solar radiation within the UV band in an effective manner. The chip increases efficiency of photoelectric conversion of the chip.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The tunnel junctions are made of P++type and n++ type aluminum gallium arsenide (AlGaAs), P++type and n++ type GaInAs, P++type and n++ type aluminum indium arsenide (AlInAs). The top cell chip is made of p-type and n-type AlInAs. The ohmic contact layer is made of n+AlInAs.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a multiple-junction solar photovoltaic cell chip.
NOVELTY - The structure has multiple thin-film solar cell units that are connected and assembled together. An area of a backplane is greater than area of each thin-film solar cell unit. The backplane is arranged on the thin-film solar cell units. Each thin-film solar cell unit is provided with a transparent substrate with a side to be an irradiation side. A conducting layer i.e. transparent electrode, is formed on the transparent substrate. A p-i-n semiconductor layer is formed on the conducting layer. Another conducting layer is formed on the p-i-n semiconductor layer.    USE - Component structure for a split thin-film solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The p-i-n semiconductor layer is formed on the former conducting layer for generating electron-hole pairs after light irradiation, so as to provide photocurrent and increase light absorption rate. The latter conducting layer is formed on the p-i-n semiconductor layer for taking power energy from the former conducting layer and increasing efficiency of photoelectric conversion.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The backplane is made of tempered glass. The transparent substrate is made of glass, quartz, transparent plastic, sapphire substrate or transparent flexible material. The flexible material is flexible. The conducting layers are aluminum zinc oxide, zinc oxide or zinc oxide gallium boron.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a component structure.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - Solar collection device comprises a collection element and a concentration element, where the concentration element comprises a lens-fragment positioned so that a light with an incidence angle up to 90 degrees is bent onto the collection element, where the concentration element is directly attached to the collection element, and where the concentration element has a lower shadow of the lens than a concentration element comprising a full lens of comparable area.    USE - Used as a solar collection device.    ADVANTAGE - The solar collection device uses non-moving concentration elements using lens-fragments. It improves solar collection especially at morning and evening hours when the device and methods are used on the surface of the earth.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a method of solar collection in a solar collection device;    (2) a method of concentrating incident light in a solar collection device; and    (3) a method of reducing the shadow of the concentrating element in a solar collection device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the solar collection device.    Lens-fragments (41)    Collection element (42)
NOVELTY - The solar cell has reflection enhancing layer (150) that is formed on reflection layer (140) having light transmissive portion (141). An electrode layer (170) is formed on semiconductor layer (160) on reflection enhancing layer. A reflection layer guide portion of incident light is entered to semiconductor layer (160), and reflection layer reflects portion of incident light entered to semiconductor layer (130). A portion of incident light reflected from electrode layer is received by reflection enhancing layer to reflect light to enter semiconductor layer (160).    USE - Thin film solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Since the thin film solar cell is provided with multiple layers made of materials having total internal reflection effect and/or reflection effect, the photoelectric conversion efficiency can be improved, while increasing the photo-absorption rate in the semiconductor layer. Since the increased short circuit current due to light reflection of the remaining portion of reflection layer is obtained at semiconductor layer near the remaining portion of the reflection layer, the higher quantum efficiency in the solar cell can be maintained. Thus the cost of the thin film solar cell can be reduced, without increasing the thickness of the semiconductor layer when the quantum efficiency of the solar cell is desired to increase to some extent.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the thin film solar cell.    Semiconductor layers (130,160)    Reflection layer (140)    Light transmissive portion (141)    Reflection enhancing layer (150)    Electrode layer (170)
NOVELTY - The cell has a CNT-based layer (1114) that is located directly on glass substrate (1102). The n-type semiconductor layer (1108) is in contact with CNT-based layer. The absorbing layer (1106) is located directly on n-type semiconductor layer. The p-type semiconductor layer (1110) is located directly on absorbing layer. The other CNT-based layer (1116) is in contact with p-type semiconductor layer. The back contact (1112) is located directly on other CNT-based layer. A layer of zinc-doped tin oxide is interposed between glass substrate and CNT-based layer.    USE - Solar cell used in photovoltaic device (claimed). Can also be used in organic light emitting diode (OLED) device.    ADVANTAGE - The electro-optical film quality of the solar cell can be achieved easily at high throughput. The film on solar cell can be protected by using the overcoat or passivation layer. The CNT coating can be stabilized by coating the thin films from aqueous dispersion. The conductivity of the tubes can be improved by producing the functional moieties on the surface of the tubes. Hence the p-type film can be doped effectively. The active solution of solar cell heats the CNT-based line or layer, so as to reduce the condensation effectively. The adhesion to the substrate can be improved by providing material over intermediate coating. The surface roughness can be reduced by planarizing the CNT-inclusive film.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) photovoltaic device;    (2) touch panel apparatus;    (3) method of making electronic device;    (4) method of making article for refrigeration or freezer unit; and    (5) rain sensor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the solar photovoltaic device.    Glass substrate (1102)    Absorbing layer (1106)    N-type semiconductor layer (1108)    P-type semiconductor layer (1110)    Back contact (1112)    CNT-based layers (1114,1116)
NOVELTY - The method involves applying an organic paste onto one side of a semiconductor substrate (10) such as silicon substrate so as to form an organic layer (40). A conductive paste such as backside silver or silver/aluminum paste is applied onto the organic layer. The paste is fired so as to form electrode (71) such as a silver or silver/aluminum back electrode and burn off the organic layer. The organic paste includes resin, wax or mixture.    USE - Method of manufacturing electrode on light-receiving side of solar cell (all claimed) and for electric device such as display, semiconductor device and capacitor.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode can be produced with high aspect ratio and the decrease of the aspect ratio of an electrode after printing is prevented so that a solar cell having high energy conversion efficiency is manufactured. The improvement of optical conversion efficiency through an increase in the light-receiving area can be achieved. The back surface field (BSF) layer helps to improve the energy conversion efficiency of the solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional diagram illustrating electrode manufacturing process.    Semiconductor substrate (10)    Diffusion layer (20)    Silicon nitride layer (30)    Organic layer (40)    Electrode (71)
NOVELTY - Composition comprises: association product of first material with first shielding agent, where the product has first optical profile; second association product of second material with second shielding agent, where the second product has second optical profile; and optionally a further material which is optionally associated with a shielding agent to form further association product having optical profile different from first and second optical profiles, where the combination has an optical profile which is an accumulation of optical profiles of each of association products in the composition.    USE - The composition is useful in a solid film and in a device which is: a sensor, humidity sensor, solar cell, photovoltaic cell, light transducer, tag or LED; a multicolored organic LED; or a multilayered organic LED having a sandwich-like structure containing a cathode, at least one film of the composition, and an anode, where the organic LED is covered or encapsulated with a protecting layer (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The composition shields and controls (minimizes or diminishes) the electronic interactions between at least two materials, and thus preserves the original optical profiles.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) a device comprising a film containing the composition, and optionally an electrode assembly, where the device has a monolayered or multilayered structure;    (2) a solid film comprising the composition;    (3) preparing the composition comprising obtaining a water solution of at least one shielding agent, and adding at least one material to it, to obtain an association product between each of the materials and the shielding agents; and    (4) preparing the solid film of the composition, comprising applying a solution containing the composition on at least a portion of a surface of a substrate, and drying the solvent of the applied solution to obtain the film on at least a portion of the surface.
NOVELTY - The method comprises forming a layer of a group III material and a group V material at a selected temperature (650-775 degrees C) in the presence of a surfactant for causing the layer to have a reduced impurity concentration and an unintentional dopant concentration as compared to a similarly formed layer that is formed in the absence of the surfactant. The carbon incorporation is decreased by a factor of 100 when the type III/V material is grown at 775 degrees C in the presence of the surfactant.    USE - The method is useful for forming a type III/V semiconductor device (claimed) such as light emitting diodes, lasers and solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The method is capable of efficiently forming the type III/V semiconductor device with high conductivity and performance and without the contamination of undesirable impurities such as oxygen and carbon.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a type III/V semiconductor device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an effect of surfactants on surface activity.    Surface methane radicals (300, 306)    Surface hydrogen (302)    Methane (304)    Hydrogen ligands (308)    Carbon-hydrogen complex. (310)
NOVELTY - The device (10) has an organic substance layer (16) with organic substance layer surface and an electrode base material (14) with electrode layer surface bonded together. An electrode layer (14b) is formed from a vapor deposition film in which heat conductivity is in a range higher than 200 watts per meter Kelvin, and contains metal e.g. alkaline-earth metal and/or alkali metal. The electrode layer is applied on an opposite side to a base material (14a) from a base-material side, where metal ratio i.e. heat conductivity, of the electrode layer is small.    USE - Organic-semiconductor device for use as an organic electro luminescence (EL) element and an organic thin-film solar cell e.g. bilayer type organic thin-film solar cell and bulk heterojunction-type organic thin-film solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode layer is applied on the opposite side of the base material from the base-material side, where the metal ratio such as heat conductivity, of the electrode layer is small when the device is applied to an organic electro luminescence element and an organic thin-film solar cell, thus improving device performance by improving adhesive of a bonding interface, and hence improving luminous efficiency and power generation characteristic of the device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing an organic-semiconductor device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an organic-semiconductor device.    Organic-semiconductor device (10)    Electrode base materials (12, 14)    Base materials (12a, 14a)    Electrode layers (12b, 14b)    Organic substance layer (16)
NOVELTY - A light (1a) is injected into laser medium (3) and is emitted as laser beam (3a). The dope concentration of rare-earth ion added to perform material of laser medium, so that distribution of rare earth ions in peripheral portion (33) is higher than distribution at center portion (32).    USE - Laser medium for laser amplifier used in laser processing apparatus (claimed) for manufacturing of semiconductor thin film, organic electroluminescent element and thin film solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Since the distribution of rare earth ions in peripheral portion is higher than distribution at center portion, uniform energy distribution can be achieved, by changing the distance between laser head and to-be-processed object, and thus homogenized laser beam can be supplied.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for laser processing apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the schematic block diagram of laser processing apparatus and graph illustrating the energy distribution of radiated light and laser beam. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Light (1a)    Laser medium (3)    Laser beam (3a)    Center portion (32)    Peripheral portion (33)
NOVELTY - A back surface protective sheet (20) is obtained by laminating a fluororesin layer on surface(s) of a base material sheet containing polyphenylene ether. The fluororesin layer has halogen content of 50 %mass or more.    USE - Back surface protective sheet is used for solar cell module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell module has excellent flame resistance, and is safe.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the solar cell module.    Surface protective sheet (10)    Back surface protective sheet (20)    Sealing material (30)    Photovoltaic cell (40)    Solar cell module (50)
NOVELTY - A sealing material (B) contains copolymer (100 parts weight) chosen from ethylene-ethyl acrylate maleic acid anhydride copolymer having ethyl acrylate content of 2-20 wt.% and maleic acid anhydride content of 0.5-10 wt.%, and ethylene-glycidyl methacrylate copolymer having glycidyl methacrylate content of 5-10 wt.%, and silane compound (I) (0.1-15 parts weight).    USE - Sealing material is used for protective sheet for manufacturing solar cell module (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The material has excellent sealing property with respect to solar cell element. The solar cell module having excellent battery characteristics is efficiently and stably manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A sealing material contains a copolymer (100 parts weight) chosen from ethylene-ethyl acrylate maleic acid anhydride copolymer having ethyl acrylate content of 2-20 wt.% and maleic acid anhydride content of 0.5-10 wt.%, and ethylene-glycidyl methacrylate copolymer having glycidyl methacrylate content of 5-10 wt.%, and a silane compound of formula: R1Si(OR2)3 (I) (0.1-15 parts weight).    R1=3-glycidoxypropyl or 2-(3,4-epoxycyclohexyl)ethyl;and    R2=1-3C alkyl.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) solar cell protection sheet (B'), which is obtained by laminating fluororesin sheet to surface of the sealing material; and    (2) manufacture of solar cell module (E).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view explaining the manufacture of the solar cell module.    Solar cell (A)    Sealing material (B)    Solar cell protection sheet (B')    Laminated sheet (C)    Solar cell module (E)
NOVELTY - An alcohol and ketone are reacted to obtain ketal. Ketal and carbon dioxide are reacted to obtain carbonate ester. The obtained carbonate ester is separated in a distilling column with unreacted ketone as entrainer, and composition of raw material supplied to distilling column is adjusted such that alcohol and ketone comprise azeotropic point composition.    USE - Manufacture of carbonate ester e.g. dimethyl carbonate (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to additive for gasoline, raw material of engineering plastic material, carbonylation agent and fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables manufacture of carbonate ester, with reduced usage of acetone.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the conceptual diagram of the apparatus for manufacturing carbonate ester. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Apparatus for manufacturing carbonate ester (10)    Dimethyl carbonate reactor (20)    Carbon dioxide stripper (30)    Dehydrating tower (80)    Oil separator (81)
NOVELTY - Iron formate-type additive or its aqueous solution and carbon-hydrogen-oxygen-containing compound are mixed, and heated at inert atmosphere energy gas. The iron formate-type additive contains mixture of formic acid and iron-type additive, reaction material of formic acid and iron-type additive, and/or iron formate.    USE - Manufacture of energy gas e.g. hydrogen, methane and carbon monoxide used for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently provides energy gas having high productivity and recycling property with reduced generation of tar, by a simple method.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for energy gas storage material.
NOVELTY - The element (10a) has an organic photoelectric conversion film (12) formed between a lower electrode (11) and an upper electrode (15). The photoelectric conversion film contains fullerene or a fullerene derivative, an organic photoelectric conversion pigment and oxygen as quencher, so that the fullerene or fullerene derivative is deactivated in excited state by the quencher. Fullerene or fullerene derivative and the organic photoelectric conversion pigment are provided with bulk heterostructure. The concentration of oxygen in the conversion film is 10 parts per million.    USE - Photoelectric conversion element for an optical sensor such as line sensor and two-dimensional sensor used as image pick-up element (all claimed) in an imaging device such as digital still camera, digital camcorder, camera for mobile telephone and endoscope, and solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The photoelectric conversion film contains fullerene or the fullerene derivative, the organic photoelectric conversion pigment, and oxygen as quencher, so that fullerene or fullerene derivative is deactivated in excited state by the quencher, thus suppressing deterioration of photoelectric conversion efficiency resulting from excessive photopolymerization of fullerene or fullerene derivative even if light irradiation is continued for a long period of time, and hence improving optical durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a photoelectric conversion element preparation method    (2) an optical sensor preparation method    (3) an image pick-up element preparation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a photoelectric conversion element.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Photoelectric conversion element (10a)    Lower electrode (11)    Organic photoelectric conversion film (12)    Upper electrode (15)
NOVELTY - An N type solar battery is prepared by cleaning surface of silicon sheet surface, and forming positive pyramid structure on surface of silicon sheet; evaporating aluminum layer on back of silicon sheet; cleaning with hydrochloric acid and removing suspended granules on surface; spraying phosphoric acid on front surface of the silicon sheet, diffusing silicon sheet in high temperature chain diffusion furnace or placing in tubular diffusion furnace and diffusing through phosphoryl chloride, and forming surface field and emitter junction on surface of silicon sheet surface.    USE - Method of preparing N type solar battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method is simple and easy to control, has low cost, and provides product with high photoelectric conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Preparing N type solar battery comprises cleaning surface of silicon sheet surface, and forming positive pyramid structure on surface of silicon sheet; evaporating or sputtering aluminum layer on back of silicon sheet; cleaning with hydrochloric acid and removing suspended granules on the surface, and cleaning with de-ionized water; spraying phosphoric acid or printing phosphorus slurry on front surface of the silicon sheet, diffusing silicon sheet in high temperature chain diffusion furnace or placing in tubular diffusion furnace and diffusing through phosphoryl chloride, and forming surface field and emitter junction on surface of silicon sheet surface; and PSG cleaning, plating silicon nitride antireflection coating on front surface, printing front surface electrode and sintering, and etching edge with laser.
NOVELTY - The module has a first electrode layer covering an active layer, and a solar cell connected with another solar cell and including a second electrode layer located on a surface of a substrate i.e. flexible substrate. Another active layer covers the second electrode layer. The latter active layer absorbs light within a wavelength range. A third electrode layer covers the latter active layer. A surface of the first electrode layer of the latter solar cell serves as a light incident surface and a surface of a fourth electrode layer of the former solar cell serves as a light reflecting surface.    USE - Solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a solar cell module.
NOVELTY - A combustion apparatus comprises flame plate (17) with gas emission part for 2nd combustion (23) which surrounds gas emission part for 1st combustion (22) at the center part, gas chamber for 2nd combustion (21) connected to gas emission part for 2nd combustion upstream of flame plate, and gas emission unit for 2nd combustion (18) to make 2nd combustion gas blow off with respect to ejecting direction of 1st combustion gas at a right angle direction and ejecting direction of 1st combustion gas downstream the flame plate.    USE - A combustion apparatus for heat modifier.    ADVANTAGE - Complete gas combustion is obtained. Combustion apparatus has excellent durability and improves thermal efficiency of modifier.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a right sectional drawing of the combustion apparatus.    Flame plate (17)    Gas emission unit for 2nd combustion (18)    Gas turning unit for 2nd combustion (18a)    Gas auxiliary ejection port for 2nd combustion (18b)    Hydrogen-containing gas chamber (21)
NOVELTY - A combustion apparatus comprises flame plate (17) consists of gas emission part for 2nd combustion (23) which surrounds gas emission part for 1st combustion (22) at the center part, gas chamber for 2nd combustion (21) connected to gas emission part for 2nd combustion upstream of flame plate, and gas turning ejection unit (18a) which makes 2nd combustion gas blow off and become rotational flow centering on the axis of the ejecting direction of 1st combustion gas downstream from flame plate.    USE - Combustion apparatus for heat modifier.    ADVANTAGE - Complete gas combustion is obtained. Combustion apparatus has excellent durability and improves the thermal efficiency of modifier.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a right sectional drawing of the combustion apparatus.    Flame plate (17)    Gas turning ejection unit for 2nd combustion (18)    Gas turning unit for 2nd combustion (18a)    Gas auxiliary ejection port for 2nd combustion (18b)    Hydrogen-containing-gas chamber (21)
NOVELTY - Polycrystalline silicon is manufactured by an electromagnetic induction continuous casting method using a cooling crucible. The region within 300 mm from the solidification interface is maintained at 1275 degrees C or more. The polycrystalline silicon has a lifetime of 80 mu seconds or more after diffusion of phosphorus.    USE - Polycrystalline silicon is used for substrate material of solar cell and semiconductor integrated circuit.    ADVANTAGE - The polycrystalline silicon has excellent crystallinity and durability. The solar cell configured using the silicon has improved conversion efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view explaining solidification process during manufacture of ingot of polycrystalline silicon.    Induction coil for heating (2)    Plate-shaped material (3)    Molten silicon (7)    Ingot (8)    Thermocouple (11)
NOVELTY - The method involves inserting a silicon raw material (11) to a bottomless cooling crucible (7) with an electro conductivity arranged in a chamber (1). The silicon raw material is dissolved by an electromagnetic induction heating from an induction coil (8) surrounds the bottomless cooling crucible. A pipe is opened at the top and bottom of the bottomless cooling crucible are connected to the sidewall of the chamber. The casting is performed and introduced by blocking the flow of atmospherics gas through the pipe from the top and bottom of the bottomless cooling crucible.    USE - Continuous casting method of silicon ingot for solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The impurity contamination of the molten silicon can be prevented from convicting atmospheric gas and the excellent quality of the ingot is manufactured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the electromagnetic casting apparatus.    Chamber (1)    Silicon ingot (3)    Bottomless cooling crucible (7)    Induction coil (8)    Silicon raw material (11)
NOVELTY - A dopant material comprises an element as n-type or p-type dopant source and polycrystalline silicon, and is intended to be added to a silicon-containing semiconductor material. The concentration of element used as dopant source is 1x 1018-1x 1020 atoms/cm3.    USE - Dopant material is used for semiconductor substrate for solar cell element (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The dopant material is manufactured efficiently with high productivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) semiconductor substrate, which has semiconductor material containing dopant material;    (2) solar cell element, which has semiconductor substrate having primary surface and secondary surface located at the back surface of primary surface, primary electrode located on primary surface of the semiconductor substrate, and secondary electrode located on secondary surface of semiconductor substrate; and    (3) manufacture of dopant material, which involves mixing element as dopant source with silicon material, melting, generating molten mixture, cooling, solidifying the molten mixture, and generating solidified component.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of apparatus for manufacturing dopant material.    Crucible (1)    Casting mold (2)    Crucible heating unit (3)    Release material (4)    Cooling unit (6)    Heat insulation material (7)    Apparatus for manufacturing dopant material (21)
NOVELTY - A photoelectric conversion element has a photoelectric converting layer (E) containing electroconductive high molecular compound (A) and electron-accepting compound (B) between two electrodes formed on a substrate (T). The electroconductive high molecular compound (A) is fullerene substituted cyclopentene compound (I).    USE - Photoelectric conversion element for use as tandem-type solar cell element and photosensor element (all claimed) for an electronic device. Can also be used for color sensor.    ADVANTAGE - The element has better photoelectric conversion efficiency, thermal stability, heat resistance, solvent resistance and weather resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A photoelectric conversion element has a photoelectric converting layer containing electroconductive high molecular compound (A) and electron-accepting compound (B) between two electrodes formed on a substrate. The electroconductive high molecular compound (A) is fullerene substituted cyclopentene compound of formula (I).    R1=1-16C bivalent hydrocarbon;    R2=H, OH, CN, phosphono group, two couplings to which O, S, Se, imino or silanediyl group attaches a sulfo group or halo;    Fu=fullerene;    X=O, S, Se, -NH- or silanediyl group (-SiH2-);and    asterisk=bonded with other structural unit comprising the compound (A).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of a photoelectric conversion element.    Photoelectric converting layer (E)    Hole extraction layer (i)    Substrate (T)    Electrode (Y)
NOVELTY - A biaxially-oriented polyester film has a crystallinity degree of 60.5% or less, an antimony-element content of 10 ppm or less, a titanium-element content of 20 ppm or less, a phosphorus-element content of 170 ppm or less, a terminal carboxyl group content of 26 eq/ton or less, and an intrinsic viscosity of 0.65 dl/g or more.    USE - Biaxially-oriented polyester film is used for backside sealing of see-through type solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The biaxially-oriented polyester film has excellent hydrolysis resistance and low haze. Brittle fracture accompanying film hardening is prevented.
NOVELTY - The device has a mounting portion combined movably in a frame in upper and lower directions. An up and down movement part moves the mounting portion on the frame. A stacked state confirmation device is equipped on top of the mounting portion, and confirms the location of a laminated fuel cell in the mounting portion. A level bolt adjusting the balance of the frame is fixed in an edge bottom of the frame. A fixed clamp blocks the movement of the frame. A mounting plate moving up and down on the frame is combined in the mounting portion.    USE - Fuel battery cell stacking device.    ADVANTAGE - The device enables the setting location of the fuel cell to be designated by a contact block of the mounting portion, and facilitates the reuse of the fuel cell. The device enables the stacked state of the fuel cell to be accurately confirmed in the lamination of the fuel cell, thus improving the lamination accuracy of the fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a fuel battery cell stacking device.
NOVELTY - The material (16) includes a transparent conductive thin film (15) that is formed on the surface of a corrugated pattern layer (14). The corrugated pattern layer has a reflection-preventing characteristic and is formed using a mold (13).    USE - Material with low-reflectivity electroconductive surface for electrical/electronic apparatus. Uses include but are not limited to LCD, solar cell, or touch panel (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Exhibits favorable reflection-preventing characteristic and surface electroconductivity. Achieves favorable light transmittance, and requires a simple manufacturing process. Can be easily shaped to a desired surface form.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a manufacturing method for a material with low-reflectivity electroconductive surface.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic illustration of the manufacture of material with low-reflectivity electroconductive surface. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Base layer (11)    Mold (13)    Corrugated pattern layer (14)    Transparent conductive thin film (15)    Electroconductive material (16)
NOVELTY - A transparent electroconductive composite material has a carbon nanotube layer laminated on a transparent base material. The carbon nanotube in the carbon nanotube layer has length of 1-5 mu m, and diameter of 1.5 nm or less.    USE - Transparent electroconductive composite material is used for upper electrode for resistance film-type touch panel, and transparent electrode for electronic paper, flexible thin-film solar cell and flexible display device.    ADVANTAGE - The composite material has excellent transparency, bending resistance and electroconductivity.
NOVELTY - A mixture obtained by mixing halogenated tin with indium oxide particles at 200-750 degrees C in inert gas atmosphere or reducing gas-containing atmosphere, to obtain indium complex oxide particles. The ratio of number of moles of tin to sum of number of moles of tin and number of moles of indium is 0.001-0.05.    USE - Manufacture of indium complex oxide particles used for dispersion liquid (both claimed). Uses include but are not limited to additive of functional material, conductive paint, heat ray reflective coating material, coloring material, antistatic material, anti-electrostatic material, electromagnetic shielding material, oxide semiconductor and solar cell element.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently and economically provides indium complex oxide particles having high electroconductivity and dispersibility with respect to solvent using simple process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for dispersion liquid which is obtained by dispersing indium complex oxide particles in a solvent.
NOVELTY - The cell has semiconductor substrate whose front surface is provided with nano column. A mixing layer is covered on surface of nano column. An electrode layer is covered on mixing layer. A quantum well layer is located on semiconductor substrate. A quantum well layer is made up of polysilicon germanium. A passivation layer is covered on mixing region of quantum well layer. Another passivation layer is covered on another mixing region of quantum well layer. The electrodes are electrically connected with mixing regions of quantum well layer.    USE - Solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the solar cell.
NOVELTY - Organic solar cell comprises at least one photoactive region which comprises at least one substituted indanthrene compound (I), which is in contact with at least one fullerene compound.    USE - The solar cell is useful in the form of a component cell of a tandem cell (claimed).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Organic solar cell comprises at least one photoactive region which comprises at least one substituted indanthrene compound of formula (I), which is in contact with at least one fullerene compound.    R1a, R1b=alkyl, cycloalkyl or aryl (all optionally substituted), H or D;    R1-R12=alkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, cycloalkyl, aryl, aryloxy, arylthio, hetaryl, hetaryloxy, hetarylthio, oligo(het)aryl, oligo(het)aryloxy or oligo (het)alkylthio (all optionally substituted), H, halo, NO 2, CN, OH, carboxy, carboxylate, SO 3H, sulfonate or Ne1e2; and    e1, e2=H, alkyl, cycloalkyl or aryl.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) use of (I) as an electron donor in organic photovoltaics and as a photoactive material in an organic solar cell; and    (2) the substituted indanthrene compound (I).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the structure of the solar cell with a donor-acceptor interface in the form of a bulk heterojunction configured as a gradient.
NOVELTY - A transparent conductive film (100) is zinc oxide-based electroconductive laminate obtained by laminating a gas barrier layer (120) and a transparent conductive layer (130) containing zinc oxide-type electroconductive material on at least one surface of a base material (110). The gas barrier layer contains material comprising oxygen atom, carbon atom and silicon atom, and has region in which concentration of oxygen atoms gradually decreases and concentration of carbon atoms gradually increases from the surface of gas barrier layer along depth direction.    USE - Transparent conductive film is used for electronic device (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to liquid crystal display device, organic electroluminescent display device, inorganic electroluminescent display device, electronic paper, touch panel, solar cell and organic transistor.    ADVANTAGE - The transparent conductive film having excellent gas barrier property, electroconductivity and transparency, and low sheet resistance value is safely manufactured, by simple method.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of transparent conductive film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the transparent conductive film.    Transparent conductive film (100)    Base material (110)    Gas barrier layer (120)    Surface layer portion (121)    Transparent conductive layer (130)
NOVELTY - A crosslinking agent comprises bis-isocyanurate derivative (I).    USE - Crosslinking agent is used for crosslinkable elastomer e.g. ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer for elastomer molded product (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to material for packing foodstuff, pharmaceutical, heavy chemicals and agrochemicals, adhesive film, sealing film for solar cell, wastewater treatment, plasma segregation, hemodialysis, concentration of fruit juice and protein solution.    ADVANTAGE - The crosslinkable elastomer containing the crosslinking agent has excellent crosslinking rate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A crosslinking agent comprises bis-isocyanurate derivative of formula (I).    X=1-12C alkylene or alkenylene optionally containing carbonyl group, ether bond, or ester bond in principal chain and substituent in side chain;and    at least two of Y1-Y4=optionally substituted allyl and remainder is H or optionally substituted hydrocarbyl.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) crosslinkable elastomer composition, which contains bis-isocyanurate derivative whose content is 0.05-15 parts weight with respect to 100 parts weight of crosslinkable elastomer; and    (2) manufacture of elastomer molded product.
NOVELTY - The method involves transferring an inverted pattern of the mold (10) to resist (30) by compression-bonding process. The inverted pattern of mold is transferred to resist by hardening the resist by heating or irradiation of light. The mold is peeled from the resist by release process after the resist is hardened. The mold is pulled away in direction opposite to the direction of resist by pulling-apart process. The resist is pressed in the same direction as the direction of mold by forcing process.    USE - Nanoimprint method used for pattern formation of semiconductor device, recording medium such as hard disk and compact disk, solar cell, lens array, photonic crystal device and anti-reflective film of LED. Can also be used in pattern formation of microreactor, nano-biotechnology device, optical waveguide, optical film for flat panel display manufacture, polarizing element, thin film transistor of LCD, organic transistor, color filter, overcoat layer, pillar material, rib material for liquid-crystal orientation, micro lens array, immunoanalysis chip, a DNA isolation chip and optical filter.    ADVANTAGE - Peeling of mold and resist can be performed reliably and rapidly. Hence, the throughput at the time of the pattern formation can be improved. The cost required for nanoimprint process can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the sectional views and flow diagram illustrating the nanoimprint process. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Mold (10)    Through hole (10a)    Base material (20)    Silicon substrate (30)    Pin (50)
NOVELTY - An optical film contains halogenated polycarbonate, and is obtained by solution-casting method. The halogenated polycarbonate has glass transition temperature of 230 degrees C or more, weight average molecular weight of more than 50000, and oligomer content of 0.6 wt.% or less.    USE - Optical film is used for transparent electrode substrate of electronic devices e.g. display, organic electroluminescent illumination and solar cell e.g. thin film solar cell and organic solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The optical film has high heat resistance, optical characteristics, flame resistance, compatibility to electrode formation, mechanical characteristics and dimensional stability.
NOVELTY - A polyazomethine having bivalent aromatic-ring-containing conjugation group to which azomethine group and bivalent optionally substituted aromatic group are bonded and conjugated, and bivalent hydrocarbon group optionally having oxygen atom, sulfur atom or cycloalkylene group which is not conjugated with the azomethine group, is new. The aromatic-ring-containing conjugation group and hydrocarbon group have a repeating unit formed by bonding together through an azomethine group.    USE - New polyazomethine is used for material for forming P-type-semiconductor layer or N-type-semiconductor layer of p-n junction element (claimed), light-emitting diode, thin-film transistor, solar cell and optical-device material.    ADVANTAGE - The polyazomethine has excellent solubility with respect to organic solvent and carrier mobility.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of polyazomethine.
NOVELTY - An aromatic compound (I) is new.    USE - New aromatic compound is used for organic thin film for organic thin film element, organic thin-film transistor and organic photoelectric conversion element (all claimed). Can also be used for organic solar cell and optical sensor.    ADVANTAGE - The organic thin film formed using aromatic compound has excellent charge transportability and high stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An aromatic compound of formula: X11-Ar11-X12 (I) is new.    Ar11=group containing aromatic ring;    X11,X12=group of formula (i) or (ii);    Ar12,Ar13=6C or more aryl;    R11-R14=H, halo or monovalent group;and    X13-X16=O, S or selenium.
NOVELTY - Organic compound powder is calcined such that residual amount of hydrogen is included in calcined product and calcined powder is air-tightly sealed in a graphite container containing heat-resistant material. The whole container is subjected to hot-isostatic pressing treatment at 900-2000 degrees C under pressurized gas atmosphere, to obtain crystalline graphite flakes which consists of flaky graphite crystals extending outward from the inside.    USE - Manufacture of flaky graphite crystal lump used for graphite lamellar compound and manufacture of graphite-silicon composite material (both claimed) used for electrode material for lithium ion batteries and hybrid capacitors, formation of transparent conductive film, electroconductive film and heat-conductive film. Uses include but are not limited to metal air cell, nickel-hydrogen battery, fuel cell, additive for crystal-growth crucible, pharmaceutical, drug-delivery system, thin-film solar cell, dye-sensitized solar cell and thermal-radiation material.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently provides flaky graphite crystal lump having high crystallinity, electroconductivity, strength and swelling resistance, and is economical.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of one-dimensional nano silicon material, which involves using silicon powder; and    (2) manufacture of flaky graphite crystal, which involves ultrasonically pulverizing flaky graphite crystal aggregate by dispersing flaky graphite crystal in solvent and then aggregating.
NOVELTY - A triphenyl-type compound (I), is new.    USE - New triphenyl-type compound is used for organic photoelectric device e.g. organic light-emitting device, organic solar cell, organic transistor, organic photoconducting drum, display device and organic memory device (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The organic photoelectric device using triphenyl-type compound has excellent thermal stability, electrochemical stability and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A triphenyl-type compound of formula (I), is new.    Ar1-Ar4=6-30C aryl or 3-30C heteroaryl (both optionally substituted);    X1-X6,Y2=N or CH, in which at least one of X1-X6 is N;    Y1=O, S, NH, or NR;    R=6-30C aryl, 3-30C heteroaryl, 1-6C alkyl, 3-30C cycloalkyl, cyano, nitro, carbonyl or amide (all optionally substituted);and    ring B1=6-30C aryl or 3-30C heteroaryl (both optionally substituted).    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for organic photoelectric device, which has triphenyl-type compound (I), anode, cathode, and organic thin film layer interposed between anode and cathode.
NOVELTY - Making functional film comprises: feeding a lengthy substrate (12) with self-support including a first laminate film (21) on a back side, forming an organic film (14) on a front side of the substrate while transferring the substrate, providing a second laminate film on a surface of the organic film, and taking up the substrate into a film roll; and loading the film roll on a vacuum deposition apparatus, continuously feeding the substrate, removing the second laminate film, forming an inorganic film over the organic film of the substrate, and taking up the substrate into a film roll.    USE - The method is useful for manufacturing functional film, which is useful as gas barrier films, protective films, optical filters, antireflective films, and other optical films used in optical elements, display devices such as LCD and organic EL displays, semiconductor devices, and thin-film solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides a high-quality functional film with high productivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Manufacturing functional film comprises: feeding a lengthy substrate (12) with self-support including a first laminate film (21) on a back side, forming an organic film on a front side of the substrate while transferring the substrate, providing a second laminate film on a surface of the organic film, and taking up the substrate into a film roll; and loading the film roll on a vacuum deposition apparatus, continuously feeding the substrate including the first and second laminate films, removing the second laminate film while transferring the substrate, forming an inorganic film over the organic film of the substrate, and taking up the substrate into a film roll.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a configuration diagram of a functional film.    Substrate (12)    Organic films (14)    Inorganic films (16)    Functional layer (20)    First laminate film. (21)
NOVELTY - A photoelectric conversion element has an active layer provided between a first electrode and a second electrode. The active layer contains cyclic compound (I).    USE - Photoelectric conversion element for use in an image sensor and solar cell module i.e. organic thin film solar cell module (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The element has improved photoelectric conversion efficiency, optical absorption intensity, short circuit current density and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A photoelectric conversion element has an active layer provided between a first electrode and a second electrode. The active layer contains cyclic compound of formula (I).    R1 = amino, silyl, silyloxy (all optionally substituted), H, alkyl, alkyloxy, alkylthio, aryl, aryloxy, arylthio, arylalkyl, arylalkyloxy, aryl alkylthio, aryl alkenyl, aryl alkynyl, monohydric heterocyclic group, halo, acyl, acyloxy, amide, carboxyl, nitro or CN; and    Ring D, E = aromatic ring optionally having a substituent, preferably thiophene ring.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an organic thin-film transistor comprising a gate electrode, a source electrode, a drain electrode and an active layer containing cyclic compound (I).
NOVELTY - A biaxially-oriented polyphenylene sulfide film contains polyester resin containing 0.1-8 wt.% of ethylene terephthalate unit as main component, and polyphenylene sulfide resin. The total amount of polyester resin and polyphenylene sulfide resin is 100 wt.%. The biaxially-oriented polyphenylene sulfide film has breaking elongation of 70% or more, in longitudinal and width direction.    USE - Biaxially-oriented polyphenylene sulfide film. Uses include but are not limited to electrical and electronic component, machine component, motor vehicle component, solar cell, inked ribbon, circuit board, capacitor, water heater motor, air conditioner, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The biaxially-oriented polyphenylene sulfide film has excellent thermal dimensional stability, workability and breaking elongation property, and is environmentally-friendly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of biaxially-oriented polyphenylene sulfide film, which involves mixing polyester resin and polyphenylene sulfide resin, melt-extruding at 300 degrees C or less, obtaining melt-extruded film, and biaxially stretching obtained melt-extruded film at 240-280 degrees C.
NOVELTY - A coating agent composition contains fluororesin, inorganic pigment and flame retardant. The flame retardant comprises melamine cyanurate, guanidine compound, triazine compound, hindered amine compound, aromatic phosphate ester, aromatic condensed phosphate and/or hydrated metallic compound.    USE - Coating agent composition is used for back sheet for manufacturing solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The film containing the coating agent composition has excellent weather resistance, adhesiveness, heat-and-moisture resistance and flame retardance.
NOVELTY - A manufacturing method of diborane involving reacting sodium borohydride and diborane, and reacting boron trichloride.    USE - A manufacturing method of diborane used for manufacture of semiconductor and solar cell, and used as fuel, rocket propellant, reducing agent in plater business field and bioactive substance in organic synthesis field.    ADVANTAGE - The method obtains diborane with high purity and high yield, and without generating methane.
NOVELTY - A sodium borohydride and boron dichloride are reacted, and the resulting product is reacted with acid, to obtain diborane.    USE - Manufacture of diborane used for manufacturing semiconductor and solar cell, and used as fuel, rocket propellant and dopant for borophosphosilicate glass insulating film.    ADVANTAGE - The diborane is manufactured efficiently with high yield and high purity without generating methyl chloride as impurity. The yield of recyclable solvent is improved.
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a groove on a substrate. An ohmic layer is formed on the substrate. A diffusion stopper is formed on the ohmic layer. A conductive layer is formed on the diffusion stopper for filling up the groove. The conductive layer is etched for forming the conductive pattern by using a process selected from a group consisting of a physical vapor deposition process, a chemical vapor deposition process, a spin coating process, an electroplating process and an electroless plating process. A laser is radiated in the substrate by using a mask.    USE - Method for manufacturing a solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables forming a simplified structure of the solar cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating a solar cell manufacturing method.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - Diffusion furnace automatic fluid supply device comprises phosphorus oxychloride storing tank connected to a source bottle by a pipeline with a stop valve. The lower end of the pipeline stretches in the source bottle. The distance between the light outlet hole of the bottom of the pipeline and the bottom of the source bottle are equal to the liquid level height set in the source bottle.    USE - Automatic fluid supply device for use in diffusion furnace useful in solar battery production process (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The device avoids the trouble of taking out the source bottle to observe the liquid level from a constant temperature slot each time. It provides convenient operation, and automatic continuous liquid supplying without energy. The temperature of the source bottle does not generate wave motion. The control precision of the liquid level is high. The device improves the product quality, technology stability and production efficiency, and lowers production cost.
NOVELTY - Preparing platinum-tellurium inter-metal compound, comprises e.g. ultrasonically dispersing precursor containing platinum and tellurium and its carrier or the load type platinum/carrier and precursor containing tellurium in aqueous solution of glycol having volume ratio of glycol to water of 2:1, then heating, stirring, refluxing, adjusting pH and reacting with a reducing agent for 2-4 hours at 130-160 degrees C, filtering and drying to obtain a precursor of platinum-tellurium inter-metal compound, and then processing the precursor thermally under reducing atmosphere at 400-700 degrees C for 0.5-3 hours.    USE - The platinum-tellurium inter-metal compound is useful for anode and cathode electrocatalyst of ion exchange fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The inter-metal compound has good catalytic activity for methane, formic acid and oxygen reduction.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Preparing platinum-tellurium inter-metal compound, comprises (i) ultrasonically dispersing precursor containing platinum and tellurium and its carrier or the load type platinum/carrier and precursor containing tellurium in aqueous solution of glycol having volume ratio of glycol to water of 2:1, where ratio of platinum to tellurium is 1:1 or 1:2, then heating, stirring and refluxing, adjusting pH to 9, adding a reducing agent, reacting for 2-4 hours at 130-160 degrees C, filtering, washing and drying to obtain a precursor of platinum-tellurium inter-metal compound, which is platinum1-tellurium1/carrier (Pt1-Te1/carrier) or platinum2-tellurum3/carrier (Pt2-Te3/carrier), preferably platinum1-tellurium2/carrier (Pt1-Te2/carrier) when ratio of platinum to tellurium is 1:1, then (ii) processing the precursor thermally under reducing atmosphere at 400-700 degrees C for 0.5-3 hours to obtain platinum-tellurium (Pt1-Te1/carrier, Pt1-Te2/carrier or Pt2-Te3/carrier) inter-metal compound.
NOVELTY - The solar battery pack comprises a glass layer (1), chips (2), an EVA material layer (3), and a Tedlar (RTM: Polyvinyl fluoride films, resins and adhesives from DuPont) Polyester Tedlar (TPT) layer (4). The glass layer is tightly connected with the EVA material layer which is tightly connected with the TPT layer. The chips are wrapped in the EVA material layer which is formed by cooling rapidly within a set time, e.g., 3-6 minutes.    USE - Solar battery pack.    ADVANTAGE - Provides good light transmission and high generated output while enabling simple manufacture and lowering production cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectioned perspective view of the solar battery pack.    Glass layer (1)    Chip (2)    EVA material layer (3)    TPT layer (4)
NOVELTY - A plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition device comprises a silicon sheet, a graphite plate and a furnace body. Seven columns graphite plates are located on the furnace body. The silicon sheet is located in the groove of the graphite plate.    USE - Plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD) device for solar battery sheet production.    ADVANTAGE - The PECVD device adapts to the rapid development of the solar photovoltaic generation industry.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a PECVD device.
NOVELTY - The system has a phosphorus oxychloride liquid storage tank (1) that is connected with source bottle (6) through pipeline provided with disconnecting valve. The lower end of the pipeline is stretched into source bottle. The distance between the liquid outlet hole on the bottom end of pipeline and the bottom end of the source bottle is equal to the height of the set liquid level in the source bottle.    USE - Automatic phosphorus oxychloride liquid supplementing system for diffusion furnace, used in solar photovoltaic power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The trouble in observing the liquid level, by taking out the source bottle from the constant temperature groove is eliminated, as the phosphorus oxychloride liquid supplementing system is automated. The liquid supplementing system can be operated conveniently. The fluctuation in the temperature of the source bottle is suppressed. The liquid can be supplied to the diffusion furnace automatically and continuously, without being driven by energy source. The liquid level control precision of the liquid supplementing system is improved. The quality and stability of the product are improved by the liquid supplementing system. The production efficiency is reinforced by the liquid supplementing system. The production cost of the supplementing system is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the automatic phosphorus oxychloride liquid supplementing system.
NOVELTY - A modified selenization process developed specifically for the preparation of the homogenous and fine CIS-related thin films, which can be applied for the fabrication the CIS-related thin-film solar cells. The method is to insert an Al interlayer between the Cu and In layers to prevent the formation of Cu-In alloy normally found after the sequential deposition of Cu and In precursor layers. The invention may produce a CIS film with more uniform chemical composition and better material properties than the films prepared by the conventional method.
NOVELTY - A method of forming a thin film solar cell includes a deposition process for forming micro crystalline silicon as an absorber layer. The deposition process of the absorber layer provides hydrogen gas and silane gas, and the flow ratio of hydrogen gas to silane gas decreases or increases in the deposition process as time goes by. Accordingly, the present invention can provide an absorber layer with a desired crystallization fraction, control the stress value of the absorber layer, and increase power of the thin film solar cell by increasing the short circuit current or open circuit voltage.
NOVELTY - Solar battery back membrane comprises a base material with its surface coated with a weather resistant layer comprising (in parts by wt.) a polyester polyol (4-50), an isocyanate (0.2-10), inorganic nano-particles (0.1-5) and a solvent (30-70).    USE - Used as a solar battery back membrane.    ADVANTAGE - The solar battery back membrane has simple preparation and good performance, and it is economical.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of the solar battery back membrane.
NOVELTY - A mixed solution of sulfuric acid and vanadium sulfate can be prepared by adding vanadium pentoxide powder to 98% sulfuric acid solution, heating, stirring and diluting with distilled water. The mixed solution of sulfuric acid and vanadium sulfate is filtered to remove small insoluble vanadium pentoxide to obtain the mixed solution suitable for demand of quadrivalent vanadium ion solution. The mixed solution of sulfuric acid and vanadium sulfate are poured into an electrolytic cell with a membrane and electrolyzed to obtain quadrivalent vanadium ion solution.    USE - Method for preparing electrolyte of vanadium iron redox flow battery.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte of vanadium iron redox flow battery can be prepared in simple manner at reduced production cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the process for preparing electrolyte of vanadium iron redox flow battery.(Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The solar cell has a multiple micro particles formed on a substrate (100). A bottom electrode (200) is formed based on the level difference of the micro particles. The micro particles are consisted of mixture of polycarbonate or polymethyl methacrylate and silver or aluminum. A photoelectric device (300) is formed between an upper electrode (500) and the bottom electrode. An antireflective layer is provided between the substrate and the micro particles.    USE - Solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - High photoelectric conversion efficiency of solar cell can be provided by controlling the size and arrangement of micro particle minutely. The uneven formation on bottom electrode of solar cell is controlled.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view explaining the manufacturing process of the solar cell.    Substrate (100)    Bottom electrode (200)    Photoelectric device (300)    Upper electrode (500)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a reaction chamber which is composed of a lid and a main portion. A plasma source electrode is formed on the surface of the lid corresponding to the inside of the reaction chamber. A gas injection unit is installed in the lid between several plasma source electrodes. An integration circuit board is arranged on the lid corresponding to the outside of the reaction chamber. A substrate mounting unit is arranged in a reaction space.    USE - Apparatus for processing substrate used for manufacturing semiconductor device, display device and thin film solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The substrate processing apparatus improves thin film deposition and the uniformity of etching the thin film by distributing electromagnetic field evenly. The maintenance of the feeding line is facilitated using the wiring integrated substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a plan view of the wiring integrated substrate.
NOVELTY - A glass composition contains (in mol%) aluminum oxide (0.01-4), barium oxide (5-15), calcium oxide (0.01-4), sodium oxide (0.1-4), strontium oxide (0.01-4), zinc oxide (25-45), bismuth oxide (1-15) and boron oxide (35-55).    USE - Glass composition is used for glass frit used for aluminum paste for rear electrode of solar cell (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The glass composition improves bondability of the glass frit. The generation of yellowing is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) aluminum paste for rear electrode of solar cell, which contains 65-75 wt.% of aluminum powder, 0.01-5 wt.% of glass frit and 20-34.9 wt.% of organic vehicle solution; and    (2) manufacture of solar cell.
NOVELTY - A glass composition contains (in mol%) aluminum oxide (0.1-4), bismuth oxide (10-30), silicon oxide (1-25), boron oxide (20-40), zinc oxide (30-45) and sodium oxide (0.1-4).    USE - Glass composition is used for glass frit used for aluminum paste for rear electrode of solar cell (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The glass composition improves bondability of the glass frit. The generation of yellowing is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) aluminum paste for rear electrode of solar cell, which contains 65-75 wt.% of aluminum powder, 0.01-5 wt.% of glass frit and 20-34.9 wt.% of organic vehicle solution; and    (2) manufacture of solar cell.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a lower portion heating unit (400) positioned at the lower portion of a substrate-placing unit (200). A deposition gas injector (500) and an etching gas injector spray a deposition gas and an etching gas to an upper portion of the reaction space inside a chamber (100). Another etching gas injector sprays an etching gas to the lower portion of the reaction space. A quartz optical transmissive material is provided in the chamber.    USE - Substrate processing apparatus for processing semiconductor substrate during manufacture of semiconductor device, flat display panel, optical element and solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The deposited coating film formed in lower region of chamber can be effectively removed by spraying out etching gas on the lower region of chamber. The temperature inside the chamber can be uniformly maintained, and the generation of unnecessary particles can be prevented. The repair and replace period of the apparatus can be reduced, and the substrate productivity is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for substrate processing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the substrate processing apparatus.    Substrate (10)    Chamber (100)    Substrate-placing unit (200)    Top heating unit (300)    Lower portion heating unit (400)    Deposition gas injector (500)
NOVELTY - Solar cell sealing sheet comprises resin chosen from ethylene-aliphatic carboxylic acid copolymer, glycidyl methacrylate-ethylene copolymer and polyolefin resin and resin layer containing coloring agent. The sealing sheet does not contain organic peroxide.    USE - The sealing sheet is used as module (claimed) or sealing material e.g. electricity generating element for solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The sealing sheet has excellent productivity, corrosion resistance, improved energy efficiency, water vapor permeability, transparency, stability, light reflectivity, workability, durability, and strength.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell module, which comprises the above-mentioned sealing sheet.
NOVELTY - A metal substrate (12) is provided with an insulation layer (14) having a metal base. The anodized insulation film is formed on at least one side of the metal base. A semiconductor circuit is provided on metal substrate. The metal base is connected to a predetermined section of an electric path having a main potential between a minimum potential and a maximum potential of the semiconductor circuit. A potential of metal base is maintained at main potential of the section of the electric path of the semiconductor circuit when the semiconductor circuit is operating.    USE - Solar cell module of solar cell device (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The withstand voltage required in the insulation layer of the solar cell can be reduced. Since the electrical resistance consumes the power of the solar cell, it is permissible to use a resistance sufficiently high to the degree that minimizes the power consumed by the resistance. The high photoelectric conversion efficiency can be achieved with respect to the thickness of photo conversion layer, the band gap width and the carrier mobility. The anodized film serving as an insulation layer can be formed on both sides of the aluminum layer to minimize warps and cracks produced in the anodized film. The leakage current fluctuation in the solar cell module can be reduced. The safety and the long time reliability of the insulation layer can be ensured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the solar cell module.    Metal substrate (12)    Insulation layer (14)    Power generation layer (20)    Solar cell (22a)    Back electrode (24)
NOVELTY - The solar cell has semiconductor substrate provided with P type conductivity region. A semiconductor layer (120) is arranged on a surface of semiconductor substrate (110), which includes impurities having N type conductivity which is different from P type conductivity. A mask film (150) is arranged on another surface of semiconductor substrate, on which a mask film (152) is formed. An electrode (170) is formed on mask film (152). The semiconductor substrate comprises crystalline silicon substrate and amorphous silicon layer. The electrode is provided with aluminum.    USE - Solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The adhesion between the electrode and the semiconductor substrate can be improved. Since the impurity region is provided with high concentration of impurity ions, the ohmic contact resistance of the impurity region can be reduced. The adhesion of electrode to silicon nitride film can be increased. The adhesion between the silicon nitride film and the aluminum electrode is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross sectional view of solar cell.    Solar cell (11)    Semiconductor substrate (110)    Semiconductor layer (120)    Mask films (150,152)    Electrode (170)
NOVELTY - The device has nanostructures of crystalline material to provide generation of multiple excitons per photon absorbed by crystalline nanostructure in response to incident solar radiation. The optical elements provide concentration of sunlight in semiconductor region. The electrodes are in electrical communication with semiconductor region. The seal isolates the semiconductor region from fluid contact with gas or liquid phase material.    USE - Photoconversion device for photovoltaic cell (claimed) such as solar cell, and solar panel.    ADVANTAGE - The photoconversion efficiency can be enhanced by increasing the photocurrent. The high efficiency of photoconversion device can be achieved by using the multiple excitons generation. The overvoltage of the solar cell can be minimized. The electron and hole recombination of the photoconversion device can be prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) method of photoconversion; and    (2) method of producing fuel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the photoconversion cell.    Titanium oxide film (34)    Quantum dots (36)
NOVELTY - A photodiode comprises: a p-type semiconductor material; and an n-type chalcogenide compound forming a pn-junction with the p-type semiconductor material.    USE - As photodiode used in image sensor, solar cell (all claimed), and photo-electronic device (such as optical communication equipment, photo-coupler, video disc and audio disc).    ADVANTAGE - The photodiode is thermally stable; has high photo-absorption efficiency; absorbs visible light and infrared light having a wavelength longer than that of the visible light; has high quantum efficiency with respect to the infrared light; and generates photo-charges by the infrared light. The photodiode has a thickness of less than 10 mu m, thus charges can rapidly move without recombination, thereby reducing a signal transfer time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for following:    (1) an image sensor comprising the photodiode; a transfer device configured to transfer photo-charges generated in the photodiode, and a dielectric layer covering the transfer device; and    (2) a solar cell comprising the photodiode, a lower electrode formed on a surface of the p-type semiconductor material, and an upper electrode formed on a portion of a surface of the n-type chalcogenide compound.
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a sapphire substrate (11) having non-main surface portion (12b) with which differs in substrate surface (12). A surface orientation is varied between main surface portion (12a) and non-main surface portion. An AlN layer (14) is formed along a normal line direction of the main surface portion by crystal growing AlN with non-main surface portion as starting point, without crystal growing AlN on preset crystal growth temperature conditions from the main surface portion in the substrate surface of sapphire substrate.    USE - Manufacturing method of semiconductor substrate of electronic device such as semiconductor LED (all claimed). Can also be used in transistor and solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The AlN layer with large area can be obtained by crystal growing AlN with non-main surface portion as starting point, without crystal growing AlN from main surface portion in substrate surface of sapphire substrate while reducing defect densities in the semiconductor substrate. The influence of piezo polarization can be avoided so that the problem of light emission peak wavelength shift accompanying decline in luminous efficiency can be avoided and increase of injection electric current can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) semiconductor substrate;    (2) electronic device; and    (3) semiconductor LED.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view illustrating the manufacturing process of semiconductor layer.    Sapphire substrate (11)    Substrate surface (12)    Main surface portion (12a)    Non-main surface portion (12b)    AlN layer (14)
NOVELTY - The solar cell module has terminal box (24) that is attached to the edge portion at the side of light-receiving surface of photovoltaic power generation sheet (22). The terminal box is covered by a terminal cover (10) coated with vinyl chloride. A brim-shaped portion (14) is extended outwards from the downward edge portion of the accommodating portion (12) which accommodates the terminal box. A gap formed between the lead wire (26) and the terminal cover is filled with the sealing material.    USE - Solar cell module used during construction of solar energy power generation system, for attaching to roof of building (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The terminal box is not embedded within the photovoltaic power generation sheet after affixing the solar cell module, so that the connection process can be performed easily. The occurrence of damage can be prevented by protecting the terminal box and by avoiding the direct exposure to wind and rain. The wind-pressure resistant performance of solar cell module can be ensured by avoiding the wiring of terminal box or lead wire. The waterproof capacity of solar cell module can be ensured by providing the terminal box in light-receiving surface, and without formation of through-hole in water resistant layer coating for extracting the lead wire. The replacement process of solar cell module can be performed easily and reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for construction method of solar energy power generation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a fragmentary sectional view of the solar cell module and terminal cover.    Terminal cover (10)    Terminal box accommodating portion (12)    Brim-shaped portion (14)    Photovoltaic power generation sheet (22)    Terminal box (24)    Lead wire (26)
NOVELTY - A glass plate includes glass composition containing (in %mass) silica (less than 70), alumina (0-6), magnesium oxide (0-8), calcium oxide (0-8), strontium oxide (10-20), barium oxide (0-8), sodium oxide (1-9), potassium oxide (6-15) and zirconium oxide (0-5). The total content of strontium oxide and barium oxide is 10-25 %mass. The total content of magnesium oxide, calcium oxide, strontium oxide and barium oxide is 10-30 %mass. The total content of sodium oxide and potassium oxide is 9-15 %mass. The total content of alumina and zirconium oxide is 0-5 %mass.    USE - Glass plate is used for plasma display panel (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to flat panel display, field emission display, liquid crystal display, cover glasses, conductor-insulator-semiconductor-type solar cell and dye sensitized-type solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The display obtained using the glass plate is economical.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A glass plate includes glass composition containing (in %mass) silica (less than 70), alumina (0-6), magnesium oxide (0-8), calcium oxide (0-8), strontium oxide (10-20), barium oxide (0-8), sodium oxide (1-9), potassium oxide (6-15) and zirconium oxide (0-5). The total content of strontium oxide and barium oxide is 10-25 %mass. The total content of magnesium oxide, calcium oxide, strontium oxide and barium oxide is 10-30 %mass. The total content of sodium oxide and potassium oxide is 9-15 %mass. The total content of alumina and zirconium oxide is 0-5 %mass. The warped temperature of the glass plate is 530-570 degrees C.
NOVELTY - An ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer sheet contains ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer and a crosslinking agent, and 0.05-5 parts mass of sodium-type zeolite with respect to 100 parts mass of ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer.    USE - Ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer sheet is used as sealing film for solar cell, and intermediate film for laminated glass (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer sheet has favorable crosslinking rate, and provides solar cell and laminated glass having excellent productivity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of solar cell.    Surface-side transparent protection component (11)    Back surface side protection component (12)    Surface side sealing film (13A)    Back surface side sealing film (13B)    Cell (14)
NOVELTY - A covering plant (3) is planted in the solar cell module installation ground (4) for covering the solar cell module installation ground surface with the covering plant. The covering plant is a plant propagating a creeping stem or subterranean stem. The covering plant is selected from a group including comfrey, arctotheca, potentilla, hosta, fargugium japonicum, periwinkle minor, pachysandra teminalis, hedera helix, liriope graminifolia, saxifrage, silane, buckwheat, hairy vetch, lawn grasses, perennial verbena, dichondra carolinensis, ajuga, lamium and lippia nodiflora.    USE - Installation method of solar cell module in e.g. residential area, mountainous area and industrial area.    ADVANTAGE - The planting operation is performed for simplifying leveling operation, reducing leveling cost and preventing the reduction of electric power generation amount accompanying the temperature rise of solar cell module due to reflection of radiant heat by the ground. The growth of weeds around the solar cell module and the reduction of the amount of light received by the solar cell module are prevented effectively. The energy density obtained per unit land is increased by using the plant grown in the space not containing the solar cell module as biomass fuel. The covering of ground is performed stably by the plants for several years.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the installation of solar cell module on the ground planted with covering plant.    Solar cell module (1)    Mounting frame (2)    Covering plant (3)    Ground (4)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a spraying unit which assigns and sprays the sprayed liquid (12d) having an electric charge produced by application of voltage to solution (12) which dissolves material e.g. solute in solvent, to process target e.g. display substrate (P) mounted in stage (21). The spraying unit has nozzle units (11) that are provided with the solution and the spraying nozzle. A voltage-application-control unit controls the application of the voltage so that the electrostatic repulsion between the sprayed liquids sprayed from the nozzle units is suppressed.    USE - Electrospray deposition (ESD) apparatus used during manufacture of e.g. organic sensor, organic thin-film solar cell, organic electroluminescent illumination apparatus and digital signage.    ADVANTAGE - The voltage-application-control unit controls application of voltage to solution provided in nozzle units so that electrostatic repulsion between liquids sprayed from nozzle units is suppressed. Hence the film is formed in a large area. The complexity of the electrostatic deposition apparatus is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrospray deposition method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic views of the spraying unit of the ESD apparatus.(Drawing includes non-English language text).    Nozzle unit (11)    Solution (12)    Sprayed liquid (12d)    Stage (21)    Display substrate (P)
NOVELTY - A solar cell backsheet has lamination units laminated through an adhesive layer (3). The 1st lamination unit (1) has polyethylene terephthalate film with white emulsifier (11), 1st aqueous latex layer (12) and 1st inorganic vapor deposition layer (13), and the 2nd lamination unit (2) has hydrolysis-resistant polyethylene terephthalate film (21) with 5-40 eq/ton terminal carboxyl groups, 2nd aqueous latex layer (22) and 2nd inorganic vapor deposition layer (23).    USE - A solar cell backsheet for solar cell elements (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell backsheet maintains high water vapor barrier property.
NOVELTY - A silver powder contains silver powder coated with greater than or equal to 1 metal soap such as fatty acid magnesium salt and/or fatty acid calcium salt. Metal soap is 0.1-5 wt.% with respect to silver powder weight.    USE - Silver powder for electrically conductive paste used in electrode formation of solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Conversion efficiency of a solar cell is improved by a simple method.
NOVELTY - Chemically milling (100) a workpiece (24), involves: depositing a masking material (22) on portions of the workpiece according to a predefined masking pattern such that other portions of the workpiece that are desired to be milled are unmasked; and chemically removing material from the unmasked desired milling areas of the workpiece.    USE - For chemically milling a workpiece selected from a duct for a gas turbine engine (claimed), a sign, a medical device, a body of a component, a coating, a fuel cell, a heat sink or a sensor.    ADVANTAGE - Unlike masking an entire workpiece and then manually removing maskant by hand with a scalpel, which is a labor-intensive and error prone process, the present method facilitates removing the human error component, using less masking material, reducing cost and improving efficiency and accuracy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a system (10) for milling a workpiece, comprising: a computer (12) having a storage module (16), that stores at least one predefined masking pattern; and a three dimensional masking printer (20) in communication with the computer, the masking printer being operable to apply masking material to portions of a workpiece according to the at least one predefined masking pattern such that other portions of the workpiece that are desired to be milled are unmasked.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a system operable to perform the chemical milling of the workpiece method.    System (10)    Computer (12)    Storage module (16)    Three dimensional masking printer (20)    Masking material (22)    Workpiece (24)    Chemically milling (100)
NOVELTY - A metal composite substrate has coating layer on the entire surface of a core material consists of a metal with heat-resistant intensity which is greater than or equal to 300 degrees C higher than aluminum (alloy), aluminum (alloy) plate on the surface of coating layer, and greater than or equal to 1 anodic oxide film on the surface of aluminum (alloy) plate.    USE - Metal composite substrate for insulating metal substrate, insulating light reflection substrate, white-colored light emitting diode apparatus, substrate for semiconductors, and thin film solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Planarity during heat processing is excellent, has high flaw resistance, and excellent surface treatment property during anodizing in acidic solution.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) insulating metal substrate comprising metal composite substrate;    (2) white-colored light emitting diode apparatus comprising blue light emitting element to the upper part of the light reflective surface of the light reflection substrate and fluorescent material in the upper and/or surrounding parts;    (3) substrate for semiconductors comprising metal composite substrate;    (4) thin film solar cell comprising light absorption layer and electrode layer formed on the metal composite substrate; and    (5) manufacturing method of metal composite substrate which involves coating the entire surface of core material with aluminum (alloy), bonding aluminum (alloy) plate on the surface of aluminum (alloy) layer, anodizing, water washing, and drying.
NOVELTY - An aqueous fats, oils and resin solubilizing agent composition contains (in weight%) hydrophilic solvent (60-90), hydrophilic surfactant (0.5-10), terpene hydrocarbon (1-20) and lower monohydric alcohol (5-30). The hydrophilic solvent contains dimethyl glutarate, dimethyl succinate, dimethyl adipate, n-methyl-2-pyrrolidone and dimethyl imidazolidinone as water-soluble organic solvent.    USE - Aqueous fats, oils and resin solubilizing agent composition is used for aromatic deodorizing aroma products, water-resistant paint, oil paint, ink thinner agent, integrated circuit/large scale integrated circuit, light emitting diode/lumped element/electroluminescent element, processing of animal and vegetable oil, electronic circuit, fuel cell, transistor, organic semiconductor, lens, optical element, medical device and transformer chip.    ADVANTAGE - The products obtained using aqueous fats, oils and resin solubilizing agent composition have stability and quick-drying capability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An aqueous fats, oils and resin solubilizing agent composition contains (in weight%) hydrophilic solvents (60-90), hydrophilic surfactant (0.5-10), terpene hydrocarbon (1-20) of formula: (C5H8)n and lower monohydric alcohol (5-30). The hydrophilic solvent contains dimethyl glutarate, dimethyl succinate, dimethyl adipate, n-methyl-2-pyrrolidone and dimethyl imidazolidinone as water-soluble organic solvent.    n=1-5.
NOVELTY - The solar cell module includes a front electrode (200), a substrate (100), a semiconductor layer and a back contact electrode (500), where the front electrode is formed on the substrate. A supporter (30) is used for supporting a thin film type solar cell (10).    USE - Solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell module includes a front electrode, a substrate, a semiconductor layer and a back contact electrode, and thus enables to manufacture in a simple process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method of manufacturing solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the solar cell module.    Thin film type solar cell (10)    Supporter (30)    Substrate (100)    Front electrode (200)    Back contact electrode (500)
NOVELTY - Two-component, three-component or four-component powder containing IB group, IIIA group and VIA group elements are mixed to form original mixed powder. VIA group element powder is additionally added to the original mixed powder and mixed to form final mixed powder. Then, the final mixed powder is heated and mixed liquid is uniformly stirred to form mixed slurry containing IB, IIIA and VIA group elements. The mixed slurry is copper indium gallium selenium slurry or copper indium gallium selenium sulfur slurry, mixed with a solvent and coated on molybdenum layer to form absorbing layer.    USE - Coating method of slurry on molybdenum layer for solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell having absorbing layer formed using the slurry has improved light absorbing characteristics and conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Two-component, three-component or four-component powder containing IB group, IIIA group and VIA group elements are mixed to form original mixed powder. The IB group element contains copper. The IIIA group element contains indium and gallium. The VIA group element contains selenium, or selenium and sulfur. VIA group element powder is additionally added to the original mixed powder and mixed to form final mixed powder. Then, the final mixed powder is heated at a heating temperature (T1) to form mixed liquid. The heating temperature (T1) is higher than the melting point of the VIA element. The molten VIA element powder is used as dispersion medium of other unmelted powders. The mixed liquid is uniformly stirred to form mixed slurry containing IB, IIIA and VIA group elements. The mixed slurry is copper indium gallium selenium slurry or copper indium gallium selenium sulfur slurry. The slurry is mixed with a solvent and coated on molybdenum layer to form copper indium gallium selenium absorbing layer or copper indium gallium selenium sulfur absorbing layer.
NOVELTY - An amorphous silicon layer and metal mixed layer are contacted, and crystallization annealing process is performed on amorphous silicon layer to obtain polycrystalline silicon layer.    USE - Manufacture of polycrystalline silicon layer used for thin film transistor, liquid crystal display device, organic light emitting display and solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently provides polycrystalline silicon layer using reduced amount of metal catalyst at low crystallization temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for metal mixed layer forming apparatus.
NOVELTY - The composition has glass powder containing lead oxide, vehicle consisting of resin and solvent, and a dispersing agent for dispersing and stabilizing silver powder and the glass powder. The dispersing agent is 70-90 mass percent in ratio composition of the silver powder, and 1-10 mass parts of glass powder contained with respect to 100 mass parts of silver powder. The glass powder has a main component and includes zinc oxide as a trace component. The glass powder includes silicon oxide of 5.0 mol percent or less with respect to 100 mol percent of the glass powder.    USE - Electrically conductive composition for forming electrode of a solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The glass component in an electrode is not excessively removed even if the electrode is performed immersion treatment by hydrofluoric acid, so that adhesiveness of the electrode and an n-type-semiconductor interlayer is reduced significantly, thus acquiring favorable electroconductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a solar cell manufacturing method    (2) a solar cell comprising P-type-semiconductor substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a solar cell using an electrically conductive composition.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Solar cell (10)    Silicon nitride layer (11)    N-type semiconductor layer (12)    Electrode (13)    P-type-semiconductor substrate (14)    Aluminum-silicon alloy layer (19)
NOVELTY - The composition has a silicon nitride layer (11) formed in a p-type-semiconductor substrate (14). The composition comprises 70 mass percentage to 95 mass percentage of silver powder, 1-10 mass parts of glass powder, resin, solvent, and dispersing agent, which disperses and stabilizes the silver powder and the glass powder. The glass powder contains lead oxide boron trioxide as a main component, and titanium oxide as a trace component. Amount of silicon dioxide of the glass powder is 5.0 mole percentage or less with respect to 100 mole percentage of glass powder.    USE - Electrically conductive composition for forming an n-type semiconductor layer to form an electrode of a solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The glass powder contains lead oxide boron trioxide as the main component, and titanium oxide as the trace component, where the amount of silicon dioxide of the glass powder is 5.0 mole percentage or less with respect to 100 mole percentage of glass powder, thus obtaining electric continuity with the n-type-semiconductor layer in a desired manner, and hence manufacturing the solar cell, without reducing adhesiveness with the n-type semiconductor layer in the solar cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for manufacturing a solar cell    (2) a solar cell comprising an electrode of a silicon nitride layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a solar cell using an electrically conductive composition. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Solar cell (10)    Silicon nitride layer (11)    N-type-semiconductor layer (12)    Electrode (13)    P-type-semiconductor substrate (14)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a light transmittance template with several nanosize fine through-holes. The template is formed by membrane filter made of polycarbonate. Two semiconductor elements containing constituent elements of compound semiconductor are alternatively filled in fine through-holes of template using electrodepositing method. Two semiconductor elements are heat-processed. The compound semiconductor is selected from II-VI group compound semiconductor. The compound semiconductor is made of zinc telluride.    USE - Manufacturing method of compound semiconductor ultra-fine wire used in compound semiconductor ultra-fine wire assembly of solar cell (both claimed). Can also be used in semiconductor device such as LED used in electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - Two semiconductor elements containing constituent elements of compound semiconductor are alternatively filled in fine through-holes of template using electrodepositing method such that the compound semiconductor ultra-fine wire can be mass-produced accurately. The solar cell with big surface area can be manufactured efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for compound semiconductor ultra-fine wire assembly has compound semiconductor ultra-fine wire that is connected in series to the multilayer pn junction portion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the electro-deposition apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electrolytic bath (2)    Anode (4)    Cathode (5)    Reference electrode (6)    Nitrogen gas introduction portion (10)
NOVELTY - The structure has a battery film layer (2) clamped between a substrate glass (1) and a back plate glass (3), where the substrate glass is 1 to 2 mm thick and the back plate glass is 2 to 4 mm thick. The substrate glass and the battery film layer are encapsulated with the back plate glass as a curved integral structure by a binding agent, where the binding agent is polyvinyl butyral (PVB) or ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA).    USE - Curved film solar battery structure.    ADVANTAGE - The structure enables a film solar battery component to be applied to a solar product, and can be adaptive to photovoltaic application fields.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a curved film solar battery structure.    Substrate glass (1)    Battery film layer (2)    Back plate glass (3)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a hole (102) in a semiconductor substrate, and forming an emitter layer (104) on a surface of the semiconductor substrate. A doping process of the hole is performed, and a conductive material (106) is filled in the hole. A transparent conductive oxide (TCO) layer (114) is formed in a front side of the semiconductor substrate, and an electrode is formed in a back side of the semiconductor substrate.    USE - Method for manufacturing a back side junction solar cell using laser chemical processing (LCP).    ADVANTAGE - The method processes the hole in a back side junction of a solar battery, dopes the impurity inside the hole, saves the process cost, simplifies the fabricating process, decreases the resistive loss due to the low resistance characteristic, improves the short wavelength response characteristics of the light due to the charge transfer route at low concentration, and increases the production efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view illustrating a back side junction solar cell manufacturing method.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Hole (102)    Emitter layer (104)    Conductive material (106)    Emitter electrode (108)    Transparent conductive oxide layer (114)
NOVELTY - The method involves vacuum sputtering copper and indium, successively in an upper part of a substrate. Selenium is vacuum deposited in the upper part of substrate. The copper, the indium and the selenium in a chamber are heated at upper pressure in an argon gas environment by performing rapid temperature process. Selenium in a backside surface of the substrate is vaporized, and selenium steam is formed inside chamber. Amount of copper, indium and selenium being deposited is determined according to correct equivalence ratio.    USE - Method for performing selenization during fabrication of a light absorption layer of a solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables preventing evaporation of the deposited selenium within the chamber while heating selenium under the argon gas atmosphere. The method enables maintaining equivalence ratio and providing better deposition repetition with deposition amount control. The method enables evaporating selenium by utilizing an inexpensive evaporator, so that selenium deposition amount can be accurately controlled and deposition of selenium can be controlled in an inexpensive manner. The method enables avoiding airtightness of chamber under the argon atmosphere so as to maintain amount of selenium steam, thus obtaining desired selenium equivalence ratio control. The method ensures that selenium of the backside surface of the substrate disappears so as to form selenium gas atmosphere in an inner side of the chamber.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram illustrating a method for performing selenization during fabrication of light absorption layer of solar cell.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The method involves preprocess phase washing a substrate with ultrasound. The substrate is transferred to a vacuum inner side of a chamber. Pulsed power supply of 200-600 volts is authorized in the substrate for processing the substrate as plasma while injecting argon gas into the chamber for controlling pressure of the chamber. Current of 1-2 Ampere in an electromagnet is authorized, where the electromagnet is installed at a rear side of the substrate. A transparent conductive film is formed on the substrate through an unbalanced magnetron sputtering method.    USE - Method for manufacturing a transparent conductive tin-doped indium oxide film. Uses include but are not limited to a flat panel display e.g. LCD, plasma display panel and organic LED, a touch screen and a solar cell, a heating element for moisture-proof and freeze prevention, a measuring tool for antistatic and power outage, electromagnetic wave shielding and electrical application and window and optical application of a lamp in a vehicle and an aircraft.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables crystallization of the transparent conductive film at low temperature and forming even and thin surface of the transparent conductive film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram of a method for manufacturing a transparent conductive tin-doped indium oxide film.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The module has a transparent electrode (20) formed at a side part of a glass substrate (10). A light absorption layer (30) is formed at a side part of the transparent electrode, where the light absorption layer is made of material selected from a group consisting of amorphous silicon, tandem type silicon and silicon-germanium. A rear side reflection layer (40) is formed at a side part of the light absorption layer. A rear contact electrode (50) is formed at a side part of the rear side reflection layer. A polymer insulating layer (60) is formed at a side part of the rear contact electrode.    USE - Dual thin-film silicon solar cell module for a building incorporated photovoltaic cell (BIPV) system.    ADVANTAGE - The module provides high generated solar energy through sunlight in an effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a dual thin-film silicon solar cell module.    Glass substrate (10)    Transparent electrode (20)    Light absorption layer (30)    Rear side reflection layer (40)    Rear contact electrode (50)    Polymer insulating layer (60)
NOVELTY - The cell has a conductive film formed in a primary conductivity type substrate in which multiple conductive fillers are adhered. An anti-reflection film is formed in the conductive film. Each of multiple conductive fillers has a core unit and a conductive part. The conductive part is connected between the conductive film and a secondary conductive type conductive layer. The conductive part is formed to surround the core unit. The core unit is made of thermosetting property or photo-crosslinkable polymer resin. The conductive part is made of one of silver, copper and aluminum.    USE - Solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The cell can be accurately implemented without damage during electrode making process by utilizing a simple screen printing method. The cell has small thickness and better reliability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of a solar cell.
NOVELTY - The method involves depositing a metal layer on a substrate (210) i.e. glass wafer, through electron-beam evaporation process after washing the substrate. A hydrogenated amorphous silicon layer is deposited on the metal layer at temperature less than 200 degree Celsius through catalyst chemistry deposition method. A part of the amorphous silicon layer transformed to a metal silicide layer (225) is crystallized in a crystalloid silicon layer (235). A metal element is included in the metal layer for promoting crystallization of the amorphous silicon layer.    USE - Amorphous silicon crystallization method for a solar cell and a display device.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables forming the crystalloid silicon layer on the substrate so as to minimize damage or deformation of the substrate made of glass and polymer. The method enables crystallizing the amorphous silicon layer at the relatively low temperature less than 200 degree Celsius. The method enables performing crystallization without distinct high temperature heat treatment process by utilizing deposition process of the amorphous silicon layer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The metal element of the metal layer is selected from one of nickel, titanium, tungsten and cobalt, where silane and hydrogen are supplied on the metal layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic illustration of an amorphous silicon crystallization method.    Substrate (210)    Metal silicide layer (225)    Crystalloid silicon layer (235)
NOVELTY - The solar cell has a bottom electrode (200) formed on a substrate (100), and a barrier layer (300) formed on the bottom electrode. A semiconductor layer (400) is formed on the barrier layer. An upper electrode is formed on the semiconductor layer. The bottom electrode or the barrier layer is made of metal oxide selected from zinc group oxide, tin group oxide, indium group oxide, cadmium group oxide, gallium group oxide and aluminum group oxide. A part of the barrier layer is diffused by impurity.    USE - Solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell prevents the impurity from being diffused through the semiconductor layer, and has better quantum efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The impurity is selected from boron, aluminum, gallium, indium, silicon, germanium, tin, lead and titanium. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a solar cell.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Substrate (100)    Bottom electrode (200)    Barrier layer (300)    Semiconductor layer (400)
NOVELTY - An organic p-doped hole transport layer (L1) comprises at least one hole transport material and at least one electron deficient dopant material, where the electron deficient dopant material is selected from metal chelates and boron complexes.    USE - As organic p-doped hole transport layer for making organic electronic device, and article for manufacture of an organic electronic device (claimed), where the organic electronic device is light-emitting diode, light emitting electrochemical cell, light emitting diode display, diode laser, photodetector, photoconductive cell, photoresistor, photoswitch, phototransistor, phototube, infrared (IR) detector, photovoltaic device, solar cell, transistor, diode, memory storage devices, antistatic film, biosensor, electrochromic device, solid electrolyte capacitor, and energy storage device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) an organic electronic device comprising an anode, an organic active layer, a cathode, and the hole transport layer (L1);    (2) an organic electronic device (100) comprising in order: an anode, the hole transport layer (L1), a photoactive layer (130), and a cathode, where the electron transport layer comprises at least one electron transport material and at least one electron rich dopant material;    (3) an article useful in the manufacture of an organic electronic device comprising at least one electron transport layer (L1); and    (4) a method of making a layer involving: providing a solution comprising a hole transport material and a p-dopant in an organic solvent; applying the solution to a substrate; and removing at least a portion of the solvent.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an organic electronic device.    Organic electronic device (100)    Substrate (105)    p-Doped hole injection/transport layer (120)    Photoactive layer (130)    n-Doped electron injection/transport layer (140)
NOVELTY - The cell has a transparent electrode (102) formed on a substrate (101). A germanium layer (103) is formed on the transparent electrode. A semiconductor layer (104) is formed on the germanium layer, and a metal electrode is formed on the semiconductor layer. The transparent electrode comprises zinc oxide, and the thickness of the germanium layer ranges between 5-15 Armstrong. The semiconductor layer is formed with a p-type silicon layer. An intrinsic silicon layer is formed on the p-type silicon layer, and an n-type silicon layer is formed on the intrinsic silicon layer.    USE - Thin film solar cell such as N-type thin film solar cell and P-type thin film solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The cell improves output characteristics, increases the fidelity, and enhances the performance and efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of a thin film solar cell.    Substrate (101)    Transparent electrode (102)    Germanium layer (103)    Semiconductor layer (104)    Back reflecting layer (105)
NOVELTY - The system has a worktable whose two ends are provided with two pairs of synchronizing wheels (2), where each pair of synchronizing wheels is connected by a synchronizing belt (1). One of the pairs of synchronizing wheels is connected with a motor and a worm-gear speed reducer (3) by a motor shaft (4). An axial flow fan (8) is arranged below the belt on a material discharging platform frame. An air outlet of the axial flow fan is formed vertically upward. The motor shaft is connected with other pair of synchronizing wheel by a shaft sleeve (7) and a middle shaft (6).    USE - Material discharging and cooling system for a full automatic laminating machine of a solar cell component.    ADVANTAGE - The air outlet of the axial flow fan is formed vertically upward so as to cool a battery component for discharging material of a laminating machine. The cooling effect is improved by regular circulating operation of the synchronizing belt and the cooperation of the axial flow fan.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a material discharging and cooling system.    Synchronizing belt (1)    Synchronizing wheels (2)    Worm-gear speed reducer (3)    Motor shaft (4)    Middle shaft (6)    Shaft sleeve (7)    Axial flow fan (8)
NOVELTY - High-purity hydrogen gas is supplied to reduce sintered molybdenum oxide in mixture of ammonium molybdate and sintered molybdenum oxide at 450-600 degrees C. The mixture is mixed, sieved, equal-static pressure processed, and sintered by medium-frequency indication furnace. The mixture is sintered, high-power electron-beam smelted and purified, forged, thermally processed and annealed, mechanically processed, braze-welded, tested and checked, to obtain high-purity molybdenum target.    USE - Preparation of high-purity molybdenum target used for membrane solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables preparation of molybdenum target having high purity, density and uniformity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - High-purity hydrogen gas is supplied to reduce sintered molybdenum oxide in mixture of ammonium molybdate and sintered molybdenum oxide at 450-600 degrees C, and high-purity hydrogen gas is re-ventilated to secondarily reduce to molybdenum at 950-1050 degrees C. The mixture is mixed, sieved, equal-static pressure processed, and sintered by medium-frequency indication furnace. The high-purity hydrogen gas is discharged. The mixture is sintered at 1950-2000 degrees C, high-power electron-beam smelted and purified, forged at 1400-1450 degrees C, hot-rolled at 1350-1450 degrees C, thermally processed and annealed at 900-1000 degrees C, mechanically processed, ultrasonic-wave cleaned, braze-welded, tested and checked, to obtain high-purity molybdenum target.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a magnetic field generation apparatus that is installed at the peripheral unit of lead. The opening of lead is sealed hermetically the magnetic field sustained in the peripheral unit of plasma source electrode. A substrate placing unit is positioned in a reaction space. Multiple plasma electrodes are formed on the source of the lead corresponding to a processing chamber. The substrate is laid on the substrate placing unit positioned in the reaction space.    USE - Substrate processing apparatus used in manufacturing semiconductor device, display device and thin film solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The plasma density is compensated, the non uniformity of the plasma density can be improved efficiently. The electromagnetic field is distributed uniformly and the uniformity of the thin film deposition or the etching thin film can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the substrate processing apparatus.
NOVELTY - The method involves preparing thin film using continuous flow reaction process by performing thermal treatment of solution consisting of sodium tellurite and hydrazine hydrate under nitrogen atmosphere. The mixture is evaporated after performing mixing on substrate. Another solution is prepared using cadmium chloride hydrate and ammonium chloride in furnace. The thin film is deposited on substrate.    USE - Manufacturing method of cadmium telluride thin film for solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The cadmium telluride thin film can be manufactured effectively at low cost.
NOVELTY - An oxide sinter comprises indium oxide and praseodymium. The content of praseodymium is 0.0025-0.043, with respect to praseodymium/indium atomic ratio.    USE - Oxide sinter for sputtering target and vapor deposition material for ion plating, and transparent conductive film (all claimed) for resistance-type touch panel. Uses include but are not limited to motor vehicles, heat ray reflective film for construction and frozen showcase, solar cell and liquid crystal display.    ADVANTAGE - The oxide sinter provides transparent conductive film having excellent heat resistance, electroconductivity and permeability in visible light region, stability and specific resistance with controlled film thickness, and provides high-quality electroconductive vapor deposition material. The transparent conductive film economically provides resistance-type touch panel.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for transparent conductive film, which has specific resistance value of 0.9-1.8x 10-3 Omega .cm.
NOVELTY - Gas barrier film comprises base film, and silicon nitride layer deposited on surface of the base film, where first unit density of a region of the silicon nitride layer having thickness of 20% is closer to the base film of the silicon nitride layer is less than second unit density of region opposite from the base film, and third unit density of a middle region of the silicon nitride layer lies between the first unit density and the second unit density.    USE - The gas barrier film is used in displays including LCD, and solar cells. The device is useful for feeding and rewinding elongated film in form of web.    ADVANTAGE - The film has oxidation resistance, adhesion to base film, high resistance to deterioration caused by moisture, and minimizes damage to base film.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) film deposition method; and    (2) film deposition device film deposition device comprising (a) transport units of transporting a base film, (b) film deposition units comprise material gas, (c) introduction units of introducing a material gas containing a gas that generates silane radicals and a plasma generating units, (d) gas flow creating units for creating material gas flow in the opposite direction as a transport direction of the base film, and (e) silicon nitride layer being deposited on a surface of the base film by plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition (CVD).
NOVELTY - A lithium ion secondary battery comprises a positive electrode collector and negative electrode collector which consist of laminate which is laminated in turns through solid electrolyte layer. A solid electrolyte layer contains active material in matrix containing inorganic solid electrolyte. The ratio of area of inorganic solid electrolyte to area of active material in the cross-section of solid electrolyte is 90:10-65:35. The active material is an active material which shares the function of both positive electrolyte active and negative electrolyte active material.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to hybrid vehicles, portable machines, medical devices, solar cells, substrate surface mounting and integrated circuit cards.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium ion secondary battery has high reliability, crack resistance, peeling resistance, interfacial resistance and charging/discharging characteristics, and is economical.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of lithium ion secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The material has an electrode layer (200) formed in a side of a flexible substrate and made of a mixture of carbon black, carbon nanotube (201) and graphene, where rate of resistance change of the material is in range of 3-15 percent. Surface resistance of the electrode layer is 0.01-800 kilo ohms per square. The flexible substrate is made of silicone rubber or elastomer film.    USE - Flexible electrode material. Uses include but are not limited to a solar cell, a haptic device, an electromechanical actuator, and a display device.    ADVANTAGE - The material protects electrodes from physical transformations such as bending and extending effects. The flexibility and the elasticity of the electrodes are maintained in the physical transformations. The material prevents the sudden degradation of the electric conductivity of the electrodes. The electrodes have excellent reliability. The material improves the electric-mechanical energy transformation efficiency of the soil electronic parts such as actuators. The material improves the electric conductivity of the electrode layer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a flexible electrode material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a flexible electrode material.    Electrode layer (200)    Modified electrode material (200')    Carbon nanotube (201)
NOVELTY - A biaxially oriented polyester film has an equilibrium moisture content of 0.1-0.25 mass.%, a difference between moisture contents measured at 10 cm intervals of 0.01-0.06 mass.%, degree of crystallinity of 30-40%, a concentration of terminal carboxyl groups of 5-25 equivalents/ton, and a thickness of 100-350 mu m.    USE - As protective film for sealing a back face of a solar cell, and in a solar cell module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The biaxially oriented polyester film has an equilibrium moisture content of 0.1-0.25 mass.%, a difference between moisture contents measured at 10 cm intervals of 0.01-0.06 mass.%, degree of crystallinity of 30-40%, a concentration of terminal carboxyl groups of 5-25 equivalents/ton, and a thickness of 100-350 (preferably 255-350) mu m. The biaxially oriented polyester film has an intrinsic viscosity of 0.6-1.3; increases the concentration of terminal carboxyl groups of 30-65 equivalents/ton after performing an 80-hour long thermal treatment under an environment of 120 degrees C and 100% relative humidity; exhibits an improved degree of orientation; has excellent color tone; and is excellent in terms of hydrolysis resistance and shape stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing (M1) of the polyester film involving cooling a molten film-shaped polyester extruded from an extrusion die at a rate of 250 degrees C/minutes to 800 degrees C/minutes; and performing a longitudinal stretching in a length direction with a stretching stress of 5-15 MPa and a stretch ratio of 2.5-4.5 times, and a transverse stretching in a width direction, on the cooled film-shaped polyester, so that a thickness of the polyester film after the longitudinal stretching and the transverse stretching becomes 100-350 mu m.
NOVELTY - The light guide film (1) has a light-incidence part (11) for injecting incident light that is generated from a light source in an incident light side, and a light-projection part (12) emitting the light to the outside. A fine grooving structure (121) is formed in the surface of the light-projection part. Height of a convex part of the fine grooving structure in a surface of the light-projection part is 0.01- 1000 micrometers. A light guide part guides light between the light-incidence part and the light-projection part.    USE - Light guide film for use with solar cell and a photoelectric conversion element (all claimed) that is utilized in a plant photosynthesis promoting apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The light guide film controls emission direction of light, and improves the directivity of light. The light guide film reduces the light extraction efficiency due to avoid leakage of the incident light before the emitting part, and promotes efficiency of the photosynthesis plant.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a light guide film.    Light guide film (1)    Light-incidence part (11)    Light-projection part (12)    Reflection part (13)    Fine grooving structure (121)
NOVELTY - The module has rectangular tubular body (21) made of two aluminum rails. A polyamide or similar rail is provided between aluminum rails to break thermal bridge. The tubular body has inner fins for supporting and attaching glass panel with adhesive, inner fins for supporting solar panel, and lower fins for attaching a sheet of aluminum that holds thermal blanket. The tubular body also includes upper, outer fins on all sides to overlap adjacent modules. The intermediate polyamide rail has ribs on two adjacent surfaces and grooves on the other two for lateral bridle-joint fitting between modules.    USE - Solar collector module for use on roof of building.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a self-supporting module that can be installed directly on the purlins of the roof of a building to form a sealed, thermally insulated enclosure that allows the module to be used as actual roofing. Ensures that the solar collector module has improved watertight property and ensures optimum thermal and acoustic isolation property.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the solar collector module.    Tubular body (21)    Peripheral seat (22)    Cover (25)    Window (26)    Vertical branch portion (28)    Small teeth (29)
NOVELTY - The equipment has a non-contact holding device that is attached to a parallel mechanism robot. A Bernoulli chuck (20) attached to the center portion on the rear surface of the base element (10). Eight pin-shaped guide elements (30) are arranged opposite each other with the Bernoulli chuck and protrude from the rear surface of the base element. The guide elements are moved along the inner surface of guiding holes (72) formed on the workpiece mounting tray (70) in the direction in which the guide elements separate from each other.    USE - Transfer equipment e.g. conveying apparatus for transferring workpiece such as solar cell wafer and electrode of lithium ion battery.    ADVANTAGE - The guide element contacts with the peripheral portion of workpiece can be prevented. The lateral shift of the workpiece held at the contact-less holding unit can be prevented effectively. The movement of the horizontal direction of workpiece can be regulated appropriately. The reduction of size and weight of the movable mechanism can be performed by using the torsion spring. The workpiece can be transferred effectively at high-speed. Since the movable mechanism can be abolished, the structure of the transfer equipment can be simplified and reduction of size and weight and cost can be achieved efficiently. The deterioration of the performance by the damage given to the edge of the workpiece can be prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for workpiece mounting apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the sectional views illustrating the movement of the guide element of contact-less holding apparatus.    Base element (10)    Bernoulli chuck (20)    Pin-shaped guide element (30)    Workpiece mounting tray (70)    Guiding hole (72)
NOVELTY - A polycryatal silicon wafer has sub-boundary occupation rate of 10% or less, when immersed in mixed acid solution containing nitric acid, acetic acid and hydrofluoric acid to make dislocations apparent.    USE - Polycrystal silicon wafer is used for solar cell for photovoltaic power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The defect-free polycrystal silicon wafer provides solar cell having excellent photoelectric conversion efficiency.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a holder which holds a to-be formed film substrate (4) in the chamber (3) of plasma production container. A gas supply board (22) has a gas induction port for introducing film forming gas such as silane type gas. A gas supply port (24) supplies the gas to the chamber. A high frequency antenna applies high frequency electric power to the gas, and generates inductive coupling type plasma. The high frequency antenna and gas supply board are integrated as a unit and detachably provided inside the plasma production container.    USE - Plasma chemical vapor deposition (CVD) apparatus used for manufacturing of thin film transistor (TFT) of LCD device. Can also be used in manufacturing of solar cell, integrated circuit and organic electroluminescent element.    ADVANTAGE - The thin film with uniform thickness is formed, without receiving the influence by heat at the time of plasma generation. The uniformity of the film quality is improved. The deformation of high frequency antenna at the time of plasma generation is suppressed efficiently. The apparatus maintenance efficiency is improved without increasing cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of antenna unit and gas supply unit of plasma generation apparatus.    Plasma production chamber (3)    Gas introduction port (15)    Gas supply board (22)    Gas supply port (24)    Antenna unit (26)
NOVELTY - A lithium-ion secondary battery (1) comprises a positive electrode, a negative electrode comprising negative electrode active material made of alloy-type active material, a lithium ion-permeable insulating layer provided between the positive electrode and the negative electrode, and a non-aqueous electrolyte. Lithium is occluded in the negative electrode active material. The nonaqueous electrolyte contains a lithium salt and a non-aqueous solvent containing fluorine-containing compound chosen from hydrogen fluoride and fluoroethylene carbonate compound (I).    USE - Lithium-ion secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to electronic device, electric equipment, work apparatus, transporting apparatus, video camera, hybrid electric vehicle, robot, electric tool, personal computer, handheld terminal, fuel cell electric vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The lithium-ion secondary battery has high capacitance and cycling characteristics, and is safe to use.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A lithium-ion secondary battery comprises a positive electrode, a negative electrode comprising negative electrode active material made of alloy-type active material, a lithium ion-permeable insulating layer provided between the positive electrode and the negative electrode, and a non-aqueous electrolyte. Lithium is occluded in the negative electrode active material. The non-aqueous electrolyte contains a lithium salt and a non-aqueous solvent containing fluorine-containing compound chosen from hydrogen fluoride and fluoroethylene carbonate compound of formula (I).    R1-R4=H or fluoro, where at least one of R1-R4 is fluoro.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic structure of lithium ion secondary battery.    Lithium ion secondary battery (1)    Flat-type electrode (10)    Battery case (11)    Positive electrode lead (12)    Negative electrode lead (13)
NOVELTY - The method involves stacking successively lower electrode (20), photoelectric conversion semiconductor layer (30), the buffer layer (40) and the translucent conductive layer (60) on a substrate (10). The buffer layer is formed on the photoelectric conversion semiconductor layer after surface-treating semiconductor layer with surface treatment liquid containing amino group and hydrogen peroxide. The amino group is selected from ethylenediamine, diethylenetriamine, triethylenetetramine, tetraethylenepentamine and pentaethylenehexamine.    USE - Method for manufacturing photoelectric conversion element e.g. solar cell used in solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The buffer layer is formed on the photoelectric conversion semiconductor layer after surface-treating semiconductor layer with surface treatment liquid containing amino group and hydrogen peroxide such that the impurity of the photoelectric conversion semiconductor layer surface is removed. The conversion efficiency of the photoelectric conversion element can be improved. The need for handling poisonous substance such as potassium cyanide can be avoided and manufacturing cost of a photoelectric conversion element can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of the photoelectric conversion element.    Substrate (10)    Lower electrode (20)    Photoelectric conversion semiconductor layer (30)    Buffer layer (40)    Translucent conductive layer (60)    Upper electrode (70)
NOVELTY - A conjugated-type copolymer oligomer (I) having squarylium skeleton and benzodithiophene structure in a principal chain, is new.    USE - New conjugated-type copolymer oligomer having squarylium skeleton and benzodithiophene structure in a principal chain is used for bulk heterojunction-type organic thin-film solar cell and organic pigment (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The conjugated-type copolymer oligomer has excellent donor property, and provides bulk heterojunction-type organic thin-film solar cell with excellent efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A conjugated-type copolymer oligomer of formula (I) having squarylium skeleton and benzodithiophene structure in a principal chain, is new.    R1,R2,R7,R13,R'7,R'13=1-16C hydrocarbyl;    R3,R4,R5,R6,R8-R12,R14-R16,R'5,R'6,R'8-R'12,R'14-R'16=H or 1-16C hydrocarbyl optionally substituted by amino or oxy group;    P'=nitrogen-containing heterocyclic ring of formula (a) or (b);    Q=nitrogen-containing heterocyclic ring of formula (c) or (d);and    n=1-10.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) conjugated-type compound of formula (IV) or (V) having squarylium skeleton and benzodithiophene structure;    (2) bulk heterojunction-type organic thin-film solar cell, which has photoelectric converting layer which contains fullerene derivative as an electronic acceptor, and oligomer as electronic donors; and    (3) organic pigment, which comprises oligomer.
NOVELTY - A solar cell (10) has a photoelectric conversion elements (31,33), a reflective layer (32), a light-emitting surface electrode layer (2) and a rear-side electrode layer (4). The photoelectric conversion element (31) is laminated on the light-emitting surface electrode layer. The reflective layer has silicon monooxide layer (32b) and silicon layers (32a,32c). The photoelectric conversion element (33) is laminated on the reflective layer. The rear-side electrode layer is laminated on the photoelectric conversion element (33).    USE - Solar cell is used for power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell can efficiently generate electricity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the solar cell.    Rear-side electrode layer (4)    Solar cell (10)    Photoelectric conversion elements (31,33)    Reflective layer (32)    Silicon layers (32a,32c)    Silicon monooxide layer (32b)
NOVELTY - A solar cell has a light-receiving surface electrode layer (2), photoelectric conversion portion (31) laminated on light-receiving surface electrode layer, reflective layer (32) containing silicon dioxide laminated on photoelectric conversion portion (31), photoelectric conversion portion (33) laminated on reflective layer, and back surface of electrode layer (4) laminated on photoelectric conversion portion (33). The oxygen concentration of reflective layer in photoelectric conversion portion (33) is greater than photoelectric conversion portion (31).    USE - Solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell has excellent electric power generation efficiency, and generation of optical generation carrier is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of solar cell.    Substrate (1)    Light-receiving surface electrode layer (2)    Laminated component (3)    Back surface electrode layer (4)    Photoelectric conversion portion (31,33)    Reflective layer (32)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen-storage carbon material has total pore volume of 0.5 cm3/g or more. The ratio of total mesopore volume with respect to total micropore volume per unit weight is 5 or more.    USE - Carbon material is used for storing hydrogen (claimed) for fuel cell and nickel-hydrogen battery used for electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The carbon material has excellent hydrogen storage capacity.
NOVELTY - A solar cell module (1a) has filler layer (13) provided between protector (10) and sheet (11). The filler layer contains filler layer (13a) comprising resin and filler layer (13b) comprising resin having gel fraction more than 0% and less than the gel fraction of the resin in the layer (13a). The filler layer is provided in contact with the sheet.    USE - Solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell module has improved heat resistance and weather resistance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the solar cell module.    Solar cell module (1a)    Protector (10)    Sheet (11)    Solar cell (12)    Filler layers (13,13a,13b)
NOVELTY - The semiconductor device (10) has a glass substrate (12) on which n-type polysilicon semiconductor layer (16) is formed. An insulating film (20) is arranged to cover the plane of polysilicon semiconductor layer and is provided with several openings. Area of openings provided in insulation film is smaller than that of each crystal grain of the polysilicon. Several nanowires of III-V group compound semiconductor are extended at right angles to plane of polysilicon semiconductor layer by using openings that serve as nuclei for growth of nanowires.    USE - Semiconductor device e.g. light emitting element, laser diode and light receiving element. Can also be used in light source element, sensor, bipolar transistor, white light source element, solar cell, color sensor, multi-joining solar cell and metal-insulator-semiconductor (MIS) transistor.    ADVANTAGE - By making the area of openings in insulation film to be smaller than that of each crystal grain of the polysilicon, the nanowires can be grown easily on the silicon single crystal substrate easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of semiconductor device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the semiconductor device.    Semiconductor device (10)    Glass substrate (12)    Lower electrode layer (14)    Polysilicon semiconductor layer (16)    Insulating film (20)
NOVELTY - The method involves preparing p-type silicon powder (11) to form p-type silicon powder layer (11a). A p-type silicon layer (11b) is formed by melting the p-type silicon powder layer by heating beyond the melting point of silicon and cooling the melted layer. An n-type silicon powder (12) is prepared and provided on p-type silicon layer, to form n-type silicon powder layer (12a). An n-type silicon layer (12b) is formed by melting n-type silicon powder layer by heating beyond the melting point of silicon, and cooling the melted layer.    USE - Manufacturing method of photovoltaic cell e.g. silicon solar battery cell.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell can be mass-produced by simple process at low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the manufacturing apparatus of the solar cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    P-type silicon powder (11)    P-type silicon powder layer (11a)    P-type silicon layer (11b)    N-type silicon powder (12)    N-type silicon powder layer (12a)    N-type silicon layer (12b)
NOVELTY - A diaphragm sheet comprises an olefin rubber and has Shore A hardness of 35-80 and thickness of 2-6 mm.    USE - Diaphragm sheet is used for solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The diaphragm sheet has excellent durability, and is economical.
NOVELTY - A photoelectric conversion device (A1) (10b) comprises a first electrode, a second electrode, and a photoelectric conversion layer (12) between the first and second electrodes, where the photoelectric conversion layer contains a mixture of an organic photoelectric conversion dye, a fullerene or a fullerene derivative, and a fullerene polymer.    USE - As photoelectric conversion device used in photosensor or imaging device (claimed); for solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The photoelectric conversion device has high durability and is capable of obtaining high photoelectric conversion efficiency from the initial stage of operation and increases the photoelectric conversion efficiency even when light irradiation proceeds. By using the fullerene polymer previously formed in an organic photoelectric conversion layer, high photoelectric conversion efficiency can be obtained from the initial stage of operation and moreover, the photoelectric conversion efficiency can be maintained high for a long period of time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) an imaging device comprising the photoelectric conversion device (A1), where the first electrode comprises a pixel electrode film divided into individual pixels; and    (2) producing the photoelectric conversion device (A1), photosensor or imaging device involving irradiating a photoelectric conversion device containing a mixed layer of the organic photoelectric conversion dye and the fullerene or fullerene derivative with a visible ray to contain the fullerene polymer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic cross-sectional view of the photoelectric conversion device.    Photoelectric conversion device (10b)    Lower electrode (11)    Photoelectric conversion film (12)    Upper electrode (15)    Electron blocking layer (16A)
NOVELTY - A spherical compound semiconductor cell has a spherical electrode (1) having conductor surface, a compound semiconductor layer (2) having chalcopyrite structure formed on surface of spherical electrode, a buffer layer (3,4) formed on surface of compound semiconductor layer, and a transparent electrode layer (5) formed on surface of buffer layer.    USE - Spherical compound semiconductor cell is used for manufacturing spherical compound solar cell module (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The spherical compound semiconductor cell provides spherical compound solar cell module with improved energy conversion efficiency. The leakage current is suppressed using compound semiconductor film.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) spherical compound solar cell module;    (2) manufacture of spherical compound semiconductor cell; and    (3) manufacture of spherical compound solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic view of connection module.    Spherical electrode (1)    Compound semiconductor layer (2)    Buffer layers (3,4)    Transparent electrode layer (5)    Reflection prevention layer (6)
NOVELTY - The system has a serial to parallel conversion circuit including a secondary battery (1) that is coupled to a high capacity fuel cell (2). A series to parallel conversion part (3) performs series to parallel switching of the secondary battery according to charge or discharge operating mode signal and connects the secondary battery in series or in parallel. A photodiode element authorizes the fixed voltage, and a FET device applies the voltage from the drive of the photodiode element. The secondary battery is made of lead, nickel- hydrogen, nickel cadmium, zinc-silver oxide and lithium ion.    USE - Hybrid battery system for use in a vehicle such as electric bicycle and electromobile.    ADVANTAGE - The system performs charging/discharging of the battery, increases the life time of the battery, reduces the cost of a fuel cell, enhances the energy efficiency, improves the performance of the battery, and avoids the power loss.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a hybrid battery system.    Secondary battery (1)    High capacity fuel cell (2)    Series to parallel conversion part (3)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing an inorganic substrate comprising at least one surface. An adhesive is applied to the at least one surface of the inorganic substrate. The inorganic particles are applied to the adhesive to form a coated substrate. The coated substrate is heated to form the light scattering inorganic substrate. The inorganic substrate has a material selected from a glass, a ceramic, a glass ceramic, sapphire, silicon carbide or a semiconductor. The inorganic particles are applied in a monolayer.    USE - Method for making light scattering inorganic substrate for photovoltaic device (claimed) or thin film photovoltaic solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The glass microstructure coated with transparent conductive oxide (TCO) can be smoothly varying and less likely to create electrical problems. The glass texture can be optimized without concern of an absorption penalty and the process does not require a binder that can be sintered as in the case of sol-gel processes, and the texture feature size can be controlled with the particle size distribution. The adhesive can be sprayed on or rolled on over a large area enabling a fast and simple process relative to self-assembly techniques, the process is capable of being run continuously without cutting the glass sheet prior to particle deposition, and the process do not require surface functionalization of the particles. A monolayer of particles can be formed on the substrate. The coating method is adaptable for large substrates and adaptable to a continuous coating.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) photovoltaic device; and    (2) article for making light scattering inorganic substrate for photovoltaic device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top down microscope image of light scattering inorganic substrate.
NOVELTY - The apparatus (100) has a source of precursor gas including a gas inlet (140) for injecting a volume of precursor gas into a deposition chamber. A heater (110) with a support surface is exposed to deposition chamber to heat a substrate (112) positioned upon the support surface. A catalytic decomposition assembly is provided with a filament (120) positioned between support surface and precursor gas inlet, and a power source for selectively passing current through filament to resistively heat material of filament comprising carbide.    USE - HWCVD apparatus for use in manufacture of integrated circuit (IC), display device and solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The carbide filaments enable stable operations of filament over a wide range of temperatures, such that the processing flexibility can be improved without associating with changing filaments to utilize different filaments. Desired thin film, high deposition rate, structural integrity, and durability with good or encouraging results of the apparatus can be achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) deposition assembly; and    (2) thin film deposition method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the HWCVD apparatus.    HWCVD apparatus (100)    Heater (110)    Substrate (112)    Filament (120)    Gas inlet (140)
NOVELTY - A new conjugated polymer has thiophene group-containing repeating unit (I) and bivalent-conjugated group-containing repeating unit (II).    USE - New conjugated polymer is used for organic thin-film solar cell (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to solar cell module, photovoltaic power generation panel, timepiece, handheld terminal and personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The conjugated polymer has excellent film-forming property and optical absorption property even at long wavelength region.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A new conjugated polymer has thiophene group-containing repeating unit of formula (I) and bivalent-conjugated group-containing repeating unit of formula: -(X)- (II).    R=H or monovalent organic group;and    X=bivalent conjugated-type coupling group.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for organic thin-film solar cell, which has photoelectric converting layer containing conjugated polymer and fullerene, provided between electrode layer (a) and electrode layer (b).
NOVELTY - A film-forming apparatus has a film formation chamber (11) in which a silicon film is formed on a substrate under vacuum by chemical vapor deposition method, and an ozone-containing gas supply unit (180) which introduces ozone-containing gas to interior of film formation chamber. The by-product containing polysilane generated during formation of silicon film is oxidized, by introducing ozone-containing gas to interior of film formation chamber.    USE - Film-forming apparatus is used for apparatus for manufacturing thin-film solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The film-forming apparatus efficiently forms silicon film on substrate, and rapidly process byproduct containing polysilane by simple method.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for maintenance method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the film formation chamber. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Film formation chamber (11)    Electrode unit (31)    Nitrogen gas supply unit (150)    Nitrogen gas supply source (158)    Ozone-containing gas supply unit (180)
NOVELTY - A holding sealing material (4) comprises fiber assembly of material containing alumina-silica-type fibers (6) which are aggregated in mat form. The holding sealing material is provided at gap of a supporting catalyst (2) and metal shells (3), and covers the outer periphery of supporting catalyst. The crystallization rate of surface-side portion (S1) of holding sealing material is different from the crystallization rate of surface-side portion (S2).    USE - Holding sealing material is used for catalytic converter (claimed) for fuel cell modifier, diesel particulate filter, and internal combustion engine used for motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The holding sealing material having excellent supporting-catalyst retainability is easily, reliably and economically manufactured. The catalytic converter comprising the holding sealing material has excellent sealing characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for catalytic converter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the catalytic converter.    Supporting catalyst (2)    Metal shell (3)    Holding sealing material (4)    Alumina-silica-type fiber (6)    Surface-side portions (S1,S2)
NOVELTY - The variable temperature gradient type and multizone type electric furnace (102) has several heat generating elements (4,14,18) whose positions are changed for changing the temperature distribution of electric furnace.    USE - Variable temperature gradient type and multizone type electric furnace for synthesizing single crystal and polycrsytal for silicon solar battery. Can also be used in synthesizing semiconductor crystal.    ADVANTAGE - The positions of heat generating elements can be changed easily from the outside.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the variable temperature gradient type and multizone type electric furnace.    Upper surface heat insulating material (2)    Heat generating elements (4,14,18)    Thermocouple (5)    Stopper (7)    Variable temperature gradient type and multizone type electric furnace (102)
NOVELTY - The method involves obtaining an anatase-type-titanium-oxide nanoparticle containing gel by performing an aging process for predetermined time at temperature of 50 degreeCelsius, and coating a dispersion liquid on a transparent base material. A transparent conductive film is formed on the transparent base material by performing annealing treatment. A precursor liquid containing a titanium alkoxide, a niobium alkoxide and tantalum alkoxide is hydrolyzed in presence of water with respect to total number-of-moles of a metal atom.    USE - Method for manufacturing a transparent conductive substrate that is utilized for a solar cell, display electrode and a transparent electrode. Uses include but are not limited to a touch panel, LCD, LED, organic electroluminescent display, flexible display, plasma display, electrode of solar cell, heat ray reflective film of a window glass, colored film and antistatic film.    ADVANTAGE - The method manufactures the transparent conductive substrate at low cost by simple operation, without requiring vacuum installation. The conductive substrate has better electroconductivity and transparency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical representation illustrating a time-dependent change of a X-ray-diffraction peak.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The composition has silver powder with glass powder containing lead monoxide. A vehicle consists of resin and a solvent. A dispersing agent disperses and stabilizes the silver powder and the glass powder. 1-10 mass parts of the glass powder are contained with respect to 100 mass parts of the silver powder. The glass powder includes lead alumino-borosilicate as main component, and includes zinc oxide and titanium dioxide as a trace component, where an amount of silocon dioxide of the glass powder 5.0 molecular percentage or less with respect to 100 molecular percenatge of the glass powder.    USE - Electrically conductive composition for forming an electrode of a solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The composition performs immersion treatment by hydrofluoric acid after an electrode is formed by using the composition such that a glass component in the electrode is not excessively removed, so that the adhesiveness of the electrode and a n type-semiconductor interlayer is reduced significantly, thus providing sufficient adhesiveness for the electrode and the n type-semiconductor interlayer in solar cell manufacturing.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a solar cell using an electrically conductive composition.    Solar cell (10)    Silicon nitride layer (11)    N-type-semiconductor layer (12)    Electrode (13)    P-type-semiconductor board (14)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (200) has a set of connection parts (45) connecting a battery part (80) including a secondary battery i.e. lithium cell (82), an indicator part (70), a solar part (60) including a solar panel (61), and an LED section (50), so that bending of the parts and the LED section is possible. A hinge part is maintained in a state at which all the parts and the LED section are bent, so that the solar panel faces a preferred direction. The secondary battery is charged with an electric power generated with the solar panel.    USE - Solar cell electric power generating apparatus for a timepiece, a calculator and a portable apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus allows a clothes pole to pass between the indicator part and the solar part, while orienting the solar panel on an outer side of the apparatus, thus extending freedom degree about an installation place of the apparatus. Direction of the solar panel can be adjusted in a required direction according to a solar elevation angle.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a rear view of a solar cell electric power generating apparatus.    Connection parts (45)    LED section (50)    Solar part (60)    Solar panel (61)    Indicator part (70)    Battery part (80)    Lithium cell (82)    Solar cell electric power generating apparatus (200)
NOVELTY - The paste has an electroconductive particle, an organic binder e.g. ethyl cellulose, a solvent made of 2,2,4-trimethyl 1,3-pentanediol mono iso-butyrate, and a glass frit, where an organometallic compound is coated on a surface of the electroconductive particle. The electroconductive particle is silver powder. The organometallic compound is selected from one of fatty acid magnesium salt soap and fatty-acid calcium salt soap. The metal soap has 0.1-5 weight percentage with respect to weight of the silver powder.    USE - Electrically conductive paste for forming a surface electrode and a back surface electrode of a solar cell element (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The paste can be provided in a thin line electrode pattern so as to obtain a stable ohmic connection, thus improving conversion efficiency of a solar cell in a simple manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a solar cell element comprising a surface electrode    (2) a method for manufacturing a solar cell element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a solar cell element.    Silicon substrate (1)    N-type diffused layer (2)    Reflection prevention layer (3)    Surface bus-bar electrode (5a)    Back surface bus-bar electrode (6a)
NOVELTY - An electroconductive laminate has sequential lamination of protective layer (3) and conductive layer (2) formed on surface(s) of base material (1). Conductive layer contains electroconductive component comprising linear structure from base-material surface. Protective layer contains high molecular compound containing sulfur, phosphorus, metallic element, metal ion, and functional group. The contact angle of pure water with respect to surface of protective layer is 80 degrees or more. The contact angle of oleic acid with respect to surface of protective layer is 13 degrees or more.    USE - Electroconductive laminate is used for touch panel (claimed) for liquid crystal display and organic electroluminescent device, and electronic paper and solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The electroconductive laminate enables formation of pattern having high definition and excellent external appearance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electroconductive laminate has sequential lamination of protective layer and conductive layer formed on surface(s) of base material. The conductive layer contains electroconductive component comprising linear structure from the base-material surface. The protective layer contains high molecular compound containing sulfur, phosphorus, metallic element, metal ion, and functional group, and not containing nitrogen. The contact angle of pure water with respect to surface of protective layer is 80 degrees or more. The contact angle of oleic acid with respect to surface of protective layer is 13 degrees or more.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of electroconductive laminate.    Base material (1)    Conductive layer (2)    Protective layer (3)
NOVELTY - A laminated polyester film consists of polyester layers (P1,P2). The layer (P1) contains polyethylene terephthalate as main component, and the layer (P2) contains polycyclohexylene dimethylene terephthalate or polyethylene-2,6-naphthalene dicarboxylate as main component. The ratio of total thickness (d1, mu m) of layer (P1) and total thickness (d2, mu m) of the layer (P2) is 2-8.    USE - Laminated polyester film for back sheet used in solar cell (both claimed). Uses include but are not limited to adhesive tape, flexible printed wiring board, membrane switch, planar heating element, electrical insulation material, flat cable, magnetic recording material, capacitor material, packaging material, motor vehicle material, building material, photographic material, graphic use material and thermal transfer material.    ADVANTAGE - The laminated polyester film has excellent heat-and-moisture resistance, recovery property and mechanical characteristics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the solar cell using the laminated sheet. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Solar cell back sheet (1)    Transparent filler (2)    Electricity generation element (3)    Transparent substrate (4)
NOVELTY - The machine has an upper case, a lower case and a control system arranged in a frame. A vacuum zing device is mounted in the upper and the lower cases respectively. A fixing frame is arranged in a lower part of the lower case. A heating plate is arranged in the lower case. A pressing framework is arranged between the upper case and the lower case to press a rubber plate. A groove is formed on the pressing framework. A thin steel wire is arranged on a groove edge of the groove to clamp a circular rubber bar that is embedded in the groove, where the rubber bar is a circular rubber sealing bar.    USE - Solar photovoltaic cell component laminating machine.    ADVANTAGE - The thin steel wire is arranged on the groove edge of the groove to press the framework of a solar photovoltaic cell component laminating machine, thus preventing the circular rubber bar from falling off and ensuring better sealing effect, and hence ensuring normal operation of the laminating machine and improving work efficiency of the machine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a solar photovoltaic cell component laminating machine.
NOVELTY - The battery has an electrode arranged on a bottom substrate whose part is provided with two mixing areas i.e. doped phosphorus or boron. Mixing concentration of one of the mixing areas is more than the mixing concentration of the other mixing area. The former mixing area is located at a side wall of a groove and a surface of the bottom substrate. Resistance values of the mixing areas are range from 20 to 70 Ohm/square to 80 to 130 Ohm/square.    USE - Selective emitter integrated solar battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side sectional view of a selective emitter integrated solar battery.
NOVELTY - A solar cell back electric field aluminum paste comprises (in wt.%) aluminum powder (70-85), glass powder (0.2-10), and organic carrier (10-30). The organic carrier comprises thickener, Ceridust (RTM: wax) (0.5-3), tributyl phosphate (0.2-5), and organic solvent.    USE - Solar cell back electric field aluminum paste.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell back electric field aluminum paste solves technical problems of slurry leakage and plugging during silk printing process, and improves the photoelectric conversion efficiency of crystalline silicon solar cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparation of paste, which involves mixing and grinding aluminum powder, glass powder, and organic carrier.
NOVELTY - A triazine derivative (I), is new.    USE - New triazine derivative film is used as crosslinking agent for crosslinked polymeric composition for polymeric molded product (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to oil seed for motor vehicle, o-ring, hose, electric wire, semiconductor, material for packing foodstuff, pharmaceutical, heavy chemicals and agrochemicals, adhesive film, sealing film for solar cell, concentration of fruit juice, wastewater treatment, protein solution and plasma segregation.    ADVANTAGE - The triazine derivative has excellent heat resistance and crosslinking speed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A triazine derivative of formula (I), is new.    X,Y'=diallyl amino, monoallyl amino, allyloxy, or (meth)allyloxy;and    Z=allyloxy or methallyloxy.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) crosslinking agent, which contains triazine derivative (I), or its prepolymer;    (2) crosslinked polymeric composition, which is obtained by mixing triazine derivative (I) or its prepolymer and crosslinked polymer. The content of triazine derivative with respect to 100 parts weight of crosslinked polymer is 0.05-15 parts weight;    (3) manufacture of polymeric molded product; and    (4) polymeric molded product.
NOVELTY - Polymer sheet (1) comprises a polymer layer (3) and a support (2), where the polymer layer is directly laminated on the support and the polymer layer comprises a polymer containing substituted ethylene repeating unit (I), which is present at greater than or equal to 70 wt.% in the polymer.    USE - The polymer sheet is useful: in a solar battery back sheet, which is useful in a solar battery module (all claimed); and for wrapping.    ADVANTAGE - The polymer sheet exhibits excellent water vapor barrier properties. The present invention can solve the above-mentioned conventional problems and provide a polymer sheet which is easily producible and has low water vapor permeability, excellent adhesion properties to a support, and sufficient water vapor barrier properties and weatherability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Polymer sheet (1) comprises a polymer layer (3) and a support (2), where the polymer layer is directly laminated on the support and the polymer layer comprises a polymer containing substituted ethylene repeating unit of formula (-CFX1-CX2X3-) (I), which is present at greater than or equal to 70 wt.% in the polymer.    X1-X3 = H, F, Cl or 1-3C perfluoroalkyl.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) producing the polymer sheet comprising directly applying an aqueous polymer dispersion onto a support to form a polymer layer, where the aqueous polymer dispersion comprises the polymer containing (I); and    (2) an aqueous polymer dispersion liquid comprising the polymer containing (I).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the end view illustrating the outline of the polymer sheet.    Polymer sheet (1)    Support (2)    Polymer layer (3)
NOVELTY - A solder ink comprises solder powder including tin alloy, binder including resin (a) containing rosin resin or rosin-modified resin, activator and solvent.    USE - Solder ink is used for printing on metal, glass, plastic, flexible printed circuit board and silicon wafer used for electric component package for electronic device e.g. liquid crystal display panel, plasma display panel, touch screen, flexible liquid crystal display panel, flexible organic light-emitting device panel, solar cell, radio-frequency identification tag, flexible conductive film, polymer transistor and electronic book (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The solder ink has excellent printability and solderability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electronic package device; and    (2) electronic device.
NOVELTY - Producing porous pyramid structure on monocrystalline silicon substrate, comprises preparing a pyramid structure on a monocrystalline silicon substrate using a traditional solar cell texturing approach, preparing the nanometer structure on the pyramid structure using the plasma immersion ion implantation method, forming the porous pyramid structure on the surface of the monocrystalline silicon substrate.    USE - The method is useful for producing porous pyramid structure on monocrystalline silicon substrate.    ADVANTAGE - The method: comprises two processes, thus it can be carried out in a simple manner with low cost; has broad industrial prospects; and produces the porous pyramid structure on the surface of the monocrystalline silicon substrate, which reduces the reflectivity of the monocrystalline silicon surface.
NOVELTY - A semiconductor layer forming composition contains racemic mixture of bicyclo porphyrin compound (I) and a solvent. The solubility of racemic mixture with respect to toluene at 25 degrees C is 5 weight% or more. The isomer of prism racemic mixture is isomer by difference in number of couplings (II) and (III).    USE - Composition is used for forming photoelectric conversion element semiconductor layer (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to thin-film solar cell for building material, motor vehicles, railways, vessels, airplanes, spacecrafts, domestic appliances, mobile telephones, toys, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The composition has improved storage stability and solubility with respect to solvent. The composition provides photoelectric conversion element with improved photoelectric conversion efficiency and reproducibility.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A semiconductor layer forming composition contains racemic mixture of bicyclo porphyrin compound of formula (I) and a solvent. The solubility of racemic mixture with respect to toluene at 25 degrees C is 5 weight% or more. The isomer of prism racemic mixture is isomer by difference in number of couplings of formula (II) and (III).    R5-R8,R17-R20=monovalent atom or atomic group;    R9+R10,R11+R12,R13+R14,R15+R16=group of formula (II) or (III);and    R1-R4=H or 10C alkyl, at least one of R1,R2, and at least one of R3,R4 is 10C or less alkyl.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of photoelectric conversion element, which involves applying the composition on a substrate and heating.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows sectional view of photoelectric conversion element.    Substrate (100)    Transparent electrode (101)    Buffer layers (102,106)    P-type semiconductor (103)    N-type semiconductor (105)
NOVELTY - A laminated body comprises (A) layer which contains ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, low pressure ethylene homopolymer, high pressure low density polyethylene, ethylene- alpha -olefin copolymer, propylene homopolymer, propylene/ alpha -olefin copolymer, ethylene propylene and alpha -olefin ternary copolymer and alpha -olefin homopolymer as olefin polymer and metal chelate compound, and (B) layer which is adjacent to (A) layer.    USE - Laminated body for electronic material e.g. sealing materials of solar cell and liquid crystal, toiletry articles e.g. shampoo, cosmetics and diaper back sheet, pharmaceutical products e.g. drug and infusion solution bag, food and drinks packaging e.g. pickles, sauce, soup, bean paste and drink, release paper, release tape, easily dissociable film, film, container, tape, and support body.    ADVANTAGE - The laminated body is easily excellent in product external appearance, mechanical property and heat resistance.
NOVELTY - The method involves arranging a substrate (4) to the space located between anode and cathode electrodes (1,2). The high frequency electric power (6) is applied to exciting plasma. The bias voltage with direct-current or alternating current components of lower frequency is output and applied between electrodes, when plasma is excited. The bias power supply (7) is controlled to vary the bias voltage when bias voltage is applied. A semiconductor film is formed in the substrate by excited plasma. The film is provided with element of silicon, germanium or carbon.    USE - Manufacturing method of semiconductor thin film e.g. photoelectric converting film used in solar cell and electric equipment (all claimed). Can also be used in silicon thin-film or diamond-like carbon (DLC) thin film used in electric power apparatus, and display device such as LCD device and organic electroluminescent display used in electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The characteristic of the film can be improved by changing the film-forming condition with respect to time. The quality of the film can be controlled according to the growth of the film. The burden for installation of the film can be reduced. The ion bombardment at the time of forming film can be suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for plasma chemical vapor deposition (CVD) film-forming apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the plasma CVD apparatus.    Anode electrode (1)    Cathode electrode (2)    Substrate (4)    High frequency electric power (6)    Bias power supply (7)
NOVELTY - A hydration organic ammonium aqueous solution as aqueous acid and basic aqueous solution containing gallium are mixed and pH of the solution is adjusted to 8-10, to obtain gallium hydroxide. The obtained gallium hydroxide is heat-treated at 60 degrees C or more for 1 hour or more at pH of 8-10, to obtain gallium oxyhydroxide, which is then washed, filtered and dried, to obtain gallium oxide.    USE - Manufacture of gallium oxide is used for raw material for fluorescent substance, target and transparent conductive film for single crystal substrate material. Uses include but are not limited to raw material for light-emitting element, solar cell, plasma display and oxide thin-film transistor.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently provides gallium oxide granules having excellent electroconductivity and high sintered density, and containing reduced impurity.
NOVELTY - The component has a set of solar battery monomers that is connected on a substrate, and a light-transmitting material integrally packaged with the substrate for covering the solar battery monomers, where an outgoing line of the solar battery component is led outward from the substrate. A mounting hole is formed on surface of the solar battery component. A central shaft of the mounting hole is located parallel to width direction of the battery component. The mounting hole is sleeved on a set of supporting pillars and arranged at a top part of the supporting pillar.    USE - Rimless monolithic structured solar battery component for a multivariate living device such as solar battery oxygen aquarium, solar battery fishpond aerator, solar battery plant miniature garden for decorating, solar battery road lamp, solar battery shower head, or solar energy village heat and water supplying system (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The component reduces production cost caused by utilizing an aluminum alloy frame, is convenient to install, and improves shape and application flexibility of the solar battery component in an efficient manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a solar battery component.
NOVELTY - The cell has a set of intrinsic noncrystallosilicon films deposited on a face and a back surface of an original crystalline silicon chip. A heavy positive type silicon carbide film and a heavy doped non-crystal germanium film are deposited on surfaces of the intrinsic noncrystallosilicon films. A set of transparent conductive films is deposited on the heavy positive type silicon carbide film and the heavy doped non-crystal film. Facade and back surface electrodes are provided on the transparent conductive films.    USE - Crystalline silicon heterojunction laminate solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The cell deposits the non-crystal germanium film with high speed and quality, so that mass scale industrial production of the solar cell is achieved in an efficient manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a crystalline silicon heterojunction laminate solar cell.
NOVELTY - The battery has a silicon slice whose light surface is provided with an antireflection film layer i.e. silicon nitride film. An aluminum oxide film passivated layer i.e. aluminum oxide film, is arranged at back of the solar battery silicon slice. An aluminum film is arranged on the aluminum oxide film passivated layer. A positive electrode and a negative electrode are respectively arranged at the light surface and a back surface of the solar battery silicon slice. Thickness of the aluminum oxide film passivated layer is controlled in 10 nm.    USE - Double-face passivated efficient silicon solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery improves the photoelectric converting efficiency and production efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for producing a double-face passivated efficient silicon solar battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a double-face passivated efficient silicon solar battery.
NOVELTY - The component has double-face single crystal silicon solar battery plates (1) connected with each other by interconnection strips (3) and connected with a wire connecting box (6) by bus bars (4) and extraction lines (7), where four sides of the component are provided with aluminum frames (2). Bypass diodes are sealed in the box by encapsulating glues. Upper glass i.e. ultra-white toughened glass, an ethylene vinyl acetate film, the double-face battery plates, another ethylene vinyl acetate film and a trimethylolpropane propoxylate triacrylate film are arranged from up to down of the component.    USE - Double-face battery component for use in photoelectric and architecture material field.    ADVANTAGE - The component is light in weight, convenient and simple to process and aesthetic in appearance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The bypass diodes and the wire connecting box are fixed at a middle upper part of the component by transparent silicon glue.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a double-face battery component.    Double-face single crystal silicon solar battery plates (1)    Aluminum frames (2)    Interconnection strips (3)    Bus bars (4)    Wire connecting box (6)    Extraction lines (7)
NOVELTY - The component has an amorphous silicon layer (3), an aluminum film back sheet electrode layer (4) and an adhesive layer (5) that are sealed by sealing glue layers (6, 7) to form the component. The adhesive layer is made of ethylene polyvinylidene acetate copolymer and butyral resin sealing resin. One of the sealing glue layers is one of organic silica gel, ethylene polyvinylidene acetate copolymer sealing gum, PVC sealing gum, polyolefin polymer, polyamide sealing gum, polyurethane sealing gum and sulfur sealing gum.    USE - Amorphous silicon cell component for a solar thin film cell.    ADVANTAGE - The component is sealed by two units in an effective manner, and effectively protects a solar thin film cell from corrosion of external vapor and dust.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an amorphous silicon cell component.    Glass substrate (1)    Amorphous silicon layer (3)    Aluminum film back sheet electrode layer (4)    Adhesive layer (5)    Sealing glue layers (6, 7)
NOVELTY - The component has a positive pole outgoing line provided with an edge positive-pole outgoing line and a middle positive-pole outgoing line. The edge positive-pole outgoing line is shorter than the middle positive-pole outgoing line. A negative pole outgoing line comprises a middle negative-pole outgoing line and an edge negative-pole outgoing line that are arranged on sides of two modules of a solar battery module. The edge negative-pole outgoing line is shorter than the middle negative-pole outgoing line. Bus lines comprise copper strips plated with tin.    USE - Solar battery component.    ADVANTAGE - The component reduces packing-process difficulty and probability of corroding or pollution to environment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The solar battery module is selected from a group consisting of a non-crystalline silicon battery module, copper, indium, gallium and selenium battery module or cadmium telluride battery module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a solar battery component.
NOVELTY - An organic carrier comprises (in wt.%) solvent (60-75), thickener (1-10), thixotropic agent (0.3-5), surfactant (1-5), and plasticizer (10-30).    USE - Organic carrier is used in preparation of silver slurry used for front electrodes and grid lines of solar batteries (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The organic carrier has an appropriate viscosity and can be prepared by a simple process. The carrier provides conductive silver slurry having appropriate viscosity, fineness, leveling property, thixotropy property, and chemical stability. The electrode and thick grid line film formed using the slurry have large height-to-width ratio.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) preparation of organic carrier, which involves adding all components to solvent, and heating the mixture to completely dissolve each component in the solvent;    (2) conductive silver slurry comprising the organic carrier, and solid powder such as silver powder, glass powder, and additive powder. The content of organic carrier is 10-20% and that of the solid powder is 80-90%; and    (3) solar battery formed by printing the conductive silver slurry on a battery substrate by using a silk screen, and sintering to obtain a front electrode and a grid line of the solar battery board with a thickness of 20 microns. The height-to-width ratio of the electrode and grid line is 0.25-0.28.
NOVELTY - The component has an electro-optical part (3) arranged with a glass front panel (1) and provided with a transparent resin (5), where average transmittance of the transparent resin is more than 90 percent. A backlight panel unit of the glass front panel of the electro-optical part is provided with a high-reflection resin (6), where average reflection index of the high-reflection resin is between 70 and 90 percent, and the high-reflection resin is formed by adding talcum powder, titanium pigment, hollow glass micro-spheres fillers into silica gel resin.    USE - Rear panel-free solar cell component.    ADVANTAGE - The component is inexpensive, and has high output power. The component saves rear panel material resources and avoids risk of delamination of a rear panel.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The transparent resin is silica gel resin or epoxy resin.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a rear panel-free solar cell component.    Glass front panel (1)    Electro-optical part (3)    Transparent resin (5)    High-reflection resin (6)
NOVELTY - The method involves shielding and covering a front surface of a diffused silicon wafer (1), and placing an isolation piece (2) on the front surface of the silicon wafer. The front surface of the silicon wafer is completely shielded by the isolation piece. The silicon wafer is clamped with the isolation piece. The clamped silicon wafer and the isolation piece are flatly placed into a plasma etching machine to peripherally etch the silicon wafer. The isolation piece is made from fluorous rubber, polyethylene glycol terephthalate or polyurethane formic ether.    USE - Peripheral etching method for a crystalline silicon solar energy battery.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables removing a peripheral diffusion layer of the silicon wafer so as to reduce flatness dependency, fragment rate and peripheral loss on the front surface of the silicon wafer and improve production yield.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a crystalline silicon solar energy battery.    Diffused silicon wafer (1)    Isolation piece (2)
NOVELTY - An anode modifying method involves adsorbing poly(allylamine) hydrochloride (PAH) and polystyrene sulfonic acid of opposite charges on to the surface of calcium carbonate particles and subsequently removing calcium carbonate particles to form capsules. PAH and nanometer conductive particles are adsorbed to the upper surface of the capsules alternately through a layer-to-layer self-assembly method. Indium tin oxide conducting glass is modified with the capsule to obtain the modified anode of microbial fuel cell.    USE - Method for modifying anode of microbial fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables increase in the specific surface area of an effective working area of the anode in the microbial fuel cell through the layer-to-layer self-assembly method, and increase in the contact area between the anode and bacteria/electrons in a solution.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An anode modifying method involves adsorbing poly(allylamine) hydrochloride (PAH) and polystyrene sulfonic acid of opposite charges on to the surface of calcium carbonate particles through a layer-to-layer self-assembly method based upon electrostatic interaction of positive and negative charges. The calcium carbonate particles are then removed to form capsules. PAH and nanometer conductive particles are further adsorbed to the upper surface of the capsules alternately through a layer-to-layer self-assembly method based upon electrostatic interaction of positive and negative charges. Indium tin oxide conducting glass is modified with the capsule to obtain the modified anode of microbial fuel cell.
NOVELTY - The method involves positioning the silicon electrode within electro conductive water-cooled copper crucible (200) at predetermined interval. The furnace container (100) is placed in a vacuum state. The voltage is applied between the silicon electrode and the water-cooled copper crucible, such that the current passes through furnace container and the silicon electrode is melted. The melted silicon is solidified from the bottom portion of cooled electroconductive crucible, While the top of the melted silicon is maintained in a melted state.    USE - Method for performing vacuum melting of silicon material for solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The brittle fracture of the silicon electrode due to the increase in the temperature is prevented without complicated structure. The vapor deposition board covers the inner wall of the electroconductive crucible, so that the re-deposition of impurities along the inner wall of electroconductive crucible is prevented. The volatile impurities in the silicon electrode can be removed easily and efficiency of the silicon vacuum melting process is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the silicon vacuum-melting apparatus.    Furnace container (100)    Penetration hole (120)    Sealing element (130)    Electroconductive water-cooled copper crucible (200)    Bearing bar (300)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a diffusion barrier (104) of constant depth in a part before etching the part. An aluminum paste (106) is printed and formed in the etched part. A dopant is included in the aluminum paste by performing plastic process. A plus p layer is formed in a plus n layer (102). A dopant ion is injected inside an N-type semiconductor substrate, and the dopant ion diffused in the plus n layer is activated by performing ion shower doping or plasma immersion ion implantation. The aluminum paste remained on the plus p layer is removed.    USE - Method for doping a back junction solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables forming the plus n layer temporarily at a back side of an n-type silicon wafer that is a base region of a back junction solar cell by performing plasma doping process. The method enables injecting the aluminum dopant within the n-type silicon wafer through plastic process. The method enables activating the dopant ion injected within the plus n layer. The method enables forming the plus n layer and the plus p layer through low temperature process, so that processing time can be reduced by reducing time required for increasing and decreasing temperature and energy input can be reduced during manufacturing process, thus preventing degradation of bulk lifetime during high temperature process. The method enables reducing predominance in competitive power and cost by simplifying the manufacturing process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for fabricating a back injection solar cell    (2) a back injection solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic illustration of a solar cell production process.    N-type silicon wafer (100)    Plus n layer (102)    Diffusion barrier (104)    Aluminum paste (106)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a primary conductive type doped region and a secondary conductive type doped region at a rear side of a semiconductor substrate. A diffusion barrier (104) is formed in the secondary doped region. A part in which the diffusion barrier is formed is etched. The diffusion barrier remained in the secondary doped region is removed. A rear side of the semiconductor substrate in which the diffusion barrier is thermally removed is oxidized at constant temperature. A thermal oxide film (112) is formed in the secondary doped region.    USE - Method for manufacturing a back junction solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables forming a plus p layer, a plus n layer and the thermal oxide film at the rear side of the semiconductor layer after performing plasma doping and performing etching, doping and diffusion barrier removal process in a same vacuum chamber, thus reducing high temperature process and energy input amount, and hence maximizing durability and reducing process time of a silicon wafer. The method enables making shallow junction depth of an emitter region and reducing etch depth of silicon. The method enables reducing processing time and cost of a back junction solar cell. The method enables performing etching- doping-diffusion barrier removal processes in the same chamber where the processes of three kinds are identical, so that movement of the silicon wafer is avoided and condition of production run is conveniently performed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic illustration of a method for manufacturing a back junction solar cell.    N-type silicon wafer (100)    Plus p layer (102)    Diffusion barrier (104)    Plus n layer (106)    Thermal oxide film (112)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a primary doped region at a rear side of a semiconductor substrate by utilizing paste composed of ink with silicon oxide nano particle. N-type impurity is included in a secondary doped region that is formed by performing thermal process. P-type impurity in the primary doped region is diffused within the semiconductor substrate. A silicon oxide layer generated during the thermal process on the surface of the semiconductor substrate is removed. A thermal oxide film (108) is formed at a front side of the substrate by performing heat oxidation membrane formation process.    USE - Method for forming a back junction of a solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables performing diffusion barrier formation conveniently without performing pattern formation. The method enables forming the back junction by printing silicon ink which contains silicon nano particle or silicon oxide nano particle. The method enables implementation of the back junction with five processes, thus simplifying manufacturing process, and hence reducing processing time and cost. The method enables avoiding addition of direct power to a silicon wafer, so that breakage rate of the silicon wafer is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a back junction solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic illustration of a back junction solar cell manufacturing method.    Silicon wafer (100)    Plus p layer (102)    Plus n layer (104)    Diffused part (106)    Thermal oxide film (108)
NOVELTY - The method involves laminating a primary intrinsic silicon layer with silicon colpate grain. A secondary silicon layer is laminated with the primary silicon layer. A primary substrate with primary type impurity is provided in a groove. A primary electrode layer contacting with the silicon colpate grain is doped in a lower part of the primary substrate in which the silicon colpate grain is settled. A secondary electrode layer is bound with the silicon coplate grain to be contact with clarifier substrates and laminated on the secondary silicon layer.    USE - Method for fabricating a silicon colpate grain solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables fabricating a solar cell in the inexpensive silicon substrate with simple process by utilizing the silicon colpate grain, so that manufacturing cost is economized, thus improving mechanical stability of the solar cell with enhancement of the silicon colpate grain by providing sandwich structure by utilizing a hetero junction structure. The method enables avoiding mechanical polishing process of the silicon colpate grain, so that the colpate grain of minute size can be utilized, thus fabricating the flexible solar    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The electrode layers are coated with metal paste that is made of one or combination of silver and aluminum, where an electrode is made of indium and a wire electrode is made of conductive metallic material. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of a solar cell.
NOVELTY - The structure has a plastic layer formed on a rubber layer of a base. Grooves are formed from a first surface located on the rubber layer to a second surface formed on the plastic layer. Convex parts are molded from circumference of the first surface in a direction opposite to the second surface. Silicon crystal units are arranged inside the grooves. An anti-reflecting surface is arranged on the first surface to seal each groove. A hole is formed between a side surface of an anti-reflecting panel and the convex parts to contain glue, where the panel is stuck with the convex part of the base.    USE - Solar module structure.    ADVANTAGE - The structure eliminates the need for clamping an outer frame during assembly and reduces rejection ratio caused by clamping assembling programs.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The anti-reflecting panel is made of acrylic or white glass.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a solar module structure.
NOVELTY - The cell has monocrystal cell sheets on metal substrates parallely connected together. The metal substrate and the monocrystal cell sheets are used as two electrodes of the cell. A small rectangular array glass plate and the metal substrates are arranged on a flat plate frame. Convex lens of the small rectangular array glass plate are placed at a light receiving surface of the monocrystal cell sheet. The light receiving surfaces of the monocrystal cell sheets are located on a focus point of the convex lens. Insulated plates are connected among the metal substrates for connecting function.    USE - Medium concentrating solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The cell saves silicon material, raises generating power, and is inexpensive.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The metal substrate is an iron plate or aluminum plate. The cell sheet is a potassium arsenide cell sheet. The insulated plate is an epoxy resin plate or a plastic plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top side view of a medium concentrating solar cell.
NOVELTY - The glass has a solar battery linked in series or in parallel and installed in an adhesive sheet via a connecting strip. An electrode is extracted from a glass side part. A cover plate glass is bonded with a vacuum glass by the adhesive sheet. A dual-glass solar battery component is provided with the cover plate glass and a bottom plate glass. A closed hollow cavity is arranged between the dual-glass solar battery component and the vacuum glass. One side of the vacuum glass is bonded with an inner glass by a polyvinyl butyral (PVB) adhesive sheet.    USE - Solar photovoltaic vacuum curtain wall glass for use in photovoltaic roof and photovoltaic window of a building.    ADVANTAGE - The hollow cavity is arranged between the dual-glass solar battery component and the vacuum glass, enhances heat insulating performance and soundproof property of the glass, forms a hollow-vacuum-interlayer composite structure, and reduces energy loss of a building. The glass effectively improves energy-saving effect and living comfort degree in the building.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The cover plate glass is a low ferrite super-white glass. The adhesive sheet is an ethane-vinyl acetate copolymer adhesive sheet or polyvinyl butyral resin adhesive sheet. The solar battery is a mono-crystalline silicon battery sheet or a polycrystalline silicon battery piece.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side sectional view of a solar photovoltaic vacuum curtain wall glass.
NOVELTY - A double layer silicon nitride film having two silicon nitride films with different refractive indices is obtained by plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition process.    USE - Double layer silicon nitride film is used for crystalline silicon solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The crystalline silicon solar cell has improved reflection reduction property, surface passivation efficiency and photoelectric conversion efficiency.
NOVELTY - The battery has a P-type silicon nanometer pore column matrix covered on top side of a P-type monocrystalline layer. An N-type III-V compound semiconductor together with the P-type silicon nanometer pore column matrix forms a heterojunction. A transparent conductive film is deposited on a surface of the N-type III-V compound semiconductor. A metal conductive film layer is deposited on bottom side of P-type monocrystalline layer. The N-type III-V compound semiconductor is binary III-V compound semiconductor or ternary III-V compound semiconductor.    USE - Solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The silicon nanometer particle and the III-V compound semiconductor provide continuous grain diameter distribution, so that the battery realizes continuous absorption of optical spectrum within certain range, so that photon of different frequency spectrums in the sunshine efficiently stimulates photon-generated carriers to increase photoelectric conversion efficiency of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a preparation method of a solar battery based on III-V compound semiconductor/silicon nanometer pore column matrix.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a solar battery.
NOVELTY - The converter has a high temperature resistance sealing rubber for sealing contact of two windows and light filters. A box is embedded in a wavelength conversion body to divide left and right of the box into two vacuum layers. One of the light filters does not block incident light and blocks outgoing light wave. Another light filter improves transmission rate for the light wave with high power generation efficiency for a solar battery and reduces light wave transmission rate for light wave in other wavebands. The body is made of high temperature resistance material e.g. tungsten.    USE - Sunlight wavelength converter for mono and multi-crystalline solar batteries.    ADVANTAGE - The converter can provide a strongly adaptable, simple, convenient and controllable solar battery to use. The converter improves power generation efficiency of the solar battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a sunlight wavelength converter.
NOVELTY - The method involves suspending a laminator conveyer belt (2). A cell component (3) is transmitted to the laminator conveyer belt by a feeding table. An air supply device conveys gas between a lamination work bench (1) and the laminator conveyer belt. The laminator conveyer belt floats from surface of the lamination work bench along with the cell component. The cell component is transmitted by the laminator conveyer belt that is dropped, and an upper cover of a vacuum chamber is closed.    USE - Vacuum lamination solidification method for a solar cell component.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables improving transmission capacity of the conveyer belt, and facilitates efficient lamination of a thick cell component.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic illustration of vacuum lamination solidification method .    Lamination work bench (1)    Suspended laminator conveyer belt (2)    Cell component (3)
NOVELTY - Surface of polycrystalline silicon plate is etched using an alkaline solution, and mechanical damaged layer is removed. Metal nanoparticles having catalytic action, are coated on one surface of the polycrystalline silicon plate, and surface of polycrystalline silicon is etched using an acid solution to form faveolate textured structure on surface of polycrystalline silicon. A metal ion-containing polluted layer is removed from surface of the polycrystalline silicon by etching using an alkaline solution to obtain polycrystalline silicon solar cell.    USE - Manufacture of polycrystalline silicon solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently provides polycrystalline silicon solar cell having reduced reflectivity with respect to sunlight without damaging the silicon plate, by simple method.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Surface of polycrystalline silicon plate is etched using an alkaline solution, and mechanical damaged layer is removed. Metal nanoparticles having catalytic action, are coated on one surface of the polycrystalline silicon plate by surface coating method, and the surface of polycrystalline silicon is etched for 5-10 minutes using an acid solution to form faveolate textured structure on surface of polycrystalline silicon. A metal ion-containing polluted layer is removed from the surface of the polycrystalline silicon by etching using an alkaline solution for 10-20 minutes to obtain polycrystalline silicon solar cell.
NOVELTY - The method involves selecting an n+type gallium- arsenic (GaAs) single chip as a substrate, and orderly growing an n+type GaAs layer and an intrinsic GaAs buffer layer on the n+type GaAs single chip. A quantum dot structure is grown for specific time periods on the intrinsic GaAs buffer layer as i absorbing layer of a battery. The intrinsic GaAs layer, a p-type GaAs layer, a p+ GaAs layer, a p-type Al0.4Ga0.6As layer and p-type GaAs layer are orderly grow on quantum dot structure for specific time periods. An upper metal electrode is manufactured on the zinc- sulfur/magnesium fluoride layer.    USE - Method for manufacturing silicon doped indium, arsenic/gallium arsenide quantum dot solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables manufacturing of silicon doped indium, arsenic/gallium arsenide quantum dot solar battery in an efficient manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a silicon doped indium, arsenic/gallium arsenide quantum dot solar battery.
NOVELTY - The method involves venting argon at 750 to 850 degree centigrade, and annealing a P type mono-crystalline silicon piece. Oxide is coated on an annealed silicon wafer, and phosphorus is diffused in generated oxide layer silicon wafer. Nitrogen and oxygen are vent in the diffused silicon wafer. Argon is vent in the treated silicon wafer at 750 to 850 degree centigrade. Oxidation includes venting of nitrogen and oxygen in the annealed silicon wafer at 800 to 850 degree centigrade and forming an oxide layer with 5 to 10 nano meter thickness on the surface of the silicon wafer.    USE - Method for controlling solar battery surface diffusion.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables achieving strong controllability and repeatability, and allows improving material performance after venting with argon. The method enables improving PN junction continuity, technology stability and production applicability.
NOVELTY - The method involves cleaning and etching silicon wafers, growing a layer of silicon dioxide film on a surface of the silicon wafers, and corroding the silicon wafers. Selective diffusing is performed after corroding a positive pole on the silicon wafers. A selective emitter junction is formed on a front face of the silicon wafers. A layer of aluminum oxide film is deposited as a passivation layer on back of the silicon wafers. Hydrogen annealing is performed for the silicon wafers. Electrodes are printed on front and back sides. An electrical property test is performed.    USE - Method for preparing a silicon solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The dielectric medium films are grown on the back surface of the silicon wafer, the electrode is printed on the back side, so as to realize ohm contact by firing, reduce the back compound and increase the efficiency of the solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram illustrating a method for preparing a silicon solar cell. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The method involves preparing a non-mask region figure at a mask region of a surface of a silicon wafer by printing or coating method, and etching the non-mask region figure to form a non-mask region. A four-needle probe is utilized to measure square resistance of the non-mask region, where square resistance of the non-mask region is 90-160 ohms. The non-mask region is located at an electrode grid line. Distance between an edge of the four-needle probe and an edge of the non-mask region is 15 times of distance between two adjacent needles.    USE - Method for monitoring wet process etching degree in a solar battery PN junction.    ADVANTAGE - The method controls the etching technique point by digging a certain non-mask region at the mask region to monitor the square resistance of the non-mask region, and is convenient for controlling etching process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating a method for monitoring wet process etching degree in a solar battery PN junction.
NOVELTY - The glass has a glass substrate whose surface is formed on a sunshine incoming side and another surface is formed on a side of a solar energy battery component that is equipped with ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) layer with silicon sheets. The former surface is equipped at a pattern structure with a hemispherical unit convex part and a hemispherical unit concave part, where the latter surface is in a plane suede structure or a cloth pattern suede structure. A long half shaft (R1) of the convex part is 1.7-2.6 mm width, where another half shaft (R3) of the concave part is 1.7-2.6 mm width.    USE - Solar energy battery component cover plate glass for use in outdoor environment.    ADVANTAGE - The glass can effectively reduce the reflected sunshine that is radiated on the glass so as to increase light transmittance of the solar energy battery component. The glass avoids dust accumulation, so that the glass is easily cleaned, and has wide range of application.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side sectional view of a solar energy battery component cover plate glass.    Long half shafts (R1, R3)    Short half shafts (R2, R4)
NOVELTY - The cell has an amorphous silicon layer arranged on a transparent substrate, where material of the substrate is made of glass, quartz, transparent plastic rubber or single crystal alumina. A III/V group polycrystalline semiconductor layer such as indium nitride, gallium indium nitride, aluminum arsenide, gallium aluminum arsenide or gallium arsenide, is arranged on the amorphous silicon layer by a metal organic chemical vaporous deposition method. The amorphous silicon layer is arranged on the transparent substrate by a plasma enhanced chemical vaporous deposition method.    USE - High efficient solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The cell utilizes the transparent substrate for replacing a III/V Group substrate so as to reduce cost and increase an area of the solar cell, thus increasing light receiving area and increasing conversion efficiency in an effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a high efficient solar cell.
NOVELTY - The structure has an amorphous silicon layer installed on a transparent substrate. An IIIV polycrystal semiconductor layer is installed on the amorphous silicon layer. A transparent conducting oxide layer is installed on the polycrystal semiconductor layer. A pattern layer is formed on a surface of the transparent conducting oxide layer that absorbs an incidence ray. The ray is horizontally guided and uniformly diffused to the polycrystal semiconductor layer by the pattern layer.    USE - Solar battery structure.    ADVANTAGE - The structure has high photoelectric conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The pattern layer is a pyramid type, a continuous V-shaped groove, a non-continuous V-shaped groove or a wave shape. The transparent substrate is glass, quartz, transparent rubber, single crystal aluminum oxide or flexible transparent material. The transparent conducting oxide layer is an indium-tin oxide layer, a zinc-aluminum oxide layer or a zinc-tin oxide layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top perspective view of a solar battery structure.
NOVELTY - The knife has a water inlet i.e. through slot, that is connected from an outer side of a water knife board to a chamber, where an orifice is connected from an inner chamber to the outer side of the board and drilled at another side of the chamber. A plug head is provided for sealing both ends of a link tube. Another water inlet and a water outlet are drilled on a tube wall. The tube wall is fixed with the board along length direction, where the board and the tube are made from PVC, polybutylene terephthalate, polyvinylidene fluoride or PTFE. The outlet is fixed with the former water inlet.    USE - Spraying water knife for a solar battery wet processing device.    ADVANTAGE - The knife is simple in structure and made of a corrosion resistant plastic material so as to prevent the knife from being deformed, and can be produced and maintained at low cost, and is easy to assemble and disassemble.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a spraying water knife.
NOVELTY - The mechanism has two groups of mechanical drive units connected to two sides of a sealing door. Each group of the mechanical drive units is provided with a cylinder. An end of a one-way outlet throttle valve is connected with an electromagnetic directional valve. Another end of the one-way outlet throttle valve is connected with two cylinders. An air inlet of the electromagnetic directional valve is connected with an air source.    USE - Control mechanism for a solar cell module fixed laminating sealing door device.    ADVANTAGE - The mechanism realizes the synchronous opening and closing of mechanical drive of the sealing door, and is simple in structure, inexpensive and easy to maintain, and has wide application range.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a control mechanism for a solar cell module fixed laminating sealing door device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - A silicon nitride baffle layer is grown on illuminated face of N-shaped silicon slice obtained in primary diffusion, and layer of corrosion slurry is printed on the area suitable for printing electrode on upper surface of silicon nitride baffle layer. The silicon nitride baffle layer is removed to obtain N-shaped silicon slice. The obtained N-shaped silicon slice is washed, and dried. The dried N-shaped silicon slice is subjected to secondary diffusion process in presence of phosphorus oxychloride to obtain monocrystalline silicon solar cell selective emitter.    USE - Manufacture of monocrystalline silicon solar cell selective emitter.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently provides monocrystalline silicon solar cell selective emitter having excellent conversion efficiency by simple method.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A silicon nitride baffle layer is grown on an illuminated face of a N-shaped silicon slice obtained in primary diffusion, and a layer of corrosion slurry is printed on the area suitable for printing electrode on upper surface of silicon nitride baffle layer. The silicon nitride baffle layer is removed to obtain N-shaped silicon slice. The obtained N-shaped silicon slice is washed, and corrosive reaction product and residual corrosion slurry are removed and dried. The dried N-shaped silicon slice is placed in a diffusion furnace in presence of phosphorus oxychloride as diffusion source, and secondary diffusion process is performed to obtain monocrystalline silicon solar cell selective emitter.
NOVELTY - The solar battery has cadmium sulfide quantum dot utilized as a sensitizer assembled quantum dot sensitized solar battery element. A sensitized electrode material and a platinum pair electrode are assembled in an electrolyte solution to form a solar battery, where the sensitized electrode material is obtained by alternately immersing an electrode film in 0.1-1 M of cadmium nitrate ethanol solution and 0.1-1 M of sodium sulfide water solution until color of the electrode film changes from white to orange.    USE - Quantum dot sensitized zinc stannate nanometer crystal film solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The solar battery synthesizes zinc stannate nanometer crystal by performing a simple solvothermal process. The solar battery is easy to manufacture and provided with a nanometer crystal as a quantum dot-sensitized solar cell material and the cadmium sulfide quantum dot as the sensitizer assembled quantum dot sensitized solar battery element so as to improve photoelectric conversion efficiency of the solar battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for preparing a quantum dot sensitized zinc stannate nanometer crystal film solar battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a tabular representation illustrating a method for producing quantum dot sensitized zinc stannate nanometer crystal film solar battery.'(Drawing includes a non-English text)'
NOVELTY - The structure has a solar battery module fixed on an aluminum frame. A base plate and an upper glass plate body are filled with an encapsulation agent and provided with multiple micro-crystal silicon film solar batteries, where the encapsulating agent is low-foam polyethylene foamed plastic. A metal grid is located on the frame and above the solar battery module. A contact part of the solar battery module is provided with a sealing agent.    USE - Solar battery module structure.    ADVANTAGE - The structure can lead current to ground during lightning process, thus avoiding instant large current from passing through the solar battery module and preventing damage of the structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a solar battery module structure.
NOVELTY - Cesium-12-tungstophosphoric acid (Cs-HPW) surface modification of Nafion (RTM: perfluorosulfonic acid polymer) film comprises modifying Nafion (RTM: perfluorosulfonic acid polymer) film by Cs; and modifying the Cs-modified film by HPW.    USE - Cs-HPW surface modification of Nafion (RTM: perfluorosulfonic acid polymer) film to obtain Cs-HPW surface modified Nafion (RTM: perfluorosulfonic acid polymer) film (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method reduces the opening diameter of methanol diffusion passage, thus, reducing methanol diffusion efficiency. Because of the reaction of Cs salt and HPW, water-insoluble precipitate is generated and water is not easy to lose.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for Cs-HPW surface modified Nafion (RTM: perfluorosulfonic acid polymer) film comprising Nafion (RTM: perfluorosulfonic acid polymer) film and reaction precipitate particles distributed on the surface of Nafion (RTM: perfluorosulfonic acid polymer) film, and obtained by the reaction of Cs salt and HPW.
NOVELTY - The annealing cooling system has water cooling machine with first water inlet and first water outlet. The water tank comprises of the first water inlet and second water outlet. The first water inlet of the water cooling machine is connected with the second water outlet of the water tank by a second pipeline. The first water outlet of the water cooling machine is connected with the first water inlet of the water tank by a third pipeline. The manual valves are arranged in the first water inlet and first water outlet of the water cooling machine.    USE - Annealing cooling system for manufacturing of solar photovoltaic solder strip.    ADVANTAGE - The annealing cooling system retains the water temperature in the cooling groove to be at a suitable temperature without increment, thus solving the technical problem that the water temperature of the existing annealing cooling system used in manufacturing of the solar photovoltaic solder strip is easy to be increased to cause oxidization of the product.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the annealing cooling system.
NOVELTY - The solar battery with heterojunction with intrinsic thin layer (HIT) structure comprises a p-type substrate layer silicon wafer, an intrinsic layer nanometer silicon film, an n-type non-crystalline silicon film and a conductive film made of indium tin oxide are orderly arranged from bottom to top. A film transition interface is provided with a silicon dioxide nanometer film.    USE - Solar battery with heterojunction with intrinsic thin layer (HIT) structure.    ADVANTAGE - Selective absorption of the solar energy is realized and heat energy wastage of the sunlight is reduced. The quantum priming effect in the nanometer silicon film can be realized and the energy gathering efficiency is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the solar battery.
NOVELTY - A layer of silicon nitrogen membrane containing 0.1-5% of doped elements is deposited on the surface of a silicon slice by low-pressure chemical gas phase depositing method after washing silicon slice. The doped elements are dispersed into silicon slice to form PN junction. Thus, crystal silicon solar battery PN junction and antireflection membrane are simultaneously formed.    USE - Formation of crystal silicon solar battery PN junction and antireflection membrane.    ADVANTAGE - The crystal silicon solar battery PN junction and antireflection membrane are economically and quickly produced by simple method. The assembling and dismantling of silicon slices are prevented.
NOVELTY - Metal element chosen from 13, 14 and 15 group, and transition metal element, chalcogen such as sulfur, selenium, tin or tellurium, ionic liquid and auxiliary solvent are mixed in the ratio of 1:2.5:10:1, sealed and heated at 120-160 degrees C. The heated mixture is naturally cooled to room temperature and washed with ethanol to obtain microporous metal chalcogenide. The ionic liquid contains imidazolium chloride type ionic liquid. The auxiliary solvent is amine type solvent.    USE - Manufacture of microporous metal chalcogenide used for solar photoelectric applications and photocatalytic applications (both claimed).
NOVELTY - The air knife has an air knife tube that is provided with several air outlets at the wall. The side wall of each air outlet is provided with air inlet. An air inlet connection is communicated with air inlets which are equally distributed along the axes direction of the air knife tube. The air inlets and air knife tube are made of polyvinyl chloride, polybutylene terephthalate, polyvinylidene fluoride or PTFE materials.    USE - Air knife of air knife group for solar cell wet processing equipment (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The air knife is simple in structure and liquid stopping effect of the air knife is improved. The requirement of low air pressure for air knife is obtained and air consumption of the air knife is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for air knife group.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the air knife.
NOVELTY - A vapor-phase deposition system comprises loading table, first bearing chamber, multiple low-pressure chemical vapor-phase deposition reaction chambers, second bearing chamber and unloading table connected in sequence. The system is integrally arch shaped. The loading table and unloading table are located in first area. The first bearing chamber, low-pressure chemical vapor-phase deposition reaction chambers and second bearing chamber are located in second area. The system is spanning in a first area and second area, where cleanness of first area is greater than that of second area.    USE - Chemical vapor-phase deposition system for producing film solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The loading table and unloading table are located in first area having high cleanness and it is unnecessary to set special back-transmitting mechanism, thus avoiding pollution of substrate in deposition process, reducing system production cost, and efficiently reducing floor space of chemical vapor-phase deposition system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic diagram illustrating a chemical vapor-phase deposition system. (Drawing includes non-English language texts)
NOVELTY - The silicon melting apparatus has furnace for heating the raw materials including quartz and reducing agent. A guide unit is formed on the wall of the furnace. A spraying unit is inserted into the furnace by the guide unit. A controller is configured to control the spraying unit for spraying gas of high pressure into the furnace through a nozzle.    USE - Silicon melting apparatus for producing wafer for solar cell such as crystalline solar cell and thin film type solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The silicon melting apparatus can efficiently melt the raw materials in the furnace by continuously stirring the materials using spraying unit and by passing gas by forming a gap among the raw materials.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the silicon melting apparatus.
NOVELTY - The method involves forming silicon oxide film on front and rear sides of the semiconductor substrate. An oxide film is removed and semiconductor layer is formed on front and rear sides of the semiconductor substrate in the processing chamber (148) without the truncation of the vacuum. The front electrode is formed in the front side of the semiconductor layer and the back contact electrode is formed in the rear side of the semiconductor substrate.    USE - Manufacturing method of solar cell for solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The silicon oxide film formed on semiconductor substrate is removed and semiconductor layer on semiconductor substrate is formed without truncation of vacuum such that the interfacial property of the semiconductor layer and semiconductor substrate can be improved. The process time is reduced and productivity is increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing system of solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the solar cell manufacturing system.    Etching device (140)    Processing chamber (148)    Unloading chamber (150)
NOVELTY - A substrate is cleaned. A deposition precursor solution is prepared by dissolving precursor chosen from copper chloride, indium chloride and sodium sulfide in water. The copper chloride solution is sprayed on substrate loaded on a spin coater. The indium chloride solution is sprayed on the substrate. The substrate is thermally treated to form copper-indium disulfide thin film.    USE - Formation of copper-indium disulfide thin film for solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The copper-indium disulfide thin film having favorable smoothness is economically formed by spin coating method.
NOVELTY - A fuel cell system comprises at least a single cell, where a mechanism engages and/or transmits to effect anode, electrolyte and cathode (AEC) assembly unit(s) (i.e., anode-electrode, electrolyte and cathode-electrode, including any interconnect and or casing materials(s)) (3, 4, 5), for the purpose of providing and/or enabling a reciprocating, oscillating and/or vibrational motion-movement of AEC assembly. A transmission mechanism comprises electrical power communication.    USE - Fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The system achieves optimum reactant gas diffusion performance, excellent water management and removal performance, controlled cooling of side electrode and offering increased humidification to the benefit of the fuel side of polymer electrolyte membrane. The buildup of water film that would tend to form in prior art systems would be more uniformly and instantly dispersed over the entire anode-electrode surface by centrifugal forces, thus water vapor may be able to be fed into fuel stream with less negative effect; or less water vapor having better effect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a cross sectional side view illustrating a single cell.    Stationary structure (1)    Anode, electrolyte and cathode assembly units (3, 4, 5)    Absorbing mount (7)    Moving portion (7B)    Electric motor or transducer (9)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming the oxide semiconductor layer (17). The oxide semiconductor layer is converted into a conductor.    USE - Method for manufacturing circuit board of display apparatus (both claimed) such as LCD device, organic electroluminescent (EL) display apparatus and inorganic EL display apparatus. Can also be used in solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The aperture ratio of the circuit board can be improved. By using oxide semiconductor with high mobility in the thin film transistor (TFT) section of circuit board, the TFT area can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) circuit board; and    (2) display apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the circuit board. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Indium gallium zinc oxide thin-film transistor (9)    Gate wiring (13)    Insulating film (15)    Oxide semiconductor layer (17)    Etching stopper (18)
NOVELTY - The device has a lens concentrator (110) above a solar cell concentrating electromagnetic radiation at the solar cell. A filter i.e. bandpass filter (112), allows only a portion of the electromagnetic radiation to reach the solar cell. The solar cell is made of non-conducting material i.e. anodized aluminum, which dissipates heat built up in the device during operation. A reflector reflects the electromagnetic radiation to a summing lens that concentrates the electromagnetic radiation at the solar cell. The solar cell is a silicon type solar cell or a gallium type solar cell.    USE - Solar cell device for use in a solar spectrum panel for generating electrical power to power a residential or a commercial building, an electric vehicle such as sea vessel and plane, and a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell is assembled on a non-conducting heat transferring panel or plate that maximizes solar rays i.e. electromagnetic radiation, capturing at the solar cell and at same time reduces temperature and total weight of a solar panel assembly. The electromagnetic radiation can be filtered prior to reaching the solar cell in the solar panel to reduce heat build up, thus increasing efficiency of the solar cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for generating solar power    (2) a solar panel comprising a set of solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cut away perspective view of a silicon solar spectrum panel.    Silicon solar spectrum panel (102)    Aluminum plate (104)    Solar cells (106)    Lens concentrator (110)    Bandpass filter (112)
NOVELTY - An organic electronic device has an electrode (11) and electrode (12) which opposes on a substrate (10), and an organic functional layer (13) formed between electrode (11) and electrode (12). At least one of electrode (11) and electrode (12) has a conductive polymer content layer (21) containing conjugated-type conductive polymer and a polyanion. The surface of conductive polymer content layer is subjected to excimer light irradiation process.    USE - Organic electronic device e.g. organic electroluminescent device, and organic photoelectric conversion element e.g. solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The organic electronic device has improved drive voltage and favorable surface specific resistance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the cross-sectional view of the organic electronic device.    Substrate (10)    Electrodes (11,12)    Organic functional layer (13)    Conductive polymer content layer (21)    Metal wire (22)
NOVELTY - A solar cell sealing material comprises resin composition containing polyvinyl acetal resin and amorphous polymer, in the mass ratio of 70:30-35-65, and plasticizer.    USE - Solar cell sealing material for solar cell module (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to windows, walls, roofs, sun parlor, sound insulating walls, show case windows, balcony, hand rail walls, partition glass components in conference rooms and domestic electrical appliances.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell sealing material has excellent transparency, adhesiveness, strength, toughness, processing characteristics, insulation property, heat resistance, favorable melt viscosity, corrosion resistance and provides solar cell module easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell module, which contains the sealing material and photovoltaic cell.
NOVELTY - The method involves melting a surface of silicon powder (2) by plasma-processing, after silicon powder containing impurity of phosphorus or silicon powder containing arsenic (2b) is applied on a substrate (3). An N-type polycrystalline-silicon film (4) is formed by recrystallization. Amorphous silicon of non-doped material and boron is formed. The silicon powder is melted with atmospheric pressure plasma of an atmospheric pressure plasma apparatus, where the apparatus contains a cathode and an anode. A plasma injection tip is provided in the anode.    USE - Method for manufacturing a heterojunction-type polycrystal type solar cell panel.    ADVANTAGE - The N-type polycrystalline-silicon film is formed by recrystallization and the amorphous silicon of non-doped material and boron is formed, thus enabling large-size heterojunction-type polycrystal type solar cell panels to be manufactured in an easy and inexpensive way and within short time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic and sectional views of a silicon powder containing solar cell panel during a manufacturing process.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Silicon powder (2)    Silicon powder containing arsenic (2b)    Substrate (3)    N-type polycrystalline-silicon film (4)    Insulating film (6)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has solar cell layers that are stacked on a substrate (46). A movement chamber (6) conveys the substrate to the film forming chambers (7-12) in predetermined position. The time required for forming film of solar cell layer and time required for carrying the substrate to film forming chambers are set to satisfy predetermined condition during formation of solar cell layers into film by chemical vapor deposition (CVD) method.    USE - Solar cell manufacturing apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The maximum supply amount of source gas to the film forming chambers is decreased efficiently by shifting the film forming start time without increasing cost of CVD apparatus. Thus, a highly productive solar cell is provided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the solar cell manufacturing apparatus.    Movement chamber (6)    Film forming chambers (7-12)    Hole (13)    Flange (37)    Substrate (46)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has anode electrode (3) having substrate heater (33) to raise temperature of mounted board (5) that is provided in chamber (1). A cathode unit (2) has cathode electrode (20) that is arranged in opposite to anode, in which gas supply port is formed to supply source gas in chamber. A flow-path control board (40) provided in cathode unit at anode side, has shielding portion to restrain flow of gas from gas supply port. The control board has a gas distribution hole (42) connected and opened to cathode and anode electrode sides.    USE - Chemical vapor deposition (CVD) apparatus used during manufacture of amorphous silicon thin film solar cell, microcrystal silicon thin film solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of high-energy particles and reduction of the quality of the film by the low-temperature of the source gas is suppressed, as the source gas is decomposed in a sufficient warmed state, so that temperature of source gas suitable for film forming is set easily. The electrical influence is avoided, as the chamber is earthed before the film is deposited on the board. The heat transfer from the heater portion of the cathode electrode to the source gas is carried out efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the CVD apparatus.    Chamber (1)    Cathode unit (2)    Anode electrode (3)    Board (5)    Cathode electrode (20)    Substrate heater (33)    Flow-path control board (40)    Gas distribution hole (42)
NOVELTY - The method involves heating a compound semiconductor light absorption layer (8) including a compound semiconductor containing Ib group element, IIIb group element and VIb group element or copper, zinc, tin and sulfur at 30 degree Celsius. A gel sheet is accumulated on another gel sheet after making the latter sheet to contact the absorption layer. The sheets are peeled off from the absorption layer. A compound semiconductor buffer layer (10) i.e. cadmium sulfide buffer layer, is formed on the absorption layer by cleaning and drying the absorption layer.    USE - Method for manufacturing a compound semiconductor buffer layer i.e. cadmium sulfide buffer layer, to fabricate a compound semiconductor thin film solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables using one gel sheet impregnating a liquid mixture that contains thiourea aqueous solution and aqueous ammonia, and the other gel sheet impregnating the liquid mixture that contains cadmium salt aqueous solution and ammonium salt aqueous solution, where a gel is a better reaction zone to advance reaction of cadmium ion and sulfide ion, thus efficiently forming a uniform cadmium sulfide film with sufficient reproducibility on the light absorption layer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a manufacturing method for a compound semiconductor thin film solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a compound semiconductor thin film solar cell.    Compound semiconductor thin film solar cell (2)    Back surface electrode layer (6)    Compound semiconductor light absorption layer (8)    Compound semiconductor buffer layer (10)    Semi-insulation layer (12)
NOVELTY - Substrates (10) are symmetrically mounted on holding table (130) arranged on rotation stage (110) of substrate rotation unit (4). A control apparatus (300) controls rotation speed of rotation stage. A laser irradiation apparatus (200) has laser light source (220), condensing lens (16), and focus position adjustment tool that adjusts distance between condensing lens and rotation stage. An x-direction movement stage (150) moves rotation stage relative to condensing lens between rotating shaft of rotation stage and outer periphery of rotation stage.    USE - Inside processing apparatus for cutting out substrate to manufacture thin semiconductor wafer for, e.g., solar cell, gallium nitride type semiconductor device such as light emitting diode and laser diode, silicon carbide type power device, transparent electronics, hybrid/electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Prevents cracks on substrate when forming internal modified layer by not making cleavage direction of substrate and moving direction of condensing point of laser beam correspond, thus improving product rate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an inside processing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the inside processing apparatus.    Substrate rotation unit (4)    Substrate (10)    Condensing lens (16)    Rotation stage (110)    Holding table (130)    X-direction movement stage (150)    Laser irradiation apparatus (200)    Laser light source (220)    Control apparatus (300)
NOVELTY - A solar cell assembly is manufactured by providing solar cell (1) and bonding pad (2) for bonding of the solar cell; providing cooling substrate (5); and attaching bonding pad to a surface of the cooling substrate using thermally conductive adhesive mechanism, particularly, by glue or an adhesive tape made of epoxy containing aluminum oxide. The method further comprises electrically contacting bonding pad to cooling substrate by bonding wire.    USE - Method for manufacturing solar cell assembly.    ADVANTAGE - The manufactured solar cell assembly exhibits reliable electric contacting, efficient thermal conductivity and resistance against aging without increasing costs. It is rational.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the solar cell assembly manufactured by above method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic diagram illustrating a method for manufacturing a solar cell assembly.    Solar cell (1)    Bonding pad (2)    Cooling substrate (5)    Contacting surface (6)    Bonding wire (7)
NOVELTY - A titanium dioxide layer (2) is formed by inkjet printing on an electrode (1), and a dye is added to the titanium dioxide layer. A solid gel (3) comprising an electrolyte layer is formed on the titanium dioxide layer, and another electrode (4) is provided on the solid gel to obtain a photoelectrochemical solar cell (100).    USE - Method of forming photoelectrochemical solar cell provided in transparent window (both claimed) in buildings. Uses include but are not limited to independent energy sources connected to isolated devices and to electricity grid, low energy consumption apparatus e.g. watches and calculators, and light sensor.    ADVANTAGE - Since titanium dioxide layer of increased surface area is formed, the quantity of the adsorbed organic photosensitizer is increased and the overall efficiency of the cell is increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for transparent window comprising a transparent solar cell which consists of electrode comprising transparent conductive glass plate, transparent titanium dioxide layer, transparent solid gel disposed on the transparent titanium dioxide layer, and an electrode disposed above the solid gel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional elevated view of the photoelectrochemical solar cell.    Electrodes (1,4)    Titanium dioxide layer (2)    Solid gel (3)    Ohmic contacts (5,6)    Photoelectrochemical solar cell (100)
NOVELTY - Semiconductor comprises a functionalized surface i.e. resistant to oxidation, where the functionalized surface comprises atoms of a group III element bonded to organic groups, and the functionalized surface has less than or equal to 1 atom of the group III element bonded to an oxygen atom per every 1000 atoms of the group III element bonded to the organic groups, as determined using X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy.    USE - The semiconductor is useful in: an article, which is a solar-powered water electrolysis device (all claimed); transistors, solar cells, diodes such as LED, rectifiers, digital and analog integrated circuits, radios, computers, and telephones.    ADVANTAGE - The method is less-time consuming, and provides semiconductor with functionalized surface in an economical and industrial manner. The semiconductor has improved stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for functionalizing a surface of a semiconductor to resist oxidation, where the surface comprises atoms of a group III element bonded to organic groups after functionalization of the surface, comprising (a) halogenating at least one of the atoms of the group III element to form halogenated group III element atoms, and (b) reacting at least one of the halogenated atoms of the group III element with a Grignard reagent to form a bond between the atoms of the group III element and the organic groups and functionalize the surface of the semiconductor to resist oxidation.
NOVELTY - The cell has active photovoltaic layer which includes active photovoltaic region. The normal incident light strikes the surface of solar cell is passed through anti-reflective coating and engineered photonic crystal material layer and is absorbed by active region of photovoltaic layer so that electrical energy is generated and obliquely incident light is reflected by engineered stop band material. Photonic crystal layer, metallic grating reflective layer and metallic back reflector reflects light back to active region of photovoltaic layer.    USE - High efficiency solar cell of multi-layered structure for use in mobile and stationary application.    ADVANTAGE - The light trapping capacity of the solar cell is increased, so that the current output of the cell and overall efficiency of the cell can be improved. The absorption of light in solar cell can be enhanced by reducing the front surface light reflection and increasing the optical path length of light within the solar cell. The optical losses in the solar cell can be reduced by engineered photonic crystal material layer. The blazed gratings of the cell are designed to minimize the zero order diffraction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the solar cell structure.
NOVELTY - Solar cell comprises: (a) a base including silicon with a cubic crystal structure and a bandgap; (b) a single crystal layer of a second material with a higher bandgap than the bandgap of silicon; and (c) first and second single crystal transition layers positioned in overlying relationship with the first and second transition layers graduated from a cubic crystal structure at one surface to a hexagonal crystal structure at an opposed surface.    USE - Used as a solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell is a high efficiency rare earth solar cell including transition layers of IIIB material between collection layers.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Solar cell comprises: (a) a base including silicon with a cubic crystal structure and a bandgap; (b) a single crystal layer of a second material with a higher bandgap than the bandgap of silicon; and (c) first and second single crystal transition layers positioned in overlying relationship with the first and second transition layers graduated from a cubic crystal structure at one surface to a hexagonal crystal structure at an opposed surface, and the first and second transition layers positioned between the base and the layer of second material with the one surface lattice matched to the base and the opposed surface lattice matched to the layer of second material. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of fabricating the solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a simplified cross-sectional view of electrical connections for a solar cell.    Single crystal silicon layer (62)    Contact layer (63,67)    Single crystal transition layers (64,66)    Single crystal higher bandgap material layer (68)
NOVELTY - Composition (I) comprises 0.1-6 wt.% of electrolessly and/or electrolytically coatable particles, 40-98.8 wt.% of at least one solvent, 0-15 wt.% of a crosslinker, 0.1-6 wt.% of at least one dispersing additive, 0-5 wt.% of at least one further additive and 1-20 wt.% of at least one polymer, which is in the form of a dispersion.    USE - (I) is useful for printing a seed layer for electrodeposition or electroless deposition of a metal for the production of full-area or structured metallic surfaces on a substrate. The process is useful for producing printed circuit boards, radio-frequency identification (RFID) antennas, transponder antennas (claimed), other antenna structures, chip card modules, flat cables, seat heaters, film conductors, conductor tracks on solar cells or for LCD or plasma visual display units, 3D molded interconnect devices, integrated circuits, resistive, capacitative or inductive elements, diodes, transistors, sensors, actuators, optical components, receiver/transmitter devices, decorative or functional surfaces on products which are used for shielding of electromagnetic radiation. (I) is useful for making switches and decorative parts for the motor vehicle, sanitary, toy, domestic and office sector, and packaging and foils/films. (I) is useful in the field of security printing for banknotes, credit cards and identification papers.    ADVANTAGE - (I) provides stable production of metallized substrates which are non-conductive.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a process for producing full-area or structured metallic surfaces on a substrate, comprising (a) printing (I) onto the semi-conductor substrate according to a given pattern, (b) drying and/or curing (I) to form a seed layer, (c) applying a metal layer to (I) by electroless deposition and/or electrodeposition of a metal to the seed layer.
NOVELTY - Producing electrically conductive bonds between solar cells, comprises: (a) transferring an adhesive comprising electrically conductive particles from a carrier to the substrate by irradiating the carrier with a laser; (b) partly drying and/or curing the adhesive transferred to the substrate to form an adhesive layer; (c) bonding the adhesive to an electrical connection; and (d) treating the adhesive layer.    USE - The process is useful for producing electrically conductive bonds between solar cells (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The process efficiently produces electrically conductive bonds between solar cells, in which the electrically conductive contacts can be produced without the use of liquid metal solders, and in which exact positioning of the contact sites is possible.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is an adhesive for performing the process, comprising 20-98% by weight of electrically conductive particles, 0.01-60% by weight of an organic binder component used as a matrix material, based in each case on the solids content of the adhesive, 0.005-20% by weight of absorbent based on the weight of the conductive particles in the adhesive, and 0-50% by weight of a dispersant and 1-20% by weight of solvent, based in each case on the total mass of the undried and uncured adhesive.
NOVELTY - An organic solar cell comprises at least one photoactive region which comprises at least one indanthrene compound which is in contact with at least one fullerene compound.    USE - The compound is used as a photoactive material in an organic solar cell; and used in a tandem cell (claimed), where the organic solar cell is useful for converting radiative energy, principally solar energy, to electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - The organic solar cell is highly improved, and efficiently and effectively converts solar energy into useful electrical energy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An organic solar cell comprises at least one photoactive region which comprises at least one indanthrene compound which is in contact with at least one fullerene compound, where the indanthrene compound is selected from compounds of Formula (I).    Ra and Rb=each independently selected from hydrogen, deuterium, unsubstituted or substituted alkyl, unsubstituted or substituted cycloalkyl and unsubstituted or substituted aryl;    R1-R12 radicals=each independently selected from hydrogen, halogen, nitro, cyano, hydroxyl, carboxyl, carboxylate, SO3H, sulfonate, NeaEb, and in each case unsubstituted or substituted alkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, cycloalkyl, aryl, aryloxy, arylthio, hetaryl, hetaryloxy, hetarylthio, oligo(het)aryl, oligo(het)aryloxy and oligo(het)alkylthio; and    Ea and Eb=each independently hydrogen, alkyl, cycloalkyl or aryl.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are:    (1) use of a compound of the general Formula (I) as an electron donor in organic photovoltaics; and    (2) a compound of the Formula II.
NOVELTY - A heat-conductive pressure sensitive adhesive composition contains (in parts mass) at least one type of polymer (100), expanded graphite powder (1.8-18), phosphate ester (20-130) having viscosity of 3000 mPa.second or more at 25 degrees C and which is liquid at 15-100 degrees C under atmospheric pressure, alumina (100-1000) having BET specific surface area of 1 m2/g or more, and a flame-retardant thermal conductive inorganic compound (160-600) excluding graphite powder and alumina.    USE - Heat-conductive pressure sensitive adhesive composition for heat conductive pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet used for electronic component e.g. power device of motor vehicle, fuel cell, solar cell, mobile telephone, handheld terminal (personal digital assistant), notebook personal computer, liquid crystal display, surface-conduction electron emitter display, plasma display panel and integrated circuit (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to sealing agent for light emitting diode source/heat source, sealing agent for photovoltaic cell, back sheet of solar cell, heat insulation layer of automatic vending machine, housing of organic electroluminescent illumination, pressing component of fixing apparatus mounted in electrophotographic copier and printer, solar panel, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The heat-conductive pressure sensitive adhesive composition provides adhesive sheet with improved thermal conductivity, flame retardance and dielectric strength.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for heat conductive pressure-sensitive adhesive sheet, which is obtained by molding heat-conductive pressure-sensitive adhesive composition in sheet form.
NOVELTY - A (meth)acrylate compound (I), is new.    USE - New (meth)acrylate compound is used for curable composition for hardened material e.g. lens, optical medium, coating material (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to plastic substrate for liquid crystal display, substrate for color filter, substrate for organic electroluminescent display element, solar cell substrate, touch panel, optical element, optical waveguide, light emitting diode sealing material, display of liquid crystal television, personal computer, mobile telephone and touch panel.    ADVANTAGE - The hardened material formed using curable composition has excellent heat resistance, transparency and handling property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A (meth)acrylate compound of formula: (H2C=C(-R1)-C(=O)-O-CH2)a-C-(H2C-O-(H2C-C(-R2)-O)b-X)4-a (I) is new.    R1,R2=H or methyl;    X=6-30C organic group containing aromatic ring;    a=1-3;and    b=0-3.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) curable composition, which comprises (meth)acrylate compound and polymerization initiator; and    (2) hardened material, which is obtained by hardening the curable composition.
NOVELTY - The apparatus (1) has a film forming chamber group (42) which are provided with multiple film forming chambers (7-12) to form a thin film on a base in chamber. A movement chamber (6) is provided to transfer the base. Multiple base temporary storage apparatuses (2-4) are arranged in rows along the moving direction of the movement chamber to temporarily store the base. The base is delivered and received to and from the film forming chamber and base temporary storage apparatuses by the movement chamber.    USE - Thin film manufacturing apparatus for use in manufacture of solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - Since multiple base temporary storage apparatuses are arranged in rows along the moving direction of the movement chamber to temporarily store the base, distance between the storage apparatuses can be shortened, films can be formed with high productivity even when sudden failure is generated. Thus, solar cell module can be manufactured efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) thin film manufacturing method; and    (2) method for maintaining thin film manufacturing apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the thin film manufacturing apparatus.    Thin film manufacturing apparatus (1)    Base temporary storage apparatuses (2-4)    Movement chamber (6)    Film forming chambers (7-12)    Film forming chamber group (42)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (10) has an evacuation apparatus (13) that performs the evacuation of the inside of a vacuum chamber (11). The vacuum chamber has an electron gun so that the electron beam is discharged. An abnormality detection apparatus (80) stops the electron beam when the X-ray discharged from the irradiated subject and the outer side element injects, detects the intensity of the X-ray of specific wavelength and discovers abnormality from the detection result.    USE - Electron beam irradiation apparatus used in high-speed continuous winding-up vapor deposition apparatus used for vapor deposition of silicon (claimed) for forming solar cell. Can also be used in melt purification of high-melting point metal such as vacuum material, active metal such as titanium, stainless steel, molybdenum and tantalum, and vacuum deposition of aluminum, titanium and copper using electron beam.    ADVANTAGE - The emergency shutdown of the electron beam irradiation apparatus can be performed efficiently. The significant loss of the productive resources by the time, cost, and man-made disaster can be eliminated. The safe driving operation of the electron beam irradiation apparatus can be performed. The replacement frequency of the X-ray detector apparatus can be reduced. The vapor adhesion of the silicon in the X-ray detection apparatus can be reduced efficiently. Since the irradiation surface of the irradiated subject is heated uniformly, the unevenness in the irradiation surface by local heating can be prevented efficiently. The damages of cathode and filament can be avoided reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electron beam irradiation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the electron beam irradiation apparatus.    Electron beam irradiation apparatus (10)    Vacuum chamber (11)    Evacuation apparatus (13)    Control apparatus (70)    Abnormality detection apparatus (80)
NOVELTY - A solar cell (100,110) has a p-n junction or a pin junction structure comprising a conductive-type semiconductor (A) and a conductive-type semiconductor (B). The conductive-type semiconductor (A) comprises a silicon-crystal substrate (1,11). A silicon layer having a single-crystal or a polycrystal (a) is formed on the surface of the silicon-crystal substrate, by sputtering method.    USE - Solar cell e.g. silicon solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell has improved conversion efficiency, durability and quality, and is manufactured by economical method.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the block diagram of solar cell.    Silicon-crystal substrates (1,11)    N-type silicon-crystal layers (2,12)    Solar cells (100,110)
NOVELTY - A photoelectric conversion element has polymer electrode, metal layer and dye molecule. The metal layer is formed on the surface and/or inside the polymer electrode. The dye molecule is adsorbed to metal layer.    USE - Photoelectric conversion element is used for polymer electrolyte solar cell (claimed) e.g. dye-sensitized-type solar cell, electrochemical cell and photosensor.    ADVANTAGE - The photoelectric conversion element is economical without using a transparent conductive substrate or titanium oxide, and has increased photoelectric conversion efficiency due to a surface plasmon resonance (SPR) effect, and improved workability and dye sensitization efficiency by increasing the amount of dye molecules adsorbed and fixed onto the metal layer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of photoelectric conversion element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of electrochemical cell provided with photoelectric conversion element.    Quartz glass (3)    Light source (5)    Counter electrode (6)    Working electrode (8)    Electrochemical cell (10)
NOVELTY - A sealed functional element has a base material layer (W), a functional-element layer (X) and a sealing laminate film (Z). The base material layer and a heat-sealing thermoplastic resin layer (E) of the sealing laminate film are tightly-integrated with each other.    USE - Sealed functional element. Uses include but are not limited to liquid crystal display element, planar light-emitting component, optical device, solar cell, organic electroluminescent element for mobile telephone and timepiece.    ADVANTAGE - The sealed functional element has excellent durability and reduced thickness, and is manufactured by simple process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the sealed functional element.    Heat-sealing thermoplastic resin layer (E)    Water absorptive layer (F)    Gas barrier layer (G)    Base material layer (W)    Functional-element layer (X)    Filled layer (Y)    Sealing laminate film (Z)
NOVELTY - A sealing agent contains transparent resin in which a fluorescent material is dispersed or dissolved. The fluorescent material absorbs more light at wavelength of 350-400 nm than the light at wavelength of 400 nm or more.    USE - Sealing agent is used for solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell using sealing agent has excellent photoelectric conversion efficiency and transparency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell.
NOVELTY - A duplex-stainless steel material contains (in %mass) carbon (0.06 or less), silicon (0.05-1.5), manganese (0.5-10), phosphorus (0.05 or less), sulfur (0.01 or less), nickel (0.1-5), chromium (18-25), nitrogen (0.05-0.3), aluminum (0.001-0.05) and remainder of iron and unavoidable impurities. The hydrogen content in the duplex-stainless steel material is 3 ppm or less.    USE - Duplex-stainless steel material is used for vacuum vessel for manufacturing semiconductor element, liquid crystal panel and thin-film solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The duplex-stainless steel material has excellent gas desorption characteristics and strength, and reduced thickness. The vacuum vessel is economically manufactured, using the duplex-stainless steel material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of duplex-stainless steel material.
NOVELTY - A fuel-reclamation unit or fuel-reformation unit comprises: rotor (602) that rotates within a rotor housing into which liquid fuel is introduced through at least one input port and from which reclaimed fuel is extracted through at least one output port; electric motor that provides rotational force to the rotor to spin the rotor within the housing to generate shear forces and cavitation within the liquid fuel; an input-fuel introduction units selected from one of a fuel line and a fuel reservoir; and reclaimed-fuel output units selected from one of a fuel line and a fuel reservoir.    USE - As a fuel-reclamation unit or fuel-reformation unit (claimed), used to reform fuel into reformate gasses, including hydrogen and carbon monoxide, which are useful for combustion, oxidation in fuel cells, and synthesis of various different organic feedstock chemicals.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel-reclamation unit or fuel-reformation unit removes contaminates, such as sulfur-containing and nitrogen-containing contaminates, from the fuel to prevent poisoning the fuel cell. The use of fuel-reclamation unit or fuel-reformation unit in reformation or electricity-generations process consumes less input energy, and does not produces unwanted side products.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows view of a fuel-reclamation-unit rotor.    Rotor (602)
NOVELTY - A multi-crystalline silicon wafer (200) consisting of a metallurgical grade silicon having p-type or n-type doped impurity ratio of 99.9-99.999% is formed. The front surface of the wafer is textured, and an intrinsic layer is directly deposited on front surface of the wafer. A doped layer of opposite polarity of wafer is deposited on the intrinsic layer. A top conductive contact is formed on doped layer. A bottom conductive contact is formed on the underside of the wafer, and solar cell is fabricated.    USE - Fabrication of solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell is economically fabricated without affecting the environment.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view illustrating fabrication of solar cell.    Silicon wafer (200)    N-type layer (210)    Silicon nitride layer (220)    Glass layer (230)    Silver contact (240)    Aluminum electrode (250)
NOVELTY - A white polyester film contains a composition containing rutile-type titanium oxide particles (7-13 weight%) and polyethylene-terephthalate having number average molecular weight of 12000-17000. The initial stage delamination strength of white polyester film is 6 N/15 mm or more.    USE - White polyester film is used for back surface protection sheet for solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The white polyester film is stably manufactured, and has excellent concealability, strength, and reduced yellowing property after ultraviolet light irradiation.
NOVELTY - A resin film has corrugation of 0.01-5 mu m on at least one surface. A photoelectric conversion material is formed on the roughness of resin film.    USE - Resin film is used for forming photoelectric conversion layer for solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The resin film has excellent photoelectric conversion efficiency, heat resistance, hydrolysis resistance, flame retardance and mechanical characteristics.
NOVELTY - A solar cell backsheet has lamination of modified clay film (a1) and an adhesive film. The clay film contains modified clay obtained by reacting a silylating agent and clay, and polyamide or polyimide as additive. At least 90 mol% of convertibility ion of modified clay is lithium ion.    USE - Solar cell backsheet is used for solar cell module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell backsheet has excellent adhesiveness and water vapor barrier property, and is economical and environmentally-friendly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the backsheet.    Modified clay film (a1)    Epoxy modified polyolefin-type resin film (b1)    Polyethylene terephthalate film (c1)
NOVELTY - A surface electrode layer (3) including element (X)-doped indium oxide (IXO) layer and zinc oxide layer (5), light absorption layer (6) and back surface electrode layer (9), are formed on the main surface of transparent substrate (2), sequentially, to obtain solar cell (1). A texture structure (T) is formed on the light absorption layer side of zinc oxide layer.    USE - Manufacture of solar cell e.g. tandem-type solar cell, cadmium telluride-cadmium sulfide type solar cell and thin-film silicon solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides solar cell with improved photoelectric conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of solar cell.    Solar cell (1)    Transparent substrate (2)    Surface electrode layer (3)    Zinc oxide layer (5)    Light absorption layer (6)    Back surface electrode layer (9)    Texture structure (T)
NOVELTY - The solar cell (200) has photoelectric conversion unit (100) and the protective layer (9). The protective layer contains the cross-linking acryl bead that is embedded in the resin. The average particle diameter of bead is 2-15 mu m. The resin contains saturated polyester. The refractive index of resin differs from refractive index of bead. The surface roughness of protective layer is 400-3000 nanometer.    USE - Solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The incident efficiency of light on the photoelectric conversion unit is increased so that photoelectric conversion efficiency of the solar cell is improved. The external appearance of solar cell is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of solar cell.    Wiring layer (8)    Protective layer (9)    Substrate (10)    Photoelectric conversion unit (100)    Solar cell (200)
NOVELTY - A solar cell backsheet (5) has lamination of primary rubber layer (7) containing fluororubber, and secondary rubber layer (8) containing acrylic rubber. The interface (9) asteriskasteriskasteriskasteriskwith the primary rubber layer of secondary rubber layer, and opposing surface are adhesive surfaces on the back surface of a solar cell (6).    USE - Solar cell backsheet is used for manufacturing solar cell module (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell backsheet has excellent barrier property, cushioning property and adhesiveness with respect to sealing material, and can be manufactured efficiently and economically by simple process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) solar cell module (1), which has a photovoltaic cell (2), sealing material (3) which seals the photovoltaic cell, translucent substrate adhered on one surface of the sealing material, and solar cell backsheet adhered on other surface of the sealing material;    (2) manufacture of solar cell backsheet, which involves laminating primary rubber layer containing fluororubber and secondary rubber layer containing acrylic rubber, curing and integrating; and    (3) manufacture of solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show a cross-sectional view of solar cell module, and longitudinal sectional view of solar cell backsheet.    Solar cell module (1)    Photovoltaic cell (2)    Sealing material (3)    Glass substrate (4)    Solar cell backsheet (5)    Solar cell (6)    Primary rubber layer (7)    Secondary rubber layer (8)    Interface (9)
NOVELTY - A substrate (100), a pair of electrodes, an organic active layer (103) and an electron removal layer (102) are laminated and heated, to obtain photoelectric conversion element. The electron removal layer contains phosphorus compound (I). The organic active layer is formed between electrodes and electron removal layer.    USE - Manufacture of photoelectric conversion element used for organic thin-film solar cell. Uses include but are not limited to house roof material, motor vehicles, interior, railways vessels, airplane, spacecrafts, household appliances, mobile telephones and toys.    ADVANTAGE - The photoelectric conversion element has improved photoelectric conversion efficiency and durability. The adhesiveness of the organic active layer and the electron removal layer is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A substrate, a pair of electrodes, an organic active layer and an electron removal layer are laminated and heated, to obtain photoelectric conversion element. The electron removal layer contains phosphorus compound of formula: (R1-P(=X)(-R2))n-R3 (I). The organic active layer is formed between electrodes and electron removal layer.    R1-R2=condensed polycyclic aromatic group or optionally substituted aromatic group;    n=1 or more;    R3=aromatic group;and    X=O or S.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the photoelectric conversion element.    Substrate (100)    Electron removal layer (102)    Organic active layer (103)    Hole removal layer (104)    Counter electrode (105)
NOVELTY - An electronic component (10) has high-reflecting metal thin-film layer (12) and tin-oxide-type protective layer (13) sequentially provided on substrate (11).    USE - Electronic component e.g. semiconductor integrated circuit and electronic circuit board is used for electronic apparatus (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to display device, micro-electro-mechanical system-type optical device, planar fluorescent illumination device, light-emitting diode illumination device, and solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The electronic component has excellent heat resistance and reflectance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electronic apparatus; and    (2) manufacture of electronic component.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic sectional view of electronic component.    Electronic component (10)    Substrate (11)    High-reflecting metal thin-film layer (12)    Tin-oxide-type protective layer (13)
NOVELTY - The battery unit has a heat-generation sheet (4) attached with heat generating bodies (13) and arranged corresponding to a battery case of a secondary battery (2) in a parallel manner. The generating bodies are provided with a carbon-type substance. Battery cases (11) are adhered in an assembled battery (20) to oppose a back surface of the battery case of the secondary battery in the sheet. A heat insulation member (5) blocks heat from the generating bodies that are provided in the assembled battery to change positions of the generating bodies based on predetermined temperature.    USE - Lithium ion battery unit for use as a power supply in environmental compatible motor vehicles such as hybrid vehicle, an electric vehicle and a fuel cell electric vehicle, and an electronic apparatus i.e. personal computer, during cold weather.    ADVANTAGE - The heat generating bodies are provided in the assembled battery to change positions of the generating bodies based on predetermined temperature so as to uniformly and quickly heat the battery cases in the battery unit during cold weather, thus reducing the size and weight of the battery unit, and extending life and stability of the battery unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a heat-generation sheet and a heat insulation member of a lithium ion battery unit.    Secondary battery (2)    Heat-generation sheet (4)    Heat insulation member (5)    Battery cases (11)    Heat generating bodies (13)    Assembled battery (20)
NOVELTY - The material has base material layer, aluminum foil, barrier material reinforcement layer and sealant layer that are laminated from outer side in order. The barrier material reinforcement layer provided inside the aluminum foil, uses biaxially-stretched polypropylene film in uniaxial tension test where the breaking strength in four directions is 100 MPa or more.    USE - Cold forming type wrapping material of case of battery (claimed) such as lithium ion secondary battery. Can also be used in primary battery, lithium ion polymer battery and fuel cell for portable terminal such as mobile telephone and personal digital assistant, video camera, personal computer, electric vehicle, robot and satellite, and used as container material for containing pharmaceutical, cosmetics and strong organic solvent.    ADVANTAGE - Since the polypropylene film is provided inside the aluminum foil, the mechanical property such as tensile strength of the wrapping material can be improved. The generation of rupture of aluminum foil at the time of cold forming process can be suppressed. Stable moldability of the wrapping material can be ensured and the productivity of the wrapping material can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view explaining the manufacturing process of polypropylene film.    Nip roll (1)    Pre-heating heater (2)    Main heater (3)    Cooling air ring (4)    Film formed during stretching (5)
NOVELTY - The lead free solder alloy has a bismuth as first element and main component; a second element comprising 0.4 to 13.5 mass percent (%) of zinc; and a third element comprising 0.01 to 1.5 mass% of tin, not more than 2.5 mass% aluminum and not more than 0.5 mass% phosphorus. Silver is not contained.    USE - Lead free solder alloy for electronic substrate (claimed) used for mounting electronic components, such as power semiconductor devices, e.g. a thyristor and an inverter, control apparatus and a solar cell for various apparatus (claimed) and motor vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - Lead-free solder alloy responds to high temperature and has intensity required for joining of electronic component and substrate. External appearance of wire is has beautiful metallic luster. Enables to visually confirm whether the oxide film on the surface of a solder is not firm according to the effect of phosphorus.
NOVELTY - A gas-barrier film (1) has a transparent conductive film laminated on a film laminate (2) containing cyclic polyolefin-type material. The film laminate has gas-barrier layer (20A) formed by chemical vapor deposition method and protective layer (30A) comprising thermosetting resin material arranged alternately on a base material (10).    USE - Gas-barrier film (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to flat-panel displays e.g. organic electroluminescent element and liquid crystal display, electronic paper, solar cell, touch panel of electronic devices e.g. mobile telephones, notebook-type personal computer, ticket dispenser and cash dispenser.    ADVANTAGE - The gas-barrier film has excellent heat resistance, gas-barrier property and electroconductivity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic sectional view of gas-barrier film.    Gas-barrier film (1)    Film laminate (2)    Transparent conductive film laminate (3)    Base material (10)    Gas-barrier layers (20A,20B)    Protective layers (30A,30B)    Silver-palladium-copper type alloy layer (40)
NOVELTY - Plasma processing of surface of plastic film used as base material is carried out under inert gas atmosphere and atmospheric pressure of 0.1-10 Pa. Then, a primary polymeric resin is laminated on the plasma-processed surface of base material. Plasma processing of surface of formed polymeric resin layer is again performed, and a gas barrier layer is laminated on the surface of base material. Thus, a gas barrier film is manufactured.    USE - Manufacture of gas barrier film used for solar cell back sheet (claimed). Can also be used as packaging material for foodstuff and electronic components.    ADVANTAGE - The gas barrier film having excellent hot-water tolerance and high gas barrier property is manufactured. The gas barrier film is prevented from generation of delamination.
NOVELTY - The component (1) has semiconductor material layers arranged at an angle of preset degree relative to a longitudinal direction of the component. The component is made of semiconductor materials (2, 3) with a p-n junction, where the materials exhibit a photonic structure and a photonic bandgap. The structure is formed in a form of a Bragg stack, as two-or three-dimensional photonic crystal in a form of a bundle of photonic crystal fibers, as a periodic thin film system or as an edge filter. The Bragg stack is formed by periodic sequence of the layers with different optical refractive indices.    USE - Semiconductor component for use as a solar cell, a diode, a LED, a laser diode, a sensor or a component of information technology (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The component is made of semiconductor material with the p-n junction, where the material exhibits the photonic structure and the photonic bandgap, thus suppressing the emission of radiation emitted by the solar cell and clearly increasing the radiation efficiency and the efficiency of the component.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of a semiconductor component as a solar cell.    Semiconductor component (1)    Semiconductor materials (2, 3)    Incident direction (4)    Rear side surface (4')    Sunlight (6)
NOVELTY - A polymeric molded product is formed by hardening by action of a peroxide crosslinking agent and a crosslinking agent. The change rate (difference between tensile strength before and after a test) of the tensile strength (MPa) measured based on ASTM D 638 in the thermal deterioration test is -55% to 0%. The conditions of thermal deterioration test include a test sample of dumbbell-like No. 3 type prescribed by JIS K6251, and carrying out test in a gear oven at 250 degrees C for 70 hours.    USE - Polymeric molded product is used as sealing material in solar cells and semiconductor devices.    ADVANTAGE - The polymeric molded product has mechanical property whose deterioration by heat is completely restrained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of polymeric product, which involves hardening and crosslinking a polymer in the presence of a crosslinking agent consisting of a melamine derivative of formula (I) or its prepolymer, and a peroxide crosslinking agent. Secondary crosslinking is carried out at 160-290 degrees C for 3-15 hours after primary crosslinking.    at least two of X,Y',Z=diallylamino, monoallylamino or allylmethylamino, with the remainder being H or optionally substituted hydrocarbyl.
NOVELTY - An aromatic polyamide comprises structural unit of para-aromatic group.    USE - Aromatic polyamide for aromatic polyamide film, display material, circuit board, reflector material (claimed), capacitor, printer ribbon, acoustic diaphragm, solar cell, optical recording medium and magnetic recording medium.    ADVANTAGE - The aromatic polyamide is excellent in solubility and has high mechanical property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An aromatic polyamide comprises structural unit of para-aromatic group of formula (-C(=O)-R1-C(=O)-) in which molar fraction (a) is set to 5-50.    R1=para orientation aromatic group which F atom is directly bonded.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) aromatic polyamide film comprising aromatic polyamide;    (2) display material comprising aromatic polyamide film;    (3) circuit board comprising aromatic polyamide film; and    (4) reflector material comprising aromatic polyamide film.
NOVELTY - A ferritic stainless steel comprises carbon, silicon, manganese, phosphorus, sulfur, nickel, chromium, nitrogen, aluminum, niobium, boron and iron. The steel material has oxidation quantity increased to 5 mg/cm2 or less after performing continuous oxidation test at 1000 degrees C for 800 hours, and has transition temperature of -20 degrees c or less by a drop weight test. The total content of silicon, aluminum and boron is 2.0-5.0 %mass.    USE - Ferritic stainless steel is used for steel material for secondary fabrication products (both claimed) for waste gas sensor. Uses include but are not limited to components of modifier and solid oxide fuel cell, heat-generating components of electric heating appliances, combustion tube of stove and reflecting plate.    ADVANTAGE - The ferritic stainless steel has excellent oxidation resistance even in high-temperature environment of 1000 degrees C, and secondary processing brittleness resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A ferritic stainless steel comprises (in %mass) carbon (0.03 or less), silicon (0.3-2.0), manganese (1.0 or less), phosphorus (0.04 or less), sulfur (0.01 or less), nickel (0.2 or less), chromium (16-20), nitrogen (0.03 or less), aluminum (0.5 to less than 2.0), niobium (0.3 or less), boron (0.0005 to less than 0.002), and remainder of iron and unavoidable impurities. The steel material has oxidation quantity increased to 5 mg/cm2 or less after performing continuous oxidation test at 1000 degrees C for 800 hours, and has transition temperature of -20 degrees c or less by a drop weight test. The total content of silicon, aluminum and boron (0.5WSi+2WAl+100WB) with respect to the gross mass of ferritic stainless steel, is 2.0-5.0.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic cross-sectional view of waste gas sensor.    Waste gas sensor (100)    Sensor device (110)    Housing (120)    Internal cover (130)    External cover (140)
NOVELTY - Chemical oxidation polymerization of ethylene dioxythiophene is carried out in aqueous medium containing high boiling point solvent chosen from sulfoxide, polyhydric alcohol or polyol, using anionic surfactant including an organic acid ion and inorganic acid ion as a dopant to obtain electroconductive composition.    USE - Manufacture of electroconductive composition for electrode material of organic electroluminescent hole injecting layer, transparent electrode of solar cell, and organic semiconductor transistor material.    ADVANTAGE - The electroconductive composition is efficiently and easily manufactured with improved electroconductivity and hygroscopic property at high yield.
NOVELTY - A resin sealing sheet (1) has haze value of zero incident angle of 25% or more, and total light transmittance of zero incident angle of 85% or more.    USE - Resin sealing sheet is used for solar cell module (claimed) used for domestic appliances.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell module using resin sealing sheet has excellent electric power generation efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of resin sealing sheet.    Resin sealing sheet (1)
NOVELTY - The solar cell has coating layers (28,101) that are formed from a mixture of fine particles of silica and titanium oxide. The coating layers are coated to light receiving portion and non-light receiving portion in front and back surfaces of a cell (20). The cell is laminated with surface and back surface coating layers (281,282) to form a laminated cell structure (201).    USE - Solar cell for electric light bulb. Can also be used in LED light.    ADVANTAGE - By applying the coating layer, the cell can be strengthened and, generation of crack and curvature at the time of soldering and lamination can be prevented. The production yield of the solar cell can be improved. Sunlight transmitted to the solar cell can be returned to outer side of back surface electrode of cell by the coating layer, so that electric power efficiency of the solar cell can be increased. The electric power generation efficiency can be raised by irregular reflection of the coating layer of uneven shape. By using white coating agent, white deterioration of light can be avoided hence deterioration in reflective efficiency can be eliminated. By use of silica and titanium oxide in coating layer, penetration of water vapor and steam can be avoided, so that deterioration of conductivity of electrode can be prevented. The temperature of the cell can be made to fall by mixing cooling agent of fine particles of silica and titanium oxide, hence electric power generation efficiency can be maintained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the solar cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Back coating agent (11)    Cell (20)    Coating layers (28,101)    Surface coating layer (281)    Back surface coating layer (282)
NOVELTY - The solar cell has an emitter part connected to a substrate, where a conductivity type of the emitter part is opposite to a conductivity type of the substrate. An electrode is installed on a main portion and connected to the emitter part. Another electrode is installed on the main portion and connected electrically to the substrate, where the main portion transmits electric charge. A peripheral unit surrounds an outer circumference of the main portion. The main portion is made of metal material. Another peripheral unit is positioned between the main portion and a margin part.    USE - Solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell improves transfer efficiency of the electrodes so as to improve efficiency of the solar cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The margin part is made of aluminum or refractory metal. The latter peripheral unit is made of titanium nitride, titanium tungsten or tantalum nitride. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a solar cell.
NOVELTY - The reflecting bar has a bottom plate made of insulation or semiconductor materials. A reflecting structure i.e. pyramid suede structure, is fixed with a bump formed on an upper surface of the bottom plate. A metal layer is formed on an upper surface of a reflecting mechanism. The insulation or semiconductor materials are a glass fiber or polyethylene terephthalate (PET) material. An insulation structure is connected with the metal film layer. Insulation structure is provided with an isolation groove that is formed on the metal film layer.    USE - Reflecting bar for use in a solar battery assembly field for reflecting sunlight to a battery sheet.    ADVANTAGE - The reflecting bar reflects sunlight to the battery sheet in a better manner, so that efficiency of a solar assembly is improved with better insulation property, thus avoiding a short circuit between the battery sheets, and hence guarantying safety property of the battery sheet.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a solar battery assembly    (2) a preparation method for a reflecting bar.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a reflecting bar.
NOVELTY - An outdoor-installation device has a reflection prevention layer comprising laminate of a layer (a) containing polyorganosiloxane and metal oxide particles, and a layer (b) containing polyorganosiloxane and hollow or porous particles containing silica with number average particle size of 1-100 nm.    USE - Device e.g. solar cell, and display device (both claimed) e.g. liquid crystal display device, plasma display device, organic electroluminescent display device and rear projection-type display device for outdoor installation e.g. car navigation and digital signage, and mobile telephone.    ADVANTAGE - The device having excellent weather resistance is economically manufactured, by simple method.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for reflection prevention layer.
NOVELTY - The device has a photocatalyst which is provided within fluid conduit for treating a working fluid flowing in fluid conduit. Another fluid conduit is provided beneath array, another fluid conduit in flow communication with fluid conduit. Another fluid conduit is configured to provide thermal contact between working fluid and photovoltaic array for extracting heat from photovoltaic array. An inlet port and an outlet port are in flow communication with two fluid conduits respectively.    USE - Hybrid solar energy conversion device for photovoltaic solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The operating temperature of the photovoltaic array is reduced and the overall efficiency of the cell array is improved. The photocatalytic coating is provided for resisting the growth of biofilms, so that the thermal conductivity of photovoltaic solar cell is improved. The humidity of the gas can be controlled to prevent the formation of a condensate within the device. The flow rate of the working fluid or the initial temperature of the working fluid can be controlled in order to achieve a desired photovoltaic operating temperature and/or solar energy conversion efficiency. Multiple devices are connected in parallel, so that the net flow rate of working fluid is improved without increasing the cost of the conversion device. The design of device can prevent micro-organism growth in the tank and the photovoltaic panel can be cooled reliably so that the efficiency and lifetime of conversion device are improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) hybrid solar energy conversion system; and    (2) method of converting solar energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the hybrid solar energy conversion system.    Fluid tank (400)    Glass panes (430,450)    Disinfectant layer (460)    Channel (540)    Bottom housing layer (550)
NOVELTY - Producing a solar cell electrode, comprises: applying a paste comprising (a) electrically conductive particles containing silver particle (40-90 wt.%) having a size of 0.1-10 mu and (b) an added particle (0.01-10 wt.%) comprising a metal alloy having metal particles of molybdenum, technetium, ruthenium, rhodium, palladium, wolfram, rhenium, osmium, iridium or platinum onto the opposite side from the light receiving side of a back contact-type solar cell substrate; and firing the applied paste.    USE - The method is useful for producing solar cell electrode.    ADVANTAGE - The method utilizes: the paste that provides the solar cell electrode having: low contact resistance with the solar cell semiconductor; and superior power generation characteristics; and low-temperature firing that enhances efficiency and economy of solar cell electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an overhead view of the electrode pattern on a side opposite from a light receiving side in a portion of a solar cell.    Solar cell (100)    Anode (112)    Cathode (114)
NOVELTY - 5-Norbornene-2-spiro-( alpha )-cycloalkanone-( alpha )'-spiro-2",5"-norbornene (I), is new.    USE - New 5-norbornene-2-spiro-( alpha )-cycloalkanone-( alpha )'-spiro-2",5"-norbornene used for manufacturing polyimide used for flexible wiring board, heat-resistant insulating tape, electric wire enamel, protection coating of semiconductor, liquid crystal aligning film, transparent electrode substrate for organic electroluminescent element, solar cell and electronic paper, and gas barrier film substrate material.    ADVANTAGE - The 5-norbornene-2-spiro-( alpha )-cycloalkanone-( alpha )'-spiro-2",5"-norbornene enables to manufacture polyimide having excellent heat resistance and light transmittance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - 5-Norbornene-2-spiro-( alpha )-cycloalkanone-( alpha )'-spiro-2",5"-norbornene of formula (I), is new.    R1-R3=H, 1-10C alkyl or F;and    n=0-12.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of 5-norbornene-2-spiro-( alpha )-cycloalkanone-( alpha )'-spiro-2",5"-norbornene.
NOVELTY - A polyimide film has a polyimide layer (b) and a polyimide layer (a) laminated on the polyimide layer (b). The polyimide layer (a) comprises tetracarboxylic dianhydride component and component comprising diamine compound (I).    USE - Polyimide film is used for laminate (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to flexible printed wiring board for liquid crystal display device, organic electroluminescent display device, electronic paper, solar cell and semiconductor device.    ADVANTAGE - The polyimide film has excellent adhesiveness with respect to adhesive agent and metal layer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A polyimide film has a polyimide layer (b) and a polyimide layer (a) laminated on the polyimide layer (b). The polyimide layer (a) comprises tetracarboxylic dianhydride component and component comprising diamine compound of formula (I).    R1=H, 1-12C alkyl or aryl;and    R2=1-12C alkyl or aryl.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) polyimide laminate, which has polyimide film and adhesive bond layer; and    (2) manufacture of polyimide film.
NOVELTY - A norbornane-2-spiro-( alpha )-cycloalkanone-( alpha ')-spiro-2"-norbornane-5,5",6,6"-tetracarboxylic dianhydride (I), is new.    USE - New norbornane-2-spiro-alpha-cycloalkanone-alpha'-spiro-2"-norbornane-5,5",6,6"-tetracarboxylic dianhydride used for manufacturing polyimide (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to flexible wiring board, heat-resistant insulating tape, electric wire enamel, protection coating of semiconductor, liquid crystal alignment film, transparent electrode substrate for organic electroluminescent element, solar cell and electronic paper, and gas barrier film substrate.    ADVANTAGE - The norbornane-2-spiro-( alpha )-cycloalkanone-( alpha )'-spiro-2"-norbornane-5,5",6,6"-tetracarboxylic dianhydride enables to efficiently and reliably manufacture polyimide having high solvent solubility and workability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A norbornane-2-spiro-( alpha )-cycloalkanone-( alpha ')-spiro-2"-norbornane-5,5",6,6"-tetracarboxylic dianhydride of formula (I), is new.    R1-R3=H, 1-10C alkyl or F;and    n=0-12.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) norbornane-2-spiro-( alpha )-cycloalkanone-( alpha ')-spiro-2"-norbornane-5,5",6,6"-tetracarboxylic acid of formula (II) and its ester;    (2) manufacture of the compound (I);    (3) polyimide, which has repeating unit of formula (IV);    (4) polyamic acid which has repeating unit of formula (IX); and    (5) manufacture of polyimide, which involves reacting the compound (I) and aromatic diamine of formula:H2N-R10-NH2 (X) in presence of organic solvent to obtain the polyamic acid, and imidating the polyamic acid.    R4=R1;    R5-R8=H, 1-10C alkyl, 3-10C cycloalkyl, 2-10C alkenyl, 6-20C aryl or 7-20C aralkyl;and    R10=6-40C aryl.
NOVELTY - A solar cell module (10) has a weather-resistant layer (11), a sealing layer (A) (12), a power generating element (13) in which a power generation layer is sandwiched between a pair of electrodes, a power generating element base (14), a fluorinated hydrocarbon resin layer (16), and a metal layer (17), arranged in order.    USE - Solar cell module. Uses include but are not limited to outer walls and roof of buildings, interior-and-exterior back panel for motor vehicles, railway, vessel, aircraft and spacecraft, household appliances, mobile telephone and toy.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell module has excellent durability, and is manufactured by a simple method.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of solar-cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of principal portion of solar cell module. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Solar cell module (10)    Weather-resistant layer (11)    Sealing layer (12)    Power generating element (13)    Power generating element base (14)    Fluorinated hydrocarbon resin layer (16)    Metal layer (17)
NOVELTY - The thin film solar cell comprises semiconductor layer (105), where nanowire layer (107) is formed on n+ type amorphous silicon layer (105n) and a rear electrode (109) is formed on the nanowire layer. The solar cell comprises transparent electrode layer (103), which is formed on transparent substrate (101) and the p+ type amorphous silicon layer (105p). An intrinsic amorphous silicon layer (105i) and n+ type amorphous silicon layer are formed on the transparent electrode layer.    USE - Thin film solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The thin film solar cell has increased quantum efficiency by reflecting light.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing thin film solar cell, which involves forming a physical vapor deposition by chemical deposition method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the thin film solar cell.    Transparent substrate (101)    Transparent electrode layer (103)    Semiconductor layer (105)    Intrinsic amorphous silicon layer (105i)    Amorphous silicon layers (105n,105p)    Nanowire layer (107)    Rear electrode (109)
NOVELTY - The base material (1) has an insulating layer (2), which consists of a composite material containing a fiber and resin. A barrier layer (4) made of non-fluorine type-resin with water vapor barrier property, oxygen barrier property and insulation property is provided in one surface of the insulating layer. A circuitry layer (3) electrically connected to a photovoltaic cell is provided in another surface of the insulating layer. The barrier layer consists of a ceramic vapor deposition film or a gas-barrier laminated film containing alumina oxide or silica layer.    USE - Base material for a solar cell module used in photovoltaic power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The barrier layer made of non-fluorine type-resin with water vapor barrier property, oxygen barrier property and insulation property is provided in one surface of the insulating layer, thus improving reliability, weather resistance property and insulation property of the base material while reducing thickness of the base material and manufacturing the base material at low cost. The generation of dioxin from fluorine resin is prevented and discard incineration of the base material is performed after use, thus increasing environmental suitability of the base material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a base material for a solar cell module.    Base material (1)    Insulating layer (2)    Circuitry layer (3)    Barrier layer (4)    Stud-bump (5)
NOVELTY - The base material has an insulating layer with flexible insulation resin (27) such as epoxy resin, epoxy acrylate resin, polyimide resin and urethane resin that does not contain mesh shaped fiber. A circuitry layer is provided in one surface of insulating layer, and is electrically connected to a photovoltaic cell. A barrier layer (29) is provided in other surface of insulating layer by peeling the support layer made of poly ethylene terephthalate (PET) film (26), and is provided with water vapor barrier property, oxygen barrier property and insulation property.    USE - Base material for solar cell module (claimed) of back-contact system.    ADVANTAGE - Since the insulating layer provided with large linear expansion coefficient is soft and flexible, the breakage of photovoltaic cell, caused by the stress generated at the time of thermal expansion is reduced. The powder of glass fiber does not disperse in the base material, thus the generation of foreign material is suppressed. The reliability of the base material is improved. The base material acting as environmental-friendly can be efficiently manufactured using large flexible insulating layer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacturing method of base material for solar cell module; and    (2) solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows cross sectional schematic view of base material for solar cell modules.    PET film (26)    Insulation resin (27)    Conductive layer (28)    Barrier layer (29)
NOVELTY - The protection sheet (20) has a thermoplastic resin layer which is laminated by one surface side of base material sheet made of polyphenylene ether. A fluorine resin layer is laminated by other surface side of the base material sheet. A gas barrier film layer is stacked between the base material sheet and the thermoplastic resin layer.    USE - Back surface protection sheet for solar cell module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Since the thermoplastic resin layer is laminated by one surface side of base material sheet made of polyphenylene ether, the deterioration of base material sheet can be reduced and the heat and moisture resistance property of solar cell module can be improved. Thus, the durability of the solar cell module can be increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the solar cell module.    Surface protection sheet (10)    Back surface protection sheet (20)    Sealing material (30)    Photovoltaic cell (40)    Solar cell module (50)
NOVELTY - The electrode (202) has a fixed wavelength band transmitting incoming light into a thin film, and a metal layer (202b, 202d) comprising conductivity less than 0.5 cm-ohm. The metal layer is formed into different materials, and made of gold, silver, a copper, aluminum, a gold alloy, a silver alloy, a copper alloy, or an aluminum alloy. A transparent conductive oxide layer (202a, 202c) is formed on a substrate (201), and the fixed wavelength band is formed on a semiconductor layer (203), which is formed on an upper end of a metal electrode (204).    USE - Transparent electrode for a solar cell. Can also be used for an optical device, a display device and a plasma display panel.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode improves quantum efficiency by securing electric conductance of a solar cell with the metal layer, and reliability by designing only the light of the wavelength band.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a solar cell comprising a transparent conductive oxide layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a solar cell.    Substrate (201)    Electrode (202)    Transparent conductive oxide layer (202a, 202c)    Metal layer (202b, 202d)    Semiconductor layer (203)    Metal electrode (204)
NOVELTY - The method involves putting polychlorinated biphenyls substrate in a base region and an emitter region of a solar cell. Electrode is installed in the solar cell and then the polychlorinated biphenyls substrate is heated.    USE - Method for manufacturing solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell module manufacturing method enables to reduce the loss of electricity in the cell.
NOVELTY - Cellulose is mixed with N-oxyl compound and co-oxidation agent and then oxidized in water. The oxidized cellulose is treated in an acid, to obtain cellulose fibers.    USE - Manufacture of cellulose fiber used for molded products e.g. substrate for display elements (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to transparent substrates for solar cell, organic electroluminescent element, electronic paper and liquid crystal display element.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently provides cellulose fiber. The molded product using the fibers has high strength, transparency and thermal expansion coefficient, and is hygroscopic.
NOVELTY - Method of producing antireflection structure of solar battery, involves (a) performing metal film deposition on surface of solar battery silicon wafer, (b) subjecting deposited product to quick thermal annealing treatment, and annealing the metal film to obtain nano-catalyst particles, (c) corroding the thermally annealed silicon wafer chemically using wet process to obtain antireflection nanostructure of the solar battery, and (d) cleaning silicon wafer with the structure to remove residual metal.    USE - The method is useful for producing antireflection structure of solar battery (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method obtains structure of solar battery with super-low antireflection effect.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) antireflection structure of solar battery obtained by the above-mentioned method; and    (2) solar battery with the antireflection structure.
NOVELTY - Method for producing solar cell, involves coating a film on the surface of the cell by plasma chemical vapor deposition method, depositing a film with low compactness using proper plasma excitation energy, increasing the plasma excitation energy gradually along the growth of film, reducing the gas ratio of ammonia and silane gradually to 1:0.370-1:0.176, growing a silicon nitride film on the external layer of the film, increasing the plasma energy and compactness of the deposited film to produce multiple layers of progressive film.    USE - The method is useful for producing solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method is cost-effective. The film reduces reflectivity of the cell plate to 60%, and improves cell by 1-2 W.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Method for producing solar cell, involves coating a film on the surface of the cell by plasma chemical vapor deposition method, where the initial gas ratio of ammonia and silane at the initial stage of film deposition is 1:0.37, depositing a film with low compactness using proper plasma excitation energy, increasing the plasma excitation energy gradually along the growth of film, reducing the gas ratio of ammonia and silane gradually to 1:0.370-1:0.176, growing a silicon nitride film on the external layer of the film, increasing the plasma energy and compactness of the deposited film to produce multiple layers of progressive film.
NOVELTY - The module has a wavelength conversion layer utilized for performing wavelength conversion function and connected to a solar battery. A cover panel is utilized for enclosing the solar battery and the wavelength conversion layer, where the solar battery is a single-side or double-side solar battery or combination of multiple solar batteries. The wavelength conversion layer is made from composite material composed of organic wavelength modulating material, quantum dot fluorescent color modulating material and nano particle fluorescent optical brightening powder.    USE - Solar battery module.    ADVANTAGE - The cover panel is utilized for enclosing the solar battery and the wavelength conversion layer so as to convert light source wavelength with reduced photoelectric conversion efficiency into useful light source wavelength, thus improving the probability for receiving sunlight by the solar battery, and hence improving the light source utilization rate and obtaining optimal conversion efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a solar battery module in partial section.
NOVELTY - The method involves selecting pre-processed crystal silicon. Phosphorus is shallowly diffused in temperature grade range to form a p-n plus joint. A film is formed at two surfaces of the silicon. Slots are etched on the film-plated silicon with laser until the silicon is penetrated. The film-plated silicon is washed with corroding liquid to remove an affected layer. Positive and negative silver electrodes are screen-printed. Common follow-up processing is performed to acquire a crystal silicon solar cell having an emitter wrap-around structure.    USE - Method for preparing a crystal silicon solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method ensures that the solar cell can absorb light and collect charge carriers well. The method reduces attenuation and depending degree of the solar cell for prolonging service life of initial material. The method enables simplifying assembling process of the solar cell, so that assembling efficiency of the solar cell is improved.
NOVELTY - A cyclic copolymer (I), is new.    USE - New cyclic copolymer is used for organic semiconductor compound for organic solar cell (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The cyclic copolymer has high oxidation stability. The organic solar cell using cyclic copolymer-containing organic semiconductor compound has excellent thermal characteristics and electrical characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A cyclic copolymer of formula: -(Ar1-Ar2)n- (I), is new.    Ar1=groups chosen from group of formulae (i)-(iii);    Ar2=groups chosen from of formulae (iv)-(xii);    R11-R18,R21-R27=1-10C alkyl, 2-30C alkylene, 2-30C alkynylene, 6-30C aryl or 4-30C heteroaryl (all optionally substituted);    Ar11-Ar28=4-30C heteroaryl;    X=H or halo;and    n=1-1000.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) organic semiconductor compound, which contains cyclic copolymer; and    (2) organic solar cell, which has sequential lamination of transparent electrode, hole-transport layer, active layer, electron-transport layer, and metal electrode on a substrate.
NOVELTY - The solar cell (100) has p-type silicon layer (210), intrinsic layer (220), n-type silicon layer (230). The electrodes (110,120) are provided in contact with a p-type and n-type silicon layers. A wavelength conversion layer (130) containing cadmium selenide nano particle mixed with polyethylene terephthalate is arranged in lower portion of intrinsic silicon layer to change wavelength of light absorbed in intrinsic silicon layer. A photoelectric transform partition reflects a light of which wavelength is changed in wavelength conversion layer.    USE - Solar cell e.g. thin film type solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The wavelength conversion layer changes the wave length of light absorbed in the intrinsic silicon layer, so that the optical absorption rate of intrinsic silicon layer can be improved. Hence the photoelectric efficiency of solar cell is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the solar cell.    Solar cell (100)    Electrodes (110,120)    Wavelength conversion layer (130)    P-type silicon layer (210)    Intrinsic layer (220)    N-type silicon layer (230)
NOVELTY - Nanoscale high-aspect-ratio metallic structure comprises: (a) a substrate transparent to visible light; (b) a grating structure of polymeric bars attached to the substrate; and (c) metal rails each attached to a side wall of the polymeric bars.    USE - The nanoscale high-aspect-ratio metallic structure is used in solar cells and solid-lighting devices.    ADVANTAGE - The nanoscale high-aspect-ratio metallic structures can be used to enhance the performance of solar cells and LEDs and structures resulting from it.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method of fabricating the nanoscale high-aspect-ratio metallic structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a structure with active layer filling on one-layer polyurethane grating used as a smart window.    Polymer bars (35)    Substrate (40)    First metal layer (94)    Second metal layer (98)    Electrically responsive material (102)    Panes of glass (104)
NOVELTY - A glassmaking feedstock containing cullet (0-80 %mass) of highly transparent glass plate with transparent conductive film including tin dioxide, is melted and molded, to form highly transparent glass plate. The obtained highly transparent glass plate contains antimony trioxide (0.0001-0.3 %mass), and has visible light transmittance (depending on A light source) of 91.5% or more, and solar transmittance of 90.9% or more in 4 mm thickness conversion value, based on JIS R 3106 (1998).    USE - Manufacture of highly transparent glass plate (claimed) used as cover glass and glass substrate for thin-film solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The glass plate having high transparency is economically manufactured by effectively recycling cullet of highly transparent glass plate with transparent conductive film. The glass plate has high visible light transmittance and solar transmittance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for highly transparent glass plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph illustrating relationship between redox and solar transmittance (Te). (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The method involves etching a specific portion of a substrate (13) to be processed and depositing a passivation layer on the etched surface. The etching and depositing steps are repeatedly proceeded and executed when the plasma is formed by a central plasma source (20) and a peripheral plasma source (30). The central plasma source generates plasma using a capacitive coupling method and the peripheral plasma source generates plasma using inductive coupling method.    USE - Etching method for increasing specific portion of large scale substrate by anisotropic etching of oxide in manufacture of integrated circuit (IC), LCD, solar cell etc.    ADVANTAGE - The double bias structure of the substrate support easily generates plasma in the plasma reactor and improves plasma ion energy control so the process productivity is improved. Plasma is formed uniformly and the process efficiency with respect to the substrate is enhanced as the central plasma source and the peripheral plasma source are located in specific manner. The plasma is processed on the entire area of the substrate in consideration of intensity and strength of the central plasma and peripheral plasma. Independent plasma areas can be formed without electrical interference in the plasma reactor by using interference prevention electrode.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for multi-inductively coupled plasma reactor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of plasma process apparatus in which the central plasma source and the peripheral plasma source are separated.    Plasma reactor (10)    Reactor portion (11)    Substrate (13)    Central plasma source (20)    Peripheral plasma source (30)    Power supply (46)
NOVELTY - The crucible (1) has a straight portion (2) that is extended in upper direction from curved portion (R1) of bottom portion (3). The carbon fiber woven fabrics (11-13) are provided to finish the weaving of warp yarn and weft of carbon fiber alternately, while forming bottom portion and straight portion by bonding together. The axis line of warp yarn and weft of carbon fiber are located in curved portion of bottom portion, and formed in diagonal direction with respect to crucible circumferential direction.    USE - Carbon fiber reinforced composite material crucible used in manufacture of polycrystalline semiconductor solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The carbon fiber reinforced carbon composite material crucible can be manufactured with predetermined thickness with improved durability and rigidity. The intensity with respect to tensile stress to crucible circumferential direction can be improved. The amount of carbon fiber of lamination direction in straight portion can be made uniform. The mutual adhesive force of carbon fiber woven fabric overlapping each other can be strengthened, since the corrugation is not formed in inner side and outer side of bottom curved portion.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of carbon fiber reinforced carbon composite material crucible.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of carbon fiber reinforced carbon composite material crucible.    Carbon fiber reinforced carbon composite material crucible (1)    Straight portion (2)    Bottom portion (3)    Carbon fiber woven fabrics (11,12,13)    Curved portion (R1)
NOVELTY - A surface of substrate (18) containing aluminum is washed using acidic washing liquid. The cleaned substrate surface is anodized, to form insulating layer (16). A photoelectric conversion layer (34) containing compound semiconductor which consists of IB group element, IIIB group element and VIB group element is formed, to obtain thin-film solar cell (10).    USE - Manufacture of solar cell used for electric power generation apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently provides solar cell having crack resistance by preventing deterioration of insulating layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic view of solar cell.    Solar cell (10)    Base material (12)    Aluminum layer (14)    Insulating layer (16)    Substrate (18)    Photoelectric-conversion layer (34)
NOVELTY - The method involves implementing film-forming process of buffer layer (20) to film-forming process of translucent conductive layer (40) by liquid phase process. The buffer layer is formed into a film by chemical bath deposition process. A base layer (41) containing several micro-particles made of electroconductive zinc oxide is formed by coating process on buffer layer. The electroconductive zinc oxide layer is formed by chemical bath deposition process on base layer by using reaction liquid containing zinc ion, nitrate ion, and dimethylamine borane.    USE - Manufacturing method of photoelectric conversion element e.g. solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The manufacturing process of photoelectric conversion element with favorable characteristics can be simplified at low cost. The film-forming process of buffer layer to film-forming process of translucent conductive layer can be implemented by liquid phase process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic-sectional view of illustrating manufacturing process of photoelectric conversion element.    Photoelectric conversion element (1)    Buffer layer (20)    Translucent conductive layer (40)    Base layer (41)    Substrate (110)
NOVELTY - A back surface electrode (20), photoelectric conversion semiconductor layer (30) made of compound semiconductor, buffer layer and transparent electrode are laminated on a substrate (10). The buffer layer is formed on semiconductor layer by using a reaction liquid (L) of preset temperature by chemical bath deposition (CBD) process. The temperature of substrate is adjusted so that difference of temperature of liquid in which substrate is immersed and temperature of liquid is less than preset value and temperature of liquid in CBD process is 79 degrees C or more.    USE - Manufacturing method of photoelectric conversion element (claimed) such as solar cell used in infrared sensor, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The time loss accompanying the temperature control of reaction liquid can be suppressed by suppressing temperature change of reaction liquid currently adjusted to the precipitation temperature of buffer layer by CBD process, and by speeding up the surface treatment process of the buffer layer, the productive time can be shortened, manufacturing cost of the solar cell is reduced and the conversion efficiency is maintained constantly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for photoelectric conversion element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view explaining the manufacturing method of photoelectric conversion element. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Substrate (10)    Back surface electrode (20)    Photoelectric conversion semiconductor layer (30)    Multilayer substrate (B)    Reaction liquid (L)
NOVELTY - The cell has an n type silicon nanostructure layer, a p-type organic semiconductor, a p-type silicon nanostructure layer and an n type organic semiconductor mixed between two electrodes among monolayers. An n and p type organic semiconductor layer is mixed between the two electrodes. The nanostructure is made of a nanowire, nanorods, a nano particle and a nano ribbon, and is selected from silicon (si), silicon-germanium (SiGe) and silicon carbide (SiC).    USE - Hybrid solar cell for generating neogenesis energy.    ADVANTAGE - The cell generates neogenesis energy in an efficient manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The cell has a silicon substrate divided into an alcohol nanostructure and an organic semiconductor. A metal nanoparticle is provided with hydrofluoric acid (HF) solution. A mixture layer is provided with oxygen gas, ozone gas, oxygen plasma gas, hydrogen gas, fluorinated hydrogen, hydro bromide and phosphine. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a hybrid solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of a hybrid solar cell.
NOVELTY - A diode comprises single-crystalline ferroelectric having remnant electrical polarization sandwiched with semitransparent electrodes.    USE - Diode is used for electronic memory device, photovoltaic device for solar cell (all claimed), and optical sensors.    ADVANTAGE - The diode has high quality, power conversion efficiency, transport properties, and unidirectional electric current flow. The solar cell using the photovoltaic device with the diode is economical and efficient. The optical sensors using the diode have high sensitivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electronic memory device;    (2) photovoltaic device; and    (3) solar cell.
NOVELTY - Glass solder comprises: barium oxide (10-45 wt.%); strontium oxide (0-25 wt.%); mixture of barium oxide and strontium oxide (20-65 wt.%); silicon dioxide (10-31 wt.%); aluminum oxide (less than 2 wt.%); cesium oxide (0-10 wt.%); metal oxide (a) (0-30 wt.%); metal oxide (b) (0-30 wt.%); metal oxide (c) (0-20 wt.%); mixture of (a)+(b)+(c) (greater than 2-35 wt.%); and a mixture of lithium oxide, sodium oxide and potassium oxide (less than 1 wt.%), where the glass solder has a coefficient of thermal expansion alpha (20-300) of 8x 10-6K-1.    USE - The glass solder is useful in: high-temperature joint for fuel cell, exhaust gas sensor, or spark plug; and sintered bodies or sheet having high heat resistance (all claimed). The glass solder is useful for laser bonding processes.    ADVANTAGE - The glass solder has excellent electrical insulation properties even at high temperatures.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Glass solder comprises: barium oxide (10-45 wt.%); strontium oxide (0-25 wt.%); mixture of barium oxide and strontium oxide (20-65 wt.%); silicon dioxide (10-31 wt.%); aluminum oxide (less than 2 wt.%); cesium oxide (0-10 wt.%); metal oxide of formula (RO) (a) (0-30 wt.%); metal oxide of formula (R2O3) (b) (0-30 wt.%); metal oxide of formula (RO2) (c) (0-20 wt.%); mixture of (a)+(b)+(c) (greater than 2-35 wt.%); and a mixture of lithium oxide, sodium oxide, and potassium oxide (less than 1 wt.%), where the glass solder has a coefficient of thermal expansion alpha (20-300) of 8x 10-6K-1.    RO = at least one alkaline earth metal oxide comprising MgO, CaO, ZnO or BeO;    R2O3 = oxide comprising B2O3, Ga2O3, In2O3, Y2O3, La2O3, or Dy2O3; and    RO2 = oxide comprising TiO2, ZrO2 or HfO2.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for joining high-expansion steel, chromium alloy, aluminum oxide ceramic and/or zirconium oxide ceramic components, comprising joining the components with the glass solder.
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a semiconductor layer between electrodes, where the semiconductor layer comprises silicon-germanium hydride gas. Source gas is injected into the semiconductor layer, where the source gas is selected from silane and hydrogen gas. A substrate is formed in a chamber, and an intrinsic semiconductor layer is formed in a source gas environment that comprises silane, hydrogen and silicon-germanium hydride gases.    USE - Method for manufacturing a triple junction solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables raising the efficiency of a triple junction solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical view illustrating a triple junction solar cell manufacturing method.
NOVELTY - The cell has a transparent electrode layer (103) formed in an upper side of a substrate (101). An n-type silicon layer (105n) is formed on a light absorption layer (105i). A rear electrode (107) is formed on the light absorption layer. An optical band gap is formed on the transparent electrode layer. A p-type silicon layer (105p) is formed on the transparent electrode layer. The light absorption layer material is selected from silicon, germanium, hydrogen and carbon. Multiple intrinsic silicon layers are formed on the substrate.    USE - Silicone thin film type solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The light absorption layer is integrated in the cell, so that the cell is simple in structure, thus lowering cost of the cell and providing high productivity. The cell avoids utilization of multiple lamination films and multiple junctions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for fabricating a thin film type solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a silicon thin film type solar cell.    Substrate (101)    Transparent electrode layer (103)    Light absorption layer (105i)    N-type silicon layer (105n)    P-type silicon layer (105p)    Rear electrode (107)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a mask layer (111) on a base layer. A rough layer (102) is formed on a columnar structure of a substrate (101). The base layer is dry-etched in an isotropic part through a hole (111a). A vulnerable part is arranged in the hole. The rough layer is provided with a hemispherical groove (102a). A metal electrode is formed on the rough layer. A semiconductor layer is formed on the metal electrode. A transparent electrode is formed on the semiconductor layer.    USE - Method for manufacturing a thin film solar cell for an n/p type semiconductor.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables increasing inner light reflective efficiency, and improving phosphor conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The base layer is made of organic material, inorganic material, silicon nitride (SiNX) material, metal material or amorphous material. The mask layer is made of molybdenum (Mo) material. The method enables utilizing etching gas selected from one of sulfur hexafluoride (SF6), Helium (He) and Oxygen (O2). An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a thin film solar cell comprising a rough layer formed on a substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional illustration of a method for manufacturing a thin film solar cell.    Substrate (101)    Rough layer (102)    Groove (102a)    Mask layer (111)    Hole (111a)
NOVELTY - The method involves etching main surface of semiconductor wafer, and forming a texture using etching liquid containing organic substance made from alcohol, organic acids and ketones, and hypohalite made from sodium bromate, potassium bromate, sodium chlorate, potassium chlorate, sodium iodate, potassium iodate, and sodium bromide. A diffused layer formed in end surface of semiconductor wafer is removed. The anti-reflective film and electrode of defined shape are formed on main surfaces of semiconductor wafer respectively.    USE - Manufacturing method of solar power generation device.    ADVANTAGE - The texture can be formed uniformly with desired size and density for obtaining semiconductor wafer and semiconductor thin film with lower light reflectivity. The conversion efficiency of solar power generation device of can be improved efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) etching method of the wafer of solar power generation device; and    (2) etching apparatus of the wafer of solar power generation device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic views illustrating the manufacturing process of solar power generation device.(Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - An application coating solution comprises ( beta )-diketone complex (I) or (II) containing metal chosen from indium, gallium, aluminum and zinc, and/or ( beta )-diketone complex containing ligand and single metal.    USE - Application coating solution for forming oxide thin film. Uses include but are not limited to electric-conduction film, semiconductor film, transparent electrode film for display, solar cell and touch panel.    ADVANTAGE - The application coating solution does not produce composition difference, and enables to form oxide thin film by a simple process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An application coating solution comprises ( beta )-diketone complex of formula: M(R1-CH2-CO-CH-CO-CH2-R2)n (I) or M(CxH2x+1-CH2-CO-CH-CO-CH2-CyH2y+1)n (II) containing metal chosen from indium, gallium, aluminum and zinc, and/or ( beta )-diketone complex containing ligand and single metal.    R1,R2=substituent containing carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen or oxygen;    M=indium, gallium, aluminum or zinc;    x,y=0 or more;and    x+y=5 or more.    (i) When M is indium, gallium or aluminum, n is 3; (ii) when M is zinc, n is 2; and (iii) when x is 0, y is 5 or more.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has an etching gas discharging unit (210) equipped in an upper end of a chamber (201) for ejecting etching gas inside the chamber to outside, where etching solution is stored in the chamber. A vent area adjusting element (214) is equipped in one side of a body portion (211) for selectively controlling an exposure area of each of multiple gas exhaust ports (212) in a groove (213). Multiple rollers (202) are equipped within chamber corresponding to each of multiple solar cell boards (203). The gas exhaust ports are arranged in an upper end of the chamber.    USE - Solar cell substrate texturing apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus can selectively controls emission quantity of the etching gas generated during texturing process according to angular position of a texturing chamber by controlling temperature inside the chamber, so that etch rate irregularity problem between the solar cell boards is prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a solar cell substrate texturing apparatus.    Chamber (201)    Rollers (202)    Solar cell boards (203)    Etching gas discharging unit (210)    Body portion (211)    Gas exhaust ports (212)    Groove (213)    Vent area adjusting element (214)
NOVELTY - The film (100) has an indium tin oxide (ITO) thin film (120) formed in a substrate (110), where a thickness of the ITO thin film is 30-120 nano meter. An aluminum doped zinc oxide (AZO) thin film (130) is formed in the ITO thin film, where a thickness of the AZO thin film is made of 0.8-1.1 micro meter. Multiple concavo-convexes are formed in a surface of the AZO thin film.    USE - Transparent conductive film for use in a solar cell and a flat panel display device (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The film increases crystal growth direction of the AZO film so as to facilitate better crystalline structure and improve architectural feature of the film. The film obtains hall excellent mobility, carrier concentration and resistivity so as to improve electrical characteristic of the film. The film increases optical transmittance rate of near infrared ray and visible ray so as to improve optical characteristic of the film.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a transparent conductive film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a transparent conductive film.    Transparent conductive film (100)    Substrate (110)    Indium tin oxide thin film (120)    Aluminum doped zinc oxide thin film (130)
NOVELTY - The machine has an input and output devices (10) installed on two ends of a laminating machine unit (2). A cooling device (6) is arranged between the unit and the output device. An upper row driving roller (4) is installed on surrounding of an upper cover (5) of a laminating device and an upper cover (7) of the cooling device. An upper circulation isolating band (3) is installed on the upper row driving roller. A lower circulation isolating band (9) is installed on lower row driving rollers (8). Upper and one of the lower row driving rollers are connected via a chain driving mechanism.    USE - Solar cell subassembly laminating machine.    ADVANTAGE - The machine utilizes asynchronously and independently controlled cooling procedure to uniformly cool a cell board under pressure so as to improve laminating efficiency of a cell subassembly. The machine reduces circular laminating time for half time than a laminating apparatus, improves working efficiency and continuous production efficiency to 16 mega watt power/year.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a solar cell subassembly laminating machine.    Laminating machine unit (2)    Upper circulation isolating band (3)    Upper row driving roller (4)    Upper cover of laminating device (5)    Cooling device (6)    Upper cover of cooling device (7)    Lower row driving rollers (8)    Lower circulation isolating band (9)    Input and output devices (10)
NOVELTY - The layer has a high conductivity layer located between a transparent conductive film and a wideband gap layer. The high conductivity layer is made of microcrystalline silicon, nano silicon or polycrystalline silicon. The wideband gap layer is made of amorphous silicon or amorphous silicon carbide. Conductivity of the high conductivity layer is equal to 0.15 scm-1. A band gap of the wideband gap layer is equal to 1.8 eV/. Thickness of the high conductivity layer is in the range of 1-5.9 nm. Thickness of the wideband gap layer is in the range of 1-50 nm.    USE - Solar cell window layer.    ADVANTAGE - The layer has high transmittance and wideband gap for increasing an optical-electric converting efficiency of a solar cell. The layer obtains better contact effect.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a composite structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side perspective view of a solar cell window layer.
NOVELTY - The battery has an upper electrode layer arranged on a light-permeable substrate. A photovoltaic layer is arranged on the upper electrode layer. A lower electrode layer is arranged on the photovoltaic layer. A temperature guide optical layer is arranged between the photovoltaic layer and the lower electrode layer. An ultra-thin conductive layer is arranged on the lower electrode layer that reflects infrared light penetrating through the temperature guide optical layer, where the ultra-thin conductive layer is made of transitional metal such as nickel and silver or aluminum.    USE - Enhanced intelligent thin film solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The temperature guide optical layer is strengthened in light permeability when temperature of the temperature guide optical layer is raised to specific range.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The temperature guide optical layer is made of compound between vanadium dinitride or oxygen and vanadium. The photovoltaic layer includes an N-type semiconductor layer and a P-type semiconductor layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an enhanced intelligent thin film solar battery.
NOVELTY - The cell has a titanium dioxide film arranged on an antireflection mold layer or a transparent conductive layer, where the thickness of the titanium dioxide film is 800-2000 mm.    USE - Copper indium gallium selenide (CIGS) solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The cell has self-cleaning function, prolonged service life and high transmissibility, so that the converting efficiency of the solar is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a CIGS solar cell.
NOVELTY - The cell has an upper electrode layer formed on a light transmission substrate and provided with a light transmission electrode. A photovoltaic layer is formed on the upper electrode layer. A light transmission conductive layer and a thin film pattern layer are provided in a lower electrode layer with adjustable or designable pattern. The conductive layer is arranged between the photovoltaic layer and the thin film pattern layer. A temperature guide optical layer is formed between the photovoltaic layer and the lower electrode layer, where the optical layer is made of vanadium dioxide.    USE - Thin film solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The lower electrode layer has the adjustable or designable pattern, so that aesthetic appearance and anti-theft proof function of the cell can be ensured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a thin film solar cell.
NOVELTY - The structure has a transparent conductive layer, a P-type semiconductor layer, an intrinsic semiconductor layer, an N-type semiconductor layer and another transparent conductive layer orderly arranged between an inner transparent substrate and an outer transparent substrate. A photocatalyst layer is arranged on another surface of the inner transparent substrate. A hot air device i.e. air heater is arranged on the inner surface of a photocatalyst layer, where the hot air device is started when a fog is attached on the photocatalyst layer.    USE - Solar battery structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The inner transparent substrate and outer transparent substrate are made of glass, quartz, transparent plastic or single crystal alumina. The former transparent conductive layer and latter transparent conductive layer are made of gallium nitride or indium tin oxide.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a solar battery structure.
NOVELTY - The cell has an electrode arranged on a transparent substrate i.e. glass. Another electrode is arranged between the former electrode and the transparent substrate. A P-type semiconductor layer is arranged between the electrodes. An infrared light converting layer is arranged between the P-type semiconductor layer and the latter electrode for converting an infrared light into a visible light. An n-type semiconductor layer is arranged between the P-type semiconductor layer and the former electrode. A microcrystalline silicon essential layer is arranged between the semiconductor layers.    USE - Solar cell for converting an infrared light into a visible light.    ADVANTAGE - The cell is capable of converting the infrared light that cannot be utilized by the cell into the visible light utilizing by the cell so as to improve photoelectric conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The infrared light converting layer is made of rare earth element i.e. rare earth element series element. The visible light comprises red light. The electrodes are made of transparent conductive oxides. The P-type and n-type semiconductor layers are made of non-crystalline silicon or microcrystalline silicon. A semitransparent metal layer is made of aluminum or transition metal.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a solar cell.
NOVELTY - The battery has a stacking structure that is placed between an electrode and another stacking structure. An infrared light converting layer is located between the latter stacking structure and another electrode. The stacking structures, P-mode and n-mode conducting semiconductor layers, intrinsic layers of the stacking structures are stacked in order. The intrinsic layers of the latter stacking structure are made of amorphous silicon. The intrinsic layers of the former stacking structure are made of microcrystalline. A semitransparent metal layer is made of aluminum or transitional metal.    USE - Two-layered solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery conveniently converts infrared lights into visible lights so as to improve photoelectric converting efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The electrodes are made of transparent conducting oxide. The infrared light converting layer is made of rare earth element i.e. lanthanide.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a two-layered solar battery.
NOVELTY - The battery has an n-type semiconductor layer, an amorphous silicon essence layer, a p-type semiconductor layer, another n-type semiconductor layer, another amorphous silicon essence layer, another p-type semiconductor layer, a third n-type semiconductor layer, a micro silicon essence layer and a third p-type semiconductor layer orderly arranged between two electrodes. An infrared conversion layer is arranged among the n-type semiconductor layers and one of the electrodes. The other electrode is arranged on a transparent substrate.    USE - Three-layer stratotype solar cell battery for converting infrared lights into visible lights.    ADVANTAGE - The battery can ensure transfer efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The infrared conversion layer is made of rare earth element i.e. lanthanide. The visible lights are green lights or mixed lights of blue light and green light. The electrodes are made of transparent conductive oxide. The former n-type semiconductor layer, the latter n-type semiconductor, the third n-type semiconductor layer, the former p-type semiconductor layer, the latter p-type semiconductor layer and the third p-type semiconductor layer are made of amorphous silicon or micron silicon. The transparent substrate is made of glass.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a three-layer stratotype solar cell battery.
NOVELTY - The method involves diffusing a silicon wafer uniformly and forming positive-negative (p-n) joint and an oxidizing layer containing diffusing elements. A set of covering metal electrodes are located on the oxidizing layer. The oxidizing layer stops a metal electrode to burn through the p-n joints and touching resistance of a metal semiconductor is reduced in a thermally processing process. The oxidizing layer is located in a metal electrode covering region and a silicon material containing diffuse element is removed on a surface of the silicon wafer with a chemical liquid.    USE - Method for preparing an electrode of a crystalline silicon solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method has reduced manufacturing cost and is compatible for industrialized producing process of the crystalline silicon solar cell in an efficient manner.
NOVELTY - The module has solar cell back surface protection sheet (V) that is formed by touching photovoltaic cell (III), and sealing agent layer (IV) located in non-light receiving surface side of solar cell. A black adhesive bond layer (1) has perylene black pigment on surface of polyester film (2) with 60 to 100% of reflectance that is supported by 700-1200 nanometer infrared rays. The bond layer is provided in contact with sealing agent layer made of ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer filler layer and protection sheet and formed from resin hydroxyl group.    USE - Solar cell module for electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Since the black adhesive bond layer has perylene black pigment on surface of polyester film with 60 to 100% of reflectance supported by 700-1200 nanometer infrared rays, the energy conversion efficiency of solar cell is increased, and the infrared ray can be transmitted without absorbing the solar cell element. The protection sheet is prevented from becoming high temperature, so that the decline in the energy conversion efficiency of the solar cell element is suppressed effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the solar cell module.    Black adhesive bond layer (1)    Polyester film (2)    Photovoltaic cell (III)    Sealing agent layer (IV)    Solar cell back surface protection sheet (V)
NOVELTY - The system has a heating room and a pressing-feeding roller group, which are arranged along a transmitting direction of a solar cell component. The component is transmitted to the room by a transmitting device, and is heated to be transmitted to the roller group so as to laminate the component. A heat preserving shield is extended from an output end of the room to the roller group for covering the roller group. The shield is arranged on an upper side and/or lower side of the transmitting device. A mechanical hand is arranged on a terminal of the transmitting device.    USE - Solar cell component laminating system for laminating a solar cell component.    ADVANTAGE - The heat preserving shield reduces temperature difference between the heating room and the pressing-feeding roller group, thus avoiding damage to the solar cell component, quickly reducing surface temperature of the solar cell component, protecting suction disc of the mechanical hand, prolonging service life, and hence reducing cost of daily apparatus maintenance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a solar cell component laminating system. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'.
NOVELTY - The junction solar battery element is provided with a substrate with an intermediate lattice constant, a lower photoelectric conversion layer comprising gallium-indium-arsenide (Ga(1-x)InxAs) with high energy gap and a minimum lattice constant, and an upper photoelectric conversion layer with low energy gap and a maximum lattice constant. The upper photoelectric conversion layer is arranged on the lower photoelectric conversion layer.    USE - Junction solar battery element for junction solar battery device (claimed).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for junction solar battery device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the junction solar battery element. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A fuel battery cathode catalyst comprises carrier comprising pre-processed carbon nanotubes of 0.5-15 mu m long and 8-100 nm wide. The pre-processing process is purification pre-treatment comprising mixing material of carbon nanotube (1 g) with 65-68% concentrated nitric acid (50-150 ml), performing ultrasonic processing for 10-30 minutes, refluxing for 4-8 hours at 120-140 degrees C, cooling mixture to room temperature, filtering, cleaning solid by distilled water to adjust pH to neutral, and vacuum drying for 12-24 hours at 60-80 degrees C in vacuum drying box.    USE - Fuel battery cathode catalyst used for microwave processing method or glycol reducing method (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The carbon nanotube platinum-carrying catalyst has very good stability and oxygen reduction catalyzing activity.
NOVELTY - The solar battery has silicon battery main portion whose surface is provided with an insulated passivation layer. The main portion of the battery and insulated passivation layer are provided with electrodes that are etched by lasers. The yttrium aluminum garnet (YAG) crystal is sintered and deposited on silicon oxide or silicon nitride by the laser.    USE - Solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The amount of metal composite can be reduced by using the spot contact structure at the back face battery. The passivation performance of the back face battery is improved effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the solar battery.
NOVELTY - Large area silicon-based membrane solar battery with reducing reflection coating comprises a glass substrate layer, a front electrode transparent conducting oxide (TCO) layer, a p layer, an i layer, an n layer, a back electrode TCO layer and an aluminum electrode layer, which are arranged from top to bottom. The reducing reflection coating layer is silicon dioxide membrane. The thickness of the membrane is 400-1000 nm and refractive index is 1.1-1.4.    USE - Used as a large area silicon-based membrane solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The large area silicon-based membrane solar battery: comprises reducing reflection coating layer, which is prepared on a photovoltaic glass in sol-gel way and combined with a front electrode TCO membrane of the battery to obtain the dual reflection reducing effect, which enhances the absorption of the solar battery on the incident light and improves the photoelectric conversion efficiency; has simple preparation method; and is suitable for industrial production.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for preparing the large area silicon-based membrane solar battery with reducing reflection coating, comprising (i) preparing silicon dioxide reducing reflection coating on a glass in sol-gel manner, (ii) preparing the front electrode TCO membrane at the other side of the glass in low-pressure chemical vapor deposition (LPCVD) technology or sputtering technology, (iii) preparing a doping layer and an intrinsic layer of the battery on the front electrode TCO membrane in the LPCVD technology; (iv) preparing the back electrode TCO membrane in the LPCVD technology or sputtering technology; and (v) preparing the aluminum electrode in evaporation or sputtering technology.
NOVELTY - The cell (1) has an n-type or p-type monocrystalline silicon-based semiconductor substrate (2) whose front part (3) and back part (4) are provided with an electrically conductive material layer, where the cell is semi-square or square in shape. A notch i.e. closed loop structure, is provided at the back part of the substrate by a chemical etching process, mechanical device or optical device to electrically isolate the front and back parts of the substrate from each other. An anti-reflective coating (ARC) is applied on the back part of the substrate.    USE - Front contact photovoltaic cell i.e. solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The cell improves coupling of incident radiation to the silicon-based semiconductor substrate, saves power, reduces manufacturing cost, avoids dislocations, eliminates defects or undesired impurities on the substrate and prolongs the service life of the substrate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a photovoltaic cell i.e. solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a front contact photovoltaic cell.    Front contact photovoltaic cell (1)    N-type or p-type monocrystalline silicon-based semiconductor substrate (2)    Front part (3)    Back part (4)    Side surfaces (20, 30)    Electrical contacts (40)    Bus bars (50)
NOVELTY - A film solar battery is produced by providing film solar battery depositing device which comprises reaction cavity, upper electrode in reaction cavity, and radio frequency generating device which is connected with upper electrode for loading radio frequency signal on upper electrode, forming plasma and depositing silicon film; and introducing silane and hydrogen with flow rate of third ratio into reaction cavity, controlling gas in reaction cavity under third pressure, and forming intrinsic micro-crystal silicon layer on incubation layer.    USE - Method for production of film solar battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Film solar battery is produced by:    (A) providing film solar battery depositing device which comprises reaction cavity, upper electrode in reaction cavity, and radio frequency generating device which is connected with upper electrode for loading radio frequency signal on upper electrode, forming plasma and depositing silicon film;    (B) providing base plate arranged in reaction cavity, introducing silane and hydrogen with flow rate of first ratio into reaction cavity, and controlling gas in reaction cavity under first pressure;    (C) forming P-type micro-crystal silicon layer on base plate, introducing silane and hydrogen with flow rate of second ratio into the reaction cavity, and controlling gas in reaction cavity under second pressure;    (D) forming incubation layer on P-type micro-crystal silicon layer, where second pressure is 0.3-2 mbar; and    (E) introducing silane and hydrogen with flow rate of third ratio into reaction cavity, controlling gas in reaction cavity under third pressure, and forming intrinsic micro-crystal silicon layer on incubation layer.
NOVELTY - A graphite frame comprises carbon-carbon panel, graphite bars and carbon fiber bars, where graphite bars and carbon fiber bars are mounted on lower surfaces of left and right ends of carbon-carbon panel longitudinally in manner of lamination. The carbon-carbon panel is uniformly hollowed with square holes used for containing and fixing semi-products of silicon solar cell plate. Adjacent holes are spaced at equal interval. The carbon-carbon panel is provided with front frame, rear frame, left frame and right frame.    USE - Graphite frame for silicon solar cell plate.    ADVANTAGE - The frame can improve yield of coating films of solar cell plate with good integral strength.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Graphite frame comprises carbon-carbon panel, graphite bars and carbon fiber bars, where graphite bars and carbon fiber bars are mounted on lower surfaces of left and right ends of carbon-carbon panel longitudinally in manner of lamination. The carbon-carbon panel is uniformly hollowed with square holes used for containing and fixing semi-products of silicon solar cell plate. Adjacent holes are spaced at equal interval. The carbon-carbon panel is provided with front frame, rear frame, left frame and right frame. A sensing trough is processed in corners of both ends of front frame and rear frame, respectively. The carbon-carbon panel is rectangular plate. The sizes of front and rear edges are larger than those of left and right edges. Six square holes are processed between front frame and the rear frame. Five square holes are processed between left frame and right frame. The middles of front frame and rear frame are provided with convex frames, projecting outwards.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic diagram illustrating a graphite frame.
NOVELTY - The injection mold (1) has a gate core (2) with a movable side or a fixing side, where a high-conductivity carbon is injected in a cavity through the gate core. A runner is provided in such a manner that a gate portion (2a) and right cavities (3b,3a) are connected with each other.    USE - Injection mold for molding separator of fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The injection mold has a gate core with a movable side or a fixing side, where a high-conductivity carbon is injected in a cavity through the gate core, and hence ensures low time consuming molding operation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an injection mold.    Injection mold (1)    Gate core (2)    Gate portion (2a)    Cavities (3b,3a)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a process chamber (112) that provides a reaction space. A receiving unit (122) is located on reaction space. A driving device (150) horizontally moves receiving unit. A support shaft supports support plate and penetrates through lower side of process chamber. A sealing unit receives support shaft on the lower side of the process chamber and maintains air-tightness.    USE - Apparatus for processing substrate used during manufacturing of semiconductor device, thin film solar cell and display device.    ADVANTAGE - The substrate processing apparatus can uniformly deposit or etch the thin film through repetitive horizontal shuttle movement of the substrate receiving unit.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for substrate treating method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the substrate processing apparatus.
NOVELTY - A solar cell has a back surface electrode layer formed on a substrate, a light absorption layer formed on back surface electrode layer, a buffer layer formed on the light absorption layer, and a front electrode layer formed on the buffer layer. The light absorption layer includes I-II-III-VI group compound.    USE - Solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell has improved electrical characteristics. The back surface electrode layer is prevented from damage. The contact resistance of back surface electrode layer is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of solar cell.
NOVELTY - A gas is supplied from 1 or more gas supply port (34A) of plasma chemical vapor deposition film forming apparatus (10) provided with at least one gas supply line (32) arranged below a film forming zone (22) which is a region in which an elongate base material is conveyed and film is formed, and film is formed on the base material. The gas supply port orients to film forming zone from downward direction of film forming zone.    USE - Formation of film on base material for manufacturing flexible substrate (claimed) for organic electroluminescent element and organic thin film solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The film is efficiently and uniformly formed with favorable barrier property and quality, and without generation of defects.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of flexible substrate; and    (2) plasma chemical vapor deposition film forming apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of plasma chemical vapor deposition film forming apparatus.    Plasma chemical vapor deposition film forming apparatus (10)    Vacuum chamber (12)    Evacuation port (14)    Film forming zone (22)    Gas supply line (32)    Gas supply port (34A)
NOVELTY - A composition comprises (wt.%) electrolessly and/or electrolytically coatable particles (0.1-6), at least one solvent (40-98.8), crosslinker (0-15), at least one dispersing additive (0.1-6), at least one further additive (0-5) and polymer (1-20), where the polymer is in the form of a dispersion.    USE - For printing a seed layer for electrodeposition and electroless deposition of a metal for the production of full-area and structured metallic surfaces on a substrate for producing printed circuit boards, Parallax Radio Frequency Identification antennas, transponder antennas (claimed), chip card modules, flat cables, seat heaters, film conductors, conductor tracks on solar cells and for plasma visual display units, 3D molded interconnect devices, integrated circuits, resistive, capacitative elements, diodes, transistors, sensors, actuators, optical components, receiver/transmitter devices, decorative or functional surfaces on products for shielding of electromagnetic radiation, for conduction of heat.    ADVANTAGE - The method allows stable adhesion of the metal deposited on it; obtains good adhesion of seed layer and the metal which forms the metallic surface; and improves conductivity of the conductor tracks on the printed circuit board.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for producing full-area or structured metallic surfaces on a substrate, involving printing the composition onto the semiconductor substrate to a given pattern; drying and/or curing the composition to form a seed layer; and applying a metal layer to the composition by electroless deposition and/or electrodeposition of a metal to the seed layer to produce the full-area or structured metallic surface.
NOVELTY - A backsheet comprises a polymer base material comprising primary white inorganic particles (10-30 %mass) with respect to total amount of polymer base material, and a reflection layer coated on at least one side of the polymer base material. The reflection layer comprises a binder and secondary white inorganic particles (30-90 %mass) with respect to total amount of binder and secondary white inorganic particles.    USE - Backsheet for solar cell module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The backsheet has lightweight and high reflectance, and provides solar cell module with favorable power generation efficiency.
NOVELTY - A monomer is polymerized in the presence of alkoxy amine catalyst to obtain a polymer (A). Another monomer and the obtained polymer are further polymerized in the presence of alkoxy amine catalyst to obtain a block polymer. At least one of the monomer is fluorine-containing (meth)acrylate monomer.    USE - Manufacture of block polymer used as active ingredient in surface treating agent used for processing substrate and producing processed substrate (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to stones, textiles, electrostatic filters, anti-dust masks and fuel cell components.    ADVANTAGE - The block polymer has high glass transition temperature, excellent antifouling property, water repellent property, oil repellent property and mold release property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) surface treating agent, which contains the block polymer as active ingredient; and    (2) processing method of substrate.
NOVELTY - The method involves providing a electroconductive crucible (200) in the inside of furnace container (100). The silicon is held by bearing bar (300). The container is maintained in vacuum state after arranging silicon at predetermined intervals within the crucible. The electricity is passed through the silicon so as to melt the silicon, by applying a voltage to silicon and crucible. The melted silicon (S') is solidified from the bottom in the crucible while maintaining the upper portion of melted silicon in melted state.    USE - Silicon vacuum melting method used in manufacturing silicon raw material for solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The melted silicon is solidified from the bottom portion in the water cooled copper crucible while maintaining the upper portion of melted silicon in solution state, hence the solidifying-segregation effect can be acquired simultaneously. The volatile element in silicon can be easily melted in gaseous phase and can be refined effectively. The volatile impurity in the silicon can be removed easily and economically. The silicon can be melted quickly. The brittle fracture of silicon due to sudden increase in the temperature can be prevented. The silicon raw material for solar cells can be manufactured easily at low cost. The size of silicon vacuum melting apparatus can be reduced while simplifying the structure of silicon vacuum melting apparatus. The productivity of silicon vacuum melting apparatus can be improved while improving the efficiency of silicon vacuum melting apparatus. The throughput for removing the impurity from silicon can be increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of silicon vacuum melting apparatus.    Furnace container (100)    Exhaust port (110)    Electroconductive crucible (200)    Bearing bar (300)    Melted silicon (S')
NOVELTY - Producing solar cell electrode involves applying a paste comprising electrically conductive particles containing silver particle having particle size of 0.1-10 microns and added particle comprising particles loaded with metal particles selected from molybdenum, technetium, ruthenium, rhodium, palladium, tungsten, rhenium, osmium, iridium and platinum particles onto opposite side from light receiving side of back contact-type solar cell substrate (202), where content of silver particle is 40-90 wt.%, and content of added particle is 0.01-10 wt.%; and firing the applied paste.    USE - For producing solar cell electrode (claimed), particularly electrically conductive paste for back contact-type application.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides a paste to be applied to a back contact-type solar cell having low contact resistance between formed electrodes and a semiconductor; and having superior power generation characteristics. The paste is able to form p-type electrodes having superior electrical characteristics by applying onto a p-type semiconductor and firing. The electrodes can be formed by a thick film process economically. The use of low-temperature firing makes it possible to further enhance efficiency and economy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of process for producing solar cell electrode.    Solar cell substrate (202)    Oxide film (204)    N-type silicon layer (208)    P-type silicon layer (304)    Electrodes (504)
NOVELTY - A surface for forming connection layer is prepared, and nickel-aluminum alloy connection layer is formed on the prepared surface.    USE - Method for forming connection layer in electronic device e.g. semiconductor device such as thin film solar cell and photovoltaic device (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The nickel-aluminum alloy provides interconnected device with excellent corrosion resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for semiconductor device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the semiconductor device after forming metal layer.    Semiconductor structure (11)    Silicon film (12)    Grooves (16)    Insulation layer (17)    Hole (32)
NOVELTY - A substrate partially covered with an electrode material comprising zinc oxide is introduced to a vacuum process chamber to generate plasma. A layer (a) of silicon furnished with doping agent (d1) is deposited. The substrate is removed from process chamber. Oxidizing plasma is applied to plasma chamber. The substrate is reintroduced to process chamber, and layers of silicon are further deposited.    USE - Manufacture of silicon layer used for solar cell and module.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables manufacture of silicon layer within short period of time, by decreasing reduction of zinc oxide to metallic zinc. The module having excellent durability is manufactured using the substrate having silicon layer.
NOVELTY - The method involves oxidizing the semiconductor substrate (20) and supplying the treatment liquid (19) to dissolve on the surface of semiconductor substrate by supply process. A mesh transfer element (10b) provided with a catalyst material is positioned near or in contact with the surface of the substrate by the positioning process. A pattern is formed on the surface of the substrate through the supply process and positioning process. The catalyst material is platinum (Pt), silver (Ag), palladium (Pd), gold (Au), rhodium (Rh), ruthenium (Ru) or iridium (Ir).    USE - Method for manufacturing semiconductor devices e.g. solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell can be manufactured without complicated process and performance of the device can be improved by forming the corrugated pattern. The tolerance of device with respect to treatment liquid is improved and electrode formation process can be performed without generation of short circuit.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) apparatus for manufacturing semiconductor device;    (2) semiconductor device; and    (3) transfer element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the apparatus for manufacturing semiconductor device.    Mesh transfer element (10b)    Substrate (20)    Supply apparatus (55)    Roll portion (57a)    Positioning apparatus (59)
NOVELTY - The method involves performing additional heat treatment so that a surface-to-surface contact portion of a thick core plate glass (2a) and a thin surface-layer plate glass (3a) has a temperature equal to or higher than a lower strain point of the core plate glass and the surface-layer plate glass. Cooling is performed so as to attain a temperature lower than the lower strain point, to form a compression stress in a surface layer portion corresponding to the surface-layer plate glass and form a tensile stress in a core portion corresponding to the core plate glass.    USE - Method for manufacturing reinforced plate glass (claimed) used for substrate material and cover glass of LCD of mobile phone and personal digital assistant (PDA), and solar light inlet of solar cell. Can also be used in touch panel display of information-related terminal e.g. digital camera and image display apparatus such as liquid crystal TV.    ADVANTAGE - The displacement of the relative position between the core plate glass and the surface-layer plate glass can be prevented. Hence the high-quality reinforced plate glass without any strain or bending can be obtained. Since the device for positioning and temporarily fixing the core plate glass and the surface-layer plate glass under a high-temperature state is eliminated or simplified, the reduction of the cost of equipment is attained. Thus the workability and productivity of the device can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for reinforced plate glass.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the reinforced plate glass.    Reinforced plate glass (1)    Core portion (2)    Thick core plate glass (2a)    Surface layer portion (3)    Surface-layer plate glass (3a)
NOVELTY - A sealing material (1) consists of glass ribbon having thickness of 1-100 mu m.    USE - Sealing material is used for illumination device, solar cell device and display device (all claimed), medical device and analytical device.    ADVANTAGE - The sealing material has excellent gas-barrier property, handleability, reliability and moldability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) illumination device;    (2) solar cell device;    (3) display device; and    (4) sealing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows sectional view of sealing material.    Sealing material (1)    Surfaces of glass ribbon (2,3)    Side of glass ribbon (4)    Convex surface of glass ribbon (5)
NOVELTY - Creation of regions of conductivity on substrate comprises applying a paste (401) comprising a dopant of a first species (405) onto a portion of a surface of substrate; implanting ions of a dopant of a second species into surface, while the paste is on portion of the surface, where a majority of ions of the dopant of second species do not penetrate the paste; performing a thermal process; and removing the paste after implanting the ions of the second species.    USE - Method of creating regions of conductivity on a substrate for forming interdigitated back contact (IBC) solar cell (400).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a cross-sectional view of a method for forming the IBC solar cell.    IBC solar cell (400)    Paste (401)    Emitter (403)    Back surface field (404)    Species (405)
NOVELTY - The solar cell module (1) has a sealing material (5) and the rear side support (6) that are layered in order on one side (2b) of the solar cell (2). A through hole (8) is provided in the rear side support, and the electrical output of the solar cell is outputted to the outside by passing the electrical output wire (7) of the solar cell through the through hole. An insulating material (10) formed of fluororesin is arranged between the solar cell and the sealing material in a position corresponding to the through hole.    USE - Solar cell module installed in roofs.    ADVANTAGE - The insulating material can be arranged between the photovoltaic cell and the back surface material reliably. Hence the insulation property of the solar cell module can be ensured efficiently even if the backside sealing material melts during lamination molding process. The deaeration between the backside sealing material and the insulating material in the time of lamination molding can be performed efficiently, thus the insulation effect can be ensured. The poor insulation of the photovoltaic cell and the backside sealing material can be prevented even if the backside sealing material of through-hole periphery becomes thin. The manufacturing process of the solar cell module can be simplified, and the solar cell module can be manufactured easily with high reliability. The space between surface sealing material and the backside sealing material can be sealed efficiently. The electrical property of the solar cell module can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the solar cell module.    Solar cell module (1)    Solar cell (2)    Side of solar cell (2b)    Sealing material (5)    Rear side support (6)    Electrical output wire (7)    Through hole (8)    Insulating material (10)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (100) has a pair of clamping cone roller (130) whose surface is inclined with respect to axial direction, and that clamps the upper edge unit of the substrate. The support mechanism (140) supports clamping roller so that the smaller-diameter side of cone roller is located in width direction center of substrate and clamping surface is rotated in conveyance direction. The spring (150) is provided to apply pressure to a pair of clamping roller through support mechanism.    USE - Position control apparatus of flexible substrate e.g. plastic film used for manufacturing thin-film laminated structure e.g. semiconductor thin film used in photoelectric conversion element for solar cell. Can also be used in organic electroluminescent (EL) element.    ADVANTAGE - The formation of wrinkles on the flexible substrate can be suppressed while maintaining width direction position of substrate uniformly so that a high quality control of flexible substrate position can be ensured. The reciprocal process of the substrate conveyance to reverse direction can be achieved at low cost. By using truncated cone-shaper roller, the contact unit width is shortened and the conveyed load can be reduced. The clamping roller pair group is separated from the film-forming unit of high temperature, so that the influence of radiant-heat with respect to clamping roller can be reduced and the material option degree of clamping roller can be improved. The action of rotation direction of each clamping roller is not independent, since the clamping surface and flexible substrate are rotated in conveyance direction.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the front view of the position control apparatus.    Substrate position control apparatus (100)    Bracket (111)    Clamping roller pair (130)    Support mechanism (140)    Spring (150)
NOVELTY - Barrier laminate (1) comprises a polyester substrate film (2), an organic layer (3) directly on the surface of the polyester substrate film and an inorganic layer (4) directly on the surface of the organic layer, where the organic layer comprises a polymer material having a glass-transition temperature of greater than or equal to 40 degrees C as the main component.    USE - The barrier laminate is useful in a protection sheet, which is useful in a solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The barrier laminate: has hardly deteriorated barrier property even if it is placed under an environment in which high temperature and low temperature are repeated alternately, thus avoiding explosion-proof problems; has enhanced durability; provides protection sheet at low cost and less environment load, without UV irradiation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) a protection sheet for a solar cell comprising the barrier laminate;    (2) a solar cell device comprising the protection sheet; and    (3) manufacturing the protection sheet, comprising applying a composition for an organic layer on a substrate film, where the composition for an organic layer is aqueous dispersion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the barrier laminate.    Barrier laminate (1)    Polyester substrate film (2)    Organic layer (3)    Inorganic layer (4)
NOVELTY - A precise base material containing oxide of metal component is prepared. An ion conductive film is formed on the base material, and crystal orientation is performed in predetermined direction. Porous processing of base material is carried out by reduction processing base material with ion conductive film, and metal component is reduced from oxide state to metal state. Thus, ion conductive film material having inorganic porous base material containing metal component, and ion conductive film having predetermined crystallinity on base material, is manufactured.    USE - Manufacture of ion conductive film material (claimed) used as structural component of gas separation membrane, fuel cell, gas purification apparatus and gas sensor.    ADVANTAGE - The ion conductive film material is manufactured with improved ion conductivity and favorable mechanical strength.
NOVELTY - An oxide film comprises titanium, antimony and unavoidable impurities. The oxide film has aggregate of microcrystal with amorphous shape, and p-type electroconductivity. The number of atoms of antimony is 0.08-0.18, when the atomic ratio of antimony with respect to number of atoms of titanium is 1.    USE - Oxide film is used as p-type electroconductive film and p-type transparent conductive film for flat panel display and solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The oxide film having improved performance is easily manufactured with high yield. The oxide sinter has easy handleability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of oxide film;    (2) target; and    (3) manufacture of oxide sinter.
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a polystyrene particle on a semiconductor substrate. Polystyrene is coated on the semiconductor substrate. The polystyrene particle is heat-treated on the formed semiconductor substrate to stabilize the polystyrene particle on the semiconductor substrate. A reactivity ion is etched on the semiconductor substrate by utilizing an etching mask. An inverted pyramid shape etch pit is formed in a surface of the semiconductor substrate. An electrode layer is deposited on the surface of the semiconductor substrate.    USE - Method for fabricating etch pits during electrochemical etching of silicon wafer that is utilized in a solar cell, a LED sensor and photonic crystal.    ADVANTAGE - The pore formation, wire and pillar array can be easily made in the silicon wafer. The method enables forming electrochemical inverted pyramid shape etch pit in easy manner and reduces production process. The stamp is manufactured with less cost so as to reduce fabrication cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic illustration of a method for fabricating etch pits.
NOVELTY - A compound semiconductor is sulfide containing copper, zinc, germanium and sulfur. The atomic ratio of copper and germanium is less than 2.    USE - Compound semiconductor is used for manufacturing photoelectric element (both claimed) used for solar cell, photoconductive cell, photodiode and phototransistor.    ADVANTAGE - The compound semiconductor has favorable optical absorption property and bandgap energy, and provides photoelectric element having high open circuit voltage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) photoelectric element; and    (2) manufacture of photoelectric element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of solar cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Solar cell (10)    Substrate (12)    Lower electrode (14)    Light absorption layer (16)    Buffer layer (18)    Upper electrode (22)
NOVELTY - The device (10) has a light case (1) consisting of a transparent material with a high refractive index as air. The case includes a flat surface area turned toward an incident radiation, and a surface area providing with a prism structure is turned away from the radiation, where the structure includes prisms with prism surfaces (8, 9). The incident radiation is held at the prism surfaces according to reflectance by total reflectance at the flat surface area in the case. A solar cell (2) is placed directly at or optically coupled to the prism surface and formed of semiconductor material.    USE - Photovoltaic device for direct conversion of electromagnetic radiation into electrical power or for detection of electromagnetic radiation (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The device ensures that radiation broken is held at the prism surfaces according to the reflectance by the total reflectance at the flat surface area in the light case, where the solar cell is located directly at or optically coupled to the prism surface, so that a photovoltaic module can absorb a higher number of photons in a simple manner, and efficiently utilizes energy contained in sunlight.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The photovoltaic device consists of a spectral selective structure formed from Silicon nitride, Silicon carbide, Titanium oxide, Polymethylmethacrylate, Tantalum Oxide, polystyrene, cholesteric liquid crystals and/or Magnesium fluoride. The light case is formed from glasses, transparent plastic and/or glass.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a photovoltaic device with a spectral disconnection.    Light case (1)    Solar cell (2)    Reflector (4)    Prism surfaces (8, 9)    Photovoltaic device (10)
NOVELTY - A fluororesin film contains rutile-type titanium oxide particles (0.05-2 wt.%) having average particle diameter of 0.01-0.05 mu m whose surface is coated with silicon oxide, aluminum oxide and organic polysiloxane.    USE - Fluororesin film is used for component of solar cell and construction of roof material, green house sheet (all claimed), and cover for agricultural products.    ADVANTAGE - The fluororesin film has excellent transparency and ultraviolet-blocking property for long period of time.
NOVELTY - Combined structure comprises a carrier foil, a metal foil that is in contact with the carrier foil and recesses. The respective recesses extend through the carrier foil and the metal foil. The circumference of the recess in the carrier foil is greater than the circumference of the recess in the metal foil. The metal foil of the combined structure exhibits a region around the recess which is not covered by the carrier foil.    USE - The combined structure is useful for back-contact solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The combined structure ensures simple, safe and stable back contacting of the solar cells.
NOVELTY - The method involves adapting volumetric flow of a cooling medium to influence of cooling performance. Pilot control of the cooling medium is performed by a power parameter of a fuel cell (3) via a pilot controller (14), and input temperature of the fuel cell exceeds a predetermined threshold valve while sliding down the power parameter. Reduction of the volumetric flow with a predetermined function is performed in the computation of the pilot control of the cooling medium, where the predetermined function is designed as a linear function with variable pitches.    USE - Method for cooling a fuel cell i.e. polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell stack, in a fuel cell system with volumetric flow of a cooling medium for generating electric power to drive a car (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method enables cooling the fuel cell in simple, efficient and reliable manner without any difficult operating situations to avoid the service life impairment and/or emergency shut-downs.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a fuel cell system in a car.    Car (1)    Fuel cell system (2)    Fuel cell (3)    Electrical lines (5)    Pilot controller (14)
NOVELTY - Lead-free solder alloy has 0.1 wt.% or less of zinc, 0.1-10 wt.% of manganese and remaining amount of tin, is added with silver of 3.5 wt.% or less, 0.01-25 wt.% of bismuth, and at least one type or more chosen from 0.1-3 wt.% of copper, 0.001-1 wt.% of nickel 0.1-10 wt.% of antimony, and contains more than at least one type chosen from silicon, nickel, germanium, gallium, and aluminum of 0.001-1 wt.% in total.    USE - Lead-free solder alloy for lead-free soldering of soldered joint (claimed) of electronic device e.g. solar cell, LED.    ADVANTAGE - Improves solder joint intensity since crystal structure of solder joint portion is stabilized and formation of intermetallic compound is accelerated when 0.1-3 wt.% of copper is added to the composition. Improves joining characteristic with aluminum since silver is added to tin-zinc-manganese. Improves effect that suppresses galvanic corrosion when 0.01 to 25 wt.% of bismuth is added. Reduces soldering defect since fluidity at the time of dissolution of solder is improved when 0.001-1 wt.% of nickel is added. Oxidation of solder is prevented, generation of dross is suppressed, and joining characteristic to aluminum is improved by containing at least one type chosen from germanium, gallium, aluminum, and silicon.
NOVELTY - The component (26) has a contact (32) moved between connected and separated positions. The contact is coupled with a power bus (30) when the contact is in the connected position to allow a loading flux to store energy. A bias device is coupled with the contact, and an actuator (38) is coupled with the contact and moves the contact from one of the connected and separated positions into another one connected and separated position when a feedback signal from an energy storage (20) e.g. lithium ion rechargeable accumulator, is larger than or equal to a predetermined value.    USE - Controller component for controlling a charging process for energy storage. Uses include but are not limited to hydrogen reservoir, electricity memory e.g. lithium ion rechargeable accumulator and lead acid accumulator.    ADVANTAGE - The actuator moves the contact from the one of the connected and separated positions into another one connected and separated positions, so that loading flux is restored, and overheat of the hydrogen fuel cell during the loading and application is reduced, thus protecting cell and energy storage from being damaged, and increasing operability and life span of the energy storage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of an energy store with a loading controller.    Energy store (20)    Controller component (26)    Power bus (30)    Contact (32)    Actuator (38)
NOVELTY - The gas-barrier film (2) has a gas barrier unit consisting of three gas barrier layers that are arranged on a resin substrate, where one of the gas barrier layers comprises silicon oxide and/or silicon oxynitride respectively on a surface of a resin substrate. A ratio between nitrogen atoms and oxygen atoms in the silicon oxide and/or silicon oxynitride of the gas barrier layers in the gas barrier unit is 0-0.3. Thickness of the gas barrier layers is 30 to 500 nanometer.    USE - Gas-barrier film for an organic electronic device (claimed) i.e. organic electro luminance element. Can also be used for an organic photoelectric conversion element i.e. organic solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The gas-barrier film provides high barriering ability and flexible bending property, and maintains smoothness surface.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a gas barrier film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a organic electronic device.    Organic electronic device (1)    Gas-barrier film (2)    Electrodes (3, 5)    Organic functional layer (4)    Base material (6)
NOVELTY - The method involves designing spacing of diffraction grating on conducting layer provided on top and bottom surface of solar cell. An energy gap of the semiconductor material and the thickness of the semiconductor layers are reduced such that electrons and holes generated by absorption of radiation do not have to traverse large distances. The electrons and holes get trapped in a process due to a fact that an incident radiation is diffracted in a plane of a device.    USE - Method for making solar cell e.g. homogeneous silicon based solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The combined effect of the diffraction grating and reduced thickness in the solar cell can be used to increase the efficiency of the solar cell. The thickness values of the deposited layers are reduced without suffering from reduced absorption, and thus increasing the efficiency of the solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show a schematic view of the solar cell.
NOVELTY - The method involves melting extruded-resin from circular die (10) and forming cylindrical-shaped film. The film is set as flat extruded object by crushing the side of the cylindrical extruded object obtained by film forming process. The flat extruded object from circular die is cooled by cool water or cool air. The flat extruded object is exposed to ionizing radiation.    USE - Manufacturing method of resin sealing sheet for electricity generating element such as solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The resin sealing sheet is excellent in adhesiveness and creep-resistant characteristic. The resin sealing sheet of multilayered structure can be manufactured simply and economically with uniform thickness. Since thermal contraction rate of resin sealing sheet is reduced and sheet thickness is uniform, the physical property of the sheet can be maintained. Since resin sheet is provided with more layers than the number of extruder, the production efficiency of sealing sheet can be improved. The precision of film thickness of extruded object can be obtained by setting blow ratio within range of 0.7-3, so that thickness of film can be reduced. The positioning accuracy and the stacking accuracy of sheet can be improved since the side of extruded object is overlapped with stabilizer. The curve of sheet due to the difference in coefficient of thermal expansion can be prevented. Since the surface is formed unevenly due to embossing and crepe process, the air-deflating property and the blocking resistance at the time of setting of sealing material can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for resin sealing sheet.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view illustrating the manufacturing process of resin sealing sheet.    Circular die (10)    Extruder (12)    Stabilizer (16)    Nip roll (18)    Resin sheet (S)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has gas introduction pipe that introduces source gas and diluent gas into vacuum vessel. A high-frequency electric power supply is provided for supplying high-frequency electric power to electrode (2). The diluent gas ejection port (7a) arranged in recesses (8a) is provided for ejecting the diluent gas, and source gas ejection port (5a) arranged in the convex portions (6a) or flat portions is provided for ejecting the mixed gas of source gas and diluent gas while providing several convex portions or flat portions in the opposing surface.    USE - Plasma chemical vapor deposition (CVD) apparatus used for manufacturing silicon-system film (claimed) such as amorphous silicon film, microcrystal silicon film, silicon oxide film and silicon oxide film for polycrystalline-silicon solar cell and LCD.    ADVANTAGE - The injection directions of source gas and diluent gas can be overlapped with respect to each other. The through-put of the film can be improved with high productivity, high quality and high processing speed. The manufacturing cost of the film can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of silicon-system film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of plasma CVD apparatus.    Electrode (2)    Source gas ejection port (5a)    Convex portion (6a)    Diluent gas ejection port (7a)    Recess (8a)
NOVELTY - A method of manufacturing a solar cell includes the steps of: providing a silicon substrate assembly including a silicon substrate, and oxide layer disposed on the silicon substrate and an anti-reflection coating (ARC) layer disposed on the silicon substrate, wherein the silicon substrate includes a first type silicon layer and a second type silicon layer. and the oxide layer is disposed on the second type silicon layer; placing a first hard mask on the ARC layer, wherein the first hard mask has a first pattern for exposing a portion of the ARC layer; etching the exposed portion of the ARC layer and a portion of the oxide layer to form a plurality of first grooves in the ARC layer and the oxide layer; removing the first hard mask; and forming a plurality of first metal wires in the first grooves.
NOVELTY - A transparent conductive film (4) having zinc oxide is provided on a transparent substrate (2) by sputtering carried out by applying sputter voltage to target in process gas atmosphere. Wet etching is carried out to form fine texture at surface of conductive film. An intermediate layer (5) is formed on conductive film, and primary p-layer, i-layer and n-layer as amorphous silicon thin films are formed on intermediate layer. A secondary p-layer, which is crystalline silicon thin film is provided between conductive film and primary p-layer to manufacture solar cell (1).    USE - Manufacture of solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell having high conversion efficiency is manufactured. The curve factor of photoelectric conversion unit is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of substrate (10) with transparent conductive film; and    (2) substrate having transparent conductive film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of solar cell.    Solar cell (1)    Transparent substrate (2)    Transparent conductive film (4)    Intermediate layer (5)    Substrate having transparent conductive film (10)
NOVELTY - A crosslinking agent contains triazine derivative (I) or its prepolymer.    USE - Crosslinking agent is used for crosslinkable elastomer composition for manufacturing elastomer molded material (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to packaging material for foodstuffs, pharmaceuticals, heavy chemicals and agrochemical, adhesive film, sealing film for solar cell, film for wastewater treatment, hemodialysis, plasma segregation and desalination of protein solution.    ADVANTAGE - The crosslinking agent has excellent heat resistance and high crosslinking rate than triallyl isocyanurate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A crosslinking agent contains triazine derivative of formula (I) or its prepolymer.    at least two of X, Y' and Z=diallyl amino group, monoallyl amino group, or allyl methyl amino group, the other being H or optionally substituted hydrocarbyl.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) crosslinkable elastomer composition, which is obtained by mixing triazine derivative (I) or its prepolymer (0.05-15 parts weight) with respect to 100 parts weight of crosslinkable elastomer;    (2) manufacture of elastomer molded material; and    (3) elastomer molded material.
NOVELTY - The method involves discharging ballistic electron, semi- ballistic electron, or hot electron in the liquid from predetermined-shaped electron emission surface of electron source electrode e.g. working electrode. The electron source electrode is immersed in the solution containing solid element ion e.g. metal ion and semiconductor ion. The electron source electrode is operated. A solid thin film is formed on electron emission surface of the electron source electrode. The electron source electrode is arranged in substrate e.g. glass substrate or plastic substrate.    USE - Formation method of solid thin film used in various application. Uses include but are not limited to electronic material, solar cell, micro-electro-mechanical system (MEMS) application, optical application, and bio-application etc.    ADVANTAGE - The energy consumption of the solid-state thin film can be reduced, since the solid state thin film is manufactured by improved technique. The load applied to the solid-state thin film can be reduced. The thickness of the solid state thin film can be reduced. The oxidation-reduction potential of the solution side substance can be adjusted. The substance ion in the solution can be restored, by injecting high energy electron in the solution. The substance generation can be performed within short time, by avoiding the requirement of additives.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the ballistic electron source element.
NOVELTY - An amino anthracene derivative (I) is new.    USE - New amino anthracene derivative is used as luminescent material or doping material for organic electroluminescent element (both claimed). Uses include but are not limited to flat panel display of wall-mounted television, copier, printer, liquid crystal display, display board, marker lamp, electrophotographic photoreceptor, photoelectric conversion element, solar cell and image sensor.    ADVANTAGE - The organic electroluminescent element using new amino anthracene derivative has excellent luminous efficiency and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An amino anthracene derivative of formula (I) is new.    R1=6-50C aryl, 5-50C heterocyclyl, 1-50C alkyl, 3-50C cycloalkyl, 1-50C alkoxy, 7-50C aralkyl, 6-50C aryloxy, 6-50C arylthio, 2-50C alkoxycarbonyl, aryl (all optionally substituted), alkylsilyl, carboxy, amino, cyano, nitro, hydroxy, H or halo;    m=1-8;    Ar1-Ar4=6-50C aryl, 1-50C alkyl, 3-50C cycloalkyl, 7-50C aralkyl or 5-50C heterocyclyl (all optionally substituted), in which at least one of Ar1-Ar4 is group of formula (i)-(iii);    X=O, S, or Se;    R2=6-60C aryl, 1-50C alkyl, 2-50C alkenyl, 1-50C alkoxy, 6-50C aryloxy, 6-50C arylthio, 1-50C alkoxycarbonyl, aryl and/or alkylsilyl (all optionally substituted), H, amino, halo, cyano, nitro, hydroxy or carboxy;    n=1-7;and    adjacent R2=optionally substituted (un)saturated bivalent group, in which R2 does not couple with the 5-membered ring portion containing X.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for organic electroluminescent element, which has organic thin film layer(s) containing a light emitting layer comprising amino anthracene derivative (I) formed between a cathode and an anode.
NOVELTY - The battery has a silver electrode (6) passed through an amorphous silicon nitride layer (1) and an amorphous alumina layer (2), where the silver electrode is in ohmic contact with an emitter (301). A surface of a p-type substrate (302) is arranged with a composite passivation dielectric layer (4) having a silicon oxide layer (401) with thickness of 1.5-3nm and another amorphous alumina layer (402) with thickness of 10-100nm. A rear electrode (5) is passed through the composite passivation dielectric layer and in ohmic contact with the p-type substrate.    USE - Crystalline silicon solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is simple to process, and has low equipment investment, better front surface passivation property and excellent i-reflective performance. The battery achieves excellent passivation effect of the rear surface composite passivation dielectric layer and capacity of improving long wave utilization efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for preparing a crystalline silicon solar battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating a crystalline silicon solar battery.    Amorphous silicon nitride layer (1)    Amorphous alumina layer (2, 402)    Composite passivation dielectric layer (4)    Rear electrode (5)    Silver electrode (6)    Emitter (301)    P-type substrate (302)    Silicon oxide layer (401)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (B1) has several pipings (14,34,63) which respectively supplies fluid to several sources. A pressure rise unit provided in each piping pressurizes the fluid. A connection piping more downstream than the pressure rise unit connects each piping. A flow-path switch unit provided in the piping, switches the outflow destination of fluid such that the fluid flows through the piping by source and connection piping.    USE - Fluid supply apparatus used in fuel cell system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Since the capacity of air blower is made into the capacity according to the flow volume of air used at the time of normal rated operation of fuel cell, the utilization efficiency does not fall and the motive power loss of blower can be reduced. The need of providing air blower separately when air exceeds the capacity of air blower is eliminated such that size and manufacturing cost of the apparatus can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fluid supply apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Control unit (5)    Air blower (12)    Flow meter (13)    Pipings (14,34,63)    Fluid supply apparatus (B1)
NOVELTY - The method involves inspecting the irradiation state of laser beam by inspection unit (28). The air purging is carried out from the film surface side of glass substrate (1), and the residue (61) generated from the thin film surface is sucked by air purging and residue suction units (60a-60d). The laser state inspection unit is moved to the position in front of the retraction movement of air purging and residue suction units to observe the laser beams (41-44) which moves to the processing surface of the glass substrate for inspecting the state of laser beam.    USE - Method of inspecting laser-beam state in laser processing apparatus used in manufacturing of solar panel (both claimed). Can also be used in electroluminescence (EL) panel manufacturing apparatus, EL panel correction apparatus and flat panel display correction apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The characteristics such as pulse width and pulse height of each branch of laser beam in the process location can be measured effectively in real time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) laser-beam state inspection apparatus;    (2) laser processing method;    (3) laser processing apparatus; and    (4) method of manufacturing solar panel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the schematic view illustrating operation of charge coupled device (CCD) camera for laser-beam state inspection and air purging and residue suction units. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Glass substrate (1)    CCD camera (28)    Laser beams (41-44)    Air purging and residue suction units (60a-60d)    Work residue (61)
NOVELTY - An organic photoelectric conversion element (10) has an organic layer provided between a counter electrode (13) and a transparent electrode (12). The organic layer contains fullerene compound (I).    USE - Bulk heterojunction-type organic photoelectric conversion element for use in a solar cell and an optical sensor array (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The organic photoelectric conversion element has high photoelectric conversion efficiency, curve factor and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An organic photoelectric conversion element has an organic layer provided between a counter electrode and a transparent electrode. The organic layer contains 60-540C substituted fullerene compound of formula (I).    A1,A2=optionally substituted 5 or 6 membered aromatic ring;    X1-X4=C or N, preferably C;    L1=bivalent coupling group chosen from single bond, alkylene, amino, ether, thioether, silylene, ketone, phosphino or phosphoryl;and    n=1-4.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a solar cell. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Bulk heterojunction-type organic photoelectric conversion element (10)    Substrate (11)    Transparent electrode (12)    Counter electrode (13)    Photoelectric converting layer (14)    Positive hole transport layer (17)    Electron carrying layer (18)
NOVELTY - The method involves positioning condensing lens (16) such that condensing lens does not contact on substrate (10). A laser beam (20) is irradiated to the surface of substrate. The laser beam is set to condense inside the substrate. A modified two-dimensional layer (12) is formed in the inner side of substrate. The relative moving directions of condensing lens and substrate are different from the cleavage direction of substrate.    USE - Method for processing substrate e.g. silicon wafer used for manufacturing solar cell used in transparent electronic application, illumination field and hybrid/electric field. Can also be in processing sapphire substrate, gallium arsenide (GaAs) substrate, indium phosphide (InP) substrate, silicon carbide (SiC) substrate for SiC-type power device and gallium nitride (GaN) substrate for GaN-type semiconductor device, LED and laser diode.    ADVANTAGE - The thin semiconductor wafer can be easily manufactured in short period. The generation of the crack of substrate during formation of modified layer can be avoided. The product rate of the semiconductor wafer can be improved. The permeation of etching liquid can be performed easily and the etching rate with respect to wafer can be improved effectively. The space of the condensing spot can be enlarged.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the substrate.    Substrate (10)    Two-dimensional modified layer (12)    Condensing lens (16)    Laser beam (20)    Protective layer (40)
NOVELTY - An organic photoelectric conversion element (10) has a cathode (13), an anode (12), and a photoelectric converting layer (14) containing p-type conjugated polymer semiconductor material having an electron-donating property, and n-type semiconductor material having an electron-accepting property. The photoelectric converting layer contains a naphthalocyanine compound (I).    USE - Bulk heterojunction-type organic photoelectric conversion element for use in a solar cell and an optical sensor array (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The organic photoelectric conversion element has high photoelectric conversion efficiency and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An organic photoelectric conversion element has a cathode, an anode, and a photoelectric converting layer containing p-type conjugated polymer semiconductor material having an electron-donating property, and n-type semiconductor material having an electron-accepting property. The photoelectric converting layer contains a naphthalocyanine compound of formula (I).    M=Si, Ge, or Sn, preferably Si;    X=carbon or Si, preferably Si;    R1-R3=substituted or linear or branched alkyl (preferably 3C or more alkyl), alkoxy (preferably 3C or more alkoxy), aromatic hydrocarbyl or aromatic heterocyclic group, cycloalkyl or aliphatic heterocyclic group (all optionally substituted);and    R4-R27=H or substituent.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a solar cell. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Bulk heterojunction-type organic photoelectric conversion element (10)    Substrate (11)    Anode (12)    Cathode (13)    Photoelectric converting layer (14)    Positive hole transport layer (17)    Electron carrying layer (18)
NOVELTY - An organic photoelectric conversion element (10) has a cathode (13), an anode (12) and a photoelectric conversion layer (14) containing mixture of p-type semiconductor material and n-type semiconductor material. The photoelectric conversion layer contains a pigment (I).    USE - Organic photoelectric conversion element is used for solar cell and optical sensor array (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The organic photoelectric conversion element has high photoelectric conversion efficiency and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An organic photoelectric conversion element has a cathode, an anode and a photoelectric conversion layer containing mixture of p-type semiconductor material and n-type semiconductor material. The photoelectric conversion layer contains a pigment of formula (I).    M=silicon, germanium or tin;    R1-R4=substituent;    Z1-Z4=atomic group required to form 5- or 6-membered aromatic ring or heterocyclic ring;    a-d=0 or 1-4;    A1,A2=-L-CC-Q(-R5)(-R6)(-R7);    R5-R7=optionally substituted alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, amino or alkylsilyl;    Q=tetravalent carbon atom, silicon atom, germanium atom, tin atom, aryl group mother nucleus or heteroaryl group mother nucleus;and    L=single bond, alkylene, alkenylene, arylene, cycloalkylene or ether.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of solar cell.    Photoelectric conversion element (10)    Substrate (11)    Anode (12)    Cathode (13)    Photoelectric conversion layer (14)    Positive hole transport layer (17)    Electron carrying layer (18)
NOVELTY - A resin composition contains ethylene-( alpha )-olefin copolymer (A) having density of 0.86-0.92 g/cm3, organic peroxide (B), high-molecular-weight hindered amine-type optical stabilizer (C) and benzophenone-type ultraviolet absorber. The component (A) is obtained by polymerizing using metallocene.    USE - Resin composition is used for sealing material for solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The sealing material using resin composition has excellent heat resistance, light resistance, transparency, flexibility, durability, weather resistance and adhesiveness with respect to glass substrate, and suppressed yellowing.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for sealing material, which is obtained using the resin composition. The sealing material has tensile elasticity modulus of 30 MPa or less, measured based on ISO1184-1983, light transmittance of 80% or more, measured based on JIS-K7361-1-1997 and water-vapor permeability of 20 g/m2.2 hours, measured based on JIS K7129-2008.
NOVELTY - A hydrophilic low-reflection component has a transparent base material and a hydrophilic low-reflection film formed on the surface. The hydrophilic low-reflection film contains metal oxide chosen from tungsten oxide, molybdenum oxide, chromium oxide, vanadium oxide, niobium oxide and tantalum oxide as refractive index adjustment material and magnesium fluoride hydroxide microparticles, and has refractive index of 1.23-1.41.    USE - Hydrophilic low-reflection component is used as surface-protection component for solar cell (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to still camera, video camera, liquid-crystal projector, cathode ray tube, liquid crystal display device, copier, illumination and image pickup tube.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrophilic low-reflection component has excellent adhesiveness of transparent base material and hydrophilic low-reflection film, weather resistance, antifouling property, and antistatic property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of hydrophilic low-reflection component.
NOVELTY - An ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) rubber film comprises (pts.wt.) vinyl acetate copolymer (100), crosslinking agent (0.5-1), compatibilizer (0.5-5), antioxidant (0.5-1), light stabilizer (0.05-1), titanium dioxide (1-10) and tackifier (0.5-1.5).    USE - Ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) rubber film used for simplifying solar battery packaging structure, and solar battery element and back plate.    ADVANTAGE - The rubber film can simplify packaging structure of solar battery, reduce cost of solar battery component, and is suitable for industrial production.
NOVELTY - A solar battery packaging film comprises (wt.%) ethylene-methylacrylic ionic bond polymer (100), hindered phenol main antioxidant (0.1-1), phosphite ester auxiliary antioxidant (0.05-0.2), ultraviolet ray absorbefacient (0.2-0.1), light stabilizer (0.05-0.2) and tackifier (0.5-1.5).    USE - Solar battery packaging film.    ADVANTAGE - The film is made from thermoplastic material thus the packaging process is simple and is convenient to recover solar battery assembly when defects or problems appear in packaging process; and has high light transmittance and good yellow resistance thus prolonging service life of the solar battery assembly.
NOVELTY - The set has a light focusing element that is a transparent ball body for focusing light. A photovoltaic battery receives a light source focused by the transparent ball body. The light focusing element is made of glass, quartz, plastics, acryl, polymethyl methacrylate, makrolon, calcium flouride crystals or magnesium fluoride crystals. The light focusing element is formed by injection molding. The light focusing element is a hollow casing, and is filled by liquid or solid to change refractive index of the ball body. A base supports a light focusing element and a photovoltaic battery.    USE - Light focusing solar battery die set.    ADVANTAGE - The set avoids use of a sun tracing system. The light focusing element prevents the need to trace the light source such as sun.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a light focusing solar battery die set.
NOVELTY - Sulfonating post-treatment of organic-inorganic composite electrolyte membrane comprises drying organic-inorganic composite proton exchange membrane doped with inorganic particles in vacuum for 1-6 hours to remove water, boiling in sulfonating agent at 80-130 degrees C for 4-48 hours, with sulfonating agent of sulfuric acid, chlorosulfonic acid and 1,3-propane sultone, putting processed composite proton exchange membrane into deionized water, washing sulfonating agent attached on membrane to obtain sulfonated organic-inorganic composite membrane.    USE - Method of sulfonating post-treatment of organic-inorganic composite electrolyte membrane (claimed) used for high-temperature proton exchange membrane fuel battery and the direct alcohol fuel battery as the proton transmission medium.    ADVANTAGE - The membrane has better performance at high temperature and low-humidifying condition and performance is not obviously attenuated after long-time operation.
NOVELTY - Preparation of microbiological fuel cell catalyst comprises respectively dissolving transition metal salt and disodium ethylene diaminetetraacetate in water to form transition metal chelate; adding active carbon powder in mixed solution; uniformly mixing to prepare suspension; drying suspension to prepare precursor; pyrolysis activating prepared precursor in high temperature reducing gas to obtain microbiological fuel cell catalyst containing nitrogen transition metal loaded with carbon powder.    USE - Microbiological fuel cell catalyst.    ADVANTAGE - The microbiological fuel cell catalyst has low production cost and simple preparation. It has large specific surface area, high activity, and good stability.
NOVELTY - Preparing carbon xerogel, comprises: (i) mixing and dissolving resorcinol in a solvent to obtain a solution A; (ii) adding a metal salt, agitating and mixing to obtain a solution B; (iii) adding formaldehyde solution, mixing and continuously agitating until a gel is formed; (iv) transferring gel into a vacuum drying tank for vacuum drying and aging, taking out, crushing and grinding to obtain a solid powder and (v) graphitizing solid powder in an inert atmosphere, blowing an inert gas by cooling to room temperature, washing by using acid solution to remove the unreacted metal salts and drying.    USE - The carbon xerogel is useful as a cathode catalyst carrier of the proton exchange membrane fuel batteries.    ADVANTAGE - The method prepares carbon xerogel having excellent corrosion resistance and stability under acidic environment of batteries.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Preparing carbon xerogel, comprises: (i) mixing and dissolving resorcinol in a solvent uniformly (0.1-10 ml solvent/1 g of resorcinol) to obtain a transparent solution A; (ii) adding a metal salt into the solution A, agitating and mixing uniformly to obtain a solution B, where the molar ratio of resorcinol to the metal ion in the solution is 10:1-1500:1; (iii) adding formaldehyde solution (20-40 wt.%) into the agitated solution B, where the ratio of amount of resorcinol to formaldehyde is 1:1-4:1, agitating and mixing uniformly, continuously agitating at 20-100 degrees C until the gel is formed; (iv) transferring the gel into a vacuum drying tank for vacuum drying and aging for 3-12 days at 60-100 degrees C, taking out, crushing and grinding to obtain a solid powder and (v) graphitizing the solid powder for 1-10 hours at 1500-3500 degrees C in an inert atmosphere, blowing an inert gas by cooling to room temperature, washing by using acid solution (0.5-5 M) to remove the unreacted metal salts and drying.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has evaporator (1) whose outlet is connected with an inlet of a radiator by a refrigerant return pipe (4), and inlet is connected with outlet of the evaporator through a compressor suction pipe. The evaporator is directly placed in an electrolyte storage reservoir (7) of redox flow battery. The refrigerant return pipe is driven by the compressor to circularly flow between the evaporator and the radiator to realize heat dissipation for the redox flow battery.    USE - Volumetric heat dissipation apparatus for redox flow battery.    ADVANTAGE - The refrigerant return pipe is driven by the compressor to circularly flow between the evaporator and the radiator to realize heat dissipation for the redox flow battery, so that heat exchange efficiency of redox flow battery can be improved. The simple and compact arrangement of apparatus without any influence on the tightness of the redox flow battery pipe is achieved by arranging the evaporator in redox flow battery electrolyte storage reservoir.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of the volumetric heat dissipation apparatus for redox flow battery.    Evaporator (1)    Refrigerant return pipe (4)    Compressor blow-off pipe (6)    Electrolyte storage reservoir (7)
NOVELTY - Device comprises a sodium borohydride catalytic reactor, a sodium borohydride aqueous solution material storage tank, a micro metering pump, a gas-liquid separator and a hydrogen purifier. The sodium borohydride aqueous solution material storage tank is connected with a material inlet pipeline of the catalytic reactor through the micro metering pump. The product charging inlet of catalytic reactor is connected with a material inlet of gas-liquid separator through pipeline. A gas outlet of gas-liquid separator is connected with the entrance of the hydrogen purifier.    USE - The device is useful in producing hydrogen for fuel cells by hydrolyzing sodium borohydride.    ADVANTAGE - The device supplies highly pure hydrogen for fuel cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Device comprises a sodium borohydride catalytic reactor, a sodium borohydride aqueous solution material storage tank, a micro metering pump, a gas-liquid separator and a hydrogen purifier. The sodium borohydride aqueous solution material storage tank is connected with a material inlet pipeline of the catalytic reactor through the micro metering pump. The product charging inlet of the catalytic reactor is connected with a material inlet of the gas-liquid separator through pipeline. A gas outlet of the gas-liquid separator is connected with the entrance of the hydrogen purifier. A liquid outlet of the gas-liquid separator and a waste liquid outlet of the hydrogen purifier are connected with a waste liquid collecting device through pipeline. A gas outlet of the hydrogen purifier is connected with a hydrogen collecting and using device through pipeline.
NOVELTY - A heterogeneous film material is a cobalt-carbon/alumina/silicon heterogeneous film material having n-silicon (100) substrate on which alumina film and cobalt-carbon film, are arranged in turns. The atomic ratio of cobalt and carbon in the cobalt-carbon film is 2:98.    USE - Heterogeneous film material is used for thin-film solar cell, photovoltaic device, and visible light sensor.    ADVANTAGE - The heterogeneous film material has white light photovoltaic effect, and is economically manufactured without using toxic, inflammable and explosive substances, by a simple method. The device using the heterogeneous film material has short-circuit photocurrent of 18.75 mA/cm2, filling factor of 39%, and photoelectric conversion efficiency of 3.33%, when illuminated by 100 mW/cm2 of simulating sunlight at room temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A heterogeneous film material is a cobalt-carbon/alumina/silicon (Co2-C98/Al2O3/Si) heterogeneous film material having n-silicon (100) substrate on which alumina film and cobalt-carbon film, are arranged in turns. The atomic ratio of cobalt and carbon in the cobalt-carbon film is 2:98. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for production of heterogeneous film material, which involves placing the silicon substrate in vacuum film-forming chamber of pulse laser sedimenting device, heating to 300-400 degrees C, bombarding alumina target with purity of more than 99.99% and cobalt-carbon target, by a pulse laser generated by krypton fluoride laser for sedimenting alumina film and cobalt-carbon film, and cooling to room temperature.
NOVELTY - Support hook with graphite frame comprises 2 parallel connecting arms, transverse beam connected with 2 connecting arms, and 1 or 2 recessed hook bodies. The hook body is fixed at the bottom end of the connecting arm. The recessed depth of the hook body is 4-7 mm. The level distance from the hook point of the hook body to the outer edge of the connecting arm is 1.7-1.9 mm. When the supporting hook is fixed to a lattice bar of the graphite frame, the vertical distance from the hook point of the hook body to the lower edge of the lattice bar of the graphite frame is 0.1-0.7 mm.    USE - Support hook with graphite frame.    ADVANTAGE - The support hook makes a silicon sheet stably hung in a square hole of the graphite frame; further enables the gap between a film coating face of the silicon sheet and the lower edge of the lattice bar of the graphite frame to be small; and ensures the back of the silicon sheet to surround a few of silicon nitride films. The edge of the back of the silicon sheet is contacted with aluminum paste better after sintering when printing a back electric field. The electric performance of solar cell is increased; and the generation efficiency is increased.
NOVELTY - Polymer (A) comprising many repeating units is new, where each repeating unit comprises a pendent hydrophobic group, and a pendent proton transfer group bound to the repeating unit via a linking group.    USE - The polymer and the random copolymer are useful in a proton exchange membrane, which is useful in a fuel cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The polymer (A) provides nanostructured films exhibiting greatly increased proton conductivity compared with films prepared from corresponding polymers lacking hydrophobic groups.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) a random copolymer (B) comprising many first substituted polystyrene repeating units of formula (I), and many second substituted polystyrene repeating units of formula (II);    (2) a proton exchange membrane comprising the polymer (A) or the random copolymer (B);    (3) a fuel cell comprising the proton exchange membrane; and    (4) a method of increasing the efficiency of proton transport in a proton exchange membrane, comprising conducting protons through an ordered array of phase-separated nanochannels in a polymeric material, where the phase-separated nanochannels have an average width of 0.5-5 nm and an average length of at least 20 nm, and the phase-separated nanochannels comprise 5-20 millimoles per cm3 of the proton-conducting group.    m = 1 or 2;    Y1 = hydrophobic group comprising 5-20C hydrocarbyl or 5-20C hydrocarbyloxy (both optionally partially or perfluorinated);    n = 1 or 2;    L = a 3-10C aliphatic linking group; and    X = a proton transfer group comprising hydroxy, imidazolyl, (1,2,3)triazol-4-yl, benzimidazolyl, benzotriazolyl, phosphono, sulfo or carboxy.
NOVELTY - The method involves depositing a soda lime glass thin film on a flexible substrate of a solar cell for supplying sodium. The flexible substrate is made of one of stainless steel, titanium, ceramics and polymide. The soda lime glass thin film is sputtered in inert gas i.e. argon atmosphere, with 5-150 watt power by radio frequency sputtering. Length of the soda lime glass thin film is 100-150 nanometer. Pressure of the argon atmosphere is 5-10 millitorrs.    USE - Method for adding sodium on a glass substrate during manufacturing process of a copper indium gallium selenide thin film solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables providing copper indium gallium selenide thin film solar cell efficiency enhancement by depositing the soda lime glass thin film on the flexible substrate. The method enables supplying the sodium, and avoiding influence of adhesive property with a molybdenum back contact electrode at same time. The method enables avoiding barrier layer role of an iron element of the flexible substrate and affect of a copper indium gallium selenide light absorption layer being diffused in a metallic board during high temperature process at the same time without using separate additional process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a copper indium gallium selenide thin film solar cell.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - Oxygenate additive comprises butyl cellosolve, and organic peroxide selected from linear, branched, cyclic or aromatic 3-10C hydrocarbon peroxides and tert.-butyl perbenzoate and tert.-butyl hydroperoxide in a mixture of toluene and nitroparaffin.    USE - Oxygenate additive for fuel.    ADVANTAGE - The oxygenate additive is eco-friendly and increases fuel efficiency and octane number of gasoline and diesel.
NOVELTY - The sheet has a barrier layer formed on a weatherability resin layer. An outer-most resin layer is formed on the barrier layer and made of 9-40 weight percent of ethylene acid vinyl co-polymer or ethylenemethacrylic acid ester copolymer. The weatherability resin layer and the barrier layer are welded to the adhesive layer. A surface processing layer is formed between the outer-most resin layer and the barrier layer. The barrier layer is deposited with aluminum, copper, polyethylene terephthalate, poly butylene terephthalate or polyethylene naphthalate.    USE - Back sheet for use in a solar cell module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The sheet has excellent weatherability, durability, water resistance, heat resistance, gas-barrier, anti-hydrolysis property, voltage withstanding property and adhesive property, and improves the reliability. The sheet is manufactured in a simple manner, and has high strength.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The weatherability resin layer is made of fluorine-based resin that is selected from polyvinylpluoride resin, poly vinylidene fluoride resin, ethylene tetra resin, polychlorotrifluoror ethylene resin, poly tetra or perfluoroalkoxy resin.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a back sheet.
NOVELTY - Tungstate gadolinium silver upconversion material (I) is new.    USE - Tungstate gadolinium silver upconversion material (I) useful for solar cell and infrared security material.    ADVANTAGE - The method of preparing tungstate gadolinium silver upconversion material (I) is simple, stable, and suitable for industrial production. The upconversion material (I) absorbs available infrared ray to emit green light, where central wavelength is located at 525 nm, and the doped quantity of ytterbium ion is adjusted to improve the illumination intensity of green light.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Tungstate gadolinium silver upconversion material of formula AgGd1-x-yYbxEry(W1-zMozO4)2 (I) is new.    x=0.02-0.5;    y=0.015-0.035;and    z=0-0.8.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparation of tungstate gadolinium silver upconversion material (I).
NOVELTY - The method involves supplying vacuum pressure within an enclosure between top part and lower part membranes. The top part membrane is positioned on top of a primary glass layer. The lower part membrane is positioned on top of a secondary glass layer. A primary ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA)/polyvinyl alcohol layer (PVA) and a secondary EVA/PVA layer of the primary glass layer and the secondary glass layer are arranged. The membranes of the glass layers within a processing chamber are removed, and temperature inside the processing chamber is maintained to be within 100-200 degree Celsius.    USE - Method for manufacturing a solar cell module utilized in a building integrated photovoltaic power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The method allows manufacturing the solar cell module with the primary glass layer and the secondary glass layer whose external entities are in a curved surface shape, so that the solar cell module can be accurately and steadily mounted to an exterior wall, a window or a door of a building, thus increasing power generation efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a solar cell module.
NOVELTY - A platinum-nickel alloy cathode catalyst comprises platinum-nickel alloy particles containing nickel particles and platinum particles in the weight ratio of 1:0.05-0.7, impregnated on carbon support.    USE - Platinum-nickel alloy cathode catalyst for fuel cell e.g. polymer electrolyte fuel cell (claimed) used as power source of vehicles, domestic and business applications and portable mobile unit.    ADVANTAGE - The platinum-nickel alloy cathode catalyst has excellent oxidation-reduction activity.
NOVELTY - A lighting transform layer comprises silicon powder, fluorescent powder using rare-earth oxyhalide as matrix and a polymer uniformly doped with silicon powder and fluorescent powder. The fluorescent powder essentially comprises element chosen from ytterbium, erbium and holmium.    USE - Lighting transform layer is used for manufacturing polycrystalline silicon solar battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The polycrystalline silicon solar battery formed using lighting transform layer has high efficiency and electrical property, and is economical.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of polycrystalline silicon solar battery, which involves coating suspended component formed by mixing silicon powder, fluorescent powder and polymer on surface of polycrystalline silicon solar battery base plate, and forming lighting transform layer.
NOVELTY - The method involves mixing copper indium gallium selenide and material mixing solution using ultrasonic wave vibration blender mixer to form uniform copper indium gallium selenide coating. The coating is coated on thin molybdenum layer through vibration effect of ultrasonic wave sprayers to form copper indium gallium selenide layer. The coating layer is dried through infrared radiation generated by infrared heating lamp tubes to remove remained material mixing solution from coating to form absorbing layer.    USE - Non-vacuum coating method for solar battery absorbing layer for forming copper indium gallium selenide layer on molybdenum layer of glass substrate (all claimed).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of solar battery absorbing layer.
NOVELTY - Double-passivation of crystalline silicon solar cell comprises (A) selecting silicon wafer to clean and polish or etch texture; (B) employing atomic layer deposition or plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD) method to grow aluminum oxide (Al2O3) for the silicon wafer, where refractive index is 1.5-1.7; (C) employing PECVD or physical vapor deposition method to grow silicon nitride (SiNx) for silicon wafer; and (D) annealing obtained sample for 1-30 minutes in atmosphere of nitrogen or mixture of hydrogen and argon at 200-600 degrees C to obtain double-passivation dielectric film.    USE - Method for double-passivation of crystalline silicon solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method is capable of reducing recombination velocity of silicon wafer surface to below 10 cm/second and applying to surface passivation of crystalline silicon solar cell to achieve high conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Double-passivation of crystalline silicon solar cell comprises (A) selecting silicon wafer to clean and polish or etch texture; (B) employing atomic layer deposition or plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD) method to grow aluminum oxide (Al2O3) for the silicon wafer, where refractive index is 1.5-1.7 and thickness is 10-80 nm; (C) employing PECVD or physical vapor deposition method to grow silicon nitride (SiNx) for silicon wafer, where refractive index is 1.9-2.2 and thickness is 30-150 nm; and (D) annealing obtained sample for 1-30 minutes in atmosphere of nitrogen or mixture of hydrogen and argon at 200-600 degrees C to obtain double-passivation dielectric film.
NOVELTY - A method of growing zinc oxide film by metal-organic chemical vapor deposition method involves growing in (0002) direction and (1120) direction at the same time through more than one of deposition temperature control, deposition pressure control and precursor injection rate control. The deposition temperature is controlled at 90-150 degrees C, deposition pressure is controlled at 0.1-10 torr, and the injection ratio of precursors containing oxygen-containing material and zinc-containing material is 0.1-4.    USE - Method of growing zinc oxide film for manufacturing thin film solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The zinc oxide film is manufactured without requiring separate treatment process after the texturing process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of thin film solar cell.
NOVELTY - A chemical storage chamber (10) stores the chemical (150) for forming buffer layer on a substrate. A heating device is formed on lower side of chemical storage chamber to heat stored chemical with a preset temperature. A loading cover (20) is provided to simultaneously load and unload the substrate and opens and closes the chemical storage chamber. A chemical supply unit (40) supplies the chemical to the chemical storage chamber. A stirring device (80) stirs the chemical in chemical storage chamber. The ammonia solution and air are jetted in the storage chamber.    USE - Chemical bath deposition apparatus used in manufacture of solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The loading and unloading time of a substrate can be reduced by including loading cover for simultaneous loading and unloading of substrate while opening and closing a chemical storage chamber. The chemical is accommodated in the chemical storage chamber using pneumatic pressure such that the contamination of the chemical is avoided. The chemical is stirred using stirring device such that the deposition quality can be improved. The cost of the chemical bath deposition apparatus can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the chemical bath deposition apparatus.    Chemical storage chamber (10)    Loading cover (20)    Chemical supply unit (40)    Chemical (150)
NOVELTY - The cell has a conducting polymer provided with a bearing substrate, and a rear surface electrode layer arranged on the bearing substrate. A light absorption layer is arranged on the electrode layer, and a window layer is arranged on the light absorption layer. The conductive polymer is arranged on the window layer, and a pattern is provided in the conductive polymer, where the pattern is designed in form of one among embossing shape, lenticular shape, rod shape or horn-like shape. Refractive index of the conducting polymer is lower than refractive index of the window layer.    USE - Solar cell for use in a solar power generation module of a solar cell generating system.    ADVANTAGE - The conducting polymer is arranged on the window layer, so that electrical property of the window layer can be improved, and different shapes of the pattern can be easily formed by the imprinting mode in the conductive polymer. The surface of the conducting polymer is textured, so that reflectivity is decreased, thus improving the optical absorption rate of the cell. The cell has improved photoelectric conversion efficiency, electrical property and optical characteristic, and can be easily manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of a solar cell.
NOVELTY - The solar cell has an electrode layer formed on a substrate, and an absorber pattern formed on the electrode layer with a unit cell. A dielectric layer pattern is formed in the absorber pattern. Another electrode layer is formed on the dielectric layer pattern, and an upper plate is formed on the former electrode layer. The electrode layers are made of transparent material. The dielectric layer pattern comprises ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer, parlyne and polymer. The absorber pattern includes a unit cell that is polygonal in shape.    USE - Solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The unit cells are connected in parallel so as to prevent the fault generated in the solar cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a solar cell manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a solar cell.
NOVELTY - A solution containing colloidal silica is added to a solution containing tetraethoxysilane and acid catalyst to obtain silica sol. An antimony tin oxide sol is prepared. Isopropyl alcohol and colloidal silica are added to the mixture of silica sol and antimony tin oxide sol and polymerized in an acid solution to obtain inorganic coating composition.    USE - Preparation of super-hydrophilic inorganic coating composition used for solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The coating film formed using inorganic coating composition has excellent hydrophilic property, magnetism contamination-preventing property, antistatic property, optical permeability and biodegradability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for coating film.
NOVELTY - The solar cell has rear electrode layer that is formed on a substrate. A light absorbing layer is formed on the rear electrode layer. A buffer layer (400) is formed along the surface of the light absorbing layer. A first window layer (500) having higher density, is formed according to the surface of the buffer layer. A second window layer (600) having lower density, is formed on the first window layer.    USE - Copper indium gallium diselenide (CIGS) group solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The property of window layers can be improved since initial void in window layers can be restrained. The productivity of second window layer can be improved since the second window layer is formed by direct current (DC) sputtering process. The damage of buffer layer can be prevented by forming first window layer on lower side of second window layer. The series resistance characteristics and electrical characteristics of solar cell can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view illustrating the manufacturing process of solar cell.    Buffer layer (400)    First window layer (500)    Second window layer (600)
NOVELTY - A solar cell has rear electrode layer, light absorbing layer and window layer sequentially provided on substrate, and buffer layer provided between light absorbing layer and window layer. The buffer layer includes metallic compound (I) and metallic compound (II).    USE - Solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell is manufactured efficiently with suppressed environmental contamination.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A solar cell has rear electrode layer, light absorbing layer and window layer sequentially provided on substrate, and buffer layer provided between light absorbing layer and window layer. The buffer layer includes metallic compound of formula: AB' (I) and metallic compound of formula: A2B'3 (II).    A=element of group III;and    B'=element of group VI.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of solar cell.
NOVELTY - A solar cell back sheet has a layer formed using polyester group polymer, provided between a fluorine resin layer and a polyester film, and a barrier layer.    USE - Solar cell back sheet.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell back sheet has excellent stability, durability and cohesive power between polyester layer and fluorine resin layer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of solar cell back sheet.
NOVELTY - Substituted quinoxaline derivative (I) or (II) is new.    USE - (I) and (II) are useful in organic light emitting diodes or organic solar cells (claimed).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Substituted quinoxaline derivative of formula (I) or (II) is new.    R1, R2 = H, halo, CH3, ethyl, propyl, butyl or (hetero)aryl.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an organic light emitting diode comprising a cathode, an anode, a light emitting layer arranged between the cathode and the anode, and an electron transport layer arranged between the light emitting layer and the cathode, which comprises (I) or (II).
NOVELTY - The optical device has a bottom electrode formed on a substrate and N-type nanorods formed on the bottom electrode. An upper electrode is formed on the nanorods. The N-type nanorods are reformed to the homojunction of P-type nanorods through nitrogen diffusion on the substrate from the nitrogen supply layer. The nitrogen supply layer is reformed to the bottom electrode with the diffusion of nitrogen.    USE - Optical device such as photodiode, solar cell, and LED used in lighting application.    ADVANTAGE - Optical device with homojunction nanorods is manufactured by simple process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of optical device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the optical device.
NOVELTY - The method involves forming semiconductor film doped with boron in back side of semiconductor substrate. A metal layer is formed above the semiconductor film. The boron atom is diffused to the doped semiconductor region to form high concentration boron in the rear surface by a plastic process.    USE - Method for doping boron for use during manufacture of solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The need for using expensive paste during doping or boron is avoided and high-concentration boron is formed by plastic process, so that manufacturing cost of solar cell is reduced. The crystal defect can be minimized and production efficiency of the solar cell can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for fabricating solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining boron doping method. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Step for performing etching process (S10)    Step for performing texturing process (S12)    Step for forming semiconductor region (S14)    Step for forming reflection barrier layer on semiconductor region (S16)    Step for performing plastic process (S20)
NOVELTY - Preparation of nano copper-selenium matrix on copper substrate comprises soaking copper substrate in concentrated hydrochloric, washing substrate surface with de-ionized water and washing it in organic solvent, drying copper substrate, ultrasonically dissolving selenium powder in sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide solution to obtain solution of selenium powder sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide; and mixing copper substrate and solution.    USE - Preparation of nano Cu2-xSe matrix on copper substrate (claimed) used in micro-electronic devices and solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The method has simple operation, low device requirement, and capable of mass production. The nano Cu2-xSe matrix has one-dimensional or two-dimensional structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Preparation of nano copper-selenium (Cu2-xSe) matrix on copper substrate comprises soaking copper substrate in 10-40 wt.% concentrated hydrochloric for 1 second to 10 minutes; washing substrate surface with de-ionized water and ultrasonically washing it in organic solvent (A) for 1 minute to 1 hour; drying copper substrate; ultrasonically dissolving selenium powder in sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide solution at molar ratio of 1:1-1:5 to obtain solution of selenium powder sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide; mixing copper substrate and solution in container; adding 1-20 ml growth guiding agent, de-ionized water or organic solvent (B) until mixture is 4/5-24/25 of reaction kettle in volume; carrying out reaction for 0.5-50 hours at 20-200 degrees C; taking out copper substrate and washing it with ethanol; drying copper substrate to obtain nano Cu2-xSe matrix on copper substrate.
NOVELTY - Mass preparation of large-size graphene comprises weak oxidizing large-size graphite by modified Hummers method; dispersing graphite oxide in water; stripping by weak ultrasonic-assisted or oscillating method; removing graphite oxide, which is not stripped completely, and small-size graphene oxide to obtain uniform large-size graphene oxide; reducing large-size graphene oxide using hydrazine or hydrazine hydrate; removing oxygen-containing functional group; and restoring performance.    USE - Mass preparation of large-size graphene (claimed) used for flexible optoelectronic thin film field. Uses include but are not limited to transparent conductive film, display, solar cell electrode, gas sensor, optical-electrical converter, and thin film electron component.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides high-quality large-size graphene having maximum area of 3x 104 mu m2.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Mass preparation of large-size graphene comprises:    (A) weak oxidizing large-size graphite by modified Hummers method;    (B) dispersing graphite oxide in water; and stripping graphite oxide by weak ultrasonic-assisted or oscillating method;    (C) separating graphene oxide by removing graphite oxide, which is not stripped completely, and small-size graphene oxide to obtain uniform large-size graphene oxide;    (D) reducing the large-size graphene oxide by depositing graphene oxide dispersing liquid on base; reducing the liquid by hydrazine or hydrazine hydrate; removing oxygen-containing functional group; and restoring the performance.
NOVELTY - The module has a solar cell (200) that is formed on a substrate (100). A lower coating layer (310) is formed at top of solar cell for insulating the solar cell. An upper coating layer (320) is formed at top of lower coating layer to prevent the moisture from entering into lower coating layer (310).    USE - Solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - Since upper coating layer is formed on top of lower coating layer to prevent moisture from entering into lower coating layer, the manufacturing process of solar cell module can be simplified. The manufacturing time and manufacturing cost of solar cell module can be reduced. The solar cell module can be installed and handled easily. Thus, the production yield of solar cell module can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the solar cell module.    Substrate (100)    Solar cell (200)    Front electrode (210)    Semiconductor layer (220)    Lower coating layer (310)    Upper coating layer (320)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming bottom electrode (200) on surface of a substrate (100), and forming a grating pattern (300) on upper side of bottom electrode. A conductive polymer layer (400) is formed within a cell in which an organic light front layer (500) is formed. An upper electrode (600) is formed organic light front layer, and existence of short circuit is inspected about each cell. The short-circuited cells are electrically separated from concentrated circuit pattern while forming multiple cell constructions using bottom electrode formed on substrate surface.    USE - Method of fabricating organic thin film solar cell for use in industry and home.    ADVANTAGE - By separating short-circuited cells from concentrated circuit pattern and forming multiple cell constructions, the cell generation efficiency can be improved. The formation of the pinhole can be prevented and the generation of short circuit between the bottom electrode and the upper electrode can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view illustrating the process for fabricating solar cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Substrate (100)    Bottom electrode (200)    Grating pattern (300)    Conductive polymer layer (400)    Organic light front layer (500)    Upper electrode (600)
NOVELTY - The cell has semiconductor layer made of silicon that is formed on electrode made of indium tin oxide (ITO), zinc oxide (ZnO), aluminum zinc oxide (AlZnO), or indium zinc oxide (InZnO) and which is formed in upper portion of micro lens layer of convex lens shape. The micro lens layer of convex lens shape and other electrode made of silver (Ag) or aluminum (Al) are formed on semiconductor layer. The micro lens layer of concave lens shape and convex lens shape made of glass or polymer is formed on upper side and lower side of insulating substrate respectively.    USE - Solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The micro lens layer of concave lens shape and convex lens shape is formed on upper side and lower side of insulating substrate, such that light including the sunlight can enter effectively into solar cell, to improve the light capture ability. Hence, the efficiency of the solar cell can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of fabricating solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view illustrating the fabrication process of solar battery.
NOVELTY - A display panel (120) has a solar panel inlet hole (122) for the insertion of a solar panel (110), that indicates the advertisement content. A protective cover (130) including a hardcoating layer, is formed on top of display panel, and is provided with a LED inserting hole (132). The electric power generated by solar panel and stored in a storage battery (142), is supplied to LED (134). The supply of electric power stored in storage battery to LED, is controlled by a control CPU (144), to display advertisement content in display panel with light emission of LED.    USE - Display device mounted in fence and bollard installed in roadway, for use in advertisement application.    ADVANTAGE - The LED emits light during the night time through the electric power stored in the storage battery, so that the advertisement contents displayed in the display panel are visualized effectively during night time. The advertising effect of the display device can be maximized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the display device using solar cell.    Solar panel (110)    Display panel (120)    Solar panel inlet hole (122)    Protective cover (130)    LED inserting hole (132)    LED (134)    Storage battery (142)    Control CPU (144)
NOVELTY - A polymer compound, solvent and metal precursor are mixed and agitated in a container, to obtain complex compound. Then, the obtained product is irradiated using electron beam, to obtain metal nanoparticles.    USE - Manufacture of metal nanoparticles used for optical catalyst, ultraviolet ray sensor, optical fiber, information-recording medium, abrasive agent, biological material, antibiotic agent, photoresist for print film, computer monitor coating, semiconductor, solar cell and battery lamp.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently provides metal nanoparticles in short period of time.
NOVELTY - The method involves dipping positive electrode and counter electrode in electro depositing solution including soda and solvent. A hydrated sodium thin film is formed at upper portion of positive electrode. An electric field is applied among positive and counter electrodes. A chalcogenide solar cell is formed in hydrated sodium thin-film portion of positive electrode. A negative electrode is formed at upper portion of solar cell.    USE - Manufacturing method of chalcogenide solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The quantum efficiency of the solar cell can be improved. The coefficient of thermal expansion of the copper indium gallium selenide and linear thermal expansion coefficient of the soda lime glass are the same such that the thin film delamination phenomenon due to the thermal expansion coefficient mismatch can be prevented. The sodium (Na) component contained in the soda lime glass diffused to the thin film is managed. The solar cell efficiency can be improved while reducing the process cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for chalcogenide solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view illustrating the process of coating hydrated sodium in positive electrode surface by electrophoresis method. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - Two or more types of ink solutions are ejected by two or more ink heads of an inkjet printer, and multilayered film is formed. A poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene)/poly(4-styrenesulfonic acid) film is formed at upper portion of bottom electrode layer, and a core-shell structure is formed on upper portion of polymer film to manufacture solar cell.    USE - Manufacture of solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell having excellent power conversion efficiency is efficiently and economically manufactured.
NOVELTY - The reaction gas is supplied to the plasma generating device under pressure. The alternating current (AC) power is applied to generate plasma in the plasma generating device. The polymer substrate is positioned at the plasma generating area and the transparent conductive oxide is formed on the polymer substrate after surface-treating the polymer substrate using atmospheric pressure plasma. The flexible electronic component is surface-treated on the polymer substrate. The hydrogen, oxygen or nitrogen is used as reaction gas and is mixed with argon gas.    USE - Manufacturing method of transparent electrode used in plasma display panel, LCD device, LED, organic electro-luminance LED (OLED) and solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The polymer substrate is positioned at the plasma generating area and the transparent conductive oxide is formed on the polymer substrate after surface-treating the polymer substrate using atmospheric pressure plasma such that the surface treatment time is reduced. The manufacturing process is simplified and manufacturing time and fabrication cost are reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical view explaining relationship of contact angle and plasma process time of PET substrate. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The system (10) has a sulfur feed port that discharges the sulfur generated by the sulfur generating station (20), to the polyelectrolyte electrolytic bath (30). An electricity supply unit (50) supplies the electricity to the polyelectrolyte electrolytic bath made of polymer, in which the sulfuric acid is manufactured using sulfur. A sulfuric acid storage unit (70) stores the sulfuric acid produced in the electrolytic bath.    USE - Proton exchange membrane electrolysis technology based hydrogen generation system for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The efficiency of manufacturing the sulfuric acid can be improved and need to perform sulfuric acid decomposition process at high temperature can be avoided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for optimization method of hydrogen generation system based on proton exchange membrane electrolysis technology.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the hydrogen generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Hydrogen generation system (10)    Sulfur generating station (20)    Polyelectrolyte electrolytic bath (30)    Electricity supply unit (50)    Sulfuric acid storage unit (70)
NOVELTY - The solar cell has a moisture absorption structure that is arranged on a cell main portion. A back contact electrode, light absorption layer, buffer layer and a front contact electrode are arranged on a substrate of other cell main portion in a predetermined order. The moisture absorption structure is coated with coloring materials which are discolored with respect to humidity conditions. The moisture absorption structure is selected from silica gel, alumina oxide, zeolite, organic binder, thermosetting resin and photo-crosslinkable polymer resin.    USE - CIGS solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Since the moisture absorption structure is arranged on the cell main portion, the penetration of the moisture into the solar cell can be prevented reliably and hence the damages to the solar cell can be suppressed efficiently. Since the moisture absorption structure is coated with coloring materials which are discolored with respect to humidity conditions, the defected solar cell can be detected effectively and repaired easily. The aesthetic appearance of the solar cell can be improved efficiently by coating moisture absorption structure with coloring materials of various colors. The lifetime of the solar cell can be increased reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the solar cell.
NOVELTY - The method involves providing a polymer layer on top of a substrate. A fixed pattern is formed above the polymer layer, and a metal layer is formed above the polymer layer in which the substrate and the fixed pattern are formed. Another metal layer is formed on the former metal layer. The metal layers on the substrate are removed by performing an etching process. The former metal layer is made of aluminum or gold, and the latter metal layer is made of chrome. The polymer layer is made of poly dimethylsiloxane, ethylene glycol dimethacrylate, AS9, AS19 and 1-hydroxy-cyclohexyl-phenyl-ketone.    USE - Method for forming a hole pattern on a substrate that is used in a solar cell and an LED.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables forming the hole type pattern from stamp of a pillar form without distortion of the pattern resolution on the substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a photograph illustrating a hole formed on a silicon substrate after etching process.
NOVELTY - The method involves forming poly 3,4-ethylene dioxythiophene (PEDOT) layer on a substrate (101) and irradiating UV ray in a PEDOT poly styrene-sulfonate (PSS) layer (105). The peak wavelength of the UV irradiated in the PEDOT PSS layer is 200-355 nanometers. The time taken to irradiate the UV ray in the PEDOT PSS layer is 3-15 minutes. The substrate is coated twice for forming the PEDOT PSS layer. The power density of the UV ray irradiated in the PEDOT PSS layer is 2-6 Weber/ cm2.    USE - Method for manufacturing conductivity organic layer in an electric component such as solar cell, display panel, organic LED and organic thin film transistor.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables improving working function, conductivity and stability, so that the PEDOT PSS layer has increased electrical characteristics, reliability and lifetime.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electric component manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view illustrating a conductivity organic layer manufacturing method.    Glass substrate (101)    Indium tin oxide layer (103)    Poly 3,4- ethylene dioxythiophene poly styrene-sulfonate layer (105)
NOVELTY - An inverted organic solar cell consists of photoactive layer, buffer layer, electrode and chalcogenide type compound thin film formed on electrode, provided in order on substrate.    USE - Inverted organic solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The inverted organic solar cell with high quantum efficiency is manufactured easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for fabricating the solar cell.
NOVELTY - A nano imprint pattern is formed on a Fresnel lens using an imprint mold. A resin is coated on the back side surface of lens in which pattern is formed. The resin is pressurized and hardened to form nano pattern. Thus, a light collecting component is manufactured.    USE - Manufacture of light collecting component for solar cell (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The light collecting component is efficiently and economically manufactured with excellent transmittance and light condensation property.
NOVELTY - P-type zinc oxide film composition (A) and N-type zinc oxide film composition (B) are prepared, and ball-milled in a rotary drum. The resultant mixture is crushed to the particle size of less than 20 nm, and filtered in membrane filter to obtain P-type and N-type zinc oxide film composition. The obtained P-type and N-type zinc oxide film composition is mixed with water-soluble binder silane, and coated on a metal to the thickness of 1-2 mu m. The resultant material is heated at 200-900 degrees C for 1-24 hours to obtain P-type and N-type zinc oxide thin layer.    USE - Manufacture of P-type and N-type zinc oxide thin layer used for manufacture of solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently and economically provides P-type and N-type zinc oxide thin layer by simple method.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - P-type zinc oxide film composition (A) containing zinc acetate aqueous solution, manganese, lithium, platinum, silver, vanadium pentoxide, tungsten oxide, bismuth, nickel and cobalt oxide, and N-type zinc oxide film composition (B) containing zinc acetate aqueous solution, magnesium, lanthanum, yttrium, carbon, copper, nitrogen, selenium, aluminum, vanadium, iron, titanium, tantalum, niobium, gallium and diborane, are prepared. The obtained P-type zinc oxide film composition (A) and N-type zinc oxide film composition (B) are ball-milled in a rotary drum, crushed to the particle size of less than 20 nm, and filtered in membrane filter to obtain P-type and N-type zinc oxide film composition. The obtained P-type and N-type zinc oxide film composition is mixed with water-soluble binder silane (O-Si-O), and coated on a metal to the thickness of 1-2 mu m. The resultant material is heated at 200-900 degrees C for 1-24 hours to obtain P-type and N-type zinc oxide thin layer.
NOVELTY - The device has an ethylene vinyl acelate (EVA) tape setting unit for supplying an EVA tape and setting up the EVA tape on a glass. An insulating tape setting unit sets up an insulating tape at a top portion of the EVA tape. A bus bar setting unit supplies a bus bar and sets up the bus bar at a top portion of the insulating tape. A compression heating apparatus is placed at a top portion of the bus bar. The heating apparatus comprises a localized region heater for heating the top portion of the bus bar.    USE - Device for setting up a cure adhesion of a bus bar in a solar cell module manufacturing system.    ADVANTAGE - The device effectively sets up the bus bar cure adhesion in the solar cell module manufacturing system. The manufacturing cost of the device is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for setting up a cure adhesion of a bus bar in a solar cell module manufacturing system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view illustrating a method for setting up a cure adhesion of a bus bar in a solar cell module manufacturing system.
NOVELTY - A catalyst is synthesized, pulverized and mixed with binder. The mixture is extruded and cut to predetermined length. Then, binder is removed from product by plasticizing extruded catalyst.    USE - Method of extruding catalyst used for internal reforming of molten carbonate fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently and economically provides extruded catalyst.
NOVELTY - An electrocatalyst material comprises palladium and metal oxides supported on a conductive carrier and dispersed.    USE - Electrocatalyst material is used in direct methanol fuel cells (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to industrial power source, domestic power source, power source for handheld and electromobile components, and power source of portable electronic instruments.    ADVANTAGE - The electrocatalyst material has excellent catalytic activity with respect to oxygen reduction reaction and low catalytic activity with respect to methanol oxidation, and reduces the manufacturing cost of direct methanol fuel cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) direct methanol fuel cell consisting of a cathode comprising the electrocatalyst material, an anode, and a polymer electrolyte membrane provided between the electrodes; and    (2) manufacture of electrocatalyst material, which involves dissolving a palladium compound in a solvent to obtain a solution, mixing the obtained solution with conductive carrier and dispersing the palladium compound in the carrier, adding a reducing agent to produce palladium metal particles, filtering the obtained solution, washing and drying the palladium metal particles, dispersing the metal particles in another solvent, dispersing metal oxide, and supporting on the carrier.
NOVELTY - A back sheet has base material layer and coating layer including polyamide resin on at least one side of the base material layer.    USE - Back sheet is used for solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The back sheet having excellent durability, weatherability and adhesiveness is manufactured by simple process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of back sheet.
NOVELTY - An electrode composition comprises silver powder, nano-silver, glass frit, binder and organic solvent.    USE - Electrode composition is used for solar cell and semiconductor device.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode composition has excellent quantum efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of electrode composition.
NOVELTY - The method involves setting up a solar cell in a lower plate, and forming a sealing of constant thickness in the lower plate. An ethylene vinyl alcohol (EVA) sheet is fixed inside the sealing. A transparent substrate is provided on the EVA sheet such that the EVA sheet and the transparent substrate are laminated. The solar cell includes an upper electrode and a bottom electrode connected to the substrate with a conductive tape. The sealing is made of silicone rubber.    USE - Method for manufacturing a solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables preventing the EVA from draining outside the sealing so that the manufacturing process of a solar cell is simplified. The method enables preventing the transparent substrate from being damaged during compression of the EVA, so that the manufacturing cost of the solar cell is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a solar cell.
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a p-type semiconductor layer (220), and injecting nitrous oxide in the p-type layer, where the p-type layer is made of silane, disilane or diborane. An organic solar cell layer is formed on an amorphous hydrogenation thin film silicon oxide solar cell, and a sensitivity wavelength band is formed on the solar cell layer, where the organic solar cell layer is made of polymer. The thickness of the amorphous hydrogenation silicon oxide thin film is 10-15nm, and the thin film silicon solar cell layer of the n-i-p structure is formed.    USE - Method for manufacturing a solar cell e.g. thin film type solar cell and stack solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell improves the conversion efficiency. The high quality amorphous silicon oxide film can be formed due to the organic material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of a solar cell.    Substrate (100)    Top transparent electrode layer (210)    P-type semiconductor layer (220)    Middle electrode layer (250)    Polymer solar cell layer (300)
NOVELTY - A protective film contains organic layer containing silicon-type compound (I).    USE - Protective film is used for optical element for organic light emitting device, liquid crystal display, plasma display panel and solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The protective film has excellent safety and moisture resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A protective film contains organic layer containing silicon-type compound of formula: -Si(-OR1)(-OR3)-OR2 (I).    R1-R3=1-4C alkyl or 4C or more acryl.
NOVELTY - The back contact-type solar cell comprises n+-type and p+-type layers that are formed in an opposite side from a sunlight receiving side. An electrode formed on the opposite side comprises a conductive component, and is formed on the n+-type and p+-type layers.    USE - Used as a back contact-type solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The back contact-type solar cell can be economically, easily and rapidly produced with improved power generation efficiency, low contact resistance, increased conversion efficiency and high productivity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The diagram shows a cross-sectional view of a solar cell.    Light receiving section (102)    Carrier generating section (104)    Electrode section (106)    Anti-reflective film (108)    Semiconductor (110)    Anode. (112)
NOVELTY - An orientation polyester film comprises polyethylene naphthalene dicarboxylate as main component. The film has intrinsic viscosity of 0.65-1.50 dl/g, and main crystal structure of beta -crystal structure.    USE - An orientation polyester film used as base film of flexible circuit board or solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The orientation polyester film is excellent in heat resistance, and has high melting point.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a manufacturing method of orientation polyester film.
NOVELTY - The cell has an optical scattering layer (107) formed in an n-positive type amorphous silicon layer (105n). A rear electrode (109) is formed on the optical scattering layer. A transparent electrode layer (103) is formed on a transparent substrate (101). A p-positive type amorphous silicon layer (105p) is formed on the transparent electrode layer. The transparent electrode layer material is selected from zinc oxide boron, zinc oxide aluminum, tin IV oxide fluorine, indium tin oxide and zinc oxide. The optical scattering layer stops phosphine (PH3) gas and spills silane (SiH4) gas.    USE - Thin film solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The cell simplifies manufacturing process and reduces production cost. The back reflecting layer is additionally formed on the substrate, so that reflective efficiency of light can be doubled, thus increasing quantum efficiency of the cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a thin film solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of a thin film solar cell.    Transparent substrate (101)    Transparent electrode layer (103)    N-positive type amorphous silicon layer (105n)    P-positive type amorphous silicon layer (105p)    Optical scattering layer (107)    Rear electrode (109)
NOVELTY - A silver ultrafine particle containing composition comprises silver ultrafine particles, polymeric latex and water-soluble halide in aqueous medium. The silver ultrafine particles have average particle diameter of 0.1 mu m or less. The polymeric latex and water-soluble halide are contained in the ratio of 2.93-168.    USE - Silver ultrafine particle containing composition used for forming electroconductive pattern (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to antenna used for radio frequency identification tag, receiver antenna of digital terrestrial broadcasting, gate of organic thin film transistor, drain electrode, data electrode of display, back surface electrode of solar cell, peripheral electrode of touch panel, electrode of membrane switch, solid capacitor, control electrode in optical waveguide type device, interposer, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The silver ultrafine particle composition is manufactured without requiring sintering process and immersion treatment, enables to form pattern with high electroconductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electroconductive pattern formation method.
NOVELTY - A film mirror (10) has resin layer (2) having carbon-hydrogen bonding provided on the resin base material (5) at light incident side of silver reflection layer (3), and fluorine-containing resin layer (4) modified by carbon-fluorine bonding provided on the surface of the resin layer.    USE - Film mirror used in reflective apparatus for solar power generation (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The film mirror has excellent light resistance, weather resistance, reduced weight and regular reflectance with respect to sunlight, and is manufactured economically.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the film mirror.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the film.    Resin layer (2)    Silver reflection layer (3)    Fluorine-containing resin layer (4)    Resin base material (5)    Film mirror (10)
NOVELTY - A reflector has metal oxide layer (13) and reflection layer (14) containing silver and element with small atomic radius with respect to silver doped in the side near the base material, provided on base material (3). The micro crystal size computed from the diffraction peak originating from silver in the X-ray diffraction measurement using copper-K( alpha )-ray of the reflector is 2-23 nm. The metal oxide layer contains zinc oxide.    USE - Reflector used in visible light reflection component (claimed) for display device and solar cell, e.g. backlight of liquid crystal display and projection television.    ADVANTAGE - The reflector has visible light reflectance of 93% or more, and provides reflection component with excellent durability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of the reflector.    Base material (3)    Metal oxide film (13)    Reflection layer (14)
NOVELTY - Composition comprises 50-95 wt.% of water, 5-60 wt.% of metal nano-particles or metal-containing precursors, and 0.1-10 wt.% of foam forming chemical or bubble agent.    USE - The composition is useful for forming transparent conductive coating on transparent substrate, in which the resulting transparent and conductive layers are useful for thin film solar cells, touch screens, thin film transistor-liquid crystal display, plasma displays, organic light emitting diodes, electromagnetic interference shielding electrical papers (E-papers), and flexible displays.    ADVANTAGE - The foam formulation contains mainly water without any toxic organic solvent. The composition provides uniform coated film with good transparency and conductivity by a low cost, high throughout and environmental friendly method.
NOVELTY - The device (1) has panel holder (3) that includes glass solar panel (2) supported on a side wall of the panel holder extending from bottom wall. A cavity space (7) is provided in between the bottom wall and the solar panel. The cavity space is provided with strengthening element (11) for extending from the bottom wall to a rear side of the solar panel facing toward the cavity space for additional support of the solar panel. The solar panel is provided with glass panel whose thickness is set to-be 4 millimeters or less.    USE - Electrical energy generating device for electrical energy generating system (claimed), used in instance light-weight industrial roofs.    ADVANTAGE - Since the cavity space has strengthening element for extending from the bottom wall to rear side of the solar panel, the bending strength to the device is achieved efficiently, and the thin glass panels can be supported reliably by the panel holder. The solar panel is provided with glass panel whose thickness is set to be 4 millimeters or less, so that the weight of the device is reduced effectively. Thus the manufacturing cost can be reduced effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the device for generating electrical energy.    Device for generating electrical energy (1)    Solar panel (2)    Panel holder (3)    Cavity space (7)    Strengthening element (11)
NOVELTY - The device has a temperature collecting module (2), a power grid access device (3) and a temperature adjusting device (4) that are connected with a main control system (1), respectively. Multiple temperature collecting devices (5) are connected with the temperature collecting module. The temperature collecting devices are arranged on a vanadium fluid flow battery pack and connected with the vanadium fluid flow battery pack. The power grid access device is connected with an external power grid system and the vanadium fluid flow battery pack, respectively.    USE - Temperature monitoring device for a vanadium fluid flow battery energy storage system.    ADVANTAGE - The vanadium fluid flow battery energy storage system is convenient for an electric management department to timely master the temperature information of a working vanadium fluid flow battery and analyze the information to form a control plot and timely publish all kinds of charge/discharge control commands and power grid information. The system conveys an electric energy to a power grid when the power grid is under a peak value, so as to reduce loss of a system electricity network.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a temperature monitoring device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Main control system (1)    Temperature collecting module (2)    Power grid access device (3)    Temperature adjusting device (4)    Temperature collecting devices (5)
NOVELTY - The battery has an ammonia water box (600) connected with a water transmission pipe (12) in a cyclic hydrogen preparing device (100) that is connected with a high pressure gas bottle (200), a pneumatic motor (300) and an ammonia absorber (400) through an exhaust pipe (9). The ammonia absorber is connected with a hydrogen firing device (500) i.e. hydrogen flue battery or hydrogen firer, through a hydrogen pipe (420). The ammonia absorber is connected with the ammonia water box through an ammonia cycling pipe (440).    USE - Storage battery.    ADVANTAGE - The ammonia forms ammonia water through the ammonia absorber to compensate to the ammonia water box to utilize, thus improving utilization rate of energy of energy loaded medium. The battery has better absorbing and cycling properties of ammonia, so that the battery can be utilized without emission and pollution. The battery has prolonged service life and strong adaptability, and is easy to maintain.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a storage battery.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Exhaust pipe (9)    Water transmission pipe (12)    Cyclic hydrogen preparing device (100)    High pressure gas bottle (200)    Pneumatic motor (300)    Ammonia absorber (400)    Hydrogen pipe (420)    Ammonia cycling pipe (440)    Hydrogen firing device (500)    Ammonia water box (600)
NOVELTY - An electrochemical device (10) has a ceramic electrode (12), a metallic interconnect (14), and a ceramic bond material (16) which bonds ceramic electrode and metallic interconnect. The ceramic bond material comprises manganese-cobalt oxide which is electroconductive such that electric current flows between ceramic electrode and metallic interconnect.    USE - Electrochemical device is used for fuel cell and sensor.    ADVANTAGE - The electrochemical device has excellent corrosion resistance and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of electrochemical device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the electrochemical device.    Electrochemical device (10)    Ceramic electrode (12)    Metallic interconnect (14)    Ceramic bond material (16)
NOVELTY - The cell (10) has a light absorption layer (26), an upper electrode terminal (16) and a back surface electrode (24) i.e. molybdenum electrode, laminated on a substrate (12). An aluminum supply layer (22) is formed in the substrate side to supply aluminum to a part of the light absorption layer so as to dope the light absorption layer with aluminum. Aluminum is added to the light absorption layer from the aluminum supply layer by thermal diffusion through the back surface electrode.    USE - Solar cell i.e. copper indium gallium selenide (CIGS) group chalcopyrite-type compound semiconductor thin film solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The aluminum supply layer is formed in the substrate side to supply aluminum to a part of the light absorption layer so as to dope the light absorption layer with aluminum, thus suppressing oxidization of aluminum easily, and hence suppressing or preventing defect and peeling of the light absorption layer. The cell improves the controllability of band structure of the light absorption layer by doping aluminum to the light absorption layer, and decreases variation in wavelength sensitivity characteristic of the solar cell based on peeling or defect of the light absorption layer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a solar cell manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a solar cell.    Solar cell (10)    Substrate (12)    Upper electrode terminal (16)    Aluminum supply layer (22)    Back surface electrode (24)    Light absorption layer (26)
NOVELTY - A resin sealing sheet is manufactured by forming polyethylene-type polymer of 0.86-0.93 g/cm3 density into film which does not contain crosslinking agent of organic peroxide using circular die, and irradiating by ionizing radiation in which polymer gel fraction after irradiating ionizing radiation is 2-65 wt.%.    USE - Manufacture of resin sealing sheet for solar cell module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method manufactures resin sealing sheet with transparency, adhesiveness and creep-resistant characteristic.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a solar cell module.
NOVELTY - Disclosed is a method for printing a mask on the surface of a silicon substrate and for etching subsequently a plurality of grooves on said substrate, without employing photolithography, laser scribing and mechanical scribing. Said mask serves to protect the silicon area underneath barrier from being etched by an etchant, while the silicon area uncovered by barrier is accordingly etched and thus leading to a pattern of grooves. The mask can also be an interim mask, being removed after a new material is deposited upon it. The new material forms a new mask with a pattern complementary to said original one, and plays a role similar to said original one. The invention also covers a silicon wafer-based solar cell with buried contacts formed by said disclosed technique. Compared with current groove-forming techniques, disclosed method is more simpler and can provide larger throughput.
NOVELTY - A carbon-supported anode catalyst of direct formic acid fuel cell and its manufacturing method are disclosed. They comprises: providing a interfacial agent solution, metal salt solution containing at least a catalyst metal ion and a reductant aqueous solution; forming a metal salt inverse micelle solution and a reductant inverse micelle solution; combining the metal salt inverse micelle solution and a carbon support for forming a inverse micelle solution of metal salt/ carbon support; combining the inverse micelle solution of metal salt/ carbon support and the reductant inverse micelle solution for forming a composition; and combining a formic acid solution and the composition for obtaining a carbon-supported anode catalyst. The invention also provides carbon-supported anode catalyst of formic acid fuel cell by the method.
NOVELTY - The module has multiple bottom printed circuit boards (PCB) provided with a built in region. A predetermined electrode pattern is electrically connected with multiple solar cells. A rear side grid is formed in a rear side of the predetermined electrode pattern. An upper end of the PCB is formed in the electrode pattern, and is laminated in a front side grid. The solar cells are serially connected with each other, and are laminated at an upper part of a back sheet. Ethylene Vinyl Acetate (EVA) and a glass are laminated at the upper part of the upper end of the PCB.    USE - Solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The module provides recent electronic product attaching importance to the aesthetics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a solar cell module.
NOVELTY - A lead (9L) is connected to positive electrode plate that is connected to battery case (1) having primary polarity external terminal. Another lead (11L) is connected to another negative electrode plate that is connected to secondary polarity external terminal (25) provided on sealing plate (15) for sealing opening of battery case through connection plate (31). Space between battery case and connection plate at one end in long-side direction of battery case is set to be half or less than of width of battery case in short-side direction of battery case.    USE - Square battery e.g. lithium ion secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to personal computer, mobile telephone, personal digital assistant (PDA), portable game apparatus, video camera, electric motor of hybrid electric vehicle, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle, and electric tool, vacuum cleaner and robot.    ADVANTAGE - Since the space between battery case and connection plate at one end of battery case is set to be half or lesser than width of other end of battery case, the reduction of the battery capacity is prevented and overheating of battery is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery case (1)    Leads (9L,11L)    Sealing plate (15)    Secondary polarity external terminal (25)    Connection plate (31)
NOVELTY - The module (2005) has a wavelength conversion optical plate (2009) which is stacked on a multi-layered tandem type solar cell (2007). The solar cell is attached on the optical plate in a thickness direction of the optical plate. The wavelength of the solar light is converted by the optical plate. An end face of an end portion of the optical plate is inclined relative to the planar direction, so that the light whose wavelength is converted is entered into solar cell.    USE - Solar cell module for plate-shaped solar panel (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell module can be produced easily by simple process. The need for special jig can be avoided, hence production cost of the solar cell module can be reduced. The leakage of light from the emission side surface to which reflected light is reached, can be prevented and hence the photoelectric conversion efficiency can be improved. The area of the solar cell can be enlarged, hence the electricity production can be increased reliably. The UV rays are blocked with inorganic fluorescent material, hence emission of UV rays to organic fluorescent material can be prevented, and deterioration of the organic fluorescent material can be suppressed. The solar cell module can be fixed easily and reliably by clamping the solar cell module using frames. The light that is emitted at the wavelength conversion optical plate on the incident side is absorbed, and the absorption wavelength and emission wavelength can be separated. Hence the loss of the solar panel can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for plate-shaped solar panel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the solar panel.    Frame (2003)    Solar cell module (2005)    Solar cell (2007)    Wavelength conversion optical plate (2009)    Fixing portion of solar cell module (2021)
NOVELTY - Electrolyte membrane comprises a crosslinked reaction product of a benzoxazine monomer with a crosslinkable compound, where the membrane: is impregnated with 300-600 parts by weight of phosphoric acid based on 100 parts by weight of the electrolyte membrane; and has a yield strain of less than or equal to 0.5% and a yield stress of less than or equal to 0.3 Mpa.    USE - The electrolyte membrane is useful in fuel cells operating at high temperatures and low humidity.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte membrane: has a strong acid trapping ability, excellent liquid supplementing capability and mechanical and chemical stability at high temperatures; utilizes the crosslinked material that can be obtained through a simple polymerization process using heat instead of using a polymerization initiator or a crosslinking agent; does not require an additional crosslinking agent, and thus mass production is possible and the costs of the starting materials used when synthesizing the crosslinked material are reasonable, and thus expenses are reasonable.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a crosslinked material comprising a reaction product of a benzoxazine monomer and a crosslinkable compound, where the crosslinked material is formed under conditions where the benzoxazine monomer polymerizes to form a polybenzoxazine that crosslinks with the crosslinkable compound.
NOVELTY - The substrate has a handle support, and a single crystalline layer which is arranged on the handle support and completely strain-relieved. The single crystalline layer comprises a material selected from the group consisting of III-V semiconductor materials, II-VI semiconductor materials, IV-IV semiconductor materials, and ceramic semiconductor materials. The single crystalline layer comprises an alloy of indium (In), gallium (Ga) and arsenide (As). The handle support comprises a silicon dioxide (SiO2)/silicon (Si) substrate.    USE - Virtual substrate for use as template for epitaxial growth of optoelectronic device such as semiconductor laser, LED, photodetector, thin film solar cell and photonic crystal.    ADVANTAGE - Since the thickness of the single crystalline layer is formed to have thinner, the occurrence of the cracks can be decreased. The creation of the trapped bubbles can be prevented by bonding the film to the handle support by gradually increasing the surface area of the contact. The growth and manipulation of the high quality crystalline thin films can be allowed with tunable lattice spacing by selecting template layers of various compositions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of forming virtual substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating the in-plane and out-of-plane strain in the single crystalline film.
NOVELTY - A pyridine-type conductive polymer (I), is new.    USE - New pyridine-type conductive polymer is used for organic and inorganic composite solar battery, electroluminescent element, hole-transport layer for phototransistor and photosensor fluorescence device (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to fat panel display, conductive film, liquid crystal display, light emitting diode and flat panel display.    ADVANTAGE - The pyridine-type conductive polymer has excellent hydrophilicity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A pyridine-type conductive polymer of formula (I), is new.    R1-R4=H, NO2, F, Cl, Br, I, COOH, NH2, NHR, NR2, SO3, CF3, SH, OH, ortho-phosphate, ortho-hydroxy, amine, carboxy, phosphate, sulfate thiol, or 1-2C hydrocarbyl containing substituent;    B'=H, hydroxy, amine, carboxy, phosphate, sulfate or thiol;    A=H, CH3, OH, COOH, NH2, NHR, NR2, SO3, H2PO4 or SH;    m=0-20;    R=not defined;    n=3-100000;and    X=counter anion.    N.B. R is not defined. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) organic and inorganic composite solar battery, which has photoelectrode, counter electrode organic light active layer containing pyridine-type conductive polymer, inorganic semiconductor layer and electrolyte;    (2) electroluminescent element, which has electron transport layer or hole-transport layer containing pyridine-type conductive polymer;    (3) hole-transport layer;    (4) phototransistor, which has hole-transport layer containing pyridine-type conductive polymer, formed on a substrate; and    (5) photosensor fluorescent device, which has hole-transport layer containing pyridine-type conductive polymer, formed on a substrate.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a hydrogen-production portion that generates hydrogen from electrolyte solution. An oxygen generation portion generates oxygen from electrolytic solution. The gas generation portions (7,8) are provided on back surface of photoelectric conversion element (2). The photoelectric conversion element is electrically connected to gas generation portions so that the electromotive force is generated when the received light from the photoelectric conversion element is supplied to the gas generation portions.    USE - Apparatus for production hydrogen by using sunlight as renewable energy source. Can also be used in hydraulic power, wind force, geothermal heat, tidal power, biomass, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The photoelectric conversion element is electrically connected to gas generation portions so that the electromotive force is generated when the received light from the photoelectric conversion element is supplied to the gas generation portions. Hence the hydrogen can be collected efficiently and the cost required for manufacturing the hydrogen production apparatus can be reduced. Since the hydrogen-production portion and oxygen generation portion are provided on the back surface of the photoelectric conversion element, the scattering of incident light by electrolyte solution can be prevented. The quantity of incident light to photoelectric conversion element can be increased so that the optical efficiency can be improved. The reduction in production rate of hydrogen by imbalance movement of proton concentration can be prevented even if the hydrogen production apparatus is enlarged.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for hydrogen production method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the hydrogen production apparatus.    Photoelectric conversion element (2)    Gas generation portions (7,8)    Electro-conductive portion (9)    Insulation portion (11)    Top plate (14)
NOVELTY - Pre-processing assembly for processing fuel feedstock for a fuel cell including oxygen and hydrocarbons having higher and lower hydrocarbon content, comprises: a deoxidizing unit for reducing the oxygen in the fuel feedstock; a propane processor unit for reducing the propylene in the fuel feedstock; and a pre-reforming unit for reducing the higher hydrocarbon content in the fuel feedstock.    USE - The pre-processing assembly is useful for processing fuel feedstock including natural gas, heavy duty-5% maximum allowable propylene content, and LPG to produce methane rich gas which is used in a high temperature fuel cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The pre-processing assembly: reduces or substantially eliminates the higher hydrocarbon and oxygen contents in the fuel feedstock; reduces the lower hydrocarbon content and increases the hydrogen content in the feedstock; has an extended life span; operates without an additional supply of hydrogen to the fuel feedstock; and utilizes a pre-reforming unit, which removes sulfur-containing compounds from the fuel feedstock, thus increasing the operating life of the reforming catalyst in the fuel cell assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of the pre-processing assembly of the fuel cell system with a fuel delivery system.    Vessel (202)    Deoxidizer bed (204)    Pre-reforming bed (301) Propane processor bed (206)    Carbon resistant catalyst (305)
NOVELTY - A photovoltaic panel is formed using a substrate (11), photovoltaic laminate comprising front electrode (12a) disposed on the substrate, back electrode (14a), and photovoltaic junction(s) disposed between the electrodes. A masking paste (15) is screen printed on the back electrode in predetermined pattern to form a masked back electrode surface. The masking paste is dried and the photovoltaic laminate is exposed to an aqueous etching composition to form etched photovoltaic laminate.    USE - Manufacture of photovoltaic panel for use in windows and sun-roof applications.    ADVANTAGE - The manufacturing process provides electrical isolation and edge-deletion to the photovoltaic panel, and reduces reflectivity of the sun-facing surface of the photovoltaic panel. The photovoltaic panel has partial transparency and high solar energy conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for masking paste, which contains (in wt.%) copolymer of methyl methacrylate and methacrylic acid (15-40), phenol formaldehyde-cresol resin (0-20), inorganic filler (0-30) and high-boiling solvent (25-75).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the cross-sectional view of the photovoltaic panel.    Substrate (11)    Front electrode (12a)    Breaks (12b,13b,14b)    Back electrode (14a)    Masking paste (15)
NOVELTY - Basic electroless nickel plating solution comprises: (a) 4.5-10 g/l of nickel ions; (b) a reducing agent; (c) 30-60 g/l of a first chelating agent comprising citric acid, ammonium citrate, sodium citrate and/or potassium citrate; (d) 5-80 g/l of a second chelating agent; (e) 0.0005-0.002 g/l of a stabilizer; and (f) water, where the pH value of the electroless nickel plating solution is 7-10 and the second chelating agent is alkylol amine, ethylene diamine, diethylene triamine and/or triethylene tetramine.    USE - The solution is useful for forming an electrode of a solar cell having patterned structure comprising silicon and silicon nitride.    ADVANTAGE - The solution has high selectivity between silicon and silicon nitride, and is harmless to the aluminum-based layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of a conventional process for forming electrodes of a solar cell.    n-Type silicon layer (11)    p-Type silicon layer (12)    Silicon nitride layer (13)    Recess. (19)
NOVELTY - A conjugated fluorene polymer (I) is new.    USE - New conjugated fluorene polymer is used for solar battery component (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The new conjugated fluorene polymer has excellent light stability and thermal stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A conjugated fluorene polymer of formula (I) is new.    R 1,R 2=H or 1-20C alkyl;    x,y=more than 0;    x+y=1;    n=1-1000;and    Ar 1=thiophene-containing group.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) preparation of conjugated fluorene polymer (I); and    (2) solar battery component, which has a laminated glass base, a transparent anode, an intermediate auxiliary layer, an active layer and a cathode. The active layer comprises electronic donor materials and electronic acceptor materials. The electronic donor materials are conjugated fluorene polymers.
NOVELTY - A hard-coat film (1) is obtained by providing a hard-coat layer (3) and a hard-coat layer (4) containing oleic acid and water, on a transparent film (2). The pencil hardness of the hard-coat layer (3) is more than 3H. The thickness of the hard-coat layer (4) is 0.1-1 mu m. The contact angle of oleic acid and water is 30 degrees or less and 80 degrees or more, respectively.    USE - Hard-coat film. Uses include but are not limited to optical display apparatus, cathode tube display apparatus, plasma display panel, liquid crystal display apparatus, projection display, electroluminescent display, touch panel, optical lens, eyeglass lens and solar cell panel.    ADVANTAGE - The hard-coat film has excellent finger-print resistance and mechanical strength, and can control the contact angle easily by adjusting the fluorine content.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the hard-coat film.    Hard-coat film (1)    Transparent film (2)    Hard-coat layers (3,4)
NOVELTY - An adhesive sheet is obtained by laminating modified ethylene-type resin layer containing alkoxysilane as a copolymerization component on surface(s) of ethylene type-resin layer containing polyethylene or an ethylene-( alpha )olefin copolymer. The shear modulus of the ethylene type-resin layer and modified ethylene-type resin layer at 80 degrees C is each 3x 105 Pa or more. The melting point of ethylene type-resin layer is 80-120 degrees C. The content of alkoxysilane in the modified ethylene-type resin layer is 0.01 %mass or more.    USE - Adhesive sheet is used for sheet for fillers for solar cell (both claimed) for fixing of cell in solar cell module and joining back surface sheet.    ADVANTAGE - The adhesive sheet has adhesive force even when it is not crosslinked, high reliability and efficiency at low temperature, reduced stress and excellent durability, and is environmentally-friendly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell, which is modularized by light-receiving surface (32) of a photovoltaic cell (3).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the solar cell.    Sheet for solar cell fillers (1)    Light reception glass (2)    Photovoltaic cell (3)    Back surface sheet (4)    Light-receiving surface (32)
NOVELTY - The element has a transparent negative cathode (6) and an anode (2) with a transparent substrate (1), and active layers (4a-4c) including an electron donor and an electron acceptor between the cathode and the anode. A cathode buffer layer (5) contains a compound, which has a cinnoline skeleton represented by a formula between the active layers and the cathode. The active layers contain a conjugated polymer compound or benzoporphyrin compound as the electron donor. The active layers contain fullerene or a fullerene derivative as the electron acceptor.    USE - Photoelectric conversion element for use in a solar cell (claimed) i.e. organic thin-film solar cell. Can also be used for an optical switching device, and an optical sensor.    ADVANTAGE - The cathode buffer layer contains a compound, which has the cinnoline skeleton represented by the formula between the active layers and the cathode, thus forming a very thin photoelectric conversion element and a cathode buffer layer into a film in a uniform manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a photoelectric conversion element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross-sectional of a photoelectric conversion element.    Transparent substrate (1)    Anode (2)    Active layers (4a-4c)    Cathode buffer layer (5)    Transparent negative cathode (6)
NOVELTY - A laser condensing lens (16) and a substrate (10) are moved relatively for condensing laser beam (20) on the substrate for forming an inner modified layer (12) and a pattern shape modified layer (36) in the substrate. The inner modified layer and pattern shape modified layer are formed in the state of opposing each other. The exposure and etching operations are performed for the pattern shape modified layer and the inner modified layer.    USE - Substrate processing method for use in e.g. manufacture of multi chip package (MCP) and solar cell. Can also be used in manufacture of gallium nitride (GaN) type semiconductor device, LED, laser diode, silicon carbide (SiC) type power device, illumination device and hybrid and electric vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The product manufacturing rate is improved by producing thin semiconductor wafer easily within a short time by eliminating the need for using a wire saw for cutting an ingot by using laser beam. The need for performing back grinding of the substrate for a long time is prevented and the contamination of the circuit pattern on the substrate by fine grinding dregs is prevented effectively. The etching rate of inner modified layer is improved by enabling easier permeation of the etching liquid. The frequency of irradiation of laser beam is reduced by enlarging the condensing spot.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the substrate processing method.    Substrate (10)    Inner modified layer (12)    Condensing lens (16)    Laser beam (20)    Pattern shape modified layer (36)
NOVELTY - An organic photoelectric conversion element (10) has an organic layer containing a fullerene compound (I), provided between a counter electrode (13) and a transparent electrode (12).    USE - Organic photoelectric conversion element is used for solar cell and optical sensor array (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The organic photoelectric conversion element has high open circuit voltage, durability and photoelectric conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An organic photoelectric conversion element has an organic layer containing a fullerene compound of formula (I), provided between a counter electrode and a transparent electrode. The fullerene compound has spherical structure, in which substituents are coupled to represent 60-540C fullerene structure.    A1=optionally substituted 5- or 6-membered aromatic ring;    R1=alkyl or cycloalkyl;    R2,R3=H, optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, amino, ether or thioether;    R2+R3=ring;and    m,n=1-3.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for optical sensor array having the organic photoelectric conversion element arranged in array form.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of organic photoelectric conversion element.    Organic photoelectric conversion element (10)    Substrate (11)    Transparent electrode (12)    Counter electrode (13)    Photoelectric conversion portion (14)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a texture in a plate-shaped semiconductor substrate (10). A semiconductor layer and an electrode are formed in the semiconductor substrate in which the texture is formed. Bubbling is performed while etching the semiconductor substrate. The semiconductor substrate is etched while rotating the semiconductor substrate by setting a rotating shaft as a perpendicular shaft with respect to a main surface (12) of the semiconductor substrate. The semiconductor substrate is rotated by putting a bubble in a side (17) of the semiconductor substrate.    USE - Method for manufacturing a solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables improving yield of the semiconductor substrate by forming the texture in the main surface of the semiconductor substrate uniformly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a container put into semiconductor substrate.    Plate-shaped semiconductor substrate (10)    Main surface of semiconductor substrate (12)    Side of semiconductor substrate (17)    Groove hole (25)    Bottom part (27)
NOVELTY - A resin composition contains ethylene-( alpha )-olefin copolymer (a) having density of 0.86-0.92 g/cm3, organic peroxide (b) and phenolic antioxidant (c).    USE - Resin composition is used for sealing material for solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The sealing material using resin composition has excellent heat resistance, light resistance, transparency, flexibility, durability, weather resistance and adhesiveness with respect to glass substrate, and suppressed yellowing.
NOVELTY - The wire has a fuse seat comprising a fuse module, a seat body and an insulating shell sleeve. Wire connecting ends of two cables are fixedly connected with the seat body, respectively. The fuse module is installed in the seat body. Two ends of the fuse module are electrically connected with the wire connecting ends of the cables, respectively. The insulating shell sleeve is hermetically connected with the cables. The insulating shell sleeve covers the fuse module, the seat body and the wire connecting ends of the cables hermetically.    USE - Solar battery connecting wire.    ADVANTAGE - The insulating shell sleeve covers the fuse module, the seat body and the wire connecting end of the cable hermetically, so that the wire has waterproof and corrosion-proof and better leak tightness, and satisfies use requirement at outdoor bad environment condition and ensures stability and reliability of a solar battery. The fuse seat has power off protection effect when current is overlarge.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a solar battery connecting wire.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a solar battery connecting wire.
NOVELTY - The fixing structure is formed by laminating and encapsulating low-carbon armored glass (1), ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer (2), solar cell (3), glass fiber (4) and weather-resistant composite plastic film (5) in order. The glass fiber is arranged on back face of the solar cell.    USE - Fixing structure of solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The shifting of battery sheet in lamination process and air bubbles in module after lamination can be reduced. The repair rate and rejection rate can be reduced such that production cost of the fixing structure is reduced. The appearance of module of the solar cell is beautified with less weight and size.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the fixing structure of solar cell module.    Low-carbon armored glass (1)    Ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer (2)    Solar cell (3)    Glass fiber (4)    Weather-resistant composite plastic film (5)
NOVELTY - The electrode (2) has collector (20) having multiple convex portions (21) on the surface (20a), granule (26) having alloy-system active material (25), space (28) formed between mutually the adjacent granules, and phosphorus portion-shaped solid. The granule extending outward of the collector from the surface of the convex portions aggregates multiple clusters (27) including alloy-system active material. The alloy-system active material is selected from silicon type active material or tin system active material.    USE - Negative electrode for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (claimed) e.g. lithium ion secondary battery. Uses include but are not limited to electronic device such as personal computer, mobile telephone, portable game apparatus, and electric equipment e.g. vacuum cleaner, audio visual device such as video recorder and memory audio player, work apparatus such as electric tool and robot, transporting apparatus such as electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle (HEV), plug-in HEV, and fuel cell electric vehicle, and electric power storage apparatus such as uninterruptible power supply.    ADVANTAGE - The stress generated in each cluster can be reduced by dividing a granule into several clusters, due to which the deformation of convex portion of granule, collector, and negative electrode can be suppressed. The fall of the capacity of battery or cycling characteristics can be suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary batteries.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the negative electrode for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary batteries.    Negative electrode (2)    Collector (20)    Surface of collector (20a)    Convex portion (21)    Alloy-system active material (25)    Granule (26)    Cluster (27)    Space (28)
NOVELTY - A compound having trimethylene structure (I) is new.    USE - Compound having trimethylene structure is used for composition used for organic element (both claimed). Uses include but are not limited to field effect transistor, thin film transistor, organic light emitting device, light emitting diode, solar cell, chemical sensor, biosensor, electronic copier, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The compound having trimethylene structure and high molecular compound are efficiently manufactured with high purity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A compound having trimethylene structure of formula (I) is new.    R1,R2=H, or group containing substituent chosen from C, H and/or X;    X=hetero atom;and    Z1,Z2=group containing aromatic substituent having C and H, aromatic substituent having C, H and/or X, groups each containing aromatic ring, and double bonded and/or triple bonded conjugated structure having C and H, and groups each containing aromatic ring, and double bonded and/or triple bonded conjugated structure having C, H and/or X.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) high molecular compound, which has repeating unit of formula (II);    (2) reactive compound of formula (III);    (3) manufacture of compound having trimethylene structure (I); and    (4) manufacture of high molecular compound, which involves performing condensation reaction of compound having two substituents, and reactive compound (III).    Z11-Z17=bivalent aromatic ring having C and H, bivalent aromatic ring having C, H and/or X, bivalent groups each containing aromatic ring, and double bonded and/or triple bonded conjugated structure having C and H, and bivalent groups each containing aromatic ring, and double bonded and/or triple bonded conjugated structure having C, H and/or X;    n=1 or more;    R3,R4=R1,R2;and    Y1,Y2=functional substituent in which bond formation is performed by condensation reaction.
NOVELTY - A semiconductor substrate has an irregular concave-convex structure, and average value of maximum depth of concave part of irregular concave-convex structure to maximum diameter of 0.2-0.5.    USE - A semiconductor substrate for a surface-textured solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The substrate reduces reflectivity of the incident light with the wave length of 300-1000 nm in the illuminated face to below 26%.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparation of the substrate comprising placing semiconductor substrate without passing a surface texture in an electrolyte; and anodizing and corroding at 15-30 degrees C and current density of 10-30 mA/cm2 for 50-90 minutes.
NOVELTY - The solar battery has one side provided with a doped dispersion layer on the upper surface of a silicon substrate, a micron light absorbing layer etched on the doped dispersion layer and a nanometer black silicon antireflection layer etched on the micron light absorbing layer.    USE - Solar battery with micron nanometer compound structure.    ADVANTAGE - Silicon solar battery has extremely low reflectivity less than 1 percent and ultra wideband in the wavelength of 200-3300 nanometer since battery combines with the ultra wideband and low reflectivity of the nanometer black silicon material, high conversion efficiency and high open circuit voltage of the micron light absorbing layer. Solar battery expands the absorption range of the solar spectrum and keeps high conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for making solar battery with micron nanometer compound.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the solar battery with micron nanometer compound structure.
NOVELTY - An organic/polymer solar cell is prepared by preparing glass substrate; coating transparent indium tin oxide semiconductor conductive film on substrate; coating an anode buffering layer on film; coating an active layer of polymer solar cell on the anode buffering layer; subjecting product to a magnetic field for magnetization drying at an angle of 30-90 degrees with the magnetic force line of the magnetic field; evaporating metal aluminum on the active layer of polymer solar cell as cathode at vacuum state; cooling naturally; and encapsulating the product.    USE - Method of preparing an organic/polymer solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method improves short circuit current density, photoelectric conversion efficiency and maximal output power of solar cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a magnetization apparatus of organic/polymer solar.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic view of a method of preparing an organic/polymer solar cell.
NOVELTY - The device has a tin indium oxide layer, a titanium dioxide nanometer grain array layer and a fluorine-bearing polymer film orderly formed on a substrate. The substrate is a glass used on a surface of an optical system or a silicon piece used on a surface of a solar cell. The tin indium oxide layer is a diaphanous tin indium oxide layer. Grain size of titanium dioxide nanoparticle is 50 nm-5 microns. A fluorine-bearing polymer is PTFE or polyvinylidene fluoride.    USE - Device for a surface of an optical system or a solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The surface of the device has positive charge, so that dust adhered on the surface has charge same with that on surface of the device. The dust particles leave away the surface due to static repulsion. The device has strong oxidability, and can decompose organic matters absorbed on a surface of an optical device to sterilize. The device can effectively remove the dust and prevent light transmittance of the surface of the optical system or solar cell from decreasing due to dust.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a device for a surface of an optical system or a solar cell.
NOVELTY - The assembly has a separating glass sheet (9) which is arranged between the inner layer glass sheet (8) and backlight glass sheet (2). Several separating cushions (5) are arranged between the backlight glass sheet and separating glass sheet. The polyvinyl butyral (PVB) films (4) are arranged between the inner layer glass sheet and separating glass sheet. The outer periphery of the assembly is provided with an aluminum alloy outer frame(7).    USE - Solar energy type photovoltaic assembly.    ADVANTAGE - The air layer on back face of solar battery plate can directly communicate with environment air since venting holes are arranged between separating cushions by arranging separating cushions between backlight glass sheet and separating glass sheet so that heat produced by battery plate can be radiated quickly and greenhouse effect can be avoided. The solar battery plate can be operated reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view Of the solar energy type photovoltaic assembly.    Backlight glass sheet (2)    PVB films (4)    Separating cushions (5)    Outer frame (7)    Inner layer glass sheet (8)    Separating glass sheet (9)
NOVELTY - The device has a titanium oxide insulating layer vacuum coating chamber, rear electrode copper molybdenum sodium alloy vacuum coating chamber, isolator silicon dioxide (SiO2) vacuum coating chamber and zinc sulfide N-type semiconductor vacuum coating chamber. Multiple vacuum sputtering chambers which are fixedly connected through the isolation valves. The vacuum sputtering chambers are made of hard stainless steel. The feeding chamber and discharging chamber are switched between vacuum state and normal pressure state.    USE - Continuous automatic production device for flexible film solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The production efficiency of production device is Improved, and complete continuous automatic production is realized. The damage of active crystallization film-coating layer due to contact with roller, can be prevented and quality of the product is improved such that product quality and photo-electric conversion efficiency can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the continuous automatic production device.
NOVELTY - Composite film comprises a base film comprising polyvinyl fluoride film and polyethylene terephthalate film coated with curing agent. The other surface of the polyethylene terephthalate film is coated with ethylene vinyl acetate coating.    USE - The composite film is useful for back board of solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The composite film: prevents the corrosion of the corrosion liquid e.g. vapor; protects the solar cell functions; and prolongs the service life; is resistant to high and low temperature, and aging; and will not form cracks on solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of the composite film for back board of solar cell.
NOVELTY - An alternating copolymer (I) is new.    USE - New alternating copolymer is used for organic thin film transistor, organic electroluminescent device and manufacturing photoactive layer for organic solar cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The organic layer solar cell using new alternating copolymer has light absorption property and electrical conductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An alternating copolymer of formula (I) is new.    R=1-30C alkyl;and    n=20-4000.
NOVELTY - A ferric chloride and a ferrous chloride are dissolved in water, nitrogen is filled and aqueous ammonia is added at 20-60 degrees C. Then, temperature is raised to 50-80 degrees C, reacted for 0.5-4 hours, cooled, washed, dried and ground, to obtain nano ferroferric oxide. The obtained nano ferroferric oxide is ultrasonically diffused in water, and pyrrole monomer, surfactant and oxidizing agent are added, reacted, filtered, washed and dried to obtain a precursor. The obtained precursor is processed at 200-1000 degrees C for 1-12 hours to obtain ferroferric oxide-carbon-nitrogen composite.    USE - Manufacture of ferroferric oxide-carbon-nitrogen composite used as carrier for fuel cell catalyst.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides ferroferric oxide-carbon-nitrogen composite having improved activity and high specific surface area. The fuel cell catalyst containing the composite, has improved catalytic performance and stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A ferric chloride and a ferrous chloride in mass ratio of 1:0.1-1:10 are dissolved in water, nitrogen is filled and aqueous ammonia is added at 20-60 degrees C to adjust pH between 10 and 14. Then, temperature is raised to 50-80 degrees C, reacted for 0.5-4 hours, cooled, washed, vacuum-dried and ground, to obtain nano ferroferric oxide. The obtained nano ferroferric oxide is ultrasonically diffused in water, and pyrrole monomer (1-10 times the mass of ferroferric oxide), surfactant (0.01-10 times the mass of ferroferric oxide) and oxidizing agent (5-30 %mass) are added, reacted at 0-5 degrees C for 2-10 hours, filtered, washed and dried to obtain a precursor. The obtained precursor is processed at 200-1000 degrees C for 1-12 hours to obtain ferroferric oxide-carbon-nitrogen composite.
NOVELTY - The machine has an upper cover comprising an upper box, a silicon gel plate and an upper chamber sealing ring. A laid battery assembly is arranged on a surface of a workbench of a laminating machine. A vacuum chamber is formed between the upper box and a heating workbench. A light aluminum silicate brick is covered with Teflon (RTM: PTFE) cloth and laid below an electric heater. A secondary return circuit of a transformer is placed to a group of electric heaters. A primary winding of the transformer is controlled by a silicon controlled solid relay    USE - Short circuit-proof electric heating laminating machine for use during solar battery assembling process.    ADVANTAGE - The machine prevents the heater from short circuit in a vacuum state, sharply reduces the repair rate of equipment and prolongs the service life of the equipment, and has wide application range.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a short circuit-proof electric heating laminating machine for use during solar battery assembling process.
NOVELTY - An optical switching type rare-earth fluorescent powder contains strontium-barium-ytterbium-lithium-molybdenum complex oxide.    USE - Optical switching type rare-earth fluorescent powder is used for silicon-substrate solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The optical switching type rare-earth fluorescent powder excites infrared ray from ultraviolet region to visible region.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An optical switching type rare-earth fluorescent powder contains strontium-barium-ytterbium-lithium-molybdenum complex oxide of formula: Sr2(Ba0.85Yb3+0.1Li+0.1)MoO6. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparation of optical switching type rare-earth fluorescent powder, which involves weighing oxide of strontium, barium, ytterbium, lithium or their salts, grinding completely, mixing evenly, sintering in air at 500-700 degrees C for 10-14 hours, pulverizing after cooling, sintering under reducing atmosphere at 800-1000 degrees C for 10-14 hours, cooling, pulverizing and sintering in air at 1000-1200 degrees C for 20-28 hours, cooling to room temperature and grinding completely.
NOVELTY - Plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD) comprises loading a silicon wafer in a reaction boat, placing in a flat microwave PECVD apparatus, introducing silane and ammonia gas to the apparatus, and exciting plasma by microwave to react on surface of the silicon wafer to generate silicon nitride reducing reflection film, where after introducing silane and ammonia gas for 30-45 minutes, stopping to introduce nitrogen trifluoride gas having the same amount as total volume amount of the silane and ammonia gas.    USE - Method for PECVD used for a solar battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The fluoride ion generated from the nitrogen trifluoride in plasma environment will react with silicon nitride to generate powdery silicon tetrafluoride and to be pumped away, such that an air outlet will be cleaned. The residual fluoride ion has passivating effect on surface of the silicon wafer.
NOVELTY - An emit structure having dispersion layer is provided in front surface of crystal silicon basal. A heterogeneous structure includes layer of intrinsic hydrogenated amorphous silicon film that is covered on back surface of basal. The layer of hydrogenated amorphous silicon film is heavily doped by doping agent. An ohmic contact is formed by layer of transparent conducting oxide film and metal conducting electrode.    USE - Crystal silicon solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery surface compound loss is reduced while forming better optical trap structure using back surface of solar battery, thus the opening circuit voltage of solar battery is improved and the conversion efficiency of solar battery is enhanced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for production method of crystal silicon solar battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of crystal silicon solar battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - High capacity reversible hydrogen storage material of calcium fluoride-doped lithium borohydride, comprises powdered calcium fluoride and lithium borohydride in a molar ratio of 1:6.    USE - The reversible hydrogen storage material is useful as hydrogen resource for the fuel battery in the electric automobiles, electronic products and military equipments.    ADVANTAGE - The reversible hydrogen storage material: has high hydrogen storage ability; and is produced into portable power source in large-scale commercial application; and utilizes calcium fluoride with low production cost and rich resource, which improves the hydrogen absorbing property of lithium borohydride to reduce the cost of hydrogen storage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for preparation of the reversible hydrogen storage material, comprising (i) mixing calcium fluoride powder and lithium borohydride powder in a mole ratio of 1:6 under argon atmosphere and ball milling the mixture for 10-16 hours, and filling it into stainless steel reactor, then (ii) vacuumizing the reactor at 450 degrees C until it is below 1 Pascal and keeping it for 1-5 hours, filling in hydrogen which has 90 atmosphere and a purity of 99.999% and keeping hydrogen pressure for 10-24 hours.
NOVELTY - Copper-indium selenide nano powder and copper-gallium selenide nano powder are mixed to obtain a paste. The paste is coated on a substrate, and a thick film is formed. The thick film is thermally processed, and a photoelectric conversion layer is formed.    USE - Formation of photoelectric conversion layer for solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The photoelectric conversion layer is efficiently formed, and provides solar cell having high photoelectric conversion efficiency.
NOVELTY - An aluminum oxide-zinc oxide nanometer rod array compound electrode is prepared by dissolving mole number of zinc nitrate and mandelic acid salt in deionized water to prepare into reaction solution, taking conductive substrate coated with zinc oxide crystal seed layer as growth substrate, directly placing in solution, reacting and obtaining zinc oxide nanometer rod array electrode, and coating aluminum oxide sol to surface of zinc oxide nanometer rod array electrode by spin coating method, thermally processing and obtaining aluminum oxide-zinc oxide nanometer rod array compound electrode.    USE - Preparation of aluminum oxide-zinc oxide nanometer rod array compound electrode for assembled dye sensitizing solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The method is simple, effectively inhibits corrosion of zinc oxide electrode surface and generation of zinc(II) ion/dye coordination compound, and greatly stabilizes performance of assembled dye sensitizing solar battery by compound electrode.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An aluminum oxide-zinc oxide nanometer rod array compound electrode is prepared by dissolving mole number of zinc nitrate and mandelic acid salt in deionized water to prepare into reaction solution with concentration of 0.05-0.2 M; taking conductive substrate coated with zinc oxide crystal seed layer as growth substrate, directly placing in solution, reacting for 12-24 hours at 80-100 degrees C and obtaining zinc oxide nanometer rod array electrode; and coating aluminum oxide sol to surface of zinc oxide nanometer rod array electrode by spin coating method, thermally processing and obtaining aluminum oxide-zinc oxide nanometer rod array compound electrode.
NOVELTY - The zinc oxide double layer transparent conductive electrode comprises a transparent electrode, where a zinc oxide layer is formed in parallel direction with electric conduction direction. A plastic or metal substrate (100,101,110,500,600), which is heat resistance and chemical resistance, is also provided. An orientation layer is additionally included in the zinc oxide double layer transparent conductive electrode.    USE - Zinc oxide double layer transparent conductive electrode used in solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The zinc oxide double layer transparent conductive electrode has simple structure, ensures improved optical absorption rate, electric conductance rate and enhanced working efficiency and can be manufactured in a simple and cost-effective manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing zinc oxide double layer transparent conductive electrode, which involves forming zinc oxide layer through chemical vapor deposition.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of upper part after forming zinc oxide material on the substrate.    Substrate (100,101,110,500,600)
NOVELTY - An organic-inorganic hybrid-type tandem solar cell has an upper cell electrically connected with a light emitting layer, organic solar cell and chalcogenide type solar cell as lower cell.    USE - Organic-inorganic hybrid-type tandem solar cell for vehicles and air conditioner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of solar cell.
NOVELTY - A multilayered hollow electrode has titanium-niobium oxide hollow electrode (a) including titanium-niobium oxide unfilled hollow carrier (a1) and electrocatalyst (a2) formed on hollow carrier, and titanium-niobium oxide hollow electrode (b) including titanium-niobium oxide unfilled hollow carrier (b1) and electrocatalyst (b2) formed on hollow carrier. The titanium-niobium oxide hollow electrode (b) is provided on titanium-niobium oxide hollow electrode (a). The size of the titanium-niobium oxide hollow electrode (a) and titanium-niobium oxide hollow electrode are different.    USE - Multilayered hollow electrode is used for water-treatment apparatus and fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The multilayered hollow electrode has excellent electron transfer capability, and provides fuel cell with high current density.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of multilayered hollow electrode;    (2) water-treatment apparatus; and    (3) fuel cell.
NOVELTY - The component has a solar battery sheet, a back plate, an ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) glue film and a toughened glass layer that are welded together by a welding belt. A front surface of the welded solar battery sheet is covered with a light filter film by the welding belt. The back plate, the EVA glue film, the solar battery sheet and the toughened glass layer are laminated together.    USE - Mono-color solar battery component for an industrial production field.    ADVANTAGE - The component reduces a film masking process during preparation of the light filter film by the battery sheet, and enables a packaged component to realize single color. The component is inexpensive, and has better outline. The component integrates photovoltaic voltages efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a mono-color solar battery component.
NOVELTY - The tape comprises a basal material such as ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer strip. The width of basal material is greater than or equal to that of the battery sheet of the battery component. An acrylic adhesive layer is adhered on the surface of the basal material. A bottom layer is adhered outside the acrylic adhesive layer.    USE - Adhesive tape for double-glass solar battery component.    ADVANTAGE - Acrylic adhesive is used so that welding band or battery sheet is fixed to prevent the relative displacement. The acrylic adhesive having good transparency and backboard having transparent toughened glass are used, so that the appearance of the product is not affected.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the adhesive tape.
NOVELTY - An organic solar-energy battery donor layer comprises an anode, a hollow hole transmission layer, a donor layer, a receptor layer, an electronic transmission layer and a cathode. The donor layer with a doping phosphorescence material is arranged between the hole transmission layer and the donor layer.    USE - An organic solar-energy battery donor layer.
NOVELTY - A metal catalyst contains conductive ceramic boron carbide as support. The conductive ceramic boron carbide has hexagonal structure, and having grain diameter of 10-100 nm.    USE - Metal catalyst is used for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell using the catalyst has excellent electrical performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparation of metal catalyst, which involves dissolving precursor salt of metal in deionized water, alcohol or alcohol aqueous solution, stirring in presence of nitrogen atmosphere, helium or argon, adjusting pH to 9-13, heating, refluxing at 130-160 degrees C for 2-5 hours, preparing platinum or the platinum alloy colloid, adding conductive ceramic boron carbide dispersed in the deionized water and stirring for 8-10 hours. The alcohol is methanol, ethanol, n-propyl alcohol and/or isopropyl alcohol. The precursor salt of the metal is chloroplatinic acid, ruthenium chloride, palladium chloride, iridium chloride and/or cobalt nitrate.
NOVELTY - A p-type silicon substrate is prepared. Phosphorus ions are diffused into the substrate, and a n-type semiconductor layer is formed on the surface of substrate to form primary phosphorus silicate glass layer. The glass layer is removed to form irregularities on the surface of the substrate. Phosphorus ions are diffused into substrate to form n-type semiconductor layer on the surface of the substrate, and secondary phosphorus silicate glass layer is formed. The secondary glass layer is removed to manufacture solar cell.    USE - Manufacture of solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell having improved quantum efficiency is manufactured. The metallic impurities on the surface of substrate are effectively removed.
NOVELTY - A polysilicon solar battery comprises first and second electrode layers, photoelectric conversion layer between electrode layers, and radiation conversion layer. The photoelectric conversion layer comprises n- and p-type silicon semiconductor layers, can absorb electromagnetic waves to generate electron hole pairs, transmits the electron to the first electrode layer and transmits the hole to the second electrode layer. The radiation conversion layer is on the second electrode layer and comprises polymer and nanosize inorganic fluorescent powder and silica powder dispersed in the polymer.    USE - A polysilicon solar battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Polysilicon solar battery comprises first and second electrode layers, photoelectric conversion layer between electrode layers, and radiation conversion layer. The photoelectric conversion layer comprises n- and p-type silicon semiconductor layers, can absorb electromagnetic waves to generate electron hole pairs, transmits the electron to the first electrode layer and transmits the hole to the second electrode layer. The radiation conversion layer is on the second electrode layer and comprises polymer and nanosize inorganic fluorescent powder and silica powder dispersed in the polymer. The inorganic fluorescent powder is (CaaSrbBacMgd)8Si4O16:Eu+2xCe+3yDy+3z.    a=0.01-0.1;    b=0.01-0.2;    c=0.01-0.8;    d=0.01-0.1;    x=0.0005-0.05;    y=0-0.0001;and    z=0-0.0001.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an inorganic fluorescent powder.
NOVELTY - An indium tin oxide (ITO) layer is formed on a glass layer to form anode of solar battery. One side of the layer is etched and the etching is stopped until etching depth reaches surface of glass layer for preventing contact of ITO with the anode. A layer of polyethylene dioxythiophene and polystyrene sulfonic acid is formed on the exposed glass layer to form hole transmission layer of the battery. A polymer/fullerene derivative mixed film and aluminum film are formed in order, and the prepared battery is annealed to obtain polymer solar battery with improved efficiency.    USE - Method for improving efficiency of polymer solar battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An indium tin oxide (ITO) layer is formed on a glass layer to form anode of solar battery. One side of the layer is etched and the etching is stopped until the etching depth reaches the surface of the glass layer for preventing contact of ITO with the anode. A layer of polyethylene dioxythiophene and polystyrene sulfonic acid is formed on the exposed glass layer to form hole transmission layer of the battery. The formed layer is wiped off until the wiping depth reaches the surface of the ITO layer for forming a table surface through the exposed ITO layer for serving as an anode connected with an external circuit. A polymer/fullerene derivative mixed film and aluminum film are formed in order to form cathode, and the prepared battery is annealed to obtain polymer solar battery with improved efficiency.
NOVELTY - A silicon nitride film is deposited on the surface of PN junction silicon chip using a process gas containing ammonia and silane in ratio of 8-9.5:1, and antireflection coating is formed with thickness of 6-80 nm and refractive index of 1.9-2.    USE - Formation of antireflection coating on PN junction silicon chip for solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The antireflection coating having excellent corrosion resistance, acid resistance and heat resistance is formed economically. The conversion efficiency of battery unit is increased.
NOVELTY - The device has a cover body (2) comprising a hydrogen outlet valve (3) and a catalyst chamber (4). The hydrogen outlet valve is connected with a hydrogen inlet of a fuel cell. The catalyst chamber has the top connected to the cover body and the bottom communicating with a reaction material (5) in the tank body (1). An elastic telescopic pipe (6) is disposed in the catalyst chamber, with the top connected to the cover body and the bottom connected with the top of a catalyst bed (7). The top opening of elastic telescopic pipe communicates with the atmosphere.    USE - Self-controlled gas generating device.    ADVANTAGE - Device is simple in structure and high in hydrogen making density. Device can immediately self-control hydrogen generation based on needs.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic cross-sectional view of the self-controlled gas generating device.    Tank body (1)    Cover body (2)    Hydrogen outlet valve (3)    Catalyst chamber (4)    Reaction material (5)    Elastic telescopic pipe (6)    Catalyst bed (7)
NOVELTY - A polyatomic alcohol modulation for preparing platinum on carbon catalyst comprises heating platinum bis(acetylacetonate) in a diphenyl ether solvent to dissolve at 80-120 degrees C in the presence of nitrogen gas; adding surfactants oleic acid and oleamide as a stabilizing agent; adding the treated carbon black into the solution and stirring for 1-3 hours; adding a reducing agent polyatomic alcohol while stirring condition and heating and refluxing for 0.5-1 hour to reduce acetyl acetone to platinum; and filtering the solution, washing by absolute ethyl alcohol and vacuum drying.    USE - Method for polyatomic alcohol modulation for preparing platinum on carbon catalyst (claimed) used for hydrogen-oxygen fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst has high electro-catalysis activity in a hydrogen-oxygen fuel cell. The prepared catalyst has small grain size, good dispersity, and uniform size distribution. The average grain size of a transmission electronic microscopy effect drawing of the catalyst is 2.3 mm.
NOVELTY - Polycyano substituted triphenylamine derivatives (I), (II), (III) are new.    USE - The derivatives (I), (II), (III) are useful as an organic photosensitive and/or an electron transmission material to prepare organic solar cell appliances, which is used in organic field effect transistor, organic integrated circuit, organic solar battery, organic laser or organic sensor (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The derivatives (I), (II), (III): utilizes triphenylamine as the basic structure and introduces polycyano group, which has strong ability for withdrawing electrons, and thus (I) has extremely strong intramolecular charge transfer, which reduces energy gap and realizes wide range of light absorption and locating light absorption peak on the long wave, and has extremely strong ability for capturing electrons.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Polycyano substituted triphenylamine derivatives of formulae (I), (II), (III) are new.    R1, R2, R3 = H, optionally substituted 1-20C alkyl, optionally substituted 5-20C naphthene, 1-20C alkoxy, 6-60C aralkyl, 6-50C aryl, 6-50C aryloxy or 5-50C aromatic heterocycle; and    R4 = H, carboxyl, fluoro methyl, cyano, nitro or 2-20C ester.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) the preparation of triphenylamine derivatives; and    (2) application of (I) as an organic photosensitive and/or an electron transmission material to prepare organic solar cell appliances.
NOVELTY - A dye having formula (I) is provided. In formula (I), Y is sulfur or selenium, R is hydrogen, halogen, C6-12 alkyl or C6-18 alkoxy, K1 and K2 are, halogen or fullerene derivatives, wherein at least one of K1 and K2 is, wherein X1 is methoxy, thiol or hydroxy, G1 and G2 are, independently, oxygen or sulfur, Z1-Z4 are, independently, hydrogen, halogen, C6-12 alkyl or C6-18 alkoxy, and n is 1-200. The invention also provides a polymer solar cell including the dye.
NOVELTY - A flexible gas-barrier film has a transparent base film (1) and a hydrophobic pattern layer (2).    USE - Flexible gas-barrier film is used for flexible display device (claimed), touch panel, solar cell and packing material.    ADVANTAGE - The flexible gas-barrier film having excellent durability is economically manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of flexible gas-barrier film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of the flexible gas-barrier film.    Transparent base film (1)    Hydrophobic pattern layer (2)
NOVELTY - An encapsulant sheet contains ethylene-( alpha )-olefin copolymer (A) having molecular weight distribution of 1.5-3.5 and density of 0.85-0.89 g/cc, ethylene-( alpha )-olefin copolymer (B) having molecular weight distribution of 1.5-3.5 and density of 0.85-0.92 g/cc, silane-grafted modified ethylene-( alpha )-olefin copolymer (C) containing silane compound and ethylene-( alpha )-olefin copolymer having molecular weight distribution of 1.5-3.5 and density of 0.85-0.89 g/cc.    USE - Encapsulant sheet is used for solar cell module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The encapsulant sheet has excellent thermal stability, transparency, electrical insulating property and adhesiveness.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of encapsulant sheet; and    (2) resin composition.
NOVELTY - Formation of nano-pattern on transparent conductive substrate involves providing nano-pattern on transparent electrode layer formed by coating transparent electrode material gel solution on planarized substrate.    USE - Formation of nano-pattern on transparent conductive substrate used for solar cell and electronic component (both claimed) for organic electroluminescent display device.    ADVANTAGE - The nano-pattern on transparent conductive substrate is formed efficiently and economically with excellent external appearance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electronic component; and    (2) solar cell.
NOVELTY - A siloxane-silazane modified acrylate compound (I), is new.    USE - New siloxane-silazane modified acrylate compound used for manufacturing polymer and block copolymer used in coating composition (all claimed) for semiconductor device, solar cell module, optical components, construction material and metallic products.    ADVANTAGE - The coating composition containing the siloxane-silazane modified acrylate polymer or copolymer forms coating film having excellent antifouling property, weather resistance, durability and adhesive force with respect to substrate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A siloxane-silazane modified acrylate compound of formula (I), is new.    R1=H or 1-4C alkyl;    R2=-(CH2)o-;    o=1-5;    R3-R11=1-4C linear or branched alkyl or R2;    Ar=6-10C aryl;    m=50-1000;and    n=5-100.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of siloxane-silazane modified acrylate compound;    (2) siloxane-silazane modified acrylate polymer having repeating unit of formula (II);    (3) siloxane-silazane modified acrylate block copolymer having repeating unit of formula (III); and    (4) coating composition, which contains the polymer or block copolymer.    p=4-15;    R12,R14=H or 1-4C alkyl;    R15=1-10C optionally branched or cyclic alkyl;    s=1-20;    q=5-200;    r=5-100;    X=polysiloxane;and    Y'=polysilazane.
NOVELTY - A resin composition comprises oligomer and diluent, and has gel content of more than 80% calculated from the weight of the composition after irradiating ultraviolet light and from the dry weight after immersing the composition in tetrahydrofuran for 24 hours at 60 degrees C.    USE - Resin composition for solar cell module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The resin composition enables to manufacture solar cell module with excellent energy conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A resin composition comprises oligomer and diluent, and has gel content of more than 80% calculated using the formula: m/mox 100, where mo is weight of the composition after irradiating ultraviolet light and m is the dry weight after immersing the composition in tetrahydrofuran for 24 hours at 60 degrees C. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for hardening the curable resin composition.
NOVELTY - A graphene oxide solution is coated on the surface of a material, dried and heat treated to form graphene thin film on the surface of the material.    USE - Method of coating of graphene oxide for radiating unit of converging solar cell, transparent electrode, touch panel, touch screen, dye-sensitized solar cell catalyst layer, photodiode element, cooling fin, electromagnetic wave blocker and sensor lamp.    ADVANTAGE - The coating method provides a uniform graphene thin film on the surface of the material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart of the method of coating of graphene oxide. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A tin-silver alloy powder is dispersed in water, atomized, and powder having particle size of 0.5-3 mu m is produced. The obtained powder (100 parts weight) and glass frit (1-6 parts weight) are mixed. A resin composition (10-20 parts weight) containing a resin polymer and a solvent in weight ratio of 1:10-1:4 is mixed with obtained mixture. A rosin acid (1-2 parts weight) is added. A sintering aid and viscosity regulator are further added and agitated. The obtained paste is coated on surface having antireflective layer, and baked to manufacture solar cell electrode.    USE - Manufacture of electrode for solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode is efficiently produced by a simple method. The electrode provides solar cell having high electric power generation efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A tin-silver alloy powder is dispersed in distilled water, atomized using a heating source, and powder having particle size of 0.5-3 mu m is produced. The obtained powder (100 parts weight) and glass frit (1-6 parts weight) having softening point of 400-600 degrees C are mixed. A resin composition (10-20 parts weight) containing a resin polymer and a solvent in weight ratio of 1:10-1:4 is mixed with obtained mixture. A rosin acid or organic acid (1-2 parts weight) is added. A sintering aid and viscosity regulator are further added and agitated. The obtained paste is coated on surface having antireflective layer, and baked to manufacture solar cell electrode.
NOVELTY - Producing a catalyst, where the catalyst comprises a catalytically active material and a carbon-comprising support, comprises: (a) impregnation of the carbon-comprising support with a metal salt solution; (b) heating of the carbon-comprising support impregnated with the metal salt solution to a temperature of at least 1200 degrees C in an inert atmosphere to form a metal carbide layer; and (c) application of the catalytically active material to the carbon-comprising support provided with the metal carbide layer.    USE - The process is useful for producing a catalyst, where the catalyst is used as electrocatalyst in a fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The process efficiently produces a catalyst which is corrosion-stable when used as cathode catalyst for electrochemical reactions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is a catalyst produced by the process, comprising a carbon-comprising support and a catalytically active material, with the carbon-comprising support having a metal carbide layer and the catalytically active material having been applied to the carbon-comprising support provided with the metal carbide layer.
NOVELTY - A solar cell backside sealing sheet film has a resin layer containing fluorine resin, a color pigment and melamine cyanurate, laminated on at least one surface of a base film.    USE - Film is used for solar cell backside sealing sheet used for solar cell module (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The film has excellent light resistance, flame retardance and heat-and-moisture resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) solar cell backside sealing sheet comprising the film; and    (2) solar cell module comprising solar cell backside sealing sheet and cell filler layer.
NOVELTY - A resin composition comprises hydrogenated block copolymer obtained by hydrogenating 90% or more of unsaturated bonds in block copolymer, and has tensile elasticity of 1.0-500 MPa at 23 degrees C. The block copolymer has polymer block (A) having repeating unit derived from two or more aromatic vinyl compounds, and polymer blocks (B) having repeating unit derived from chain-shaped conjugated diene compound. The weight ratio of the polymer blocks (A,B) is 20:80-60:40.    USE - Resin composition for sealing solar cell element used in solar cell module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The resin composition produces solar cell module having excellent light reflectivity and durability. The resin composition has low hygroscopic property, hydrolysis resistance, weather resistance, transparency, flexibility and adhesiveness with respect to glass.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the solar cell module.    Transparent substrate (1)    Solar cell element (2)    Sealing material (3)    Wiring (4)    Back surface protection sheet (5)
NOVELTY - The metal substrate (10) has an aluminum base (14) and an insulation layer (16) formed on the aluminum base. The insulation layer is an anodized film of aluminum having a porous structure with several pores and Martens hardness of 1000 N/mm2 to 3500 N/mm2. The ratio of an average pore size of pores to an average wall thickness of pores ranges from 0.2-0.5.    USE - Metal substrate used for manufacture of semiconductor device and solar cell (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The spread of cracks can be effectively suppressed by controlling the internal stress of the anodized film to be compressive stress. The strength of the anodized film of aluminum can be enhanced by reducing stress in the tensile direction. Since the anodized film is loaded with a compressive stress at room temperature, cracks are suppressed and excellent cracking resistance is obtained when compressive strain is applied to the film even when the inside of the anodized film, the surface of the anodized film, and the aluminum interface of the anodized film has stress concentration points from time-dependent changes. The photoelectric conversion layer of solar cell has good conversion efficiency when formed at high temperatures, hence efficient thin-film solar cell can be obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) method for manufacturing semiconductor device;    (2) semiconductor device;    (3) method for manufacturing solar cell; and    (4) solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view illustrating thin-film solar cell using metal substrate.    Metal substrate (10)    Aluminum base (14)    Insulation layer (16)    Thin-film solar cell (30)    Photoelectric conversion element (40)
NOVELTY - Solar cell system comprises: a solar cell (100) including a top end, a bottom end, an interior cavity, and side walls; a layer of a first transparent material placed on the top end of the solar cell; a layer of a second transparent material filling the interior cavity of the solar cell; and many photovoltaic surface cells (115) incorporated in the solar cell, where the side walls and bottom end of the solar cell are coated with a reflective material.    USE - Used as solar cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell system has 3-dimensional configuration and provides the solar cell with more surface area, and can capture as much light as possible, thus maximizing solar cell efficiency and minimizing energy loss.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic top view of the solar cell system.    Solar cell (100)    Interior walls or bottom of the solar cell (110)    Photovoltaic surface cells (115)
NOVELTY - Forming a spherical indium phosphide quantum dot, comprises: providing a compound containing indium; dissolving the compound in alcohol to form a solution; and introducing a compound containing phosphorus into the solution.    USE - The method is useful for forming spherical indium phosphide quantum dot (claimed), which is useful in solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The method utilizes alcohol as the solvent (which is easy to treat), and thus it is environmentally friendly, and provides the spherical indium phosphide quantum dots in large quantities, where the obtained spherical indium phosphide quantum dots: maintain their original shape even when they are sonicated; can be recovered easily; and are capable of absorbing visible light, thus making them suitable for use in solar cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the spherical indium phosphide quantum dot formed by the method.
NOVELTY - Making ion/proton conducting membrane involves creating seeded surface by depositing sufficiently dense hydroxyapatite (HAP) seed layer on hydrogen membrane cathode electrode; hydrothermally synthesizing c-axis-oriented, crystalline HAP film on seeded surface in secondary, single crystallization normal to seeded surface; and hydrothermally densifying the HAP film in a-axis orientation perpendicular to c-axis in tertiary crystallization to form gas tight thin film having thickness t, having no mis-oriented crystals, where each single crystal has crystal domain that spans film thickness.    USE - For making an ion and/or proton conducting membrane useful in fuel cells, electrochemical reactors, separation and catalysis applications, gas sensors, electro catalytic devices and in chemical sensors.    ADVANTAGE - The method controlling supersaturation of HAP to mediate crystal nucleation and growth provides thin film or controllably reduces the film thickness from 10 to 1-2 mu m or less. The crystal growth modifier is added to alter growth rate of the crystal a-axis relative to the crystal c-axis in order to promote growth of a dense gas-tight film. Proton conductivity measurement showed that the thin films have relatively high conductivity under hydrogen atmosphere and high temperature conditions.
NOVELTY - A photovoltaic device (10) comprises a substrate having a light incident surface and a backside surface and comprising photovoltaic absorber(s), and electrical contact(s); an optically transmissive adhesion promoting region comprising metal layer, metal nitride layer and/or metal carbide layer over a portion of the electrical contact; and an optically transmissive dielectric barrier region positioned over the adhesion promoting region.    USE - A photovoltaic device, e.g. chalcogenide-based solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The device can improve the adhesion between a barrier layer and other layer(s) of the device, such as transparent conductive layer or region and/or electrically conductive grid material; and has enhanced moisture resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of photovoltaic device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross-sectional view of a photovoltaic device.    Photovoltaic device (10)    Absorber region (18)    Backside electrical contact region (20)    Buffer region (22)    Transparent conductive region (24)
NOVELTY - A film mirror (E) has a polymer film layer (1), a gas barrier layer (2) containing metal oxide, and a metal reflection layer (3) arranged in order from sunlight injecting side. The thickness ratio of gas barrier layer with respect to polymer film layer is 0.1-5%.    USE - Film mirror for sunlight condensing mirror (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The film mirror has excellent light resistance and weather resistance, favorable reflectance with respect to sunlight, and improved thermoelectric power generation efficiency, and is economically manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of film mirror; and    (2) sunlight condensing mirror.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of film mirror.    Polymer film layer (1)    Gas barrier layer (2)    Metal reflection layer (3)    Adhesion layer (4)    Peeling film (5)    Film mirror (E)
NOVELTY - An ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer sheet comprises greater than or equal to 3 layers of ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer layer. The vinyl acetate content rate of ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer layer (inner side ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer layer) clamped by greater than or equal to 2 layer of ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer layer (outer side ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer layer) is higher than vinyl acetate content rate of outer side ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer layer.    USE - An ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer sheet used for middle film for laminated glasses, and sealing film for solar cells (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The sheet has high transparency, and is excellent in handling property and productivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a manufacturing method of ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer sheet involving molding and laminating ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer layer by co-extrusion method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer sheet.    Inner side ethylene-vinyl acetate layer (6)    Outer side ethylene-vinyl acetate layer (7A, 7B)
NOVELTY - Use of a gold-complex (I) in an optoelectronic device, is claimed.    USE - (I) is useful in an optoelectronic device, preferably organic light-emitting diodes (OLEDs), light-emitting electrochemical cells, OLED sensors, preferably gas- and vapor sensors, which are not hermetically shielded to the outside, organic solar cells (organic photovoltaics), organic field effect transistors, organic lasers, organic photodiodes and organic diodes, where the organic solar cells contain 2-100 (preferably 30-100) wt.% of (I) in its absorption layer, based on the total weight of the absorbent layer (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - (I) provides optoelectronic device with high emission quantum yield, photochemical stability and high efficiencies at high current densities or high luminance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Use of a gold-complex of formula (((L-L)(L1)Au)0/1+(Anion)0/1) (I) in an optoelectronic device, is claimed.    (L-L) = a first ligand that is bidentate;    L1 = a second ligand, which is mono- or bidentate;    Au = gold(I)-central ion; and    anion = a counter anion that is present when ((L-L)(L1)Au)1+.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) an optoelectronic device comprising (I); and    (2) a method for manufacturing the optoelectronic device comprising using (I).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic and simplified representation of functioning of organic light-emitting diodes (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - The module has a photoactive layer applied on a rolled metal substrate that is made from a metal strip or a metal sheet. The substrate has a surface structure with roughness within range of 0.01 to 5 micrometers and/or to 0.01 to 20 micrometers. The surface structure has recesses with diameter of 0.3 to 300 micrometers arranged in an open structure with a lateral expansion with length/width ratio of 3:1 to 1:3, where length is measured in a rolling direction of the substrate and width is measured vertical to the rolling direction.    USE - Photovoltaic module for use in a solar heat collector (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The module is designed such that it achieves magnification of the effective surface area and reduction of reflectance while achieving an increased light-optical effect and efficiency of the solar heat collector.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a solar heat collector comprising a solar energy absorber.
NOVELTY - The method involves providing a volume object (4) of a sunlight-absorbing composite material in contact with liquid (5) e.g. deionized water, organic solvents and liquid nitrogen. The object is irradiated with a pulsed laser beam (1) and is ablated so that nano-particles (10) of the object are produced. The nano-particles are collected, where the nano-particles maintain stoichiometry and crystalline structure of the object. The nano-particles are applied on a substrate that is made of semiconductor, glasses, polymer film, metal, metalized glasses or metal sheet.    USE - Method for manufacturing nano-particles from sunlight-absorbing composite materials during manufacturing of thin layer solar cells that are utilized in a photovoltaic solar cell device (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The object is irradiated with the pulsed laser beam and is ablated so that that the nano-particles of the object are produced and are collected, where the nano-particles maintain the stoichiometry and crystalline structure of the object, thus enabling fast, reproducible and inexpensive manufacturing of the solar cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a photovoltaic solar cell device comprising a sunlight-absorbing layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic side sectional view of a laser ablation system.    Laser beam (1)    Volume object (4)    Liquid (5)    Container (7)    Nano-particles (10)
NOVELTY - A condensed ring aromatic polymer comprises condensation polymerization structure.    USE - Condensed ring aromatic polymer for organic electronics devices e.g. thin-film transistor and thin film solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The planarity of condensed ring aromatic polymer is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A condensed ring aromatic polymer comprises condensation polymerization structure of one or more of 3 compounds, e.g. group of formulae (1)-(3).    R1,R2=organic group or silicon containing group;    X1,X2=halo; and    structural unit of formula (4)=monocyclic, polycyclic or heterocyclic aromatic group.    Provided that ene-yne derivative and X1 coupled with common aromatic ring as substituent and R1 group have a relation of ortho-position. That ene-yne derivative and X2 coupled with common aromatic ring as substituent and R2 group have a relation of ortho-position. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a manufacturing method of condensed ring aromatic polymer involving carrying out self-polycondensation reaction of monomer of formula (8) used as starting material in presence of palladium type catalyst, base and reducing agent.
NOVELTY - A conductive resin composition contains (in parts mass) electroconductive carbon filler (50-200, preferably 80) and hydrocarbon-type elastomer resin (100) having initial stage tensile elasticity modulus of 100 MPa or less, tensile elongation of 300% or more, tensile strength of 10 MPa or more and total crystal heat of fusion of 80 J/g or less.    USE - Conductive resin composition is used for electroconductive sheet for collector electrode of lithium ion batteries, and electrical-wiring material for solar cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The conductive resin composition has high electroconductivity, heat resistance, strength, stability and flexibility.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electroconductive sheet, which contains conductive resin composition having electroconductivity of 0.5-300 S/cm, initial stage tensile elasticity modulus of 2000 MPa or less, tensile elongation of 5% or more and tensile strength of 5 MPa or more.
NOVELTY - A sealing material sheet contains acrylic-type block copolymer (A) obtained from polymer block (a) which has methacrylic acid ester monomer unit and polymer block (b) which has acrylate monomer unit.    USE - Sealing material sheet is used for solar cell for solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The sealing material sheet has excellent transparency, weather resistance, flexibility, thermal decompose ability and recyclability, and contains reduced amount of impurities.
NOVELTY - A resin composition comprises (in parts weight) resin component (A) (100) containing ethylene- alpha -olefin copolymer (a1) (70-99 wt.%) having density of 0.86-0.92 g/cm3 and ethylene-functional group-containing monomer copolymer (a2) (1-30 wt.%), and organic peroxide (B) (0.2-5).    USE - Resin composition is used for sealing material for manufacturing solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The resin composition has excellent productivity, heat resistance, and adhesiveness with respect to glass substrate, and can be manufactured economically. The solar cell using the resin composition has excellent transparency, durability, flexibility, weather resistance and conversion efficiency for long period of time.
NOVELTY - Metal particles (16) having average particle diameter of 0.08-10 mu m are aerosolized and sprayed on a substrate (11), and an electrode or wiring pattern consisting of metal thin film on substrate is formed. The ratio of difference of D90 particle diameter and D10 particle diameter, and D50 particle diameter of metal particles is 0.1-4.5 measured by laser diffraction scattering-type particle size distribution measuring method.    USE - Formation of electrode or wiring pattern for electronic device, display device and solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode or wiring pattern is formed without using solvent. The generation of impurities is prevented. The time-dependent change is not produced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of aerosol deposition apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Aerosol deposition apparatus (10)    Substrate (11)    Reactor (14)    Metal particles (16)    Aerosolized metal particles (16a)
NOVELTY - A biaxially oriented polyester film with UV absorber has less than or equal to 10 ppm elemental antimony, less than or equal to 20 ppm elemental titanium, less than or equal to 170 ppm elemental phosphorus, and less than or equal to 26 equivalent/t terminal carboxyl groups. The average value (Tave) of the light transmittance in the light ray wavelength of 400-650 nm is greater than or equal to 75 %, and the light transmittance (Tuv) in light ray wavelength of 380 nm is less than or equal to 60%. Intrinsic viscosity is greater than or equal to 0.65 dl/g.    USE - Biaxially oriented polyester film with UV absorber for backside sealing of solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The film has hydrolysis and UV resistance, and low haze.
NOVELTY - A biaxially oriented polyester film contains an ultraviolet absorber. The light transmittance of polyester film at light ray wavelength of 380 nm is 60% or less. The amount of antimony, titanium, and phosphorus in polyester film is 10 ppm or less, 20 ppm or less, and 170 ppm or less, respectively. The amount of terminal carboxyl groups in polyester is 26 equivalent/ton or less. The polyester film has intrinsic viscosity of 0.65 dl/g or more. The heat shrinkage rate of polyester film in longitudinal direction after processing at 150 degrees C for 30 minutes is 0.8% or less.    USE - Biaxially oriented polyester film for backside sealing of solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The biaxially oriented polyester film has favorable hydrolysis resistance and ultraviolet resistance, and low haze and low heat shrinkage rate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A biaxially oriented polyester film contains an ultraviolet absorber. The average value of light transmittance of polyester film at light ray wavelength of 400-650 nm is 75% or more. The light transmittance of polyester film at light ray wavelength of 380 nm is 60% or less. The amount of antimony element, titanium element, and phosphorus element in polyester film is 10 ppm or less, 20 ppm or less, and 170 ppm or less, respectively. The amount of terminal carboxyl groups in polyester is 26 equivalent/ton or less. The polyester film has intrinsic viscosity of 0.65 dl/g or more. The heat shrinkage rate of polyester film in longitudinal direction after processing at 150 degrees C for 30 minutes is 0.8% or less.
NOVELTY - The string (1) has solar cells (2a-2c) provided with contact regions (5,6) of different polarities. The contact regions of different polarities, of the neighboring cells, are connected on the back of the solar cells, by contact structures (9a,9b). The adhesive such as silicone is provided in the gaps (11a,11b) between the neighboring solar cells, for connecting the solar cells. The contact structure is provided with an electrical conductive coating provided between the two contact regions.    USE - Solar cell string.    ADVANTAGE - The coatings can carry out the slight bends of the solar cell string without affecting the electrical interconnection between the contact regions, and the efficiency of the solar cell is improved by the reduced transition resistance of solar cell. The damage of the contact structure by mechanical load is prevented. Since the contact regions are connected on the back of the solar cell, the shadings are precluded by the contact structures. The manufacturing process of the solar cell string is simplified. The coating process of the side of the solar cells can be performed automatically without performing the bilateral coating process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of solar cell string.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the solar cell string.    Solar cell string (1)    Solar cells (2a-2c)    Contact regions (5,6)    Contact structures (9a,9b)    Gaps (11a,11b)
NOVELTY - In the formation of a p-type diffusion layer on a semiconductor substrate, an acceptor element-containing glass powder (H1) is used.    USE - In the formation of a p-type diffusion layer on a semiconductor substrate; in the manufacture of a solar battery; and for producing a photovoltaic cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The acceptor element-containing glass powder enables the formation of p-type diffusion layer without causing an internal stress in a silicon substrate and warpage of the substrate during the process of producing a photovoltaic cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a composition comprising the acceptor element-containing glass powder (H1) (5-95, preferably 10-80) mass.% and a dispersion medium;    (2) forming a p-type diffusion layer involving applying the acceptor element-containing glass powder (H1) on a semiconductor substrate, and conducting a thermal diffusion treatment;    (3) producing (P1) a photovoltaic cell involving applying the acceptor element-containing glass powder (H1) on a semiconductor substrate, subjecting the substrate to a thermal diffusion treatment to form p-type diffusion layer, and forming an electrode on the p-type diffusion layer;    (4) a paste composition for forming a p-type diffusion region in a semiconductor substrate comprising a dispersion of acceptor element-containing glass particles in a spreadable paste medium;    (5) forming a p-type diffusion region in a semiconductor involving coating a portion of a semiconductor substrate with a layer of a composition comprising a dispersion of acceptor element-containing glass particles in a dispersion medium, and heating the coated semiconductor substrate to a temperature to cause acceptor element diffusion from the glass into the semiconductor substrate to form p-type diffusion region in the semiconductor substrate.
NOVELTY - Producing a coated substrate, comprises depositing transparent conductive oxide (TCO)-layer (2) with a thickness of 100-1000 nm on a substrate (1), depositing an inert layer (3) with an average layer thickness of 0.5-5 nm on the TCO-layer, heating the substrate at 550-800 degrees C and then etching in an acid, where the inert layer is not removed prior to etching.    USE - The coated substrate is useful in solar cells, preferably in thin-film solar cells, electrochromic glazing and/or displays, where the substrate is polymers or glass, preferably float glass, quartz glass, borosilicate glass, soda-lime glass and/or composites (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method allows defined TCO-layer deposition at low temperatures and TCO surface structuring without decreasing electrical conductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the coated substrate comprising the substrate, TCO layer and inert layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows cross-sectional view of a substrate.    Substrate (1)    Transparent conductive oxide layer (2)    Inert layer (3)    Area without inert layer. (4)
NOVELTY - The panel (100) has a set of series connected cassegrainian modules (101) comprising an array of series-connected primary mirrors for reflecting solar radiation toward, and reflecting near-visible solar radiation toward an array of series-connected dichroic secondary elements. The modules transmit infrared (IR) radiation to near-visible radiation sensitive solar cells e.g. gallium arsenic phosphorus cell, and an array of series-connected IR sensitive solar cells (103) i.e. gallium antimonide cell. The radiation sensitive solar cells are connected in series with the IR sensitive solar cells.    USE - Cassegrain solar concentrator photo-voltaic (PV) panel.    ADVANTAGE - The radiation sensitive solar cells and the IR sensitive solar cells operate simultaneously at maximum power points, and amount of phosphorus addition is sufficient to match maximum power points of the radiation sensitive solar cells and the IR sensitive solar cells, and the crystal lattice constants are less in the radiation sensitive solar cells and the IR sensitive solar cells, thus maximizing the power output and efficiency of the panel, and maintaining better crystal quality. The combination of indium gallium phosphide, gallium indium arsenide and gallium antimonide in a cassegrainian configuration divides solar radiation heat load into two separate locations with a manageable heat load at a location of the IR cell, thus providing lower cell operating temperatures and enhancing the panel efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a circuit diagram of a cassegrain solar concentrator PV panel with series connected IR and light sensitive cell strings.    Wires (27, 29, 31, 33)    Electric power terminal (35)    Cassegrain solar concentrator PV panel (100)    Series connected cassegrainian modules (101)    Array of series-connected IR sensitive solar cells (103)
NOVELTY - A coating material contains perfluorocarbon sulfonic acid-type resin comprising copolymer having polymerization unit (I) and polymerization unit (II), and having equivalent weight of 200-1000.    USE - Coating material is used for laminated material (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to window glass, lens, building wall surface, advertisement signboard and solar cell panel.    ADVANTAGE - The coating material has excellent durability, hydrophilicity and contamination resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A coating material contains perfluorocarbon sulfonic acid-type resin comprising copolymer having polymerization unit of formula: -(CF2-CFZ)- (I) and polymerization unit of formula: -(CF2-CF(-O(-CF2)m-SO3H))- (II), and having equivalent weight of 200-1000.    Z=H, Cl, F or 1-3C perfluoroalkyl;and    m=1-12.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for laminated material.
NOVELTY - The component has a transparent conducting membrane, a solar cell layer and a metal back electrode which are overlapped in turn. Adjacent solar cells are serially connected through a laser carving process, where each solar cell comprises a laser carving line. The laser carving line passes through the metal back electrode, the solar cell layer and the transparent conducting membrane. Independent cell units are formed by serially connecting the solar cells. An electrode leading wire is connected at the transparent conducing membrane.    USE - Component for a solar cell e.g. single-junction solar cell such as non-crystalline silicon solar cell, microcrystalline solar cell and nanometer silicone solar cell and a multi-junction overlapped solar cell such as non-crystalline silicon/microcrystalline double-junction overlapped solar cell, non-crystalline silicon/non-crystalline germanium/microcrystalline three-junction overlapped solar cell, and nanometer silicone/non-crystalline germanium/microcrystalline three-junction overlapped solar cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The component can cut into the independent cell units through the laser carving line, so that each cell unit comprises the serially connected solar cells which have specified number to obtain needed work voltage and current.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for preparing a solar cell component.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a solar cell component.
NOVELTY - The battery has a top battery, a middle battery and a bottom battery, where batteries comprise a P-type doped layer, an intrinsic layer and a N-type doped layer. The intrinsic layer i.e. intrinsic nanometer silicon film, of the top battery is provided with size in range of 2-10 nm and crystallization rate in range of 10-20 percent. A boron doped amorphous silicon carbon layer has thickness in range of 13-18 nm. Thickness of phosphorus-doped nanometer silicon layer is in range of 20-35 nm. Intrinsic microcrystalline silicon is provided with crystallization rate in range of 50-60 percent.    USE - Three-laminated-layer solar film battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery improves band gap width of the top battery, and enlarges spectrum absorption range of the solar film battery, thus improving photoelectric conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a preparation method for a three-laminated-layer solar film battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a three-laminated-layer solar film battery.
NOVELTY - A solar cell (10) comprises a nano-scale patterned back contact layer (12); a spacer layer (14) on the nano-scale patterned back contact layer; a semiconductor layer (16) on the spacer layer; and a light transmissive first electrode (18) on the semiconductor layer.    USE - Solar cell for telecommunications.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell has increased efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of solar cell comprising:    (A) depositing a metal onto a nano-scale patterned mold to form a nano-scale patterned metal layer;    (B) depositing a spacer layer onto the nano-scale patterned metal layer;    (C) depositing n-i-p semiconductor layers on the spacer layer;    (D) depositing an array of squares of a transparent conductive layer through a first contact mask to form a transparent conductor layer; and    (E) depositing finger contacts over the transparent conductive layer using a second contact mask.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a perspective diagram of a nano-scale patterned plasmonic solar cell.    Solar cell (10)    Back contact layer (12)    Spacer layer (14)    Semiconductor layer (16)    First electrode (18)
NOVELTY - The assembly is formed by superposing and packaging an ethylene-tetrafluoroethylene copolymer layer (1), an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer layer (2), a solar cell layer (3) and a printed circuit board (PCB) board layer (4). The PCB board layer is made of a polyetherimide resin substrate material. The solar cell layer is a solar cell connected by interconnected bars.    USE - Solar cell assembly.    ADVANTAGE - The assembly utilizes an enhancement-mode thin-film transistor (ETFT) for replacing glass so as to avoid easy breakage and large weight of the assembly. The assembly has ultra-light weight, and is convenient to carry. The assembly utilizes the PCB board so as to avoid limitation of the lead-out wires of the assembly. The internal circuits of the PCB are designed according to actual conditions of installation positions such that the lead-out wire positions of the solar assembly are random and convenient to use. The internal circuits of the PCB are used by bus bars in the assembly such that the production process is convenient and fast, and efficiently save materials and cost. The PCB layer provides efficient support to the solar cell assembly such that the structure of the solar cell assembly is firmer. The assembly has wide application field.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a solar cell assembly.    Ethylene-tetrafluoroethylene copolymer layer (1)    Ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer layer (2)    Solar cell layer (3)    Board layer (4)
NOVELTY - Europium-silicon-nitrogen-oxygen containing metallic compounds (I), are new.    USE - (I) are useful: as conversion luminescent substances for the partial or complete conversion of blue or in near-UV emission of a light emitting diode; in a light source, which is useful in a lighting unit, preferably for backlights of display devices, such as liquid crystal display device (all claimed). The luminescent substances are useful in electronic or electro-optical devices, such as organic field-effect transistor, thin-film transistor, organic solar cell, organic laser diode, organic integrated circuit, radio frequency identification tag, photodetector, sensor, logic circuit, memory element, capacitor, planarization layer, antistatic film, a conductive substrate, photoconductor, electrophotographic element and organic light-emitting transistor.    ADVANTAGE - The luminescent substances are inexpensive and free of harmful ingredients, such as mercury, and have longer durability, high purity, potential energy saving and low sensitivity against moisture.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Europium-silicon-nitrogen-oxygen containing metallic compounds of formula (A(2-0.5y-x)EuxSi5N8-yOy) (I), are new.    A = Ca, Sr or Ba;    x = 0.005-1; and    y = 0.01-3.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a mixture comprising (I) and at least one silicon and oxygen-containing compound;    (2) the preparation of (I); and    (3) a light source with at least a primary light source comprising a luminescent substance or the mixture.
NOVELTY - The battery module (100) has a positive electrode terminal and a negative electrode terminal. The assembled batteries are connected to one another by several electrically conductive boards (2a-2c). The electrical resistance value in the charging/discharging current direction of the electrically conductive board is arranged in a position near the virtual line connecting the positive electrode terminal and the negative electrode terminal is high. The electrical resistance values are arranged in the other positions of the electrically conductive boards are low.    USE - Module of battery e.g. lithium ion secondary battery. Can also be used in nickel-hydrogen secondary battery, alkali secondary battery, lead acid battery, nickel cadmium secondary battery, manganese dry battery, lithium primary battery and alkaline dry battery for electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, fuel cell electric vehicle, plug-in hybrid electric vehicle, electric tool, vacuum cleaner, robot, personal computer, mobile phone, portable game apparatus and video camera.    ADVANTAGE - Since deterioration between battery cells is homogenized, the life span of battery module is prolonged.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an isometric view of the battery module.    Electrical conduction boards (2a-2c)    Positive electrode lead (12)    Negative electrode lead (13)    Positive electrode current collection board (21)    Battery module (100)
NOVELTY - An insulating film-forming composition contains solvent and polymer or oligomer which is a reaction product of resin having epoxy group, and compound having functional group chosen from hydroxyl group, carboxyl group, amino group, and isocyanate group.    USE - Composition is used for forming insulating film for electronic component, solar cell and thin-film transistor (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The composition efficiently provides insulating film with excellent flexibility.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) insulating film;    (2) electronic component;    (3) solar cell; and    (4) thin-film transistor.
NOVELTY - An azomethine oligomer (I) is new.    USE - Azomethine oligomer is used for organic semiconductor material, light emitting diode, thin film transistor, solar cell, optical device and p-n junction element.    ADVANTAGE - The azomethine oligomer has excellent solubility with respect to organic solvents, and carrier mobility when used as semiconductor material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An azomethine oligomer of formula: Ar-A-R-A-Ar (I) is new.    Ar=aromatic ring-containing conjugated group alternately coupled with optionally substituted monovalent aromatic group, or azomethine group and optionally substituted bivalent aromatic group;    A=azomethine group;and    R=2-1024C alkylene optionally substituted by halo, 2-1024C bivalent hydrocarbyl optionally substituted by halo and ether and/or thioether bond, optionally substituted 3-50C cycloalkylene or 2-1024C bivalent hydrocarbyl optionally substituted by halo and carboxy.    Monovalent aromatic group and bivalent aromatic group are chosen from 155 groups e.g. groups of formulae (i)-(v). An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of azomethine oligomer.
NOVELTY - The apparatus (20A) has blow rollers (6) that supplies coolant gas toward substrate (21). The blow roller has shell that is provided with through holes as gas supply channels. A manifold is defined in interior of shell by inner block to guide gas toward through holes within range of contact angle. A gap facing through holes is additionally formed outside range of contact angle in interior of shell. The manifold and gap are provided with relatively wide and narrow dimensions respectively in radial direction.    USE - Manufacturing apparatus of thin film for negative electrode of lithium ion secondary battery. Can also be used in electrochemical capacitor, transparent electrode film, solar cell, magnetic tape, sensor, gas barrier film, optical film and hard protective film.    ADVANTAGE - Since the manifold and gap are provided with relatively wide and narrow dimensions respectively in radial direction, the coolant gas can be used effectively. Thus deterioration of vacuum degree at time of cooling is prevented. Hence film forming efficiency is improved. Since the need for using exhaustion pump is suppressed, the manufacturing cost and size of the apparatus are reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacturing method of thin film; and    (2) substrate conveyance roller.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the manufacturing apparatus of thin film.    Blow roller (6)    Thin film manufacturing apparatus (20A)    Substrate (21)    Conveyance roller (24)    Gas supply line (52)
NOVELTY - A dibenzo fluoranthene compound (I) is new.    USE - Dibenzo fluoranthene compound is used for forming p-layer of organic thin film solar cell (claimed), organic field effect transistor material, organic electroluminescent material and organic semiconductor material.    ADVANTAGE - The dibenzofluoranthene compound has a highly efficient photoelectric transfer characteristic and provides a solar cell having excellent energy conversion characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A dibenzo fluoranthene compound of formula (I) is new.    at least one of R1-R14 = amino group of formula: N(-Ra)(-Rb)-, and other is group (G) chosen from H, or 1-40C alkyl, 2-40C alkenyl, 2-40C alkynyl, 6-40C aryl, 3-40C heteroaryl or 1-40 alkoxy or 6-40C aryloxy (all optionally substituted);    Ra, Rb = 6-40C aryl or 1-40C alkyl (both optionally substituted); nd    Ra+Rb = ring.
NOVELTY - A curable epoxy resin composition contains alicyclic epoxy compound, monoallyl diglycidyl isocyanurate compound (I), hardening agent and curing catalyst.    USE - Curable epoxy resin composition is used for cured material for optical semiconductor device (all claimed). Can also be used for laminated sheet, transparent sheet, transparent film, optical element, optical lens, electronic paper, touch panel, solar cell substrate, optical waveguide, light-guide plate and holographic memory.    ADVANTAGE - The curable epoxy resin composition provides cured material with excellent heat resistance, light resistance, transparency, and crack resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A curable epoxy resin composition contains alicyclic epoxy compound, monoallyl diglycidyl isocyanurate compound of formula (I), hardening agent and curing catalyst.    R1,R2=H or 1-8C alkyl.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) cured material;    (2) resin composition (100); and    (3) optical semiconductor device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic view of optical semiconductor device.    Resin composition (100)    Metal wiring (101)    Light-emitting diode element (102)    Bonding wire (103)    Transparent sealing resin (104)
NOVELTY - A gas barrier film (10) is obtained by laminating an anchor layer (12) containing cured product of polymerizable composition including vinyl-type monomer and/or prepolymer on one surface of a base material film (11), and laminating a barrier layer (13) including a metal or metallic compound on the anchor layer.    USE - Gas barrier film is used as gas-barrier component for electronic device e.g. liquid crystal element, thin film solar cell element, organic electroluminescent element, and electronic paper (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to packaging materials for foodstuff, retort food, frozen food, pharmaceutical, and precision electronic component.    ADVANTAGE - The gas barrier film has excellent water vapor barrier property and transparency. The barrier layer has excellent adhesiveness with respect to base film.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of gas barrier film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of gas barrier film.    Gas barrier film (10)    Base film (11)    Anchor layer (12)    Barrier layer (13)
NOVELTY - A sealing material (B) contains modified butene-type resin (in parts weight) (100) obtained by graft-modification of butene-ethylene copolymer having butene content of 1-25 wt.% with maleic anhydride, and epoxy group-containing silane compound (0.1-15). The content of maleic anhydride is 0.1-3 wt.%.    USE - Sealing material used for solar cell protection sheet for manufacturing solar cell module (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The sealing material has improved adhesiveness. The solar cell element is easily and reliably sealed. The solar cell module is easily and efficiently manufactured. The solar cell module has high battery characteristics maintained for long period of time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A sealing material contains modified butene-type resin (in parts weight) (100) obtained by graft-modification of butene-ethylene copolymer having butene content of 1-25 wt.% with maleic anhydride, and epoxy group-containing silane compound (0.1-15). The content of maleic anhydride is 0.1-3 wt.%. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) solar cell protection sheet, which is obtained by carrying out lamination integration of fluorine resin sheet on one surface of sealing material; and    (2) manufacture of solar cell module. A transparent upper side protective material (4) is laminated on upper surface of solar cell (A) through the sealing material. A lower side protective material (5) is laminated on lower surface of solar cell through the sealing material. The obtained laminate is heated and pressed in thickness direction, and solar cell is sealed with sealing material to obtain solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the longitudinal cross-sectional view of solar cell module.    Transparent upper side protective material (4)    Lower side protective material (5)    Solar cell (A)    Sealing material (B)
NOVELTY - The method involves light-receiving surface diffused layer (6) and anti-reflective film (7) by heat processing after coating the solution (27) such as titanium alkoxide and alcohol having impurity of conductivity type as that of silicon substrate (4). Light-receiving surface passivation film (8) such as silicone oxide film is formed with heat processing on the light-receiving surface of the silicon substrate. N-type electrode (2) and p-type electrode (3) are formed in the back surface on the opposite side to the light-receiving surface of silicon substrate.    USE - Method for manufacturing back-electrode-type solar cell of back-electrode-type solar cell module (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The manufacturing process of electrode-type solar cell can be efficiently improved while reducing the number of processes, so that back-electrode-type solar cell module can be designed easily while reducing the surface reflectance difference.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) back-electrode-type solar cell; and    (2) back-electrode-type solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the sectional views illustrating the manufacturing process of back-electrode-type solar cell.    N-type electrode (2)    P-type electrode (3)    Silicon substrate (4)    Diffused layer (6)    Anti-reflective film (7)    Light-receiving surface passivation film (8)    Solution (27)
NOVELTY - The solar cell module (1a) has a filler layer (13) which is provided between a base plate (10) and a sheet (11). The filler layer (13a) has an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer as a primary component. The filler layer (13b) has polyethylene or an ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer having a lower amount of contained vinyl acetate than the ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer contained in the filler layer (13a) as the primary component.    USE - Solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The light-receiving surface can be depreciated easily, so that the weather resistance of the solar cell module is improved. The fluid low filler layer touches the solar cell, when the temperature is high, so that the heat resistance of solar cell module is improved. The deterioration of the light receiving surface of the solar cell can be suppressed and weather resistance of the solar cell module can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the solar cell module.    Solar cell module (1a)    Base plate (10)    Sheet (11)    Solar cell (12)    Filler layers (13,13a,13b)
NOVELTY - A luminescent material comprises polymer having conjugated sites, and blue luminescent compound having blue light emitting portions. The light emission quantity of the blue luminescent compound satisfies preset relation.    USE - Luminescent material used in ink composition for manufacturing light emitting element and thin film (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to organic electroluminescent element, segment display apparatus, illumination, flat display of dot matrix, backlight of liquid crystal display, organic solar cell material, organic semiconductor for organic transistor, organic semiconductor thin film, luminescent thin film material and polymeric field effect transistor material.    ADVANTAGE - The luminescent material provides light emitting element with improved lifetime.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A luminescent material comprises polymer having conjugated sites, and blue luminescent compound having blue light emitting portions. The light emission quantity (y) of the blue luminescent compound satisfies the relation: y greater than or equal to log10(5.1x0.2+1), where x is ( epsilon 2/ epsilon 1)x P2, epsilon 1, epsilon 2 are gram extinction coefficients of the conjugated polymer and blue luminescent compound, P2 is amount (in parts mass) of the blue luminescent compound with respect to 100 parts mass of the conjugated polymer. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of light emitting element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of the organic electroluminescent element.    Glass substrate (1)    Anode (2)    Positive hole injection layer (3)    Positive hole transport layer (4)    Light emitting layer (5)
NOVELTY - A substrate having a patterned layer containing platinum microcrystal particles is contacted with a complex of an amine compound and aluminum hydrate at 50-120 degrees C, to obtain patterned electroconductive film.    USE - Manufacture of patterned electroconductive film (claimed) for electronic devices e.g. solar cell, semiconductor device and electronic display device.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides electronic device using the patterned electroconductive film with minimum devices, by simple process.
NOVELTY - The sheet has a silver-aluminum electrode (7) arranged on an upper end of the sheet. A silver electrode (2) is arranged on a lower end of the sheet. A silicon nitride (SiNx) antireflection layer (5), a P+ emitter layer (9), a N-typed silicon slice (6) and a N+ emitter layer (4) are arranged from top to bottom. A silicon dioxide (SiO2) passivation layer (8) is arranged between the (SiNx) antireflection layer and the P+ emitter layer.    USE - N-typed polycrystalline silicon battery sheet.    ADVANTAGE - The N-typed silicon slice material of the sheet provides little metal impurities so that the N-typed silicon slice material ensures longer life of few carriers and spread length than the P-typed silicon slice material. The N-typed polycrystalline silicon battery of the sheet is easier than the P-typed polycrystalline silicon battery to obtain high battery conversion efficiency. The sheet improves the conversion efficiency produced by the production method from 17.3 to 17.5 percent.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a production method of a N-typed polycrystalline silicon battery sheet.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of an N-typed polycrystalline silicon battery sheet.    Silver electrode (2)    N+ emitter layer (4)    Silicon nitride antireflection layer (5)    N-typed silicon slice (6)    Silver-aluminum electrode (7)    Silicon dioxide passivation layer (8)    P+ emitter layer (9)
NOVELTY - The battery has a silicon nitride film whose thickness is about 75 nanometers arranged on an external surface of a top glass. Thickness of a vacuum aluminized layer is 0.05 microns, where the layer is located on an internal surface of a bottom glass.    USE - Amorphous silicon film solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery avoids the problem caused by sunshine reflection of top glass of solar battery and sunshine overflow of bottom glass, thus increasing photoelectric conversion efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an amorphous silicon film solar battery.
NOVELTY - The method involves preparing a metal preset layer. A selenium layer or a sulfur layer or a selenium-sulfur layer is formed on a surface of the metal preset layer that is performed by a magnetron sputtering process. An A/B/A-like intermediate product is formed on the metal preset layer. The intermediate product is selenized or vulcanized in the metal preset layer. The metal preset layer is obtained by sputtering copper-indium-gallium target. Thickness of the selenium layer or the sulfur layer or the selenium-sulfur layer is 0.5 to 0.8 microns.    USE - Method for preparing a chalcopyrite solar cell light adsorbed layer.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables improving uniformity of the light absorbed layer. The metal preset layer is sandwiched with the selenium layer, or the sulfur layer or the selenium-sulfur layer, so as to make internal reaction to be sufficient. The method enables ensuring better crystallization, and providing single crystalline phase during the selenizing and/or vulcanizing process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a chalcopyrite solar cell light adsorbed layer prepared using a method.
NOVELTY - The method involves preparing a transparent anode at a transparent substrate. A solution film forming method is adapted to prepare a photovoltaic functional layer that is provided with a grating structure at an anode buffering layer. An optic active material in the photovoltaic functional layer is organic/polymer semiconductor material. A cathode is prepared at the photovoltaic functional layer. A friction medium is adapted to rub 4-ethylenedioxythiophene polystyrolsulfon acid film. The transparent substrate is made of glass or plastic.    USE - Method for preparing polymer solar battery in embedded grating structure.    ADVANTAGE - The grating structure increases optical length of an incident light in the photovoltaic functional layer. The solar battery has better light absorbing performance, and the device efficiency is effectively improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a polymer solar battery.
NOVELTY - The method involves melting spraying material i.e. lanthanum strontium manganate powder, through supersonic flame spraying process. The spraying material is sprayed on cathode parts that are made of yttria-stabilized zirconia. Thickness of the lanthanum strontium manganate powder is 30 to 40 microns. Thickness of the yttria-stabilized zirconia is 50 to 80 microns.    USE - Cathode coating preparation method for a solid oxide fuel battery.    ADVANTAGE - The method improves mechanical performance of the fuel battery and reduces preparation cost with wide material source, convenient processing, wide use temperature range, impact resistance and high strength.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a cathode coating.
NOVELTY - The method involves melting spraying material through heat and impact released by explosion of ignited gas and spray injecting on a surface of a cathode part, where the gas is mixed gas of oxygen and acetylene. The cathode part is made of yttria-stabilized zirconia material. The spraying material is lanthanum strontium manganite material.    USE - Method for preparing a cathode of a solid oxide fuel battery.    ADVANTAGE - The cathode of the solid oxide fuel battery prepared by the method has high bonding strength between the coating and the substrate, low work-piece surface temperature, high surface roughness, greatly increased catalysis area and given porosity. The oxygen is easy to be absorbed and dissociated.
NOVELTY - The method involves connecting a high-temperature medium outlet of a heat exchanger (3) with a circulating liquid storage box (4) through pipelines. A low-temperature medium inlet of the heat exchanger is filled with low-temperature medium, and the low-temperature medium is flowed out through a low-temperature medium outlet. The circulating liquid storage box is filled with circulating liquid as cooling medium, where the circulating liquid is liquid with a boiling point higher than operation temperature of a pile or a fuel cell (1) and operation temperature is 100-200 degrees centigrade.    USE - Thermal management method for a high temperature proton exchange membrane integrated fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The method can be implemented in a simple, reliable and stable manner. The method enables maintaining stability of the fuel cell property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The circulating liquid is glycol water solution, silicone oil, glycerol or conduction oil with volume concentration of 75-100 percentage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a fuel cell system.    Fuel cell (1)    Temperature sensor (2)    Heat exchanger (3)    Circulating liquid storage box (4)    Circulating pump (5)
NOVELTY - The piece has a main liquid inlet passage provided with a through-hole, and a guide flow passage opened on the through-hole of a wall of the main liquid inlet passage. The wall of guide flow side of the main inlet passage is thicker than other side walls in the passage, where the guide flow passage includes two parallel guide flow holes, and cross-section of the through-hole is rectangular.    USE - Guide flow inserting piece for use in a bipolar board of a liquid flow battery (all claimed) i.e. vanadium liquid flow battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has better performance and prolonged service life, and quickens liquid flow battery industrializing speed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a bipolar board for liquid flow battery comprising a board body.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a guide flow inserting piece.
NOVELTY - Fluorocarbon polymer material (A) comprising a fluorinated backbone and at least one chain with pendant quaternary ammonium group, is claimed.    USE - (I) is useful as an anion exchange membrane (claimed). (A) is useful as a binder and/or alkaline electrolyte for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - (A) can be synthesized in a simple and inexpensive manner. (A) is stable in alkaline medium, insoluble in water and more easily degradable than the conventional membranes e.g. Nafion (RTM: Perfluorosulfonic acid membrane). (A) has improved flexibility, good electrochemical performance, high ionic conductivity and good mechanical strength.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Fluorocarbon polymer material comprising a fluorinated backbone and at least one chain with pendant quaternary ammonium group, is claimed, where the main chain has a structure of formula (-(A)r-CH2-C(R4)(((Y1CH2CH2)m-(Y2-(CH2)n)m1-R1)s-CH2-Z)-) (I).    Z = quaternary ammonium group;    Y1, Y2 = heteroatom comprising O or S;    A = fluorinated or perfluorinated 2-6C linear chain;    R1 = phenyl or aryl group of formula (-CR2R3-);    R2, R3 = alkyl (optionally substituted with one or more halo);    R4 = H, alkyl or haloalkyl, cyclic or acyclic group or -((Y1CH2CH2)m-(Y2-(CH2)n)m1-R1)s-CH2-Z, preferably 4-aza-1-azonia-bicyclo(2.2.2)octanylmethyl;    m = 0-10, preferably 0-3; and    m1, n, r, s = 0 or 1, provided that when s is 0, then R4 is other than H.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the preparation of (A) comprising copolymerizing at least a first monomer comprising fluorovinylic monomers and a second monomer of formula (CH2=C(R4)-((Y1CH2CH2)m-(Y2-(CH2)n)m1-R1)s-CH2-Z1) (II).    Z1 = quaternary ammonium group or halo, preferably Cl or I.
NOVELTY - A water-soluble cutting fluid contains a water-miscible solvent, polyhydric carboxylic acid and 5-90 wt.% of water, and has pH of 4-7. The difference of acid dissociation constant of primary dissociation stage and acid dissociation constant of secondary dissociation stage is 0.9-2.3.    USE - Water-soluble cutting fluid is used for manufacturing silicon ingot slice for silicon wafer used for electronic material (all claimed) used for memory device, oscillation element, amplifier, transistor, diode, solar cell, personal computer, mobile telephone, display device and audio apparatus. Can also be used as cutting fluid for cutting hard materials e.g. quartz crystal, silicon carbide and sapphire.    ADVANTAGE - The water-soluble cutting fluid has excellent corrosion resistance, and generation of hydrogen by reaction of water and silicon is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A water-soluble cutting fluid contains a water-miscible solvent, polyhydric carboxylic acid and 5-90 wt.% of water, and has pH of 4-7. The difference of acid dissociation constant of primary dissociation stage used as Hn-1A+H+, and acid dissociation constant of secondary dissociation stage used as Hn-2A+H+ of carboxylic acid is 0.9-2.3. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of silicon ingot slice, which involves cutting silicon ingot by fixed abrasive using the water-soluble cutting fluid; and    (2) silicon wafer formed by slicing the silicon ingot.
NOVELTY - The solar cell surface sealing sheet and sealing material layer are located on light receiving surface side of solar cell. Sealing agent layer is located in non-light receiving surface side of solar cell. Solar cell back surface protection sheet contacting sealing agent layer, is provided with wavelength conversion and reflective functions. Maximum light absorption sensitivity of solar cell is in the range of 350-500 nm, maximum light emission sensitivity is in the range of 400-700 nm, and Stokes shift is 50 nm or less. Reflectance of 400-700 nm light is 60% or more.    USE - Solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The energy conversion efficiency of the solar cell module can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show cross-sectional views of the solar cell back surface protection sheet used for solar cell module.    Adhesive bond layer (1-1)    Film without wavelength conversion function and reflective function (2-1)    Interlayer adhesive layer (3)    Metal foil (4-2)    Weather-resistance provision film (5-1)
NOVELTY - The conversion module (20) has protective layer (6) with needle crystals having acceptor function, which is provided on the surface of photoelectric cell. An ester-bonded type sealing film (7) containing the resin is provided on protective layer. The needle crystal is comprised of metal oxide, zinc oxide and magnesium oxide.    USE - Photoelectric conversion module used for solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The durability of the sealing film can be improved. The possibility of preventing the deterioration of acceptor acid function can be achieved effectively. The transparency of the ester-bonded type sealing film can be ensured. The manufacturing cost of the photoelectric conversion apparatus can be suppressed reliably. The decline in the absorption efficiency of light in light absorption layer can be prevented. Since the thin-layering of upper electrode is attained, the light transmittance function can be improved. Since the grid electrode contains solder, the bending stress is improved and electrical resistance is reduced. The photoelectric conversion efficiency can be improved effectively. Since the positioning density of the needle crystal in the lower region is high, the penetration of the acid from sealing material to photoelectric conversion cell can be prevented reliably. The corrosion of photovoltaic cell in the non-light-receiving surface side can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the photoelectric conversion module.    Substrate (1)    Lower electrode layer (2)    Protective layer (6)    Ester-bonded type sealing film (7)    Photoelectric conversion module (20)
NOVELTY - The film (14) has web (2) and liner (4) consisting of ethylene-based copolymer and cross-linking agent. The web and liner are conveyed and the web is heated. The dimensional change is carried out at the vertical direction and the horizontal direction of the film while heating the cross-linking agent at the temperature of 90-125 degrees C, when embossing is performed by solar cell module assembly.    USE - Sealing film for manufacture of solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The damage of photovoltaic cell and positional offset and residual distortion on the sealing film can be prevented by carrying out dimensional change at vertical and horizontal directions of the film while heating solar cell module. Since need to extend the space with photovoltaic cell is avoided and short-circuit in the solar cell module is prevented, high quality solar cell module can be manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacturing method of sealing film; and    (2) manufacturing method of solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the manufacturing apparatus of the sealing film.    Web (2)    Liner (4)    Conveyance roll (7)    Rubber roll (8)    Sealing film (14)
NOVELTY - A solar cell sealing material consists of a resin composition containing a cyclic olefin-type polymer and having melt viscosity of 2000-15000 Pa.second at 150 degrees C measured using rheometer at frequency of 1 Hz.    USE - Solar cell sealing material is used for solar cell module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell sealing material has excellent sealing property, transparency and water vapor barrier property, and is economically manufactured. The sealing material provides solar cell module having high electric power generation efficiency and durability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of solar cell module.    Transparent substrate (10)    Sealing resin layers (12A,12B)    Back sheet (16)    Junction box (18)    Wiring (20)
NOVELTY - The sheet has a glass plate laminated on two surfaces of an acrylic resin board through an adhesive layer. The resin board is subjected to annealing treatment for a predetermined time in an atmosphere of constant temperature after manufacturing of the acrylic resin board. The thickness of the glass plate is about 0.005 to 1.0 mm, and the adhesive layer contains block copolymer.    USE - Laminated sheet for use as a front board of a solar cell module (claimed) i.e. silicon system solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The glass plate is laminated on two surfaces of the acrylic resin board through the adhesive layer, and the resin board is subjected to annealing treatment, thus improving adhesiveness of the acrylic resin board with the glass plate while reducing cracks of curvature by temperature fluctuation. The glass plate with high weather resistance, gas-barrier property, flame retardance and abrasion resistance is used in the laminated sheet, thus obtaining weightless laminated sheet with high transparency. The laminated sheet is used as the front board occupying mass of about 60 percent of whole solar cell module, thus reducing 30 percent weight of the solar cell module.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a laminated sheet manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a solar cell.    Front board (1)    Sealing material (2)    Photovoltaic cell (3)    Back sheet (4)
NOVELTY - The mirror (10) has an adjacent layer placed at a side of an incident light (L) of a silver reflection layer (5). The adjacent layer contains resin with a corrosion inhibitor i.e. antioxidant, that is chosen among hindered phenol type compound, hindered amine-type compound, phosphorus compound, benz triazole type-compound, imidazole compound, sulfur type-compound, tetrazainden type-compound and thiadiazole type-compound. A copper layer (4) is provided at a side of the adjacent layer away from the incident light.    USE - Film mirror for use in a reflective apparatus (claimed) utilized for generating solar power in a hostile environment.    ADVANTAGE - The adjacent layer placed at the side of the incident light of the silver reflection layer contains resin with the corrosion inhibitor i.e. antioxidant, that is chosen among hindered phenol type compound, hindered amine-type compound, phosphorus compound, benz triazole type-compound, imidazole compound, sulfur type-compound, tetrazainden type-compound and thiadiazole type-compound, so that the mirror can be used in hostile environment for long period of time, and regular reflectance of the mirror is prevented from being reduced. The mirror is light in weight, and has better light and weather resistance and reduced manufacturing cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a film mirror manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a film mirror for solar power generation.    Incident light (L)    Copper layer (4)    Silver reflection layer (5)    Film mirror (10)    Reflective apparatus (11)
NOVELTY - The solar battery has a battery main body covered with passivation layers by atomic layer deposition. The passivation layers are aluminum oxide layers or titanium oxide layers.    USE - Solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - Obtains good insulating property and good abrasion and corrosion resistance. Effectively increases lifecycle of minority carriers, improves the emission spectrum intensity of photoluminescence and has a good promotional value.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the solar battery.
NOVELTY - Carbon surface modified with at least one azide group, is claimed.    USE - The modified carbon surface is useful: to introduce various functional molecules to the carbon surface, e.g. electro catalysts for fuel cell applications, polymers for coating the carbon fiber surfaces, proteins, nucleic acids or ligands for biological assays; and for the cycloaddition reaction of the azide group with a terminal alkyne.    ADVANTAGE - The modified carbon surface modifies and improves the properties of a given carbon surface for a particular use e.g. reduce side product formation and increase quantitative reaction yield by the carbon surfaces modified with cycloaddition reaction, and can monitor reaction progress easily e.g. using relatively simple surface spectroscopy techniques.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) modifying (I) a carbon surface with a phenyl azide group, comprising reacting the carbon surface with a diazonium phenyl azide;    (2) modifying (II) a carbon surface comprising either: modifying the carbon surface with a nitro-bearing group or an acetamide-bearing group, and converting the nitro-bearing group or acetamide-bearing group to an amine-bearing group; or directly modifying the carbon surface with a nitro group and reducing the nitro group to an amine group;    (3) modifying (III) a carbon surface with an azide group, comprising either: contacting the carbon surface with halogen azide; or contacting the carbon surface with sodium azide in the presence of hydrogen peroxide, ferrous sulfate and ferric halide or copper halide so that many azide and halogen moieties are attached to the surface; and    (4) a method of further modifying the carbon surface modified with an azide group, comprising reacting the azide group with a terminal alkyne so that the azide group and the terminal alkyne undergo a cycloaddition reaction.
NOVELTY - A silica glass is washed, dried and used as substrate. The substrate is provided to settling chamber of plasma chemical gas phase settling device, vacuumized, and filled with mixed gas containing silane and hydrogen. Silane and hydrogen are decomposed by performing radio frequency glow discharge, and layer of amorphous silicon film is settled on substrate. The settled amorphous silicon film is provided to optical annealing furnace and polished uniformly with light. The resulting material is annealed and cooled to obtain polysilicon thin film on silica glass.    USE - Acceleration of silicon thin film crystallization on glass substrate used for manufacturing silicon thin film solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The method effectively and economically accelerates the crystallization of silicon thin film on glass substrate. The silicon thin film battery with high stability is manufactured efficiently by environmentally-friendly and simple process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A silica glass is washed, dried and used as substrate. The substrate is provided to settling chamber of plasma chemical gas phase settling device, vacuumized to 4-6x 104 Pa, and filled with mixed gas containing silane and hydrogen. Silane and hydrogen are decomposed by performing radio frequency glow discharge at discharging power of 50-60 W and electrode distance of 2 cm. A layer of amorphous silicon film having thickness of 0.5-1 microns is settled on substrate, where temperature of substrate during settling is 100-300 degrees C, work pressure is 133.3 Pa and settling time is 2-3 hours. The settled amorphous silicon film is provided to optical annealing furnace and polished uniformly with light having frequencies of 1.2x 1014 Hz and 2x 1015 Hz under protection of nitrogen at 700-900 degrees C and vacuum degree of 5.6x 104 Pa. The resulting material is annealed, maintained for 1-30 minutes and cooled to 20-25 degrees C to obtain polysilicon thin film on silica glass.
NOVELTY - Material comprises a metal organic framework having many nodes, each node comprising: many metal ions, where at least one of the metal ions is a zinc ion; many linking ligands, where each ligand is coordinated to two or more of the metal ions; and many monodentate ligands, where each of the monodentate ligands is coordinated to one of the metal ions, and at least one of the monodentate ligands is a halide or a halogenated species.    USE - The material is useful for storing hydrogen, which is useful in a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The material has improved hydrogen storage capacity and is less sensitive to ambient environmental conditions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a method-I for storing hydrogen, comprising providing the material and contacting material with hydrogen;    (2) a method-II for storing hydrogen, comprising providing a material comprising a metal organic framework having many zinc-containing nodes, where adjacent nodes are linked by an alkali metal ion, and contacting the material with hydrogen;    (3) a material comprising a metal organic framework comprising many zinc containing nodes, each zinc-containing node containing one or more species comprising oxygen (O2-) and hydroxyl group (OH-) species, where an alkali metal ion links adjacent nodes; and    (4) toluene compound of formula (I) or (II).    In formula (I) or (II),    X1a = halo comprising Br or I;    n = 2-5; and    Z1 = toluene group of formula (h); and    m = 1-5.
NOVELTY - An organic electrolyte solution comprises: a solvent; and an electrolyte comprising a metal-ligand coordination compound that has at least two electrons being transferred during oxidation-reduction, and is dissolved in an electrolyte solution while the metal-ligand coordination compound is in an atom state with zero oxidation.    USE - The organic electrolyte solution is used in a redox flow battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The organic electrolyte solution has a high density and prevents re-precipitation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is a redox flow battery comprising: a cathode cell comprising a cathode and a catholyte; an anode cell comprising an anode and an anolyte; and an ion exchange membrane disposed between the cathode cell and the anode cell, where at least one of the catholyte and the anolyte comprises the organic electrolyte solution.
NOVELTY - A substrate consists of a transparent electroconductive laminate containing indium oxide, formed on the surface. The laminate is equipped with transparent conductive film (I) having indium-oxide content of 80-98 %mass, and transparent conductive film (II) having indium-oxide content of 45-75 %mass laminated on the surface of transparent conductive film (I). Both the transparent conductive films contain crystals which are equal in crystal structure to indium oxide crystals.    USE - Substrate with transparent electroconductive laminate. Uses include but are not limited to transparent electrodes of LCD elements, plasma display elements, electroluminescent display elements, and solar cells infrared-absorption reflecting films, anti-fogging films, and electromagnetic shielding films.    ADVANTAGE - The substrate has high light transmittance and low resistivity. The content of indium is reduced and content of tin can be increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of substrate with electroconductive laminate.
NOVELTY - An oxide film (12) is a film of oxide containing one type of transition element chosen from niobium and tantalum, and copper (unavoidable impurity may be included). The oxide film is an aggregate of microcrystals, an amorphous film containing microcrystals, or an amorphous film, and has p-type electroconductivity.    USE - Oxide film is used as transparent conductive films in devices e.g. flat panel displays and solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The oxide film has higher p-type conductivity than existing oxide films. Since the oxide film is the arrangement of microcrystals, amorphous film containing microcrystals, or amorphous film, formation on a large substrate is easy. The oxide film hence is suitable for industrial production.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of oxide film;    (2) target; and    (3) manufacture of oxide sinter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the formation of oxide film.    Substrate (10)    Oxide film (12)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (1) has plasma discharge generation unit that includes a cathode electrode (19) spaced apart from an anode electrode (20) facing to- be-processed substrate (10) in a process chamber. A plasma generation chamber (30) is arranged between the anode and cathode electrodes. An insulator (22) fixes to the cathode electrode, and supports the anode electrode and cathode electrode such that the distance between the cathode electrode and anode electrode remains fixed in the whole plasma discharge generating unit.    USE - Plasma film forming apparatus for manufacturing thin-film transistor substrate used in display apparatus such as LCD apparatus and organic electroluminescent display apparatus, and solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Since the distance between the anode and cathode electrodes remains fixed in the whole plasma discharge generation unit, the uniform plasma discharge can be generated in the plasma film-forming apparatus and the thin film can be formed on the surface of to-be processed substrate with uniform thickness. Since the hollow cathode structure is used in the plasma film forming apparatus, the plasma electron density can be increased and the film forming speed can be improved. The structure of the plasma film forming apparatus can be simplified.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the plasma-film forming apparatus.    Plasma film-forming apparatus (1)    To-be-processed substrate (10)    Cathode electrode (19)    Anode electrode (20)    Insulator (22)    Plasma generation chamber (30)
NOVELTY - A semiconductor layer (3,4) containing group I-III-VI compound is formed using a solution containing a compound (a) comprising chalcogen compound-containing organic compound (c1), Lewis base (b1), group I-B element and group III-B element (e1), a compound (b) comprising organic ligand as chalcogen compound-containing organic compound (c2) and group III-B element (e2) and an organic solvent.    USE - Manufacture of semiconductor layer used for manufacturing photoelectric conversion apparatus (claimed) e.g. solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides photoelectric conversion apparatus having excellent energy conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of photoelectric conversion apparatus (10); and    (2) semiconductor layer-forming solution.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the photoelectric conversion apparatus.    Substrate (1)    Semiconductor layers (3,4)    Electrode layers (5,6)    Connection conductor (7)    Photoelectric conversion apparatus (10)
NOVELTY - An organic photoelectric conversion element (10) has a photoelectric converting layer (14) and a carrier transport layer (17,18) formed between a transparent electrode (12) and a counter electrode (13). The carrier transport layer contains tricyclic compound (I).    USE - Organic photoelectric conversion element is used for organic thin-film solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The organic photoelectric conversion element has excellent photoelectric conversion efficiency and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An organic photoelectric conversion element has a photoelectric converting layer and a carrier transport layer formed between a transparent electrode and a counter electrode. The carrier transport layer contains tricyclic compound of formula (I).    X1-X8=N or (un)substituted carbon;    Z1,Z2=(un)substituted aromatic ring or heteroaromatic ring;    A=reactive group;    p=0-4;    q=2-6;and    r=1-6.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of organic thin-film solar cell.    Organic photoelectric conversion element (10)    Substrate (11)    Transparent electrode (12)    Counter electrode (13)    Photoelectric converting layer (14)    Carrier support layers (17,18)
NOVELTY - The module (100) has multiple light concentration units (120) for light concentration of sunlight. A solar cell (160) condenses the sunlight and converts solar energy into electric power with light concentration of the sunlight. Multiple reflexive units (130) reflect the condensed sunlight in multiple light concentrate areas and deliver the condensed sunlight to the solar cell. A prism unit (140) is arranged on top of the reflexive unit. Multiple convex lenses (122) are included in the reflexive units. A parabolic back mirror is arranged in a lower surface of the reflexive modules.    USE - Condensing type solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The sunlight collected along perpendicular direction is transmitted to the solar cell by being reflected along horizontal direction, thus shortening focal length of the sunlight and reducing thickness of the module, and hence reducing width of the light concentrate areas, where sunlight is received by dividing the light concentrate areas into the preset sections, and enhancing efficiency of the module. The module collects the sunlight and converts the solar energy to electrical energy in an efficient manner. The disk data size of the module is decreased according to the sunlight input with the light concentration units. The light concentration units and the reflexive units can be manufactured through molding, so that mass production and assembling process of the reflexive units are realized, thus reducing the manufacturing cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The concentration units and the reflexive units are made of one of poly methyl methacrylate and glass.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of a condensing type solar cell module.    Condensing type solar cell module (100)    Light concentration units (120)    Convex lenses (122)    Reflexive units (130)    Prism unit (140)    Solar cell (160)
NOVELTY - A laminate has a base material and an organic-inorganic coating film formed on at least one surface of the base material. The organic-inorganic coating film contains metal oxide having particle diameter of 1-400 nm and polymer emulsion particles having particle diameter of 10-800 nm. The organic-inorganic coating film has thickness of 10-100 nm. The laminate has total thickness of 50-200 nm.    USE - Laminate is used as cover glass of solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The laminate has excellent antifouling property and contamination resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of laminate.
NOVELTY - The array has package (10) for enclosing an optoelectronic device. The package overlaps with the adjacent package. The edge seal zone (180) defining an electro-active area is included in the package. The electro-active area of package in each row is overlapped by the transparent portion of edge seal zone of an adjacent package. The continuous light emitting area is formed by the package.    USE - Array of packaged optoelectronic device such as organic LED (both claimed). Can also be used in photovoltaic device such as solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The optoelectronic device can be manufactured without patterning the anode so that the manufacturing process of optoelectronic device can be simplified while improving the productivity of optoelectronic device. The anode is selectively removed by performing an etching process so that the need for insulating layer can be eliminated. The conductivity of anode can be enhanced by providing thin conductive lines n the conductive area/layer. The ingress of water and oxygen can be minimized by the edge seal zone. The size of pixels can be reduced while reducing the amount of current that is flowing laterally in the plane of electrode. The resistive losses in the electrodes can be minimized while improving the efficiency of the optoelectronic device and improving the flexibility of optoelectronic device. Large uninterrupted areas can be created. The individual pixels in the array can be replaced effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) organic LED lighting array; and    (2) packaged optoelectronic device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of optoelectronic device pckage.    Package (10)    Barrier layers (110,160)    Electro-active layer (130)    Adhesive layer (170)    Edge seal zone (180)
NOVELTY - Printed circuit board (1) comprises: an insulating layer (2); a conductor layer that is provided in a given pattern on the insulating layer; and a cover layer (6a) that covers a surface of the conductor layer, where the cover layer contains an electrically conductive material and a resin composition, and the resin composition has moisture permeability of not more than 150 g/(m2.24 hours) in an environment of 40 degrees C with a relative humidity of 90% and a glass transition temperature of greater than or equal to 80 degrees C.    USE - The printed circuit board is useful in a fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The printed circuit board: utilizes carbon black as a conductive cover layer that prevents corrosion of the conductor layer thus ensuring the electrical conductivity between an electrode film and the conductor layer; utilizes resin composition that improves the flexibility and chemical resistance; and prevents the permeation of the fuel through the cover layer by adhering to the cover layer, thus improving the reliability of the fuel cell and thus can be used over a longer period of time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a fuel cell (100) comprising: the printed circuit board; a cell element; and a housing (31) that accommodates the printed circuit board and the cell element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows an external view of a fuel cell using flexible printed circuit board.    Printed circuit board (1)    Insulating layer (2)    Cover layer (6a)    Housing (31)    Fuel cell (100)
NOVELTY - A solar cell has substrate (100), photoelectric transformation unit (130) including at least one semiconductor layer (132), transparent electrode (110) provided between the substrate and photoelectric transformation unit, and buffer layer (150) provided between the transparent electrode and the substrate.    USE - Solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell has high efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of solar cell.    Substrate (100)    Transparent electrode (110)    Photoelectric transformation unit (130)    Semiconductor layer (132)    Back electrode (140)    Buffer layer (150)
NOVELTY - The solar cell (10) has a spacer layer (14) that is formed on the nano-scale patterned back contact layer (12). A semiconductor layer (16) is formed on the spacer layer. A light transmissive electrode (18) is formed on the semiconductor layer.    USE - Solar cell e.g. nano-scale patterned plasmonic solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The efficiency of solar cell having thin film semiconductor layer can be improved by coupling incident light energy into waveguide modes of the solar cell. The contact layer can be isolated from the semiconductor layer through a conducting spacer layer so as to decrease direct recombination losses. The shape and size of the nanostructures of solar cell can increase scattering and can decrease losses due to parasitic absorption. The bandwidth of the photocurrent can be increased. Thus, improving efficiency for both the front and back surfaces of solar cell. The light in the blue portion which is of shorter wavelength of the spectrum can generally absorbed in the semiconductor layer before reaching the back contact layer and the light in the redder portion which is of longer wavelength of the spectrum can be scattered by the designed nanostructures of plasmonic solar cell. The waveguide modes propagate in the plane of the solar cell and provide increased photocurrent as they are absorbed in the semiconductor layer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of manufacturing solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the nano-scale patterned plasmonic solar cell.    Nano-scale patterned plasmonic solar cell (10)    Nano-scale patterned back contact layer (12)    Spacer layer (14)    Semiconductor layer (16)    Light transmissive electrode (18)
NOVELTY - The multilayer film (304) has a barrier layer e.g. ethylene-tetrafluoroethylene copolymer that is connected to an external surface of a compatibilizing layer. The barrier layer and compatibilizing layer are made of different materials. The multilayer film is laminated to a building surface (310) made of building material e.g. thermoplastic olefin.    USE - Multilayer film for solar panel (claimed) of solar panel system adhered onto exterior of building surface such as roof, wall, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Since the barrier is made of ethylene-tetrafluoroethylene copolymer, the weak interface between barrier layer and building surface can be prevented. Since the high strength bond is formed between compatibilizing layer and barrier layer, the adhesion of flexible solar panel to the thermoplastic olefin roofing element can be drastically improved without the delamination and creepage associated with flexible solar panels adhered to building surface.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) solar panel; and    (2) method for assembling solar panel.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the solar panel system.    Photovoltaic module (302)    Multilayer film (304)    Adhesive layer (306)    Release liner (308)    Building surface (310)
NOVELTY - The solar module has an elongated shaped photovoltaic region (202) that is mounted with a bus bar pad. The photovoltaic region comprises single crystal silicon material and polycrystalline silicon material. An electrically conductive region (204) is provided along a periphery region of the photovoltaic region to expose an interior surface region of the photovoltaic strip. A finger structure is overlaid on the electrically conductive region, and provided to conduct electrical current generated in the photovoltaic regions.    USE - Solar module for solar panel e.g. solar thermal panel for use in home and industry, and for driving high grade turbines.    ADVANTAGE - The solar module eliminates the use of certain materials such as acrylic and reduces the amount of glass material for the concentrator structure so that the manufacturing process of solar module can be simplified. The reliability of solar cell can be improved at low cost by reducing the mismatch in thermal expansion coefficients of the materials. The overall performance of the solar cell module can be improved by eliminating the conductor elements along the periphery region of photovoltaic strip.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of manufacturing solar module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the photovoltaic module.    Photovoltaic region (202)    Conductive region (204)    Inner surface region (208)
NOVELTY - A laminated polyester film comprises 2-5 wt.% zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticle in greater than or equal to 1 layer of polyester film.    USE - Laminated polyester film for optical film, window glass, solar cell, flat panel display, organic electroluminescent or electronic paper.    ADVANTAGE - The film has extremely outstanding UV-ray absorption feature, weather resistance, cheap and has sufficient productivity.
NOVELTY - An electroconductive composition contains conductive polymer (A), dopant (B) and silicon-containing compound (C) (I). The content of compound (C) is 1-100 parts weight with respect to total of 100 parts weight of conductive polymer (A) and dopant (B).    USE - Electroconductive composition is used for forming electroconductive film for laminate (both claimed). Uses include but are not limited to touch panel, organic electroluminescent panel, inorganic electroluminescent panel, liquid crystal panel, solar cell and electronic paper.    ADVANTAGE - The electroconductive composition provides electroconductive film having excellent transparency, flexibility and electroconductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electroconductive composition contains conductive polymer (A), dopant (B) and silicon-containing compound (C) of formula: R1-Si(OR2)3 (I). The content of compound (C) is 1-100 parts weight with respect to total of 100 parts weight of conductive polymer (A) and dopant (B).    R1=1-6C alkyl, phenyl, benzyl, methoxy or ethoxy;and    R2=methyl or ethyl.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electroconductive film, which is formed using the electroconductive composition; and    (2) laminate, which has a base material and an electroconductive film.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a ground electrode (3) and a discharge electrode (2) set opposing each other. Source gas is introduced into a vacuum vessel (1) through the air supply holes (6) formed in discharge electrode for generating plasma and forming thin film on a substrate (4). A discharge electrode (7) is set opposing the other discharge electrode. The discharge electrodes are maintained at same electrical potential. The space between discharge electrodes is set in connection with exhaust pipe arrangement connection port (15) and plasma generation hole (5) in the vessel.    USE - Plasma CVD apparatus such as etching apparatus, plasma surface treatment apparatus, etc., for forming amorphous silicon thin film on substrate used for silicon thin film solar cell, thin film transistor, etc. Can also be used in forming microcrystal silicon thin film.    ADVANTAGE - Higher-order silane produced in the plasma space is rapidly removed and a high quality thin film without photo-degradation is formed efficiently. Hence the electric power generation efficiency of solar cell is highly improved. The thin film can be formed with uniform film quantity and film thickness, even in large area substrates.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for plasma CVD method of plasma CVD apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the plasma CVD apparatus.    Vacuum vessel (1)    Discharge electrodes (2,7)    Ground electrode (3)    Substrate (4)    Plasma generation hole (5)    Air supply hole (6)    Exhaust pipe arrangement connection port (15)
NOVELTY - A thin film solar cell (1) consists of back surface electrode (3), light absorption layer (4), buffer layer (5) containing zinc oxy sulfide (I) and transparent electrode (6) laminated in order on a substrate (2).    USE - Thin film solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The thin film solar cell has high efficiency, and is manufactured with improved productivity and safely without using toxic chromium. The generation of waste liquid during the manufacturing process is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A thin film solar cell consists of back surface electrode, light absorption layer, buffer layer containing zinc oxy sulfide of formula: ZnO1-xSx (I), where x is 0-1 and transparent electrode laminated in order on a substrate. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of thin film solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the thin film solar cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Thin film solar cell (1)    Substrate (2)    Back surface electrode (3)    Buffer layer (5)    Transparent electrode (6)
NOVELTY - A transparent conductive film (14) has layer (14a) containing binder component on photoelectric converting layer (13), and layer (14b) with binder component whose content is less than that of binder component in layer (14a). The layer (14a) is coated film of electroconductive oxide fine particles formed by coating electroconductive-oxide fine particles dispersion liquid on photoelectric converting layer of superstrate-type solar cell by wet coating method. The layer (14b) is formed by impregnating layer (14a) with binder dispersion liquid, and baking the binder component.    USE - Transparent conductive film used for manufacturing composite film (both claimed) used for manufacturing electrode for superstrate-type solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The inhibition of electroconductive material by binder component can be suppressed. The contact resistance with respect to film can be reduced along vertical direction. The conversion efficiency of the fill factor can be improved. As the structure of composite film is simplified, the cost of composite can be reduced. Adhesiveness with transparent conductive film can be improved by chemical bonding with transparent conductive film. The wettability of transparent conductive film can be improved without impairing electroconductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) composite film (16);    (2) manufacture of transparent conductive film; and    (3) manufacture of composite film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows cross-sectional view of transparent conductive film. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Base material (11)    Transparent conductive films (12,14)    Photoelectric converting layer (13)    Layers (14a,14b)    Composite film (16)
NOVELTY - The electroconductive oxide fine particle dispersion liquid is prepared by dispersing electroconductive oxide fine particle in dispersion medium. The frequency of electroconductive oxide fine particle having particle size of 50 nm or more, is set to 70-100%. The frequency of electroconductive oxide fine particle having particle size of 200 nm or more, is set to 10% or less. The liquid is comprised of coupling agent such as silane coupling agent, aluminum coupling agent, and titanium coupling agent.    USE - Electroconductive oxide fine particle dispersion liquid used during manufacture of transparent conductive film used for composite film for superstrate solar cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electroconductive inhibition by binder component can be suppressed and the contact resistance of vertical direction can be reduced significantly with respect to film. The manufacturing cost of transparent conductive film and composite film can be reduced. The conversion efficiency of solar cell can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) transparent conductive film;    (2) composite film;    (3) manufacturing method of transparent conductive film for superstrate type solar cell; and    (4) manufacturing method of composite film for superstrate type solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the transparent conductive film and composite film for superstrate solar cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Base material (11)    Photoelectric converting layer (13)    Transparent conductive film (14)    Electroconductive reflecting film (15)    Composite film (16)
NOVELTY - The solar cell (5) has island-shaped structure (9) that is enclosed by donor or fine groove (1). The fine groove with fine width is formed by penetrating and etching donor or acceptor layer (7) and by setting metal film (3) as mask width. The fine groove is filled with donor or acceptor layer. The width of the fine groove is 1-50 nanometer. A metal film of the island-shaped structure is formed on donor or acceptor layer, and made of material such as tin, indium, bismuth, lead, and alloys.    USE - Organic thin-film solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Since the island-shaped structure is enclosed by donor or groove that is filled with donor or acceptor layer, the uniformity is maintained efficiently and the joining interface of the acceptor is increased with the donor per unit area, so that the high conversion efficiency is achieved effectively even if there is little variation for every lot of product and area of the solar cell is large.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of organic thin-film solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of the organic thin-film solar cell.    Fine groove (1)    Metal film (3)    Organic thin-film solar cell (5)    Donor or acceptor layer (7)    Island-shaped structure (9)    Electrode (20)
NOVELTY - The cell (5) has a layer (7) in which bulk hetero-junction is formed by donor layer and acceptor layer. The layer is enclosed by a fine groove (1) where nanoscale width is fine. The groove is formed in island-like structures (9). An electrode (20) is formed in the groove. A metal film (3) of island-like structure is made of tin, indium, bismuth, lead and alloy.    USE - Organic thin-film solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Since the electrode is formed in the groove, the electrode bites in layer in which bulk hetero-junction is formed can be reached the electrode easily, the conversion efficiency of solar cell can be improved by thickening the thickness of the membrane of the mixture of acceptor with donor. Hence the sunlight injected in the groove can be sealed in membrane and more light generating electric charges can be generated.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of organic thin-film solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional views of the organic thin-film solar cell.    Fine groove (1)    Metal film (3)    Organic thin-film solar cell (5)    Bulk hetero-junction formed layer (7)    Island-like structure (9)    Electrode (20)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming fine groove (1) having nano-scale width in bulk heterojunction layer (7) of donor or acceptor, by performing nano imprint process using an imprint mold (30). An electrode (20,21) is formed in the fine groove. A recessed portion of island-like structure (9) of nano-scale size is formed in the bulk heterojunction layer of donor or acceptor.    USE - Method for manufacturing organic thin-film solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The conversion efficiency of organic thin-film solar cell can be improved, even when the area for accommodating the solar cell can be increased. Thus, the productivity of solar cell can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for manufacturing imprint mold base-material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view illustrating the process for manufacturing organic thin-film solar cell.    Fine groove (1)    Bulk heterojunction layer (7)    Island-like structure (9)    Electrode (20,21)    Imprint mold (30)
NOVELTY - The protection sheet has a cured film that is formed in the surface side of the sheet containing 30-80 mass% of polyfunctional acrylate monomeric units and 20-70 mass% of monofunctional acrylate monomeric units. The size of the sheet is provided satisfying a predetermined formula which relates length of line segments obtained by heating sheet to specific temperature.    USE - Surface protection sheet for solar cell module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Heat deformation of the protection sheet can be enabled easily so that conversion efficiency of the solar cell module can be improved and weight of the module can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell module.
NOVELTY - The cell module has transparency resin sheet which consists of cured film on single side. The cured film of surface protection sheet is arranged on the filler side. The cured film consists of mixture containing polymeric compound which has acryloyloxy group in molecule.    USE - Solar cell module installed in roof of house, used in general household applications.    ADVANTAGE - The heat deformation of the solar cell module at the time of processing can be prevented. The lightweight structure of solar cell module can be achieved. The conversion efficiency can be improved. The solar cell module can be manufactured easily. The possibility of improving the water vapor barrier property can be achieved effectively.
NOVELTY - A reflective sheet (1) has elastic layer (12) laminated with metal foil layer (13). The elastic layer contains elastic rubber containing dispersed particles of light-reflection agent (11), and has hydroxyl group on to-be-adhered surface. The metal foil layer has hydroxyl groups covalently bonded through hydroxyl groups of elastic layer adhered on to-be-adhered surface.    USE - Reflective sheet is used for substrate (claimed) and lighting fixture of light-emitting device e.g. light-emitting diode. Uses include but are not limited to halogen lamp, mercury vapor lamp, fluorescent lamp, incandescent lamp, solar cell element and wiring board.    ADVANTAGE - The reflective sheet has excellent reflectance, heat resistance and light resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic cross-sectional view of reflective sheet.    Reflective sheet (1)    Light-reflection agent (11)    Elastic layer (12)    Metal foil layer (13)
NOVELTY - The cell (10) has a crystalline provided on a utility layer (15) that grows a silicon-growth substrate. The utility layer has a connection semiconductor, which is made of gallium indium phosphide, gallium arsenide and gallium germanium. A silicon-germanium-layer is provided adjacent to the utility layer and between a base layer and the utility layer for switching between different lattice constants of the silicon-growth substrate and the utility layer, where the base layer is made of glass or silicon and provided as a functional part of an electronic component.    USE - Semi conductor-thin layer-solar cell for conversion of photo-voltaic energy into electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell avoids the need for a concentrator system, thus manufacturing the solar cell at reduced cost. The cell exhibits increased tensile strength, better thermal conductivity and reduced weight.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing the semi conductor-thin layer-solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross sectional view of a solar cell.    Semi conductor-thin layer-solar cell (10)    Silicon substrate (11)    Voltage compensation layer (13)    Utility layer (15)    Front side metallization (19)
NOVELTY - The module (200) has photovoltaic cells (100) coupled electrically in series, where each cell comprises a photoactive layer stack (3b) that exhibits a n-doped layer (33b), a p-doped layer (31b) and an intrinsic layer (32b). A rear contact (4) arranged on the stack comprises a transparent conductive oxide (TCO) layer (4a), a mirror layer (4c) i.e. metallic layer, and a partially applied detention network layer (4b) that is arranged between the TCO and mirror layers. A partially applied nickel vanadium layer (4d) is located on the mirror layer in a region of an outer photovoltaic cell (100a).    USE - Photovoltaic module i.e. frameless thin layer photovoltaic module such as solar module, for converting radiation energy contained in sunlight into electrical power.    ADVANTAGE - The rear contact arranged on the stack includes the partially applied detention network layer that is arranged between the TCO and the metallic layer, so that the module has high working efficiency and high adhesion strength. The module can be manufactured in an inexpensive manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The TCO layer is formed as zinc oxide layer or tin oxide layer. The metallic layer comprises silver or a silver alloy. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a photovoltaic module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross-sectional view of a photovoltaic module.    Photoactive layer stack (3b)    Rear contact (4)    Transparent conductive oxide layer (4a)    Partially applied detention network layer (4b)    Mirror layer (4c)    Partial applied nickel vanadium layer (4d)    P-doped layer (31b)    Intrinsic layer (32b)    N-doped layer (33b)    Photovoltaic cells (100)    Outer photovoltaic cell (100a)    Photovoltaic module (200)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has an anode electrode (4) that is installed in film formation chamber installed in the middle of the flexible substrate (1). A cathode electrode side shield box (5) faces one side of the flexible substrate for section-forming half of the film formation chamber (10). An anode electrode side shield box (6) faces other side of the flexible substrate for section-forming half of the film formation chamber. A disk spring (20) presses the flexible substrate to contact the cathode electrode side shield box.    USE - Thin film manufacturing apparatus for forming thin film on flexible substrate for thin film solar cell, of capacitive coupling type plasma chemical vapor deposition (CVD) system.    ADVANTAGE - The substrate can be contacted easily with cathode electrode side shield box so that the compatibility of the apparatus can be improved and the electric current return can be held reliably. The sliding friction between the shield box and flexible substrate can be made small so that the damage of the substrate can be reduced at the time of continuous conveyance of substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of thin film manufacturing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Flexible substrate (1)    Anode electrode (4)    Cathode electrode side shield box (5)    Anode electrode side shield box (6)    Film formation chamber (10)    Disk spring (20)
NOVELTY - The material (10) has base (10a) whose upper surface is provided with protrusion (11). A mask (10b) is provided in through hole at position corresponding to protrusion so that through hole (12) accommodates protrusion. The maximum height of protrusion form base is 1-10mm. The maximum width of protrusion is 1-10mm. The height of through hole is 1.2 to 3 times larger than maximum height of protrusion. The width of through hole is 1 to 4 times larger than maximum width of protrusion.    USE - Vapor deposition material for forming vapor deposition film (claimed) used in LCD, plasma display panel (PDP), organic electroluminescent display, and thin film solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The crack of vapor deposition material by high energy injection or rapid heating can be prevented while forming film using low energization process and generation of splash from fluctuation by crack of material can be eliminated, so that damage to base material or film can be prevented. The directivity is provided to sublimated vapor deposition material without using additional component to eliminate malfunction arises in film thickness or film composition, so that contamination inside apparatus by sublimated vapor deposition material can be prevented and material can be utilized effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for vapor deposition film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of vapor deposition material.    Vapor deposition material (10)    Base (10a)    Mask (10b)    Protrusion (11)    Through hole (12)
NOVELTY - The photoelectric conversion apparatus (1) has a wavelength conversion unit (21) formed in its top side and bottom side respectively. The top side wavelength conversion unit contains rare earth elements in the light incidence side with respect to the photoelectric conversion unit (4) positioned most in the neighborhood. A metal thin film covers the top side wavelength conversion unit in the light incidence side and the other side, in which the film thickness, the material, or both of this metal thin film is different.    USE - Photoelectric conversion apparatus e.g. solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The rare earth elements included wavelength conversion elements enable wavelength conversion of high energy photon to several low energy photons, resulting in high photoelectric conversion efficiency. The metal thin film which covers the top side wavelength conversion unit facilitates efficient photoelectric conversion by coupling plasmon to one direction of the photoelectric conversion unit direction. A nano-rod equipped in the bottom side wavelength conversion unit increases the electric field accompanying surface plasmon excitation.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a rough sectional view of the photoelectric conversion apparatus.    Photoelectric conversion apparatus (1)    Transparent conductive film (3)    Photoelectric conversion unit (4)    Back surface electrode film (5)    Wavelength conversion unit (21)
NOVELTY - The system (1000) has a piping unit that sends the liquid fuel from a fuel tank (3) to a stack (1). The stack generates the water vapor by the chemical reaction of liquid fuel and oxygen. A heat exchanger (5) exchanges the heat, by separating the water vapor into water and air. The other piping unit sends the separated water from heat exchanger to fuel tank. A controller (100) adjusts the concentration of liquid fuel and circulates the liquid fuel between the fuel stack, stack and heat exchanger through the piping units respectively.    USE - Water-reuse type fuel cell system used in automated teller machine (ATM).    ADVANTAGE - Since the liquid fuel is circulated between the fuel stack, stack and heat exchanger through the piping units respectively, the need of external water supply can be avoided. Hence the metal heat exchangers are protected from being corroded. The size of water-reuse type fuel cell system can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the water-reuse type fuel cell system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Stack (1)    Fuel tank (3)    Heat exchanger (5)    Controller (100)    Water-reuse type fuel cell system (1000)
NOVELTY - The battery (1) has a foam-metal layer (2) provided in a side outer surface of a battery can, and a separator and an electrolyte for ensuring ionic conductivity between a positive electrode and a negative electrode. Porosity of the interface vicinity with the battery can of the foam-metal layer is made small, where the layer is made of an aluminum, copper and stainless steel. Cross-sectional shape of the foam-metal layer is made into a tetragon or a hexagon. Partition plates form cooling medium flow paths.    USE - Lithium ion secondary battery for a moving body. Uses include but are not limited to a series hybrid structure rail car, electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The foam-metal layer is provided in the side outer surface of the battery can, thus increasing thermal radiation area without reducing accommodatability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a lithium ion secondary battery.    Lithium ion secondary battery (1)    Foam-metal layer (2)
NOVELTY - A film is formed using nano-ink containing nano-ink precursor, resin and 2 or more types of 3-18C liquid organic compounds containing hydroxyl group on substrate. The obtained film is reduced and laminated with film formed using nano-ink containing hydroxide of copper or zinc and liquid organic compound, to obtain p-type compound semiconductor layer.    USE - Manufacture of p-type compound semiconductor layer used for compound thin film photovoltaic cell (claimed) e.g. copper-indium-gallium-diselenide-type compound thin film solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method easily and economically provides p-type compound semiconductor layer. The solar cell containing the p-type compound semiconductor layer has high conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for compound thin film photovoltaic cell.
NOVELTY - The method involves disposing a resin layer between a glass substrate and a supporting plate. The resin layer is adhered on the main surface of the glass substrate. A laminated structure is fixed on the supporting board. The supporting board is disconnected into a predetermined size. A laminated structure outer circumferential surface portion in the circumferential direction is flattened. The glass substrate is 0.08-0.8 mm thickness. The laminated structure is chosen from the group consists of acrylic resin, polyolefin resin, a polyurethane resin, and a silicone resin.    USE - Manufacturing method of laminated structure (claimed) used in electronic device such as solar cell, thin film transistor (TFT)-LCD, and organic electroluminescent panel.    ADVANTAGE - Since residues of coating liquid does not accumulate easily during manufacture of laminated structure, the dust generation can be suppressed. Hence, the reliability of the electronic device can be improved. Since the glass substrate is excellent in chemical-resistance and moisture permeability-proof, the glass substrate can be easily manufactured. Since the support plate is reinforced in support of the glass substrate, the damage and deformation of the glass substrate can be prevented. The laminated structure is excellent in impact resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for laminated structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the process of manufacturing laminated structure. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The method involves opening a mechanical pump, reducing vacuum to 0.1Pa and controlling pressure to 100-1000 Pa. Mixed gas is comprised of 90-95 percent of inactive gas and 5-10 percent of hydrogen. High temperature area is heated up to 70-100 degrees centigrade. Low temperature area is heated up to 600-650 degrees centigrade for 1-2 hours. Furnace temperature is reduced to room temperature, a lining is taken and one-dimensional zinc oxide/Zinc sulfide (ZnO/ZnS) shell structure nano-array is carried after reaction.    USE - Method for preparing a one-dimensional ZnO/ZnS shell structure nano-array in solar battery and photoelectric switch nano photoelectric field.    ADVANTAGE - The nano-array preparing method allows for realizing wide application and research value in photocatalysis, solar battery and photoelectric switch nano photoelectric field with better charge transfer effect.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a single crystal ZnS nano tube array preparation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a photographic view of a one-dimensional zinc oxide shell structure nano-array preparing method. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - A cathode is prepared by coating cathode slurry material on electrolytic substrate and drying at 100-400 degrees C to prepare cathode layer blueprint; and sintering for 2-10 hours in atmospheric environment at 800-1300 degrees C and at 5-20 degrees C to obtain the cathode of fuel cell.    USE - Method for preparation of cathode for intermediate-temperature solid oxide fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method has controllable preparation and good repeat performance, and provides fast transmission speed of oxygen at the cathode.
NOVELTY - A liquid microflow valve comprises fuel inlet valve body and fuel outlet valve base. A microhole film is arranged on a channel which is between the fuel inlet valve body and the fuel outlet valve base for passing through the fuel. The microhole film is arranged on a joint of the valve body and the valve base.    USE - Microflow valve for fuel supply system of direct liquid fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The microflow valve reduces liquid concentration sensor. It improves system integrity and reliability, and reduces parasitic power consumption and manufacture cost of the system.
NOVELTY - Fuel feeding method comprises passing the gas-liquid mixture at the outlet of the cathode of an electric pile into a gas-liquid separator, passing the gas-liquid mixture at the outlet of the anode of the electric pile into the separator, connecting the material discharge hole of the separator with the pipeline at the anode inlet of the electric pile, connecting the branch with a pipeline of the fuel tank, passing the fuel in the fuel tank into the anode of the electric pile, and arranging a sensor at the anode inlet, processing the output signal.    USE - The method is useful for direct liquid fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The method: reduces the fuel concentration in the gas-liquid separator; reduces the fuel loss caused by the volatilization; and increases the fuel utilization rate of the cell system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Fuel feeding method comprises passing the gas-liquid mixture at the outlet of the cathode of an electric pile into a gas-liquid separator through a heat exchanger, directly passing the gas-liquid mixture at the outlet of the anode of the electric pile into the gas-liquid separator, connecting the material discharge hole of the gas-liquid separator with the pipeline at the anode inlet of the electric pile through a liquid pump, arranging a branch on the connecting pipeline, connecting the branch with a pipeline of the fuel tank through a miniature pump with cut-off function or a solenoid valve and a miniature pump, passing the fuel in the fuel tank into the anode of the electric pile through the connecting pipeline between the material discharge hole of the gas-liquid separator and the anode inlet of the electric pile, and arranging a concentration sensor at the anode inlet, processing the output signal by a controller that is electrically connected with the solenoid valve by a wire. The direct liquid fuel cell system comprises an electric cell pile, a heat exchanger, a gas-liquid separator and a fuel tank.
NOVELTY - The material has a protective thin film layer (1) fixedly connected with a packaging glue film layer (2) through bonding, where a polar interface layer is provided between the protective thin film layer and the packaging glue film layer. The polar interface layer is fixedly connected with the protective thin film layer and the packaging glue film layer through bonding. A bonding layer is provided between the protective thin film layer and the packaging glue film layer and fixedly connected with the protective thin film layer and the packaging glue film layer through bonding.    USE - Composite photovoltaic packaging base material for a battery.    ADVANTAGE - The material has stable performance, better electrical insulating property, better water resisting property, better humidity resisting property, better oxygen barrier property and better UV resisting, acid resisting, base resisting, salt spray resisting and cold and hot shock resisting properties. The material ensures prolonged service life and percent conversion of the battery, and has high packaging efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The protective thin film layer is a solar battery packaging back thin film. The packaging glue film layer is an ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) glue film or a polyvinyl butyral resin (PVB) glue film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a composite photovoltaic packaging base material.    Protective thin film layer (1)    Packaging glue film layer (2)
NOVELTY - An ethylene vinyl acetate adhesive film is obtained using (in parts weight) ethylene-vinyl acetic ester copolymer (100), crosslinking agent (0.01-10), antioxidant (0.01-10), tackifier (0.01-10) and luminous compound (0.01-10). The luminous compound is mixed rare-earth coordination compound containing beta -diketone and pyridine derivative.    USE - Ethylene vinyl acetate adhesive film is used for solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The solar battery using ethylene vinyl acetate adhesive film has excellent efficiency, durability and uvioresistant property.
NOVELTY - A solar battery electrolyte comprises sulfur containing redox electric couples (S2-/Sx2-) where X is equal to 2-6, organic positive ions matched with S2-/Sx2-, and solvent or mixture of solvent and gelatinizing agent. The electrolyte is liquid, gelatinous or semi-flowing colloid.    USE - A solar battery electrolyte for use in dye sensitization solar batteries or quantum dot batteries (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte has simple preparation, and reduces production cost of batteries without affecting its performance.
NOVELTY - An amorphous ceramic coating layer-comprising plate is formed by calcining a composition containing (in parts weight) silica sol (24-56), alcohol (11-30), additive (0.1-0.2), filler (0.2-27), porous ceramic (0.5-5) and hardener (15-32), at 100-350 degrees C, and cooling at rate of 10-30 degrees C/second. The additive contains sodium and potassium.    USE - Amorphous ceramic coating layer-comprising plate is used for manufacturing solar cell (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The amorphous ceramic coating layer-comprising plate has excellent abrasion resistance, corrosion resistance and heat resistance. The generation of crack is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of amorphous ceramic coating layer-comprising plate;    (2) solar cell;    (3) manufacture of solar cell; and    (4) ceramic coating layer composition.
NOVELTY - P-type zinc oxide film composition (A) and N-type zinc oxide film composition (B) are prepared, and ball-milled in a rotary drum. The resultant mixture is crushed to the particle size of less than 20 nm, and filtered in membrane filter to obtain P-type and N-type zinc oxide film composition. The obtained P-type and N-type zinc oxide film composition is mixed with water-soluble binder silane, and coated on a metal to the thickness of 1-2 mu m. The resultant material is heated at 200-900 degrees C for 1-24 hours to obtain P-type and N-type zinc oxide thin layer.    USE - Manufacture of P-type and N-type zinc oxide thin layer used for manufacture of solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently and economically provides P-type and N-type zinc oxide thin layer by simple method.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - P-type zinc oxide film composition (A) containing zinc acetate aqueous solution, manganese, lithium, platinum, silver, vanadium pentoxide, tungsten oxide, bismuth, nickel and cobalt oxide, and N-type zinc oxide film composition (B) containing zinc acetate aqueous solution, magnesium, lanthanum, yttrium, carbon, copper, nitrogen, selenium, aluminum, vanadium, iron, titanium, tantalum, niobium, gallium and diborane, are prepared. The obtained P-type zinc oxide film composition (A) and N-type zinc oxide film composition (B) are ball-milled in a rotary drum, crushed to the particle size of less than 20 nm, and filtered in membrane filter to obtain P-type and N-type zinc oxide film composition. The obtained P-type and N-type zinc oxide film composition is mixed with water-soluble binder silane (O-Si-O), and coated on a metal to the thickness of 1-2 mu m. The resultant material is heated at 200-900 degrees C for 1-24 hours to obtain P-type and N-type zinc oxide thin layer.
NOVELTY - A resin is coated on an imprint mold and water-soluble polymer substance is pressurized on the resin. The resin is hardened to form nano cavity layer (130) comprising nano cavities (135) and a conductive substrate (110) is produced. The water-soluble polymer substance is removed from the layer. The water-soluble polymer substance is polyvinyl acetate, ethylene vinyl acetate or polyvinyl alcohol. The resin is polyimide pre-solution.    USE - Manufacture of conductive substrate for manufacturing display panel and solar cell (both claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The conductive substrate provides display device with high efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of display panel (10); and    (2) manufacture of solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of the display panel.    Display panel (10)    Conductive substrate (110)    Nano cavity layer (130)    Nano cavities (135)    Transparent electrode (150)
NOVELTY - A copolymer polyester film has a barrier layer containing 1-50% of fluorine-containing monomer (I).    USE - Copolymer polyester film is used for forming back sheet for solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The copolymer polyester film has excellent durability, water resistance, and barrier property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A copolymer polyester film has a barrier layer containing 1-50% of fluorine-containing monomer of formula: HO(CR1R2)m(CR3R4)nOH (I).    R1-R4=H or F, and at least one of R1-R4 is F;and    n,m=more than 1.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of copolymer polyester film.
NOVELTY - Diamine compound (a1) and dianhydride compound (b1) are dissolved in a solvent and polymerized, to form prepolymer (A). Diamine compound (a2) and dianhydride compound (b1) are dissolved in solvent mixture and polymerized, to form prepolymer (B). The obtained prepolymer (A) and prepolymer (B) are mixed with chain extender in polymerization solvent and reacted, to form polyimide.    USE - Manufacture of polyimide used for forming film (both claimed) e.g. semiconductor insulating film, protective film, passivation film and alignment film for integrated circuit package, thin-film transistor-liquid crystal display, wire covering material, solar cell, flexible printed wiring board and flexible display substrate.    ADVANTAGE - The polyimide is manufactured efficiently and easily with excellent tacticity, solubility and workability.
NOVELTY - Method for preparing carbon nanotube solution, involves acidizing carbon nanotube, dispersing the acidized carbon nanotube, adding monomer to the dispersion, agitating the mixture and polymerizing the monomer to polymer.    USE - The method is useful for preparing carbon nanotube solution used in transparent conductive film (claimed) of light-emitting diode, organic electroluminescent device, touch panel and solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The carbon nanotube solution has excellent stability and durability. The transparent conductive film has excellent transparency, permeability and conductivity and can be prepared simply.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) method for manufacturing transparent conductive film; and    (2) transparent conductive film.
NOVELTY - The cell has a transparent anode substrate (4) and a cathode substrate (5) attached with a polyolefin porous film. A movement pipe is connected to a feeding pipe (9) that is attached to a pipe (8). An inlet port (14) is fixed to an inlet port fixing plate (13). Ironic liquid electrolyte i.e. trifluomethanesulfonylimide, is filled in a liquid storage box. Thickness of the polyolefin porous film is about 10-50 microns.    USE - Lithium solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The efficiency of the cell is improved to about 30-40 percentages, and the production cost of the cell is reduced. The solar cell avoids pollution, and has wide application range.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side sectional view of a lithium solar cell.    Transparent anode substrate (4)    Cathode substrate (5)    Pipe (8)    Feeding pipe (9)    Inlet port fixing plate (13)    Inlet port (14)
NOVELTY - A vanadium ion electrolyte with high stability comprises vanadium sulfate salt, sulfuric acid, water and additive, where the additive comprises alkali metal salt, hydroxyl-containing substance and/or surfactant.    USE - A vanadium ion electrolyte with high stability for use in vanadium battery.    ADVANTAGE - The addition of the additive in the electrolyte prevents deposition of vanadium(V) and oxidation of vanadium(II), thus increasing stability if the electrolyte. The electrolyte also enhances charging and discharging performance of vanadium battery and its circulation stability.
NOVELTY - A photoelectric conversion device is produced by prior to a buffer layer forming step of forming buffer layer on photoelectric conversion layer, performing diffusion step of diffusing cadmium (Cd) ions into photoelectric conversion layer. The diffusion step comprises immersing substrate including photoelectric conversion layer at less than 100 degrees C. The aqueous solution containing at least one Cd source and at least one alkaline agent and containing no sulfur ion source, and having Cd ion concentration of not less than 0.1 M and a pH value of 9-13.    USE - Method for producing a photoelectric conversion device including solar battery and charge coupled device.    ADVANTAGE - The produced conversion device is able to achieve deep diffusion of n-type dopant into photoelectric conversion layer, and has high photoelectric conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the photoelectric conversion device which comprises multilayer structure formed on substrate. The multilayer structure including lower electrode, photoelectric conversion layer made of compound semiconductor layer, buffer layer made of compound semiconductor layer, and transparent conductive layer. A main component of photoelectric conversion layer comprises at least one compound semiconductor having chalcopyrite structure. The photoelectric conversion layer contains Cd throughout film thickness direction, and concentration of Cd in film thickness direction decreases from side of photoelectric conversion layer facing buffer layer toward side of photoelectric conversion layer facing lower electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic sectional view illustrating structures of a substrate.
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a stack of thin continuous epitaxial solar cell layers on a silicon wafer (801). A handling layer (809) is formed on stack and includes electrical contacts to stack. The stack is separated from silicon wafer and remains attached to handling layer.    USE - Method of fabricating solar cell such as single-crystal silicon wafer-based solar cell, thin film amorphous silicon solar cell, monocrystalline silicon solar cell, epitaxial silicon solar cell, tandem solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The cost of solar energy production can be significantly reduced. The epitaxial silicon layers can be reliable and can be reproduced for peeling from porous or other separation layers of mother wafers. The easy array separation with the required high yields can minimize the possibility of breakage of the thin epitaxial cells during the separation process. The contact and interconnection layers can be fabricated on the flexible film so that can carry the interconnections for an entire solar panel consisting of several such epitaxial silicon wafers, placed in a pre-arranged array configuration. The films can be peeled simultaneously from an array of source wafers thus, can increase productivity. The material costs ca be minimized and impurities can be removed from the epitaxial layers. The handling layers can improve the light conversion efficiency of the thin film solar cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the wafer.    Silicon wafer (801)    Porous silicon layer (802)    Handling layer (809)    Glue layer (810)    Support layer (811)
NOVELTY - A substrate comprises an insulation layer (14) laminated on surface(s) of metal base(s) (12,16). The insulation layer contains a material (A) having linear thermal expansion coefficient of 8 ppm/K or less. The metal base(s) contains a material (B) having linear thermal expansion coefficient of 17 ppm/K or more. The linear thermal expansion coefficient on front surface (14a) of the insulation layer on a side opposite to metal base(s) is 6-15 ppm/K.    USE - Substrate is used for thin-film solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The substrate has high-temperature strength and flexibility. The thin-film solar cell comprising the substrate has excellent durability and storage stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for thin-film solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view illustrating a variation of the insulation layer.    Metal bases (12,16)    Front surface of metal base (12a)    Back surface of metal base (12b)    Insulation layer (14)    Front surface of insulation layer (14a)
NOVELTY - A substrate with at least one surface being electrically non-conductive, is prepared. An underlayer (11) is formed by a coating technique on the electrically non-conductive surface of the substrate. The underlayer comprises at least one kind of fine particles (11p) containing electroconductive zinc oxide as a main ingredient. An electroconductive zinc oxide thin film layer (12) is then formed with a chemical bath deposition technique on the underlayer.    USE - Production of electroconductive zinc oxide layered film in production of photoelectric conversion device (claimed) for solar cells and infrared sensors.    ADVANTAGE - The method forms electroconductive zinc oxide layered films having low resistance value.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for production of photoelectric conversion device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view explaining the production method of electroconductive zinc oxide layered film.    Electroconductive zinc oxide layered film (2)    Substrate (10)    Underlayer (11)    Electroconductive zinc oxide fine particles (11p)    Electroconductive zinc oxide thin film layers (12,13)
NOVELTY - Making solar cell involves sputter-depositing zinc oxide layer (3d) on glass substrate (1); etching the layer with double-agent etchant comprising at least two acids to texture a surface of the layer and to produce at least first and second feature types having different respective feature sizes; forming first semiconductor layer having amorphous silicon, directly/indirectly, on the layer; and forming second semiconductor layer comprising micro-crystalline silicon over and contacting the first semiconductor layer in making the solar cell. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell comprising glass substrate; textured transparent conductive oxide (TCO)-based layer comprising zinc oxide; first semiconductor layer comprising amorphous silicon; and second semiconductor layer comprising micro-crystalline silicon, where the surface of the textured TCO-based layer includes at least first and second feature types, where the first feature type is sized so as to scatter light in a first range corresponding to the first semiconductor layer and the second feature type is sized so as to scatter light in a second range corresponding to the second semiconductor layer.    USE - For making solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - By using textured transparent conductive oxide (TCO)-based layer having different feature sizes the efficiency of the solar cell is improved. The feature types has diameter of 0.7-1.2 or 0.9-1.1 microns; and has height of 0.05-0.3 or 0.1-0.2 microns.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows cross-sectional view of photovoltaic device.    Transparent front glass substrate (1)    Optional dielectric layer (2)    Transparent conductive oxide layer (3d)    Active semiconductor film (5)    Back/contact electrode (7)
NOVELTY - An aqueous cutting fluid contains water miscible solvent (A), amine (B) (0.01-5 weight%) having structure (a) or (b) in a molecule, carboxylic acid (C) and water (W') (0.01-5). The aqueous cutting fluid has pH of 5-9.    USE - Aqueous cutting fluid is used for manufacturing silicon wafer for slicing silicon ingot, and manufacturing electronic material (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to memory device, amplifier, oscillation element, transistor, diode, solar cell, personal computer, mobile telephone, digital camera and portable music player.    ADVANTAGE - The aqueous cutting fluid suppresses corrosion with respect to metal used for processing apparatus and generation of hydrogen by reaction of silicon and water.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An aqueous cutting fluid contains water miscible solvent (A), amine (B) (0.01-5 weight%) having structure of formula: -N=CH-N- (a) or of formula: -N=N-NH- (b) in a molecule, carboxylic acid (C) and water (W') (0.01-5). The aqueous cutting fluid has pH of 5-9.
NOVELTY - A copper-gallium based sputtering target material comprises gallium (29-40 atomic%), and copper and unavoidable impurities (remainder). In addition to copper base face centered cubic solid solution phase, phases consisting of copper-gallium intermetallic compound of differing composition are present.    USE - Copper-gallium based sputtering target material is used for manufacturing light-absorption thin film layers of solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The copper-gallium based sputtering target material has excellent strength, and achieves increased density (95% or more) as melting during high-temperature molding is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A copper-gallium based sputtering target material comprises gallium (29-40 atomic%), and copper and unavoidable impurities (remainder). In addition to copper base face centered cubic solid solution phase, two phases consisting of copper-gallium intermetallic compound (Cu9Ga4), and three phases consisting of copper-gallium intermetallic compound (CuGa2) are present. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of copper-gallium based sputtering target material.