NOVELTY - The device (200) has a transparent conductive layer (206) which is set on a transparent substrate (202). The transparent conductive layer includes lithium and fluorine doped tin oxide material and has bare core polyhedral cores (206a). The polyhedral bare core has a predetermined density. A photo-electric conversion element (218) is set on the transparent conductive layer and an electrode layer is set on the photo-electric conversion element.    USE - Solar energy battery device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the solar energy battery device.    Solar energy battery device (200)    Transparent substrate (202)    Transparent conductive layer (206)    Bare core polyhedral cores (206a)    Photo-electric conversion element (218)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming two thermal oxide layers on two surfaces of a semiconductor substrate. An anti-reflection film is arranged on the thermal oxide layer. A removing part is provided with the thermal oxide layer. A shield is arranged in a selective emitter that is arranged in a partial region of the semiconductor substrate. The semiconductor substrate is utilized to form a PN junction with the emitter. The anti-reflection film and two electrodes are formed on the surfaces. The anti-reflection film is provided with a silicon nitride compound.    USE - Method for manufacturing double surface solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables reducing time, material cost and contact resistance of the solar battery, and improving photoelectric conversion efficiency of the solar battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a double surface solar battery.
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a glass substrate/transparent conductive film/cadmium sulfide/precursor of a cadmium telluride structure for etching the cadmium telluride layer precursor. The telluride layer is filled with bromine and absolute ethyl alcohol solution and provided in contact with lactic acid and ethylene glycol solution. The telluride layer is washed and dried by utilizing de-ionized water and high purity nitrogen, respectively. A vapor deposition or radio frequency sputtering transition layer is formed in a corrosion process after processing a tellurium layer rear electrode.    USE - Method for producing a cadmium telluride solar battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method enables producing a cadmium telluride solar battery with high photo-electric conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The tellurium layer is formed by plating or sputtering process. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a cadmium telluride solar battery comprising a glass substrate unit.
NOVELTY - The method involves forming oxidized emitter layer on front side if semiconductor wafer. The composition comprising sources of bifluorides, fluoride salts and metal ions is contacted with the semiconductor wafer. The electrical current is generated in the composition. The nanoporous layer is formed on the oxidized emitter layer of semiconductor wafer, by applying anodic current to composition for predetermined period of time. The metal is deposited on the nanoporous layer, by applying cathodic current to nanoporous layer.    USE - Method for performing electrochemical etching of semiconductor device such as solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The metal adhesion between the metal deposit and the semiconductor wafer can be improved effectively. The reliability of the semiconductor device can be improved. The current loss in the semiconductor device can be minimized effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The bifluoride source is selected from group consisting of alkali metal bifluoride, ammonium fluoride, ammonium bifluoride, fluoborate, fluorboric acid, tin bifluoride, antimony bifluoride, tetrabutylammonium tetrafluoroborate, aluminum hexafluoride and quaternary salts of aliphatic amines, aromatic amines and nitrogen-containing heterocyclic compounds. The acid is selected from group consisting of sulfamic acid, sulfonic acids, mineral acids, amino acids and carboxylic acids. The metal ions are selected from nickel ions, palladium ions, cobalt ions or silver ions. The metal is selected from group consisting of nickel, palladium, cobalt or silver. The copper or silver is deposited on the nickel. The tin strike of copper is deposited on the nickel. The silver strike is deposited on the silver.
NOVELTY - The method involves using plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition to oxidize semiconductor substrate for forming silicon oxide layer. Anti-reflection film is formed on semiconductor substrate. The front surface and bottom surface of semiconductor substrate are provided with grid line pattern and back electrode pattern.    USE - Manufacturing method of selective emitter battery.    ADVANTAGE - Defect and damage of battery is prevented. Compactness of battery is achieved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram illustrating the manufacturing process of selective emitter battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A N-ester-substituted dithienopyrrole conjugated polymer (I) is new.    USE - N-ester-substituted dithienopyrrole conjugated polymer (I) used for preparation of polymer solar cell materials (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The polymer (I) effectively reduces highest energy occupied molecular orbital energy of donor material. The photovoltaic device having high open circuit voltage is obtained. Photoelectric conversion efficiency of the polymer solar cell is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - N-ester-substituted dithienopyrrole conjugated polymer of formula (I) is new.    R=6-14C straight chain or branched chain alkyl.    N.B: n is not defined.
NOVELTY - A composition for transparent conductive film for solar battery, comprises conductive oxide grain, silsesquioxane grain with average grain diameter of 1-50 nm, and adhesive. According to 100 pts. mass of the conductive oxide grain and the silsesquioxane grain, the mass parts of the silsesquioxane grain is 2-35.    USE - A composition for transparent conductive film for solar battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The transparent conductive film is capable of increasing the refractive index difference between the refractive index of the transparent conductive film and the refractive index of the photoelectric conversion layer for increasing the reflection light at the interface between the transparent conductive film and the photoelectric conversion layer. The increase light returned to the photoelectric conversion layer is used for increasing the generating efficiency of the film solar battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for manufacturing a transparent conductive film comprising using wet coating method for coating the composition for transparent conductive film on a photoelectric conversion layer, forming the transparent conductive coating, and burning the substrate with the transparent conductive coating for forming the transparent conductive film.
NOVELTY - Aluminum-doped zinc oxide (AZO) photovoltaic glass comprises glass substrate, and AZO transparent conductive film which covers glass substrate.    USE - Aluminum-doped zinc oxide photovoltaic glass used for solar energy battery.    ADVANTAGE - Photovoltaic glass solar cells has high conductivity, high transmission, and haze can be controlled and etched by light according to requirements of AZO film composition; thus AZO thin films obtained has good resistance to aging, and meets requirements of thin film solar cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a sectional view of AZO photovoltaic glass.
NOVELTY - A nitric acid recycling device comprises a first grooved body (1) and the second groove for etching device. The first groove body comprises a barrel and an acid liquid groove that contains the nitric acid. The second grooved body (2) comprises a second acid liquor groove that holds the nitric acid and an acid recycling tank (6) connected to the second liquid groove (7). The recycling groove is connected to the adding barrel (3) of the first groove body.    USE - Nitric acid recycling device for wet-etching process in manufacturing solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The nitric acid is recovered and recycled, thus saving on chemicals, reducing wastewater processing cost and minimizing environmental pollution.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic diagram nitric acid recycling device.    First grooved body (1)    Second grooved body (2)    Adding barrel (3)    Acid recycling tank (6)    Second liquid groove (7)
NOVELTY - A rare earth metal complex consists of rare earth metal atom and ( beta )-diketone compound (I).    USE - Rare earth metal complex. Uses include but are not limited to light emission probe, bio-imaging, printing ink, sensor, wavelength conversion resin sheet, illumination, resin sealing spherical fluorescent substance, wavelength conversion and wavelength conversion type solar cell sealing material, light-receiving surface side of photovoltaic cell and solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The rare earth metal complex provides solar cell with improved electric power generation efficiency. The metal complex can be excited with light with longer excitation wavelength.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A rare earth metal complex consists of rare earth metal atom and ( beta )-diketone compound of formula (I).    R1=H, halo, alkyl, perfluoroalkyl, alkoxy, perfluoroalkoxy, nitro, amino, sulfonyl, cyano, silyl, phosphone, diazo, mercapto, aryl, aralkyl, aryloxy, aryloxy carbonyl, allyl, acyl or acyloxy.
NOVELTY - A photoelectric conversion apparatus has electrode (2), semiconductor layer (31) containing I-III-VI group semiconductor provided on electrode, and conductive semiconductor layer (32) provided on semiconductor layer (31). The semiconductor layer (32) is different from semiconductor layer (32). The ratio of VI-B group element content and I-B group element content in surface portion (31a) of the semiconductor layer (32) side of semiconductor layers (31) is more than the ratio of VI-B group element content and I-B group element content in remaining portion on electrode side.    USE - Photoelectric conversion apparatus e.g. solar cell is used for photovoltaic power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The photoelectric conversion device has improved conversion efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the semiconductor layer contained in the photoelectric conversion apparatus.    Electrode (2)    Semiconductor layers (31,32)    Surface portion (31a)    Remaining portion (31b)    Thickness of semiconductor layers (T31a,T32a)
NOVELTY - The element has photoelectric converting layer (15) that contains porous semiconductor layer (151) with semiconductor material and photosensitization element adsorbed on porous semiconductor layer. Core shell type particle layer (152) comprising core particles are formed within porous semiconductor layer or on side of catalyst layer (16). Shell portion consisting of insulating oxide covers surfaces of core particles.    USE - Photoelectric conversion element e.g. solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Since core shell type particle layer comprising core particles are formed within porous semiconductor layer or on layer on catalyst layer side of porous semiconductor layer and shell portion consisting of insulating oxide covers surfaces of core particles, increase in reverse current from photoelectric layer to catalyst layer through carrier transport material can be suppressed and conversion efficiency of the photoelectric conversion element can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of photoelectric conversion element. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Sealing material (14)    Photoelectric converting layer (15)    Catalyst layer (16)    Porous semiconductor layer (151)    Core shell type particle layer (152)
NOVELTY - The element (10) has photoelectric conversion layer (3) with porous semiconductor layer containing semiconductor material. Photosensitization element is adsorbed onto porous semiconductor layer. Carrier transporting material (9) is filled between porous insulating layer (4) and catalytic layer (5). Porous semiconductor and insulating layers has gap filled with carrier transporting material such that bonding strength is not strong between porous insulating layer and catalytic layer by forming film using screen-printing, vapor-deposition and sputtering processes.    USE - Photoelectric conversion element e.g. solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of reverse current is suppressed. The sealing element prevents volatilization of the electrolyte solution contained in carrier transporting material, and permeation of water into the solar cell. The carrier transporting material is injected into the micropores, such that retention of photoelectric conversion efficiency, stability and safety under heat stress are improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of photoelectric conversion element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the photoelectric conversion element.    Photoelectric conversion layer (3)    Porous insulating layer (4)    Catalytic layer (5)    Carrier transporting material (9)    Photoelectric conversion element (10)
NOVELTY - The element has a semiconductor laminate (12) that is arranged on a substrate (11). An electrically conductive layer (13) is arranged on the semiconductor laminate. A pin structure is provided with a P-type nitride semiconductor layer (14), an I-type nitride semiconductor layer (15) and an N-type nitride semiconductor layer (16). A reflective layer (17) is provided between the P-type nitride semiconductor layer and the I-type nitride semiconductor layer or between the N-type nitride semiconductor layer and the I-type nitride semiconductor layer.    USE - Photoelectric conversion element such as solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Sensitivity with respect to the light of the short wavelength area of the photo conversion element can be enlarged. Since the amount of the short circuit current of the photo conversion element can be increased, the photo conversion element with high photo conversion efficiency can be attained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the photoelectric conversion element.    Substrate (11)    Semiconductor laminate (12)    Conductive layer (13)    P-type nitride semiconductor layer (14)    I-type nitride semiconductor layer (15)    N-type semiconductor layer (16)    Reflective layer (17)
NOVELTY - The method involves coating conductive film on bearing substrate. The plastic substrate is formed on conductive film. A thin film transistor is formed on plastic substrate. An electric component is connected electrically among thin film transistor. The conductive film and plastic substrate are separated. The plastic substrate is made up of acryl, polyethylene, polypropylene, polyimide, parlylene, polyethylenenaphthalete (PEN), pole ether sulfone (PES), polyethylene terephthalate (PET), polycarbonate, polyester, polyurethane, polystyrene, polyacetal or mylar.    USE - Manufacturing method of electronic device e.g. solar cell, electronic (E)-ink paper, plasma display panel (PDP), surface-conduction electron-emitter display (SED) or field emission display (FED).    ADVANTAGE - The deterioration of the deformation of the bearing substrate or the electronic device can be prevented. Since the isolating time is shorter than that of the case of separating using the laser the separation divide position can be controlled, the manufacturing of the electronic device can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electronic device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view illustrating the manufacturing method of the electronic device.    Electrode (300)    Pixel defined layer (302)    Intermediate layer (304)    Light-emitting layer (308)    Protective film (316)
NOVELTY - Preparing (M1) aluminum-doped zinc oxide nanocrystals involves: injecting a precursor mixture of a zinc precursor, an aluminum precursor, an amine, and a fatty acid in a solution of a vicinal diol in a non-coordinating solvent, thereby resulting in a reaction mixture; precipitating the nanocrystals from the reaction mixture, thereby resulting in a final precipitate; and dissolving the final precipitate in an apolar solvent.    USE - For preparing aluminum-doped zinc oxide nanocrystals used in dispersion and film (claimed) for flat-panel displays, solar cells and electrochromic windows, and also as waveguide modulators and switches for telecommunication wavelenghths.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides aluminum-doped zinc oxide nanocrystal having visible transparency, infrared (IR) reflectance and absorption, and also electrical conductivity. The optoelectronic device using the aluminum-doped zinc oxide nanocrystal exhibits improved performance and reduced cost; and also exhibits peculiar size-dependent chemical-physical properties and a larger surface area in comparison to their bulk and thin film counterparts.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a dispersion comprising nanocrystals that are well separated from each other, where the nanocrystals are coated with surfactants; and an apolar solvent where the nanocrystals are suspended in the apolar solvent; and    (2) film comprising a substrate; and nanocrystals that are evenly distributed on the substrate.
NOVELTY - The active semiconductor layers (3) are arranged between electrical contact layers (2,4) arranged on substrate (1). The holes (5) are formed in surface of layer (2) for forming parallel strip-shaped photovoltaic elements. The layer (2) is etched using etching solution for forming trenches (8) between semiconductor layers and substrate. The semiconductor layers are etched in adjacent to trenches (8) for forming trenches (7) to expose surface of layer (2). An electrical contact from respective electrical contact layers of adjacent photovoltaic elements (A,B) is formed in trenches (7).    USE - Method for producing and serially connecting strip-shaped photovoltaic elements of solar module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The strip-shaped photovoltaic elements can be produced and serial-connected in simple and quick manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the cross-sectional views illustrating the process producing and serially connecting solar module with strip-shaped photovoltaic elements.    Substrate (1)    Electrical contact layers (2,4)    Active semiconductor layers (3)    Holes (5)    Trenches (7,8)    Photovoltaic elements (A,B)
NOVELTY - A solid raw material is dissolved and melted. The pressure is reduced to predetermined pressure at which the molten raw material (3) does not carry out bumping, or heated to temperature at which the molten raw material does not carry out bumping, before crystal growth process. The bubbles currently mixed in molten raw material are discharged from molten raw material.    USE - Method of growing crystal used for semiconductor material and solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables efficient and economical growth of crystals within short period of time, with reduced energy consumption. The mixing of bubbles in crystals is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the crystal growth apparatus.    Crucible (1)    Vacuum chamber (2)    Molten raw material (3)    Crystal (4)    Heater (8)
NOVELTY - The method involves arranging an electrical contact layer (2) on a substrate (1), and arranging active semiconductor layers (3) on the electrical contact layer. Another electrical contact layer (4) is arranged on the active semiconductor layers. A wet-chemical etching process is performed using wet chemical etchant after arranging the semiconductor layers on the former contact layer and before arranging the latter contact layer on the semiconductor layers. A set of trenches (6) is formed such that the trenches are laterally displaced from another set of trenches (5).    USE - Method for manufacturing a solar module in a solar-cell industry.    ADVANTAGE - The wet-chemical etching process is performed using the wet chemical etchant after arranging the active semiconductor layers on the contact layer and before arranging the other contact layer on the semiconductor layers, thus manufacturing the solar module in a rapid manner with increased efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic sectional views of a strip-shaped photovoltaic element during manufacturing a solar module.    Substrate (1)    Electrical contact layers (2, 4)    Active semiconductor layers (3)    Trenches (5, 6)    Projections of semiconductor layers (8)
NOVELTY - The system has a chemical vapor deposition (CVD) chamber comprising an inlet and an outlet. The chamber comprises a vacuum system and a radio frequency (RF) powered shower head. A conveyor belt (100) is provided for transporting wafers from the inlet to the outlet. The conveyor belt is made of an aluminum oxide fabric belt, and comprises a roller at each end of the conveyor belt. A drag plate supports the conveyor belt and a grounded electrode (312). The conveyor belt operates in continuous, static, start/stop with left/right and forward backward/jog modes.    USE - CVD system for moving substrates through web etch chamber, CVD chamber and ion implant chamber of solar wafers for solar cell i.e. silicon photovoltaic (PV) cell.    ADVANTAGE - The conveyor belt is provided for transporting wafers from the inlet of the CVD chamber to the outlet of the CVD chamber, so that the belt is used to move the substrates through etch chambers, CVD chambers, and/or ion implant chambers, thus avoiding the need of expensive robots and complicated lift pins, and reducing risk of damage to the substrates during processing. The conveyer belt is operated by using a jogging mode so as to provide better uniformity for a homogeneous implant.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) an etching system comprising an etch chamber    (2) an ion implant system comprising an ion implant chamber.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a conveyor belt for a CVD chamber.    Conveyor belt (100)    Rollers (304)    Ends of rollers (308a, 308b)    Grounded electrode (312)    Radio frequency electrode (316)
NOVELTY - An assembly (100) comprises a primary wafer (110), a bonding layer (120) on the primary wafer, a secondary wafer (130) and a bonding layer (140) on the secondary wafer. The bonding layers (120,140) are directly bonded to form a bonded layer, and are lattice matched to the primary and secondary wafers, respectively.    USE - Assembly is used for device e.g. photovoltaic device, solar cell, light sensor, light emitting diode, and transistor (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The bonding layer of assembly has high bonding strength, low electrical resistance, and high optical transmittance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of bonded assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of assembly.    Assembly (100)    Primary wafer (110)    Bonding layers (120,140)    Bonding surface (120a,140a)    Secondary wafer (130)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing molten semiconductor material. The porous mold containing forming surface (46) is provided. The free-standing interposer sheet is provided between the forming surface and the molten material. The forming surface is contacted with the interposer sheet to surface of molten material for contact duration so the structure of semiconductor material is solidified upon the interposer sheet. The solidified portion contact with the molten semiconductor material is removed while contacting the interposer sheet.    USE - Method for fabricating semiconductor structure used for solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The adherence of the semiconductor structure to the forming surface can be prevented using interposer sheet. The interposer sheet allows slippage between the formed wafer and the formed surface to prevent different shrinkages from imposing large stresses on the cooling wafer, so that the formation of dislocations and the introduction of stresses into the wafer can be minimized. The irregularities in the formed wafer at the location of initial contact can be minimized. Since the surface of the interposer sheet is rough, the amount of heat flow from the molten silicon to the mold sheet can be controlled.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) free-standing porous interposer structure;    (2) mold sheet assembly; and    (3) apparatus for fabricating semiconductor structure from molten supply of semiconductor material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating method for fabricating semiconductor structure.    Forming surface (46)    Porous sheet (419)    Interposer sheet (430)
NOVELTY - The method involves soldering a solder metal-plating inter-connector (2) on a glass substrate (1A) at a metal back surface electrode layer (1C). The inter-connector overlaid on top of metal back surface electrode layer is pressed with pressurization/heating head (11). The pressurization/heating head is heated by the heating unit, and the solder metal plating is melted. The ultrasonic vibration is applied from the side surface of pressurization/heating head through the element (25) provided with insulation and the thermal insulation-property.    USE - Method for soldering inter-connector to copper indium selenium (CIS) thin film solar cell module. Can also be used in to copper indium gallium selenide (CIGS) thin film solar cell module and copper indium gallium sulfur-selenide (CIGSS) thin film solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The cavity produced in the solder melted by the action of the ultrasonic wave becomes uniform, even if the soldering surface of pressurization/heating head becomes large. The oxide layer and contamination layer of the soldering portion are dissociated corresponding to the soldering surface, and the sufficient wettability is ensured uniformly. The reliability of soldering is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for apparatus for soldering inter-connector to thin film solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the soldering apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Glass substrate (1A)    Metal back surface electrode layer (1C)    Solder metal-plating inter-connector (2)    Pressurization/heating head (11)    Element provided with thermal insulation-property (25)
NOVELTY - A photoelectric conversion apparatus comprises a semiconductor layer (3) having compound semiconductor which contains group I element, group III element and group VI element, and semiconductor layer (4) which forms a pn junction with semiconductor layer (3). The mol concentration of group III element in the vicinity of semiconductor layer (4) is less than the average mol concentration of group III element in the semiconductor layer (a).    USE - Photoelectric-conversion apparatus e.g. solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The photoelectric-conversion apparatus has excellent photoelectric conversion efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic perspective view of photoelectric conversion apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Substrate (1)    Electrode layers (2,5,6)    Semiconductor layers (3,4)    Connection conductor (7)    Current collection electrode (8)
NOVELTY - Manufacture of apparatus for processing power, comprises providing coated magnetic particles, at least 90% of which comprising a magnetic particle core, and a non-magnetic coating covering the magnetic particle core; mixing the coated magnetic particles with a filler; and pressing the coated magnetic particles and the filler into a shape to form an inductor core. The inductor core is configured to filter power of greater than or equal to 1000 volts.    USE - Manufacture of apparatus for processing power. Uses include but are not limited to variable speed drive systems, uninterruptible power supplies, backup power systems, inverters, hybrid energy vehicles, solar power, fuel cells, wind turbine, batteries and energy storage or generation system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is an exploded perspective view of the inductor cooling system.    Inductor (230)    Inductor cooling system (1600)    Liquid container (1610)    Cooling line turn (1620)    Upper ring (1630)
NOVELTY - A steam reformer (500) comprises an outer wall (204), an inner wall which includes a step extending outward toward the outer wall and downward toward a bottom of the steam reformer at a position between a top of the steam reformer and the bottom, and a reaction chamber (202) disposed between the outer wall and the inner wall.    USE - A steam reformer.    ADVANTAGE - The stem reformer has better heat transfer to a feed gas in reaction chamber thus improving efficiency of the reaction and thus reducing feed gas usage; and allows feed gas to enter the reaction chamber over a shorter reaction chamber length thus reducing an amount of materials needed for the steam reformer and a cost of the steam reformer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic cross-sectional view of a steam reformer.    Reaction chamber (202)    Outer wall (204)    Heat exchanger (218)    Steam reformer (500)    Diffusion burner (504)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (20) has deposition chamber (24) which is provided with gas injectors (34,36) with gas injection surface and a substrate support (26) with deposition surface. A vacuum pump (42) is provided with gas aperture that is fluidly communicated with deposition chamber. The gas aperture is arranged by facing with the gas injection surface of gas injector, so that the substrate support is positioned between gas injector and gas aperture of vacuum pump.    USE - Epitaxial deposition apparatus used for manufacturing semiconductor thin film used in electronic and photonic applications. Can also be used in LCD, flat screen, LED, Blu-ray laser, concentrated solar cell and electrical and hybrid motors.    ADVANTAGE - The substrate support is positioned between gas injector and gas aperture of vacuum pump, so that the quantity of molecules which hits the substrate surface is uniform hence, the product quality can be maintained. The production efficiency can be improved. The cost consumption can be minimized.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) method of epitaxial deposition; and    (2) gas supply and handling system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the epitaxial deposition apparatus.    Epitaxial deposition apparatus (20)    Deposition chamber (24)    Substrate support (26)    Gas injectors (34,36)    Vacuum pump (42)
NOVELTY - The method involves etching liquid solution from front surface of wafer to form solar cell. The liquid solution contacting portions of wafer is controlled. The front face and back surface of the wafer are electrically isolated. The glass and oxide layer on the surface of the wafer are removed by etching liquid solution. The front surface of the wafer is formed into shallow junction structure.    USE - Manufacturing method of silicon wafer solar battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram illustrating the manufacturing process of silicon wafer solar battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A lead free frit powder comprises bismuth oxide, boron trioxide, zinc oxide, alumina and/or barium carbonate.    USE - Lead free frit powder is used for metal paste powder for silicon solar cell coating (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The lead free frit powder having excellent substrate peel strength and low constant resistance, and can be manufactured without affecting the environment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of lead free frit powder;    (2) metal paste composition, which comprises silver powder, glass frit powder and organic binder; and    (3) silicon solar cell coating.
NOVELTY - The electrochemical double-layer capacitor (10) is provided with a positive carbon nanotube-based electrode (12) and a negative carbon nanotube-based electrode (14) mixed with an electrolyte (20), where the carbon nanotubes comprises MWNT fabricated on one of the substrates using chemical vapor deposition (CVD). A separator (22) is located between the positive carbon nanotube-based electrode and the negative carbon nanotube-based electrode. The chemical vapor deposition is low-pressure chemical vapor deposition (LPCVD). The substrate is tungsten.    USE - Electrochemical double-layer capacitor for use in energy smoothing device, momentary-load device and energy-storage device used in vehicle and home solar system.    ADVANTAGE - The energy density of two vertically aligned carbon nanotubes (VCNT) electrode active layers in a double-layer capacitor (DLC) cell configuration is calculated under the assumption that the specific capacitances are constant with respect to voltage, which leads to conservative estimates since the DLC capacitance typically exhibits a slight increase with voltage.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the electrochemical double-layer capacitor.    Electrochemical double-layer capacitor (10)    Positive carbon nanotube-based electrode (12)    Negative carbon nanotube-based electrode (14)    Electrolyte (20)    Separator (22)
NOVELTY - A copper powder and gallium powder are mixed in mass ratio of 85:15-55:45, to obtain mixed powder. The mixed powder is heated at 30-400 degrees C, sintered in inert atmosphere and ground, to obtain ground material. The ground material is mixed, to obtain copper-gallium alloy powder.    USE - Manufacture of copper-gallium alloy powder used for copper-gallium sputtering target (all claimed) for formation of light absorption layer of copper-indium-gallium-selenium quaternary alloy solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The copper-gallium sputtering target is manufactured using copper-gallium alloy powder with uniform composition, by economical process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) copper-gallium alloy powder. The content of gallium dispersed is 3 %mass or less;    (2) manufacture of copper-gallium sputtering target; and    (3) copper-gallium sputtering target.
NOVELTY - The battery has tellurium-zinc-cadmium battery unit and multi-crystal silicon battery unit that are provided on glass substrate (1). The tellurium-zinc-cadmium battery unit is provided with a transparent conducting oxide front electrode layer, an n-type cadmium sulphide (Cds) window layer (3) and a p-type cadmium absorbing layer (4). The multi-crystal silicon battery unit is provided with n-type multi-crystal silicon layer (5), p-type multi-crystal silicon layer (6), an silver reflecting layer (7) and a back electrode layer.    USE - Cadmium/silicon laminated thin film solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The utilization rate of thin film solar battery can be improved. The photo-electric conversion efficiency of solar spectrum can be improved. The cost of the solar energy battery can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the thin film solar battery.    Glass substrate (1)    N-type Cds window layer (3)    P-type cadmium absorbing layer (4)    N-type multi-crystal silicon layer (5)    P-type multi-crystal silicon layer (6)    Silver reflecting layer (7)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a bonding element (124a) spaced-apart over a surface of a surrogate substrate before the surface is attached to another element (124b) of a metal back contact. The substrate is attached on top of the contact using the former element, which is aligned in parallel and distributed over the substrate. Parallel rows are aligned along direction offset by 45 degree with respect to linear alignment of parallel rows of the latter element. Another substrate is removed from a solar cell to expose a surface of a top sub cell.    USE - Method for manufacturing an inverted metamorphic multijunction (IMM) wafer fabricated solar cell for optoelectronic devices e.g. photodetectors and LEDs, in space related applications.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables providing surfactant assisted growth, thus resulting in a smoother or planarized surface and minimizing threading dislocations in active regions, and hence improving efficiency of the solar cell. The method enables utilizing constant bandgap material, thus processing standard Metal Organic Chemical Vapor Deposition (MOCVD) reactors in an easy manner. The method enables utilizing a small amount of aluminum, thus allowing adjustment of band gap of sublayers throughout thickness of the layer that assures radiation transparency of metamorphic layers in an effective manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The bonding elements are selected from a group consisting of gold-tin (AuSn), Tin-silver-copper (SnAgCu) and Lead-Tin (PbSn) solder. The substrate is made of gallium arsenide (GaAs) and germanium (Ge).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a plan view of a wafer in a plane between a solar cell and a surrogate substrate.    Multi-layer or laminate layered structure (123)    Bonding elements (124a, 124b)
NOVELTY - Preparation (p1) of at least one first metal involves: providing a composition (c1) comprising at least one first reducible metal ion; and reducing the first reducible metal ion to at least one first metal in the presence of at least one second metal ion comprising at least one IUPAC Group 14 element in its +2 oxidation state.    USE - For the preparation of at least one first metal i.e. silver nanowires, which are useful in product for articles comprising at least one of an electronic display, a touch screen, a portable telephone, a cellular telephone, a computer display, a laptop computer, a tablet computer, a point-of-purchase kiosk, a music player, a television, an electronic game, an electronic book reader, a transparent electrode, a solar cell, a light emitting diode, an electronic device, medical a medical imaging device, or a medical imaging medium (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The Group 14 elements in their +2 oxidation state, such as tin as Sn2+ and germanium as Ge2+, can be used to prepare silver nanowires, with desirable control of thickness and/or length, relative to conventional preparation using Fe2+ or Cu2+, and often with minimal nanoparticle contamination.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a composition (c2) comprising at least one metal nanowire and at least one ion of an IUPAC Group 14 element;    (2) a product comprising the first metal produced by the method (p1) or the metal nanowire of the composition; and    (3) an article comprising the product.
NOVELTY - The capacitor has a pair of current collectors arranged perpendicular to two substrates, respectively. An active material layer is provided on a plane of one of the current collectors. Another active material layer is provided on a plane of the other current collector, where the planes are arranged to face each other. An electrolyte having light-transmitting property is provided in a region surrounded by the substrates and the active material layers, where the active material layers are made of activated carbon or polyacenic material.    USE - Electric double layer capacitor for storing electric power generated by a solar cell mounted on a building and an electric car.    ADVANTAGE - The capacitor is provided with a positive electrode current collector and a negative electrode current collector that are sandwiched between the substrates so as to allow the substrates to function as a spacer for maintaining a space between the substrates, thus reducing manufacturing cost of the capacitor. The capacitor and a light-transmitting solar cell are overlapped with each other, so that increase in the area occupied by the charging device can be suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a lithium ion capacitor comprising a positive electrode    (2) a charging device comprising a solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an electric vehicle including a charging device provided on a window and a roof of the electric vehicle.    Electric vehicle (301)    Side window (302)    Charging device (320)
NOVELTY - The machine (1) has a nature adjustment chamber (2) that is provided with electric power generation substance which is the mixture of water and light hydrogen tritium. The instant vaporization is performed on the light hydrogen tritiated water by a vacuum device (3). A double pendulum-type mechanical generator (12) performs semipermanent continuous operation of fuel cell electric power generation. A deuterium type light hydrogen nickel battery apparatus (13) adjusts the amount of deuterium in hydrogen.    USE - Fuel cell power generation machine for motor vehicle, electric airplane, electric construction machine, electric vehicle, electric space robot, and solar battery vehicle such as battery car.    ADVANTAGE - The harmless unlubricated semipermanent continuous operation of electric power generation can be performed by the fuel cell power generation machine efficiently, without destructing the nature and depleting the natural resource. Hence safety to the environment is ensured. High output dynamo of ultra-small water turbine is realized through fuel cell power generation machine.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of the fuel cell power generation machine. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Fuel cell power generation machine (1)    Nature adjustment chamber (2)    Vacuum device (3)    Double pendulum-type mechanical generator (12)    Deuterium type light hydrogen nickel battery apparatus (13)
NOVELTY - The metal foil has a steel layer having specific thickness, an alloy layer made of iron and aluminum formed on the steel layer and an aluminum containing metal layer provided on the alloy layer. When a cutting line on the surface of the aluminum containing metal layer is served as contour average straight line, maximum point at which the distance from contour average straight line to contour curve exceeding 10 mu m is not located. The alloy layer of specific thickness is made of aluminum-copper-iron or iron-aluminum intermetallic compound.    USE - Metal foil for base materials of thin film solar cell such as compound solar cell and organic electroluminescent element.    ADVANTAGE - The metal foil that is hard to break and which satisfies the corrosion resistance, surface smoothness and deformation property required for the base material is provided.
NOVELTY - The solar cell (1) has silicon substrate (4) that is provided with different conductivity types. The conductivity type semiconductor regions (9,10) are provided on back surface opposite side from light receiving surface of silicon substrate. The electrodes (2,3) of conductivity types are provided on respective conductivity type semiconductor regions. An outer peripheral edge semiconductor region (71) is not in contact with the electrodes, and provided around formation areas of conductivity type semiconductor regions.    USE - Solar cell e.g. back electrode type solar cell. Can also be used in metal wrap through (MWT) type solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Since the outer peripheral edge semiconductor region is not in contact with the conductivity type electrodes, the generation of leakage current flowing into the electrode through the outer periphery of the back surface of solar cell is suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the back electrode type solar cell.    Back electrode type solar cell (1)    Electrodes (2,3)    Silicon substrate (4)    Conductivity type semiconductor regions (9,10)    Outer peripheral edge semiconductor region (71)
NOVELTY - A mixed powder containing copper powder and gallium in mass ratio of 85:15-55:45 is stirred and alloyed with metal stirring blades in a metal container, during heating at 30-400 degrees C in atmosphere maintained at oxygen partial pressure of 20 Pa or less, and copper-gallium alloy powder is produced. The alloy powder is sintered, and copper-gallium alloy sputtering target is manufactured.    USE - Manufacture of copper-gallium alloy sputtering target used for forming light absorption layer of copper-indium-gallium-selenium quaternary alloy solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The sputtering target having reduced impurity content is manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for copper-gallium alloy sputtering target.
NOVELTY - A chromium-containing ferrite-type steel plate contains (in %mass) carbon (0.03 or less), nitrogen (0.03 or less), silicon (0.2-3), manganese (0.8 or less), phosphorus (0.04 or less), sulfur (0.02 or less), chromium (5-10.5), nickel (1 or less), aluminum (0.01-0.05) and remainder of iron and unavoidable impurities. The total content of carbon and nitrogen is 0.05 %mass or less. The steel plate has surface average roughness of 0.03 mu m or less. The content of titanium is 0.4 %mass or less and more than 4 times total amount of carbon and nitrogen.    USE - Chromium-containing ferrite-type steel plate is used for solar cell substrate.    ADVANTAGE - The ferrite-type steel plate has excellent corrosion resistance, weldability and workability, and is economically manufactured.
NOVELTY - A chromium-containing ferrite type steel plate comprises carbon, nitrogen, silicon, manganese, phosphorus, sulfur, chromium, nickel, aluminum, titanium, niobium and iron. The total content of carbon and nitrogen is greater than 0.0025 %mass and 0.05 %mass or less. The surface average roughness of the steel plate is 0.03 mu m or less.    USE - Chromium-containing ferrite type steel plate is used for substrates of solar cells e.g. copper-indium-gallium-selenium solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The chromium-containing ferrite type steel plate has excellent corrosion resistance and surface characteristics, and low content of expensive alloy and impurity. Since niobium serves as stabilization element which fixes carbon and nitrogen, weldability, welded-portion workability, and welded-portion corrosion resistance are excellent.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A chromium-containing ferrite type steel plate comprises (in %mass) carbon (0.03 or less), nitrogen (0.03 or less), silicon (0.2-3), manganese (0.8 or less), phosphorus (0.04 or less), sulfur (0.02 or less), chromium (5-10.5), nickel (1 or less), aluminum (0.01 or less), titanium (less than 4 times the total content of carbon and nitrogen), niobium (4 times the total content of carbon and nitrogen or more and 0.5 or less), and iron and unavoidable impurities (remainder). The total content of carbon and nitrogen is greater than 0.0025 %mass and 0.05 %mass or less. The surface average roughness of the steel plate is 0.03 mu m or less.
NOVELTY - A ferrite type steel plate contains (in %mass) carbon (0.02 or less), nitrogen (0.02 or less), silicon (0.1-0.5), manganese (0.8 or less), phosphorus (0.04 or less), sulfur (0.02 or less), chromium (5 to less than 10.5), nickel (1.0 or less), aluminum (0.01 or less), titanium (0.01 or less), niobium (0.01 or less) and reminder of iron and unavoidable impurities. The total content of carbon and nitrogen is 0.03 %mass or less. The steel plate has average surface roughness of 0.03 mu m or less, and gamma -value of 100 or more, which is calculated by a specified formula.    USE - Chromium-containing ferrite type steel plate is used as substrate of copper-indium-gallium selenide (CIGS) type solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The chromium-containing ferrite type steel plate has excellent corrosion resistance, and can be manufactured efficiently and economically by using reduced amount of expensive metals including chromium.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A ferrite type steel plate contains (in %mass) carbon (0.02 or less), nitrogen (0.02 or less), silicon (0.1-0.5), manganese (0.8 or less), phosphorus (0.04 or less), sulfur (0.02 or less), chromium (5 to less than 10.5), nickel (1.0 or less), aluminum (0.01 or less), titanium (0.01 or less), niobium (0.01 or less) and reminder of iron and unavoidable impurities. The total content of carbon and nitrogen is 0.03 %mass or less. The steel plate has average surface roughness of 0.03 mu m or less, and gamma -value of 100 or more, which is calculated by a formula: ( gamma ) = 470(N)+420(C)+30(Ni)+7(Mn)-11.5((Cr)+(Si))+186, where chemical element in square bracket represents the content of that chemical element in %mass.
NOVELTY - The method involves sputtering molybdenum metal layer on sodium alkali glass substrate. A copper bismuth (Cu3Bi) alloy layer is put in three-electrode electrochemical system, before coating on molybdenum layer to obtain Cu3Bi alloy prefabricated film. The prefabricated film is dipped in de-ionized water, before putting into graphite container. The film is placed in quartz furnace tube to which nitrogen is blown. The furnace tube is heated at 450-500 degrees C. The furnace tube is naturally cooled to room temperature for obtaining Copper bismuth sulfide (Cu3BiS3) film with 2 mu m thickness.    USE - Method of preparing thin film material of solar battery absorbing layer.    ADVANTAGE - The thin film material of solar battery absorbing layer can be used as direct-band gap material forbidden band width effectively. The forbidden band width of the direct-band gap material is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The nitrogen is blown to substrate for 10 minutes, after cleaning the substrate using detergent, distilled water, acetone and ethanol. The substrate is dipped in electrolyte solution containing bismuth nitrate, copper sulfate, sodium hydroxide and sorbitol. The three-electrode electrochemical system uses molybdenum layer precursor as working electrode, platinum sheet as counter electrode, and silver or silver chloride as reference electrode. The sulfur vapor is passed to furnace tube, before heating the furnace tube.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram illustrating process of preparing thin film material. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The battery has a positive type semiconductor layer provided with multiple different concentrations of a doping ion of a positive type semiconductor sub-layer. A negative-type semiconductor layer is provided with multiple different concentrations of the doping ion of a negative-type semiconductor sub-layer. The doping ion is laminated with doped ion concentration of the negative-type semiconductor sub-layer of a semiconductor layer. A tunneling oxide layer is located on a base plate. An I-type semiconductor layer is arranged on a side of a substrate.    USE - Film crystal silicon solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery can improve photoelectric conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a manufacturing method for a film crystal silicon solar battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram illustrating a film crystal silicon solar battery. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The molybdenum type sputtering target comprises sintered compact of the complex oxide powder of potassium and niobium, and molybdenum powder. The molybdenum type sputtering target contains 0.4-9 mass % of the complex oxide which when solidified obtains an inscribed circle diameter of 20 micrometers or less dispersed in the molybdenum mother phase.    USE - Molybdenum type sputtering target used for CIGS type thin film solar cell (claimed) to form back surface electrodes.    ADVANTAGE - Enables dispersion of alkali metal compound minutely in molybdenum mother phase. Suppresses induction of abnormal discharge during sputtering. Obtains quality CIGS type thin film solar cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a molybdenum type sputtering target manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the high magnification scanning electron micrograph of Molybdenum type sputtering target.
NOVELTY - The system (1) has header (100) which is included with spectral detection optical section (20). The spectral detection optical section is provided to detect laser-irradiated region (10) in a portion of CIGS thin film (5) to generate plasma from the thin film. The spectral component is generated from plasma. The transition speed and moving direction of the thin film is combined in the top of the header. A spectrum analysis section (200) is connected electrically with the spectral detection optical section to analyze the spectral component detected by the spectral detection optical section.    USE - Real-time measurement system of CIGS thin film solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The material distribution of the CIGS thin film can be efficiently measured in the real-time. Hence, the performance and quality of the product can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of the real-time measurement system.    Real-time measurement system (1)    Thin-film (5)    Laser-irradiated region (10)    Spectral detection optical section (20)    Header (100)    Spectrum analysis section (200)
NOVELTY - A silicon solar cell comprises 1st silicon layer that absorbs sunlight, 1st layer of a structure of photonic crystals formed on 1st silicon layer, and 2nd silicon layer formed on 1st layer of a structure of photonic crystals and absorbs sunlight, wherein 1st and 2nd silicon layers absorb sunlight at different wavelengths and 1st layer of a structure of photonic crystals selectively reflects light of a wavelength absorbed by 2nd silicon layer.    USE - A silicon solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Solar cell is easily manufactured at low cost and has improved efficiency, process time is reduced, productivity and mass production efficiency are increased, and heat characteristics of silicon solar cells are improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional diagram of photonic crystals.    Basic element layer (10)    Basic unit bodies (11)    Vertical portions of basic unit bodies (11a)    Connecting portions (12)
NOVELTY - A natural dye sensitizing zinc titanium oxide crystal film solar battery has two parts of fluorine-doped tin oxide conductive glass and a counter electrode. The two parts are impregnated with zinc titanium oxide crystal and electrolyte solution of an organic dye, where the battery is a sandwich structure.    USE - Natural dye sensitizing zinc titanium oxide crystal film solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery is simple to prepare and inexpensive, and has better cell performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for preparing natural dye sensitizing zinc titanium oxide crystal film solar battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a natural dye sensitizing zinc titanium oxide crystal film solar battery.
NOVELTY - The solar cell has back surface electrode layer that is arranged on a substrate. A light absorption layer is arranged on the back surface electrode layer. A front electrode layer is arranged on the light absorption layer. A portion made of sulfur or indium is arranged on specific area of the light absorption layer. A sulfide layer comprising indium sulfide is formed on the light absorption layer. The specific area is made of gallium.    USE - Solar cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fabricating method of solar cell.
NOVELTY - The method involves etching a hole on a light receiving surface of a silicon wafer, performing tuyuan diffusion bonding on the surface, and forming a PN junction in the surface and the hole. An upper part of the PN junction in the surface is provided with a transparent conductive film. A surface of the chip to the film is plated with an anti-reflection film. The chip is placed on a prepared hole electrode and metal electrode in a passivation field. A back contact silicon solar cell and a transparent electrode are obtained and electrically connected by the film.    USE - Method for preparing a back contact silicon solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The method allows preparing shielding obtained by face, without electrode of the battery, thus avoiding light loss and improving photoelectric conversion efficiency to set the hole to be reduced, and hence reducing fragment rate and simplifying production process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The transparent conductive film is made of indium tin oxide film, stannic oxide powder film, indium oxide film, zinc oxide thin film or cadmium stannate film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a back contact silicon solar battery.
NOVELTY - The device has a sealed chamber arranged between an opening and closing of a gate valve. A lower polar plate is provided on the glass substrate for preparing transparent conductive oxide film. A lifting temperature heater is provided on the substrate. Each vacuum chamber is connected with the air supply system having a gas source. A gas pipe is provided to control the air flow rate of mass flow-meter, valve and the power supply system. The power frequency power supply device and high frequency power supply device are arranged on the power supply system.    USE - Device for producing silicon based thin film solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The efficiency of the solar battery can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A deposition chamber is arranged in a rectangular vacuum chamber (1). A supporting glass substrate is provided in a base.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the device for producing silicon based thin film solar cell.    Rectangular vacuum chamber (1)    Plasma discharge chambers (5-8)    Magnetic control sputtering chamber (11)    Flashboard valve (21)    Main control chamber (22)
NOVELTY - A quantum dot sensitized solar battery manufacturing method involves dissolving an elemental metal or an arsenic element, metal chalcogenide or arsenous sulfide, a sulfur element, ammonium salt or hydrazinium salt of sulfur, a selenium element, ammonium salt or hydrazinium salt of selenium, a tellurium element and ammonium salt or hydrazinium salt of tellurium in water or hydrazinium so as to form precursor solution. An oxide semiconductor film electrode is soaked in the precursor solution. The oxide film electrode adsorbed with a precursor is heated and annealed to obtain the solar battery.    USE - Method for manufacturing a quantum dot sensitized solar battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A quantum dot sensitized solar battery manufacturing method involves dissolving an elemental metal or an arsenic element, metal chalcogenide or arsenous sulfide, a sulfur element, ammonium salt or hydrazinium salt of sulfur, a selenium element, ammonium salt or hydrazinium salt of selenium, a tellurium element and ammonium salt or hydrazinium salt of tellurium in water or hydrazinium so as to form precursor solution, where the solution takes ammonium or hydrazinium as a cation and combination of metal or arsenic and a sulfur group element as an anion. An oxide semiconductor film electrode is soaked in the obtained precursor solution and the precursor solution is coated on the oxide semiconductor film electrode by technique of tape casting, dispensing, spin-coating, dip-coating, screen printing or ink-jet printing. The obtained oxide film electrode adsorbed with a precursor is heated and annealed. The obtained quantum dot sensitized oxide electrode, electrolyte and a counter electrode are assembled into the quantum dot sensitized solar battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram illustrating a quantum dot sensitized solar battery manufacturing method. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - A paste composition comprises plurality of conductive particles, an inorganic binder, an organic binder, and an oxide semiconductor having a primary conductive-type.    USE - Paste composition is used for solar cell (claimed).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell.
NOVELTY - The method involves dipping quasi-monocrystalline wafer in alkali solution e.g. sodium hydroxide or potassium hydroxide solution. The alkali treated quasi-monocrystalline wafer is treated using acid solution made by mixing hydrogen fluoride nitric acid. The isopropyl alcohol in the alkali solution is 3-15%.    USE - Wool making method for quasi-monocrystalline wafer used in manufacture of solar energy battery.    ADVANTAGE - The optic-electric conversion efficiency of the quasi- monocrystalline battery can be increased. The damage of wool surface is prevented. The wool making process is simplified and quasi-monocrystalline wafers can be mass produced.
NOVELTY - The photoelectric element (10) has a light absorption layer (16) that is made of the sulfide type compound semiconductor containing copper, zinc, tin or sulfur. A buffer layer (18) containing cadmium salt, thiourea group, and water is formed. The molar ratio with respect to cadmium of thiourea group including cadmium sulfide film formed by chemical bath deposition (CBD) process using the alkaline reaction liquid is 5-40.    USE - Photoelectric element used for solar cell. Can also be used in photoconductive cell, photodiode, photo-transistor, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The reaction liquid contains ammonia, melted cadmium can be mixed easily. The distribution of cadmium can be performed uniformly. The quantum efficiency in the long-wavelength side of visible region can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of photoelectric element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the photoelectric element.    Photoelectric element (10)    Substrate (12)    Light absorption layer (16)    Buffer layer (18)    Window layer (20)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming transparent electrode layer (2) on transparent substrate (1). A hole extraction layer (3) is formed with main component polyethylene dioxythiophene (PEDOT) and polystyrene sulfonate (PSS) formed on transparent electrode layer. A metal-electrode layer (4) has a metal layer on surface. A photoelectric converting layer (6) formed on metal-electrode layer is prepared. The thermo-compression-bonding arranges transparent electrode substrate (10) and metal-electrode substrate (20) so as to oppose hole extraction layer and photoelectric converting layer.    USE - Manufacturing method of organic thin-film solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The battery characteristic of the organic thin-film solar cell can be improved and the manufacturing method of an organic thin-film solar cell can be performed effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view illustrating the manufacturing method of the organic thin-film solar cell.    Transparent substrate (1)    Transparent electrode layer (2)    Hole extraction layer (3)    Metal-electrode layer (4)    Photoelectric converting layer (6)    Transparent electrode substrate (10)    Metal-electrode substrate (20)
NOVELTY - The gas barrier film has gas barrier layer (12) which contains oxidation nitride of zinc and tin in one surface of transparent film (11), and integrally laminated.    USE - Gas barrier film used for packaging bag of e.g. food stuff, pharmaceutical, and industrial goods. Can also be used for solar cell module, LCD panel, and organic electroluminescence (EL) display panel.    ADVANTAGE - Provides gas-barrier film which is excellent in gas-barrier property and flexibility since the gas-barrier film has gas barrier layer which contains oxidation nitride of zinc and tin.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a manufacturing method for gas-barrier film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the gas barrier film.    Transparent film (11)    Gas barrier layer (12)
NOVELTY - The method involves preparing a substrate provided with an emitter region and a base region. The emitter region is formed in an up down layer part. The base is formed in a middle layer part. A contact hole is filled with a conductive material such as aluminum, titanium nitride, titanium and silver. A back side emitter electrode is connected with the conductive material filled contact hole. A base electrode is connected with the base region. An emitter electrode is formed in the emitter region. An isolation film layer is formed in an inner wall of the contact hole.    USE - Method for manufacturing a solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables reducing width of a finger bar formed on the substrate and diameter of the contact hole, increasing photoreceptive area of the substrate top area and effectively improving light generation efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of a solar cell.
NOVELTY - The method involves fixing a crystalline silicon substrate with a semiconductor layer. An amorphous silicon layer is formed in the substrate. A silicon dioxide film is arranged in the amorphous silicon layer. A silicon nitride film is arranged in the silicon dioxide film. Another silicon dioxide film is arranged in another silicon nitride film. Thickness of the amorphous silicon layer, the silicon dioxide films and the silicon nitride films is 2-30 nanometer, 5-15 nanometer and 30-50 nanometer.    USE - Method for fabricating a solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables improving efficiency and passivation effect of the films and a solar cell and increasing open-circuit voltage of the solar cell in effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating a solar cell fabricating method.
NOVELTY - A solar cell array (110) comprises a substrate(50); solar cells (60) spaced apart from one another and bonded onto the substrate; a transparent adhesive bonding layer on the solar cells covering the solar cells and the substrate between the solar cells; a transparent buffer layer on the adhesive bonding layer; and a transparent protective film over the buffer layer.    USE - Solar cell array for harsh aerospace environments for supplying power for aero and space vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell array has improved manufacturability and durability, low thickness and light weight, and can be manufactured to withstand the hazardous environment of outer space.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of a solar cell array comprising:    (A) providing a substrate;    (B) molding a superstrate having a layer of transparent adhesive bonding material, molded to provide spaced apart cavities on one side, and a layer of transparent rigid buffer material on the layer of transparent adhesive bonding material on a side opposite the one side, and a transparent radiation protection layer on the layer of transparent rigid buffer layer;    (C) placing solar cells in the superstrate with a solar cell positioned in each cavity of the transparent adhesive bonding material, to form a resultant structure; and    (D) placing the resultant structure on the substrate, with the one side of the transparent adhesive bonding material contacting the substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a solar cell array.    Substrate (50)    Solar cells (60)    Superstrate (70)    Solar cell array (110)
NOVELTY - The composition comprises aluminum powder, 50-80 molecular percent of a glass frit and 20-50 molecular percent of zinc oxide. The glass frit is selected from an alkali metal oxide and an alkaline earth metal oxide.    USE - Aluminum paste composition for use in a solar cell device of an organic vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The composition has strong heat-etching properties so as to enhance durability of a solar cell device and provide environment-friendly effect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of a solar cell device.    Silicon wafer substrate (10)    N+ layer (20)    Reflection barrier layer (30)    Front contact electrode (40)    P+ layer (50)    Back contact electrode (60)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a transport unit (7) which is provided in process chamber (4) for transporting substrates (6a). A gas supply unit is configured for supplying gas to process the substrates in process chamber. A substrate processing unit is provided for processing the substrates placed on transport unit. A detection unit is configured for detecting substrate interval between adjacent substrates. A control unit is configured for controlling supply amount of gas to be supplied by gas supply unit based on substrate interval detected by detection unit.    USE - Vacuum processing apparatus used for manufacturing solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The control unit which controls supply amount of gas to be supplied by gas supply unit based on substrate interval detected by detection unit, so that the gas pressure of vacuum processing apparatus can be obtained for processing the substrates. The influence of the substrate interval on the atmosphere in deposition chamber can be suppressed. The deposition process for liquid crystal panel can be performed effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for substrate processing method using vacuum processing apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the process chamber in the vacuum processing apparatus.    Process chamber (4)    Substrates (6a)    Transport unit (7)    Process gas cylinder (10)    Control device (15)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a zone interface (9) between two semiconductor layers (5, 7), which comprise different electrical properties, where one of the semiconductor layers comprises silicon as impurity and the other semiconductor layer comprises magnesium as impurity. Materials at locations of defects and/or dislocations are removed to form basins (13a-13d). The basins are passivated by partially filling dielectric materials within the basins. The dielectric material is selected from silicon oxide and silicon nitride.    USE - Method for manufacturing a substrate e.g. silicon carbide substrate and sapphire substrate, for a semiconductor device e.g. photovoltaic component such as solar cell, and transistor and diode (all claimed) utilized as a switch or a rectifier in an electronic power circuit and integrated circuit. Can also be used for a gallium nitride on sapphire (GaNOS) substrate.    ADVANTAGE - The method allows manufacturing the substrate using thin films while improving performance for the semiconductor device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a substrate for a semiconductor device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a substrate for a semiconductor device during a polishing step.    Substrate (3)    Semiconductor layers (5, 7)    Zone interface (9)    Exposed surface of semiconductor layer (13)    Basins (13a-13d)
NOVELTY - The converter has photoelectric conversion layers with p and n-type semiconductor layers (4d,6d). An n-type transparent conductive oxide film (5a) is arranged on side contacting n-type semiconductor layer, and p-type transparent conductive oxide film (5b) arranged on side contacting p-type semiconductor layer to form p-n junction with n-type transparent conductive oxide film. The free carrier concentrates at interface on which p and n-type conductive oxide films contact each other. Nitrogen, arsenic, phosphorus and antimony elements are doped to p-type and n-type conductive oxide films.    USE - Photoelectric converter such as stacked thin film solar battery and tandem solar battery of photoelectric conversion module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The width of the low carrier concentration region near the interface on which p-type and n-type conductive oxide films contact each other, is effectively reduced, so that the conductivity of the intermediate layer in the stacked photoelectric converter is improved and the photoelectric conversion efficiency is enhanced effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) photoelectric conversion module; and    (2) manufacturing method of photoelectric converter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating the layers near the intermediate layer.    N-type semiconductor layer (4d)    N-type transparent conductive oxide film (5a)    P-type transparent conductive oxide film (5b)    P-type semiconductor layer (6d)    Low carrier concentration region (12b)
NOVELTY - A graphene oxide thin film is formed on a substrate, and primary chemical reduction is carried out using a reducing agent. Secondary thermal reduction and nitrogen doping are carried out on the primarily chemically reduced graphene oxide thin film, and a transparent graphene film having enhanced conductivity and controllable work function is manufactured.    USE - Manufacture of transparent graphene film for device used for liquid crystal display device, electronic paper display device, solar cell and organic electroluminescent device (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The transparent graphene film having improved conductivity and controlled work function is manufactured with improved productivity. The graphene film provides solar cell having improved light efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) transparent graphene film having conductivity of 4900-5100 S/cm and thickness of 10 nm; and    (2) organic electroluminescent device comprising an anode having the graphene film, a hole transport layer, a light-emitting layer, an electron transport layer and a cathode.
NOVELTY - An adaptation layer is deposited on a substrate. At least one layer comprising at least elements I and/or III is deposited on the adaptation layer, to obtain electroplated thin layer containing I-III-VI alloy and having photovoltaic property. The element I is copper. The element III is indium and/or gallium. The element VI is sulfur and/or selenium. The adaptation layer is deposited under near-vacuum conditions comprising operation (n1) of depositing layer (r1) of elements I and/or III under same conditions as deposition of adaptation layer, without exposing adaptation layer to air.    USE - Fabrication of electroplated thin layer used for solar cell device (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method enables efficient fabrication of electroplated thin layer, without surface defects. The solar cell device comprising electroplated thin layer has excellent photovoltaic characteristics.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the seed layer formed underneath the electroplated thin layer.
NOVELTY - The method involves loading semiconductor structure having metal contact into the deposition chamber maintained at predefined temperature. The dielectric film deposition is started onto the metal contact within predefined time, after loading the semiconductor structure into the chamber. The rate of deposition is controlled, such that duration of deposition of the dielectric film corresponds with annealing time associated with metal contact and semiconductor structure.    USE - PECVD method for solar cell used in space and terrestrial applications.    ADVANTAGE - The deposition process simplifies wafer production and improves yield through combination of two separate processing steps into single processing step. The occurrence of defects due to metal contact over annealing can be prevented without lowering the temperature of environment where the PECVD application is performed. The higher dielectric film electrical isolation yield can be obtained due to the optimization of the PECVD temperature. The dielectric film becomes more dense and robust through PECVD deposition at elevated temperatures. The optimized temperature range can be provided for environment, so that the dielectric film quality can be improved to improve production yield. Thus the reliability of the solar cell can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the solar cell fabrication process.    Solar cell fabrication method (200)    Step for etching cap layer into gridlines (202)    Step for depositing anti-reflective coating onto front side of semiconductor structure (204)    Step for forming front metal contact (206)    Step for annealing front metal contact and back metal contact (210)
NOVELTY - The device has a first layer i.e. connection region (1), made of p-doped semiconductor material i.e. silicon, having a specific band gap, and second and third layers i.e. tunnel barriers (3, 5), made of material having higher band gap. A fourth layer i.e. quantum well (4), is made of material having smaller band gap and higher light absorption, and a fifth layer i.e. connection region (2), is made of n-doped semiconductor material i.e. silicon, having the specific band gap, where the fifth layer has less thickness, such that the incident light reaches the second, third and fourth layers.    USE - Bipolar semiconductor device i.e. silicon-based, single-stage solar cell, for generation of electricity from solar radiation.    ADVANTAGE - The fifth layer has less thickness so that the incident light reaches a space charge region formed by the second, third and fourth layers, thus reducing thermalization of generated electrons and recombination of generated charge carriers. The semiconductor device has less thickness, obtains high efficiency and is cost effective.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The layers formed from single-crystalline silicon wafer or multi-crystalline silicon wafer or silicon film or glass or metal coated glass. The tunnel barriers are made of silicon and carbon. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for forming a bipolar semiconductor device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of a layer structure of a solar cell.    Space charge region (RLZ)    Connection regions (1, 2)    Tunnel barriers (3, 5)    Quantum well (4)
NOVELTY - Organic polymer contains 0.5-1.2 of reactive silicon group (I) in a molecule, and has number average molecular weight of 800-15000.    USE - Organic polymer is used for curable composition for hardened material and sealing material for construction (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to buildings, damping material, sound insulating material, solar cell backsheet, electric wire, casting material, medical rubber material, gasket, motor vehicle component, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The curable composition using the organic polymer has high elastic recoverability, and suppressed bleeding.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Organic polymer contains 0.5-1.2 of reactive silicon group of formula: -Y'-R1-CH(CH3)-CH2-Si(R23-a)Xa (I) in a molecule, and has number average molecular weight of 800-15000.    R1=1-20C bivalent organic group containing H, carbon and nitrogen;    R2=1-20C alkyl, 6-20C aryl, 7-20C aralkyl or -OSi(R')3;    R'=1-20C monovalent hydrocarbyl;    X=hydroxy or hydrolyzable group;    Y'=oxygen or nitrogen;and    a=1-3.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) curable composition, which contains organic polymer (A) having reactive silicon group in a molecule, and organic polymer (B) having number average molecular weight of 5000-50000;    (2) sealing material for construction, which contains curable composition; and    (3) hardened material, which is obtained by hardening the curable composition. The siliceous-sand adhesion amount of the hardened material is 10 mg/cm2 or less.
NOVELTY - A multilayer sheet is obtained by laminating layer (P1) containing resin (A1) which is crystalline polyamide resin, and resin (B) chosen from polyphenylene ether resin, polyether imide resin, polysulfone resin, polyether sulfone resin and polyarylate resin, and layer (P2) containing resin (A2) which is crystalline polyamide resin. The mass ratio of resin (A1) with respect to resin (B) is 95:5-45:55. The multilayer resin has phase separation structure in which resin (A1) has continuous phase. The amount of resin (A2) is 98-100 %mass.    USE - Multilayer sheet. Uses include but are not limited to copper sticking laminates sheet, solar cell back sheet, adhesive tape, flexible printed circuit board, membrane switch, planar heating element, flat cable, capacitor material, motor vehicle material and building material.    ADVANTAGE - The multilayer sheet has excellent flame retardant property, and suppressed deterioration of electrical insulation due to moisture absorption and mechanical strength after irradiation of ultraviolet light.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of multilayer sheet, which involves melt-kneading layer (P1) and layer (P2).
NOVELTY - A solvent is heated (ST10). A catalyst and a metal compound are added (ST30,ST40) to the solvent to form a metal nanowire. The metal nanowire is refined (ST60). In the refining, a refinement material is added to the solvent to convert an insoluble material generated by the catalyst into a soluble material. The catalyst contains sodium chloride, and magnesium, potassium, zinc, iron, selenium, manganese, phosphorus, bromine and/or iodine.    USE - Manufacture of nanowire used for forming transparent electrode for solar cell, display device, and mobile.    ADVANTAGE - The method economically provides nanowire in high yield by a simple process and prevents corrosion and surface oxidation of metal nanowire. The film prepared using metal nanowire has improved electrical conductivity, flexibility, and transmittance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the manufacture of nanowire.    Step for heating solvent (ST10)    Step for adding capping agent to solvent (ST20)    Step for adding catalyst to solvent (ST30)    Step for adding metal compound to solvent (ST40)    Step for additionally adding room temperature solvent to solvent (ST50)    Step for refining metal nanowire (ST60)
NOVELTY - The system (10) is included with a replaceable hydrogen fuel supply and a fuel cell (12). A toggle switch (32) is set with a rotatable flat cylindrical portion, a cam along a portion of edge, opening through the cylindrical portion, and an actuator portion. The hydrogen is provided to the fuel cell and the electrical ON/OFF state of toggle switch is activated by the cam when the actuator portion is moved into initial position. The hydrogen is purged from the fuel cell when the actuator is moved to other position.    USE - Fuel cell system for charging stand-alone battery or battery such as lithium ion battery of electronic device (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to cell phone, personal digital assistant, personal gaming device, computer and global positioning device.    ADVANTAGE - Since the cathode or oxidant side of fuel cell is set internal to fuel cell system, the atmospheric air can be warmed to more preferred temperature range for fuel cell and the atmospheric air's relative humidity can be controlled with produced heat. Hence the space between fuel cell and fuel supply can be minimized. The cathode side of fuel cell can be protected from possible physical damages caused by exposure to outside environment or by direct contacts from the users while improving the performance of the fuel cell. Thus the longevity and performance of the fuel cell can be increased. The structural integrity of fuel cell system can be improved during possible impacts at time of usage by using the hydrogen fuel source.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the fuel cell system.    Fuel cell system (10)    Fuel cell (12)    Lid (16)    Pressure regulator (26)    Toggle switch (32)
NOVELTY - The solar cell has back contact electrode that is arranged at upper portion of front contact electrode. A photoelectric transform portion has p-type semiconductor layer, n-type semiconductor layer and intrinsic semiconductor layer. The intrinsic semiconductor layer is arranged between back contact electrode and n-type semiconductor layer. The concentration of germanium is gradually increased in primary grade domain distant from the p-type semiconductor layer and gradually decreased in secondary grade domain adjacent to the n-type semiconductor layer.    USE - Thin film solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The photoelectric conversion efficiency of the thin film solar cell is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the thin film solar cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A composite material composition comprises carbon nanotube in a base polymer.    USE - Composite material composition is used for wafer carrier (claimed) used in production of semiconductor device, liquid crystal display and solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The composite material composition has excellent impact strength, tensile strength, improved ability to prevent static electricity due to high electrical conductivity, excellent acid resistance and deformation resistance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of wafer carrier.    Wafer (10)    Carrier bar (20)    Sidewall plate (30)    Splice portion of bar and plate (40)    Wafer carrier (100)
NOVELTY - The method involves molding a polyester film (200) with an intrinsic viscosity of 0.75. The polyester film is stretched in the longitudinal and transverse direction. The polyester film is pre-heated. The preheated polyester film is stretched in the transverse direction by applying tension to the film. The tensed polyester film is fixed by heating the polyester film at the specific range. The tension of heat fixed polyester film is relaxed by heating the polyester film at the specific range.    USE - Manufacturing method of polyester film for solar cell back sheet used in solar cell module (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The hydrolysis resistance effect and dimensional stability of polyester film can be improved effectively, since tension of heat fixed polyester film is relaxed by heating the polyester film at the specific range. The electric power generation effect of polyester film can be improved efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) polyester film;    (2) solar cell back sheet; and    (3) solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the biaxial stretching machine.    Stretching unit (20)    Heat setting unit (30)    Thermal relaxation unit (40)    Cooling unit (50)    Polyester film (200)
NOVELTY - The method involves producing an assembly consisting of positive electrode (10), separator (30) and negative electrode (20). The assembly is impregnated with non-aqueous electrolyte. The impregnated assembly is charged for one minute or less so that the maximum achieved potential of the positive electrode is 3.2 V higher than oxidation-reduction potential of lithium. Assembly is allowed to rest for ten minutes or less from the time charging is completed. The charge in the assembly is discharged for one minute or less after the resting process.    USE - Manufacturing method of lithium secondary battery for motor vehicle such as car (from drawings). Can also be used in hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The charge in assembly is discharged for one minute or less after the resting process, so that the concentrated precipitation of metal impurities at the negative electrode and short circuit can be prevented. The reliability of the battery is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of lithium secondary battery.    Lithium ion secondary battery (1)    Positive electrode (10)    Battery case (15)    Negative electrode (20)    Separator (30)
NOVELTY - The surface-characteristics value in reference area is set for area selected from reference plane. Surface-characteristics value in surface area is set for area selected from other than reference area. Ratio of surface-characteristics values of surface area and reference area, and value ratio of other surface area and reference area are satisfied preset condition. Surface-characteristics value is set to one selected from arithmetic mean roughness, maximum height, and maximum depth of valleys of roughness curve when multiple surfaces adjacent to reference plane exists.    USE - Compacting structure for forming low-loss magnetic core (claimed) for reactor for power converter device mounted in vehicle such as hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle. Can also be used in transformer, motor and choke coil.    ADVANTAGE - The magnetic core with high magnetic permeability and magnetic flux density can be obtained. The compacting structure is included with pure iron, so that the eddy-current loss of the core using compacting structure can be reduced and the low-loss magnetic core can be manufactured productively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of compacting structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional views illustrating the manufacturing process of compacting structure.    Upper punch (11)    Lower punch (12)    Moving mechanism (14)    Molding space (31)    Raw material powder (P)
NOVELTY - A mixed gas layer (5) is formed adjacent to surface of hydrogen separation layer (4). The mixed gas layer has seal portion enclosing perimeter of mixed gas flow path through which hydrogen-containing-gas flows. A laminated structure (3) is obtained by stacking and integrating transmission gas reservoir (6). A buffer space (11) is formed between laminated structure and inner wall of container (1), so that buffer gas arrives at end surface of lamination direction of laminated structure. The buffer space pressure is set equal to or higher that that of mixed or transmission gas flow path.    USE - Hydrogen separator for separating hydrogen from hydrogen-containing-gas, used as fuel in fuel cell system used in domestic and industrial applications, fuel cell electric vehicle and chemical processing plant.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen separator with small size, simplified structure and increased durability is manufactured efficiently at high productivity rate, by performing assembly and integration of laminated structure without applying high temperature and big force to hydrogen separation layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the hydrogen separator.    Container (1)    Laminated structure (3)    Hydrogen separation layer (4)    Mixed gas layer (5)    Transmission gas reservoir (6)    Buffer space (11)
NOVELTY - Manufacture of polyester film involves supplying polyester having crystallinity degree distribution of 3-15% to a reaction tank, carrying out solid state polymerization, and extrusion-molding the polyester.    USE - Manufacture of polyester film for solar-cell electric power generation module (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The polyester film is manufactured efficiently with suppressed hydrolysis-resistant variation, and provides solar-cell electric power generation module with excellent performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) polyester film; and    (2) solar-cell electric power generation module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic sectional view of crystallization apparatus.    Rod (2)    Thermal gas supply ports (4,6)    Opening portions (8,10)    Thermal gas exhaust ports (12,14)    Crystallization apparatus (100)
NOVELTY - An active-energy-ray-curable adhesive agent contains a urethane resin having (meth)acryloyl group and an epoxy resin. The urethane resin is obtained by reacting a polyol component (A) does not having (meth)acryloyl group and containing polyether polyol having number average molecular weight of 500-5000, a polyol component (B) having (meth)acryloyl group and 2 or more hydroxyl groups, and a polyisocyanate component.    USE - Active-energy-ray-curable adhesive agent is used for back surface protection sheet used for solar cell (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to surface protection sheet for solar cell, plastic lens, prism, optical fiber, soldering resist for flexible printed wiring board, interlayer insulation film, packaging film of battery pack of lithium ion, food packages, etc. Urethane resin is used in ink and coating material.    ADVANTAGE - The active-energy-ray-curable adhesive agent has excellent adhesiveness with respect to substrate and tolerance in hot humid condition.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for back surface protection sheet (5a), which has laminate of 2 or more sheet-like components (11,12), and adhesive bond layer (51) obtained by hardening processing the adhesive agent with active energy ray, between sheet-like components.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of solar cell module.    Back surface protection sheet (5a)    Sheet-like components (11,12)    Plastic film (21)    Vapor deposition layer (22)    Adhesive bond layer (51)
NOVELTY - An aromatic dicarboxylic acid and aliphatic diol are subjected to polycondensation reaction to obtain polyester having intrinsic viscosity of 0.4-1 dL/g. The polyester is provided to reaction tank (10) and heated in solid state, and simultaneously a mixed gas comprising ethylene glycol, water, and inert gas, is introduced into the reaction tank to carry out solid-phase polymerization of the polyester to obtain polyester resin. The obtained polyester resin is discharged from the reaction tank. The molar partial-pressure ratio of ethylene glycol and water is 0.2-5000.    USE - Manufacture of polyester resin used for manufacturing polyester film for solar cell backsheet for solar cell module (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method provides polyester resin with reduced terminal carboxyl groups. The polyester film manufactured using the polyester resin has excellent hydrolysis resistance. The solar cell backsheet and solar cell module formed using the polyester film has excellent durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of polyester film, which involves adding terminal blocker chosen from oxazoline-type compound, carbodiimide compound, and epoxy compound with the polyester resin, melt-extruding into film form, cooling on cooling unit (14), molding into an unstretched film, and extending the unstretched film along width direction orthogonal to the longitudinal direction; and    (2) solar cell module, which comprises transparent substrate through which sunlight is injected, solar cell element, and solar cell backsheet.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic structural view of apparatus, which performs solid-phase polymerization. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Reaction tank (10)    Scrubber (12)    Liquid drain port (13)    Cooling unit (14)    Heating unit (16)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a substrate (100) by patterning the substrate to form mutually horizontal walls (110) in side by side manner on surface of the substrate. A pattern of an anode (200) is formed on a surface on which the walls of the substrate are formed. A buffer layer (300) is formed on surface of the anode pattern, and an organic photoactive layer (400) is formed on surface of the buffer layer. An electron accepting layer (500) is formed on surface of the organic photoactive layer, and a pattern of a cathode (600) is formed on the electron accepting layer.    USE - Method for manufacturing organic thin film solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The manufacturing of the solar cell can be simplified and the defect in the solar cell can be suppressed effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of the solar cell during manufacturing.    Substrate (100)    Horizontal wall (110)    Anode (200)    Buffer layer (300)    Organic photoactive layer (400)    Electron accepting layer (500)    Cathode (600)
NOVELTY - A laminate (4) is obtained by laminating a base material (1) and a thermoplastic resin layer (3) having thickness of 200-500 mu m through an adhesive layer (2). The tearing-off adhesiveness of adhesive layer and thermoplastic resin layer is 1 N/25 mm or more at 23 degrees C.    USE - Laminate is used for photoelectric conversion apparatus (claimed) e.g. solar cell and light-emitting diode.    ADVANTAGE - The laminate has excellent transparency and suppressed generation of curvature. The photoelectric conversion apparatus comprising the laminate has excellent photoelectric conversion efficiency, weather resistance, damp-proof property and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for photoelectric conversion apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the laminate.    Base material (1)    Adhesive layer (2)    Thermoplastic resin layer (3)    Laminate (4)
NOVELTY - A transparent surface electrode has a metal pattern conductive layer (2) containing metal formed on a transparent base material (1), and transparent polymer conductive layer containing conductive polymer formed on the metal pattern conductive layer. The surface roughness of metal pattern conductive layer is 20 nm or less measured based on JIS B0601:1994. The polymer conductive layer contains nonelectroconductive polymer having hydroxyl group.    USE - Transparent surface electrode is used for organic electronic element e.g. organic electroluminescent element (all claimed) for organic electroluminescent device and solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The transparent surface electrode has excellent preservability, bending tolerance and transparency, and suppresses occurrence of leak currents.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of transparent surface electrode, which involves printing coating liquid for metal pattern conductive layer containing metal particles having average particle diameter of 5-100 nm on a transparent base material, forming metal pattern, and heating at 300-500 degrees C.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view explaining measuring method of surface roughness of metal pattern conductive layer.    Transparent base material (1)    Metal pattern conductive layer (2)
NOVELTY - An organic photoelectric conversion element comprises layer containing compound which has partial structure between cathode and anode.    USE - Organic photoelectric conversion element for solar cell and optical sensor array (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Conversion efficiency and durability are high.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An organic photoelectric conversion element comprises layer containing compound which has partial structure of formula (1) between cathode and anode.    X=O, S or Se;    Y=C-R2 or N;    R1,R2=H or substituent; and    Z1,Z2=C or N.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) solar cell comprising organic photoelectric conversion element; and    (2) optical sensor comprising organic photoelectric conversion element arranged at array form.
NOVELTY - A light-and-heat electricity generating element is formed by coating a thermoelectric module with an optical heat generating component. The optical heat generating component contains composite containing carbon nanotubes, poly(3-hexyl thiophene) and polydimethylsiloxane.    USE - Light-and-heat electricity generating element is used in light-and-heat electric power generation method (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to catalyst, nanoelectonics device, drug delivery system, ultra-high strength fiber, electronics element, actuator element, fuel cell, medical material, and cardiac pacemaker.    ADVANTAGE - The light-and-heat electricity generating element has excellent durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for light-and-heat electric power generation method, which involves absorbing light generated by the thermoelectric module using the heat generating component of light-and-heat electricity generating element.
NOVELTY - The manufacturing method involves forming an impurity diffused layer in one surface side of a conductivity type semiconductor substrate (11), where the impurity diffused layer is diffused with another conductivity type impurity element. The metal impurity (47) is removed by a wash-process with respect to the surface of the semiconductor substrate. An electrode-material paste containing aluminum is applied on the surface of the semiconductor substrate.    USE - Manufacturing method for solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The metal impurity is removed by a wash-process with respect to the surface of the semiconductor substrate, where an electrode-material paste containing aluminum is applied on the surface of the semiconductor substrate, and thus ensures reliable, efficient and improved solar cell manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a manufactured solar cell.    Semiconductor substrate (11)    Anti-reflective film (17)    Back surface aluminum paste layer (21a)    Crystals (41,43)    Crystal gain boundary (45)    Metal impurity (47)
NOVELTY - The solar cell module (16) comprises a coating unit (21) which covers a part of a solar-cell panel (18), where the coating unit has a part, which overlaps with a least low surface of the solar-cell-panel. A process is given to an outer surface and an inner surface, such that a friction coefficient of an outer surface becomes smaller than a friction coefficient of the inner surface adjacent to the said solar-cell panel edge part. A synthetic resin layer is arranged which contains fluororesin.    USE - Solar cell module for solar energy power generation system (Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell module comprises a coating unit which covers a part of a solar-cell panel, where the coating unit has a part, which overlaps with a least low surface of the solar-cell-panel and a process is given to an outer surface and an inner surface, and hence ensures providing simplified operations of the solar cell module.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a solar cell support structure;    (2) a construction method of the solar cell support structure; and    (3) a solar energy power generation system with two crosspieces.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a solar cell module.    Solar cell module (16)    Solar-cell panel (18)    Opposition edge part (18a)    Coating unit (21)    Protection member (22)
NOVELTY - The computer has a cover body connected with an end of a main body of an electronic component, where the main body executes specific function. A power supply module i.e. rechargeable battery, is electrically connected with a computer unit to supply power, where the rechargeable battery is a nickel-hydrogen battery, a lithium ion battery or fuel battery. The cover body is provided with a display panel. A transparent film solar panel i.e. organic conductive high molecule-type film solar panel, is installed on the display panel and electrically connected with the computer unit.    USE - Notebook-type computer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The transparent film solar panel is made of amorphous silicon, microcrystalline silicon, cadmium sulphide, cadmium telluride, copper indium selenide or copper-indium-gallium-selenium compound.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a notebook-type computer.
NOVELTY - The battery has a film solar battery body provided with two surfaces and a substrate. A main absorption layer is arranged between two electrode layers. A film layer is located on an end of a substrate surface. The substrate and a protection layer are made of glass. One of the electrode layers is made of transparent conductive oxide. The transparent conductive oxide is selected from tin indium oxide, tin oxide and zinc oxide. The other electrode layer is made of aluminum or silver material.    USE - Film solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The film layer enables a user to look specific colored reflections from one of the surfaces toward the other surface without looking through the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a film solar energy battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a film solar battery.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The battery has a transparent substrate provided with an infrared (IR) light conversion layer. An n-type semiconductor layer is provided with two electrodes. One of the electrodes is arranged on the transparent substrate. The other electrode is arranged between the former electrode and the transparent substrate. An amorphous silicon intrinsic layer is formed with the n-type semiconductor layer. The IR conversion layer is arranged on the n-type semiconductor layer. The IR light conversion layer is made of a rare earth element. The n-type semiconductor layer is made of microcrystalline silicon.    USE - Three-layered solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has high photo-electric conversion efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a three-layered solar battery.
NOVELTY - The method involves utilizing a glass as a substrate. A front electrode and a back electrode are arranged on a glass plate to obtain a thin film solar cell. A thread surface of the glass plate is provided with a transparent conductive film by a laser. The transparent conductive film is etched to obtain the front electrode. A P-type amorphous silicon film is arranged on a surface of the transparent conductive film. The front electrode is connected with an air outlet channel that is provided with a conductive layer on a surface of the amorphous silicon film.    USE - Method for manufacturing a thin film solar cell of a film solar energy battery of a generating system (All claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method enables improving transmittance efficiency of the glass, so as to improve photoelectric conversion efficiency of the film solar energy battery by the glass plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram illustrating a thin film solar cell manufacturing method.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The method involves manufacturing multiple solar energy battery plates. Small holes are formed in a specific position of a front face of each solar energy battery plate. Polymer colloid is coated on each solar energy battery plate. A side surface of each solar energy battery plate is provided with an LED light source. LED light is emitted by the LED light source according to a convex part. A filter is placed in the LED light source. The solar energy battery plate is provided with a transparent or nontransparent solar battery plate. The LED light source is provided with an LED strip structure.    USE - Method for producing a luminous module in a position of an illuminating solar battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an illuminating solar battery.
NOVELTY - The method involves manufacturing multiple solar energy battery plates. A roasting process is performed after coating a polymer colloid layer on a front face of each solar energy battery plate. Multiple convex-shaped parts are connected to a positive surface of each solar battery plate. A side surface of each solar battery plate is provided with an LED light source. LED light is uniformly emitted by the light source. The solar energy battery panel is provided with a transparent or non-transparent solar battery plate.    USE - Method for manufacturing a luminous module of a solar energy battery in a build facade.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables uniformly producing light from a solar panel via a light-emitting module in a simple manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a solar energy battery luminous module.
NOVELTY - Aluminum paste composition comprises: 0.005-7 wt.% of a metal phosphate comprising at least one of a metal orthophosphate, metal metaphosphate and metal pyrophosphate; 46-84.9 wt.% of an aluminum powder, so that the weight ratio of aluminum powder to metal phosphate is 12:1-10000:1; and 15-50 wt.% of an organic vehicle, where the wt.% are based on the total weight of the aluminum paste composition.    USE - The aluminum paste composition is useful for forming a silicon solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The aluminum paste composition improves cell efficiency of the silicon solar cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) forming a silicon solar cell comprising: applying the aluminum paste composition on a backside of a p-type silicon substrate; applying a metal paste on a front-side of the p-type silicon substrate, where the front-side is opposite to the back-side; firing the p-type silicon substrate after the application of the aluminum paste to a peak temperature of 600-980 degrees C; and firing the p-type silicon substrate after the application of the metal paste on the front-side to a peak temperature of 600-980 degrees C;    (2) the silicon solar cell made by the above process; and    (3) a solar cell (400) comprising: a p-type silicon substrate comprising a p-type region (410) sandwiched between an n-type region (420) and a p+ layer; an aluminum back electrode (461) disposed on the p+ layer, where the aluminum back electrode comprises 0.01-8 wt.% of a metal phosphate of a formula MxPOy, and 92-99.99 wt.% of aluminum, based on the total weight of the aluminum back electrode; and a metal front electrode (451) disposed over a portion of the n-type region.    x, y = not defined.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure schematically illustrates a cross-sectional view of a solar cell.    Solar cell (400)    P-type region (410)    N-type region (420)    P+ layer (440)    Aluminum back electrode (461)
NOVELTY - Forming an organic thin film comprises: providing an organic solution including an organic solute and a solvent, where the solvent has a boiling point of 85 degrees C or less; dipping a substrate (110) into the organic solution; removing the substrate from the organic solution at a speed of 10-300 mu m/second; and precipitating the organic solute on the substrate to form the organic thin film.    USE - The method is useful for forming an organic thin film, which is useful in thin film transistor including electronic device (all claimed), including solar cell, organic light emitting diode, and other related device, where the organic thin film is display (e.g. monitor, TV, or other related device), audio equipment (e.g. radio, or other related device), a game console, a mobile phone, or other related device.    ADVANTAGE - The method is capable of simply forming organic thin film in a cost effective manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - (1) an organic thin film comprising a crystals aligned in stripes, where the organic thin film has a carrier mobility of 0.5 cm2/Vs or more; and    (2) a thin film transistor comprising a gate electrode (124), a semiconductor (154) overlapping the gate electrode, a gate dielectric layer (140) disposed between the gate electrode and the semiconductor, and a source electrode (173) and a drain electrode electrically connected to the semiconductor, where the semiconductor includes the organic thin film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of a thin film transistor.    Substrate (110)    Gate electrode (124)    Gate dielectric layer (140)    Semiconductor (154)    Source electrode. (173)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has an electrode layer whose back surface is provided with a substrate. A buffer layer is arranged on a light absorption layer. Another buffer layer is arranged on the former buffer layer. A window layer is arranged on the latter buffer layer. The buffer layers are made of titanium dioxide. Thickness of the former buffer layer is 20-40 nano meter. Thickness of the latter buffer layer is 50-70 nano meters. The window layer is made of zinc oxide, indium-tin-oxide, indium zinc oxide, zinc oxide, boron-doped zinc oxide and galium-doped zinc oxide.    USE - Solar cell apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus has better electrical characteristic and reliability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a solar cell apparatus manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a solar cell apparatus.
NOVELTY - A full-spectrum absorption solar cell, comprises an N-type cobalt-doped layer (40) arranged at one side of the P-type semiconductor layer far from the first electrode layer and connected with the P-type semiconductor layer, where the N-type cobalt-doped layer is made of cobalt-doped tin dioxide and connected with the P-type semiconductor layer to form a depletion layer at its junction.    USE - Used as a full-spectrum absorption solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The solar cells have lower fabrication cost and higher photoelectric conversion efficiency. The full-spectrum absorption solar cell is fabricated using simple processes. The conversion efficiency can achieve 1.2%, thus is a significant improvement over the oxide-based nanostructures heterojunction solar cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A full-spectrum absorption solar cell, comprises a substrate (10); a first electrode layer (20) formed on the substrate; a P-type semiconductor layer (30) arranged at one side of the first electrode layer far from the substrate and connected with the first electrode layer; an N-type cobalt-doped layer (40) arranged at one side of the P-type semiconductor layer far from the first electrode layer and connected with the P-type semiconductor layer, where the N-type cobalt-doped layer is made of cobalt-doped tin dioxide and connected with the P-type semiconductor layer to form a depletion layer at its junction; and a second electrode layer (50) arranged at one side of the N-type cobalt-doped layer far from the first electrode layer and connected with the N-type cobalt-doped layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram showing the fabrication process of a full-spectrum absorption solar cell.    Substrate (10)    First electrode layer (20)    P-type semiconductor layer (30)    N-type cobalt-doped layer (40)    Second electrode layer (50)
NOVELTY - The manufacture of polycrystalline silicon solar cell involves forming textured portions on the surface of a polycrystalline silicon substrate, and carrying out nano-texturing to form nano-textured portion(s) on the surface of textured portion, by coating the substrate with a secondary metal and using auxiliary metal surface texturing.    USE - Manufacture of polycrystalline silicon solar cell.
NOVELTY - The method involves manufacturing quantum dot solar cell. A silicon film is formed by mixing amorphous silicon and nano crystal in the substrate (S1110). The amorphous silicon is etched from the silicon film (S1130), where the silane gas is injected in the neutral particle beam processing apparatus.    USE - Method for controlling size of quantum dots.    ADVANTAGE - The method involves manufacturing quantum dot solar cell, where a silicon film is formed by mixing amorphous silicon and nano crystal in the substrate, where the amorphous silicon is etched from the silicon film, thus ensures improved controlling method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a controlling method. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Forming silicon film by mixing amorphous silicon and nano crystal in the substrate (S1110)    Adjusting the size of the nano crystal (S1120)    Etching the amorphous silicon from the silicon film (S1130)
NOVELTY - A collector base material consists of organic fiber comprising 10-50 wt.% of heat-resistant organic fiber and 10-50 wt.% of heat-bondable organic fiber, and glass fiber comprising 30-60 wt.% of ultrafine glass fiber. The heat-resistant organic fiber is aramid fiber. The base material further contains 5-15 wt.% of cellulose fiber, 5-20 wt.% of polyethylene terephthalate fiber and 5-15 wt.% of silica flakes.    USE - Collector base material of solid fuel battery.    ADVANTAGE - The collector base material has excellent surface smoothness, heat resistance, flexibility, workability and electroconductive paste impregnatability.
NOVELTY - A composition of matter comprises at least one nanowire on a graphitic substrate, the nanowire having been grown epitaxially on the substrate, where the nanowire comprises at least one group III-V compound or at least one group II-VI compound or comprises at least one non carbon group IV element.    USE - The composition of matter and process are useful for preparing at least one nanowire grown epitaxially on a graphitic substrate; and for preparing a device (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The composition of matter efficiently produces nanowires preferably semiconductor materials having wide ranging applications in, for example, the electronics industry or in solar cell applications.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are:    (1) a process for preparing at least one nanowire grown epitaxially on a graphitic substrate, comprising: (I) providing group II-VI elements or group III-V elements or at least one non carbon group IV element to the surface of the graphitic substrate, preferably via a molecular beam; and (II) epitaxially growing at least one nanowire from the surface of the graphitic substrate;    (2) a nanowire made by the latter process;    (3) a device comprising the composition, e.g. an optical or electronic device, e.g. a solar cell; and    (4) use of molecular beam epitaxy to grow a nanowire on a graphitic substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a Ga (self) catalyzed GaAs nanowires grown on graphite.
NOVELTY - A composition comprises aromatic alkenyl group-containing trialkoxysilane, aromatic-containing dialkoxysilane, polysiloxane having weight average molecular weight of 1000-30000, hardening agent which is capable of reacting with alkenyl group and reaction catalyst. The molar ratio of aromatic alkenyl group-containing trisiloxane and aromatic-containing disiloxane is 0.2/1-4/1.    USE - Composition is used for sealing optical element (claimed) e.g. light emitting diode, organic electroluminescent element and solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The optical element sealed using the composition has excellent heat resistance, transparency and sulfur barrier property, and high refractive index.
NOVELTY - A transparent film contains transparent resin and spherical particles. The spherical particles having average particle diameter of 40-200 nm are dispersed in the transparent film.    USE - Transparent film is used for reflection-type color film substrate (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to optical lens, optical-disk substrate, substrate for liquid crystal display device, organic electroluminescent display device and solar cell, touch panel and optical waveguide.    ADVANTAGE - The reflection-type color film substrate comprising the transparent film has excellent transparency, heat resistance and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for reflection-type color film substrate.
NOVELTY - An ionic liquid comprises polymer (I) or (II).    USE - Ionic liquid is used for lithium electrolyte for lithium secondary battery, solar cell, actuator, electrical double layer capacitor and electrochemical device, lubricating agent, working fluid, biocide, and sensor.    ADVANTAGE - The ionic liquid has excellent solubility with respect to nonaqueous organic solvent and aging stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An ionic liquid comprises polymer of formula: Y'-O-(CH2-CH2-O)m-CH2-CH(-OH)-CH2-X+I- (I) or I-X+-CH2-CH(-OH)-CH2-O-(CH2-CH2-O)n-CH2-CH(-OH)-CH2-X+I- (II).    Y'=optionally substituted 1-20C hydrocarbyl;    m=3-20;    X+=2-30C substituent containing N+;and    n=3-20.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of ionic liquid, which involves reacting hydroxyl group-containing compound of formula: Y'-O-(CH2-CH2-O)m-CH2-CH(-OH)-CH2-N(-R1)(-R2) or amine compound of formula: N(-R3)(-R4)-CH2-CH(-OH)-CH2-O-(CH2-CH2-O)n-CH2-CH(-OH)-CH2-N(-R5)(-R6), and alkyl iodide of formula: R7-I.    R1,R3,R5=optionally substituted 1-10C hydrocarbyl;    R2,R4,R6=H or optionally substituted 1-10C hydrocarbyl;    or R1+R2,R3+R4,R5+R6=2-12C nitrogen-containing heterocyclyl substituent;and    R7=optionally substituted 1-10C hydrocarbyl.
NOVELTY - A gas barrier film is manufactured by coating solution containing inorganic precursor compound on resin base material conveyed while applying tensile strength, producing coated film, and forming greater than or equal to 1 gas barrier property layer by performing modification process by irradiating vacuum UV ray using excimer lamp (2) with respect to coated film, wherein surface temperature of excimer lamp is less than or equal to 150 degrees C, and shortest distance of excimer lamp surface and resin base material is less than or equal to 10 mm.    USE - A manufacturing method of gas barrier film for packages used for electronic device, organic electroluminescence element, solar cell element, and LCD element.    ADVANTAGE - Gas barrier ability is extremely high.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A gas barrier film is manufactured by coating solution containing inorganic precursor compound on resin base material conveyed while applying tensile strength, producing coated film, and forming greater than or equal to 1 gas barrier property layer by performing modification process by irradiating vacuum UV ray using excimer lamp (2) with respect to coated film, wherein surface temperature of excimer lamp is less than or equal to 150 degrees C, shortest distance of excimer lamp surface and resin base material is less than or equal to 10 mm, and gas barrier film satisfies formula B/A=0.3-4 (1), where A ( mu m) is thickness of resin base material and B (N) is tensile strength per m width during irradiation with vacuum UV ray.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of a free span conveyance of resin base material in vertical direction by modification treatment process using vacuum-UV-ray irradiation apparatus.    Substrate (1)    Xenon excimer lamp (2)    Holder (3)    Chamber (4)    Conveyance roll (5)
NOVELTY - A resin composition comprises a near-infrared absorber and an ionomer resin. The near-infrared absorber is a powder containing microparticles of a copper phosphonate salt (I) coated with resin and/or polysiloxane.    USE - Resin composition is used for forming resin films and intermediate films of laminated glass (all claimed) used for motor vehicles, buildings, and solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The resin composition has excellent near-infrared absorption property. The ionomer resin has excellent strength, hardness, durability, transparency, toughness and adhesiveness.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A resin composition comprises a near-infrared absorber and an ionomer resin. The near-infrared absorber is a powder containing microparticles of a copper phosphonate salt of formula (I) coated with resin and/or polysiloxane.    R1=-CH2CH2-R11;and    R11=H, 1-20C alkyl, or 1-20C fluoroalkyl.
NOVELTY - A polyester film has 2 or more laminated layers which are oriented biaxially. At least two laminated layers contain layer (a) which is outermost layer of polyester film, and layer (b) formed adjacent to layer (a). Between polyester resin contained in layer (a) and polyester resin contained in layer (b), difference of terminal carboxyl group concentration is 1-20 equivalent/ton, and difference of intrinsic viscosity is 0.05-0.3. Layer (a) contains ultraviolet absorber. Distribution of total amount of ultraviolet absorber contained in polyester film is 0.1-7 %mass.    USE - Polyester film is used for solar cell backsheet for solar cell module, and film for window-glass paste (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell module using polyester film has excellent durability and electric power generation efficiency. The polyester has excellent ultraviolet ray resistance, hydrolysis resistance, adhesiveness, withstand voltage property, and strength.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of polyester film, which involves supplying pellets of ultraviolet absorber and polyester resin to twin-screw extruder, melting, and biaxially stretching after extruding with layer (b).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of twin-screw extruder for manufacturing polyester film.    Drive unit (21)    Helical flight (22)    Screw (28)    Temperature control unit (30)    Twin-screw extruder (100)
NOVELTY - A fine-structure laminate (1) has base material (11), resin layer (12) provided on top of one main surface of base material, and with fine uneven structure on the surface, and inorganic layer (13) which includes sol-gel material provided on top of the fine uneven structure of the resin layer, and has fine uneven structure corresponding to the fine uneven structure of the resin layer. The fluorine element concentration (Es) in a cured product layer-side area of the resin layer is higher than the average fluorine concentration (Eb) of the resin layer.    USE - Fine-structure laminate is used for preparing microstructure for solar cell, illumination component and display (all claimed) e.g. organic electroluminescent display, and liquid crystal display, and light emitting diode.    ADVANTAGE - The fine-structure laminate having excellent environmental resistance, weather resistance, and long-term stability is manufactured with high productivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) preparation of fine-structure laminate, which involves arranging and heating inorganic substrate through the contact bonding layer containing sol-gel material to the surface (a) on the opposite side to the fine uneven structure of the inorganic layer, removing the resin layer and the base material and hardening the contact bonding layer; and    (2) preparation of microstructure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional schematic view of fine-structure laminate.    Fine-structure laminate (1)    Base material (11)    Resin layer (12)    Convex portion (12a)    Concave portion (12b)    Inorganic layer (13)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell has an anode comprises a current collector and microorganisms, a cathode and a source of sulfur-containing compound. The fuel cell used for selectively oxidizing sulfur-containing compound to elemental sulfur or oxidized sulfur species including sulfate.    USE - Fuel cell is used for purifying sulfur-contaminated fuel and performing carbon sequestration (all claimed).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) purification of sulfur-contaminated fuel. The feed gas stream is contacted with microorganisms in fuel cell, such that microorganisms selectively oxidize the sulfur-containing compound to elemental sulfur without or partially oxidizing fuel. The resultant purified gas stream is collected. The feed gas stream comprises fuel contaminated with sulfur-containing compound. The purified gas stream comprises fuel with lower concentration of sulfur-containing compound than feed gas stream; and    (2) method of carbon sequestration, which involves providing fuel cell, and introducing carbonic acid to cathode to react with oxygen to produce water and carbonate or bicarbonate salt.
NOVELTY - A chalcogen compound powder contains copper-indium-gallium selenide. The average particle diameter (DSEM) of chalcogen compound powder is 1-80 nm measured by electron-microscope observation. The amount of carbon is 5 %mass or less.    USE - Chalcogen compound powder is used for manufacturing chalcogen compound paste (all claimed) for thin film solar cell, fluorescent substance and electrode film for Peltier devices.    ADVANTAGE - The chalcogen compound powder is economically manufactured with excellent electrical resistance without polluting the environment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A chalcogen compound powder contains copper-indium-gallium selenide (CuaInbGa1-bSec, where a is 0.65-1.2, b is 0-1 and c is 1.9-2.4). The average particle diameter (DSEM) of chalcogen compound powder is 1-80 nm measured by electron-microscope observation. The amount of carbon is 5 %mass or less. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) chalcogen compound paste, which contains chalcogen compound powder and dispersion medium;    (2) manufacture of chalcogen compound powder, which involves mixing a metal source containing copper, indium, selenium or selenium compound, and solvent having boiling point of 250 degrees C or less, and obtaining mixed solvent, and heating the obtained mixed solvent at 220-500 degrees C; and    (3) manufacture of chalcogen compound paste, which involves mixing chalcogen compound and dispersion medium.
NOVELTY - A photoelectric conversion element (1) has a substrate (10), a lower electrode layer (20), a photoelectric conversion semiconductor layer (30) containing compound semiconductor with chalcopyrite structure containing Ib, IIIb and/or VIb group element, a buffer layer (40), and a translucent conductive layer (60) laminated sequentially. Carbonyl ions (40s) are disposed on surface of buffer layer at the side of conductive layer. The buffer layer is a thin layer of thickness 10-70 nm, containing a ternary compound of cadmium-free metal, oxygen, and sulfur.    USE - Photoelectric conversion element is used for solar cells (claimed) e.g. copper-indium-gallium selenide group solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The photoelectric conversion element has a buffer layer capable of virtually uniformly covering a ground layer and having a high in-plane uniformity of photoelectric conversion efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of the photoelectric conversion element.    Photoelectric conversion element (1)    Substrate (10)    Lower electrode layer (20)    Photoelectric conversion semiconductor layer (30)    Buffer layer (40)    Carbonyl ion (40s)    Transparent conductive layer (60)
NOVELTY - The method involves laminating an electrode (5) on surface of a substrate (2). A lamination of photoelectric conversion units (6a,6b) are provided in multi-junction photoelectric conversion layer. The surface of the formed layers is washed. The thickest layer is formed on the photoelectric conversion units. The formed thickest layer is laminated.    USE - Method for manufacturing solar cell of silicon system and copper indium gallium selenide (CIGS) system.    ADVANTAGE - Since the contaminants in the surface of the layers are removed and washed, the photoelectric conversion performance of the solar cell is improved. The leakage of the source due to the adherence of foreign matter is prevented, so that the production efficiency of the solar cell is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the solar cell.    Solar cell (1)    Substrate (2)    Electrodes (3,5)    Photoelectric conversion element (4)    Photoelectric conversion units (6a,6b)
NOVELTY - A coating liquid containing triazine-type compound (I) and binder polymer, is coated on a support, and a polymer layer is formed. Thus, resin film having polymer layer is manufactured.    USE - Manufacture of resin film used as solar cell backsheet (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently provides resin film having excellent adhesiveness to adjacent organic material, light resistance, and ultraviolet-ray shielding effect.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A coating liquid containing triazine-type compound of formula (I) and binder polymer, is coated on a support, and a polymer layer is formed. Thus, resin film having polymer layer is manufactured.    R1a-R1e=monovalent substituent excluding hydroxy, in which at least one of R1a-R1e is substituent having ( sigma )p value of 0.3 or more based on Hammett rule;    adjacent R1a-R1e=ring;    R1g-R1k,R1m,R1n,R1p=H or monovalent substituent;and    adjacent R1g-R1k,R1m,R1n,R1p=ring.
NOVELTY - A resin film has support and polymer layer containing triazine-type compound (I), and polymer, provided on at least one surface of support.    USE - Resin film is used for solar cell module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell module using the resin film has excellent light resistance, durability, and electric power generation efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A resin film has support and polymer layer containing triazine-type compound of formula (I), and polymer, provided on at least one surface of support.    R1a-R1e=monovalent substituent excluding H or hydroxy, in which at least one of R1a-R1e is substituent whose ( sigma )p value of Hammett rule is 0.3-1.2;    or adjacent R1a-R1e=ring;    R1g-R1p=H or monovalent substituent;and    or adjacent R1g-R1p=ring.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell module, which has resin film provided on the opposite side to the side in which the base material of the solar cell element is arranged.
NOVELTY - A polyester resin is melt-extruded with an extruder, cooled and solidified to form a non-expanded polyester film having thickness of 2.5-5 mm. The non-expanded polyester film is stretched in at least one direction after heating such that mean temperature is more than Tg-20 degrees C and less than Tg+25 degrees C (Tg is glass transition temperature of non-expanded polyester film) and surface temperature is 0.3 degrees C higher and less than 15 degrees C higher than temperature in middle of film, and polyester film is manufactured.    USE - Manufacture of polyester film for solar cell back sheet and solar cell module (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The polyester film having desired thickness, smoothness, withstand voltage property and hydrolysis resistance is manufactured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of solar cell module. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Back sheet (1)    Sealing agent (2)    Solar cell element (3)    Substrate (4)
NOVELTY - The solar cell has an emitter layer (202) that is formed on a light-receiving-surface side of a crystalline silicon substrate (201). The extraction electrode extracts photogenerated charge from substrate, and collector electrode contacts electrode partially and collects charge collected at extraction electrode. The extraction electrode contains main electrode (204) that consists of a sintered conductive paste containing a dopant that makes silicon conductive. The collection electrode contains sub electrode (205) that has a higher conductivity than the main electrode.    USE - Solar cell used in solar cell module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The optical and electrical losses in the emitter layer is reduced at the same time silicone, contact-resistance loss of electrode, and resistance loss in electrode resistance are reduced, so that the characteristics of the solar cell is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the solar cell.    Silicon substrate (201)    Emitter layer (202)    Passivation film (203)    Electrode (204,205)    Electric field layer (206)
NOVELTY - A fullerene-type compounds (I) or (II), is new.    USE - New fullerene-type compounds used as optical charge separation material for solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The fullerene-type compounds have excellent fluorescence property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A fullerene-type compounds of formulae (I) or (II), is new.    M=nickel or zinc;and    R=aryl having substituent in position 4.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for optical charge separation material, which has self-assembled monolayer of fullerene-type compounds, on surface of conductive substrate.
NOVELTY - A quaternary chalcogenide wafer making process involves milling quaternary chalcogenide crystals to form milled particles with a particle size of 0.1-10 microns. The milled particles are compressed to form a quaternary chalcogenide wafer.    USE - Process for making quaternary chalcogenide wafer that is utilized for forming non-vacuum based thin-film solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The process enable making the quaternary chalcogenide wafer in a safe, economical and effective manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a quaternary chalcogenide wafer.
NOVELTY - A urethane urea resin (E) comprises diol component (A) which has carbonate structure as essential component and does not have (meth)acryloyl group and polyol component (B) which has (meth)acryloyl group and greater than or equal to 2 hydroxyl groups, wherein urethane prepolymer (G) which has an isocyanate group is obtained by reacting polyisocyanate component (C) which has (meth)acryloyl group with diamine component (D).    USE - A urethane urea resin for adhesive agent used for back surface protection sheet of solar cells (all claimed) and food packages, ink, optical portions, such as plastic lens, prism, and optical fiber, coating agents used for electrical/electronic portions and flexible-printed-wiring boards, interlayer insulation film used for multilayer-printed-wiring boards, and plastic film.    ADVANTAGE - Adhesive force between sheet-like portions and heat-and-moisture resistance are excellent, defect or delamination by bubble generation in adhesive bond layer is prevented, and productivity with high yield and low cost is achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) active-energy-ray-curable adhesive agent containing urethane urea resin (E) and epoxy resin (F); and    (2) back surface protection sheet for solar cells containing greater than or equal to 2 sheet-like portions laminated through active-energy-ray-cured adhesive bond layer formed from active-energy-ray-curable adhesive agent.
NOVELTY - A paste composition comprises conductive metal powder, where metal particles of the conductive metal powder has mean diameter of less than or equal to 10 mu m and the number of aggregates filtered out when conductive metal powder of 3 g is naturally filtered by a 500-mesh filter (having an area of 25 .4 mmx 25 .4 mm) is less than or equal to 200.    USE - Paste composition for an electrode of a solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The composition has improved plasticity, and improves efficiency and electrical specific resistivity of the solar cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a process for preparing a paste composition    (2) a solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a solar cell.    P-type silicon semiconductor wafer (1)    N-type impurity layer (2)    Reflection barrier layer (3)    Front electrode (4)    Back plate (5)
NOVELTY - The solar cell module (1) has colored resin layer (13a) and transparent resin layer (13b) laminated on the colored resin layer. A solar cell (12) is arranged between the colored resin layer and the transparent resin layer such that rear surface (12b) faces the colored resin layer and a light-receiving surface (12a) faces the transparent resin layer. The light-receiving surface of the solar cell and transparent resin layer are coupled by using silane coupling agent.    USE - Solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - Since the silane coupling agent couples light-receiving surface and transparent resin layer, portion of colored resin layer locating on light-receiving surface is suppressed, so that decline in the light reception efficiency in light-receiving surface can be suppressed, thus the output of solar cell 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 solar cell module.    Solar cell module (1)    Solar cell (12)    Light-receiving surface (12a)    Rear surface (12b)    Colored resin layer (13a)    Transparent resin layer (13b)
NOVELTY - The method involves preparing a thermal adhesive resin with a olefm-based resin. The prepared theimal adhesive resin is pulverized to disperse theimal adhesive resin powder. The dispersed theimal adhesive resin powder is heated at melting temperature. The olefin-based resin is provided with an ethylenically resin and a propylene-based resin. The ethylene resin is provided with a polyethylene resin and ethylene vinyl acet tate copolymer. The heat adhesive resin is made of a cross-linking agent, a silane coupling agent, an ultraviolet-absorbing agent, a photostabilizer and antioxidant.    USE - Sheet manufacturing method for a solar cell sealing material.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables avoiding generated toxic gas during sheet manufacturing process. The method enables maintaining temperature during sheet manufacturing process. The method enables improving flexibility, productivity and heating efficiency of a solar cell module and reducing heat shrinkage rate. The method ensures simple manufacturing process and better bubble discharging capacity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of a sheet.    Protection elements (1, 2)    Solar cell device (3)    Sheet (4)
NOVELTY - A protective film has water vapor-barrier film (1), an organic-type ultraviolet-absorber content layer (2) and a fluorine resin film (3). The organic-type ultraviolet-absorber content layer contains organic-type ultraviolet absorber (I) or (II).    USE - Protective film is used for protective sheet and front sheet of solar cell element (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The protective film has excellent transmittance, water vapor-barrier property, film strength, weather resistance and adhesiveness.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A protective film has water vapor-barrier film, an organic-type ultraviolet-absorber content layer and a fluorine resin film. The organic-type ultraviolet-absorber content layer contains organic-type ultraviolet absorber of formula (I) or (II).    R1a-R1e=H or monovalent substituent (excluding OH), where at least one substituent has ( sigma )p value of Hammett rule of positive;    or substituents of R1a-R1e=ring;    R1f-R1j=H or monovalent substituent (excluding OH);    or substituents of R1f-R1j=ring;    R1k-R1n,R1p=H or monovalent substituent;    or substituents of R1k-R1n,R1p=ring;and    R10a,R10c,R10e=H.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the protective film.    Water vapor-barrier film (1)    Organic-type ultraviolet-absorber content layer (2)    Fluorine resin film (3)
NOVELTY - A fluorene-type compound (I), is new.    USE - New fluorene-type compound for organic optoelectronic device is used for organic photoelectric device, organic light-emitting device, organic solar cell, organic transistor, organic photoconducting drum, and organic memory device (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The organic optoelectronic device formed using the fluorene-type compound has excellent durability, electrochemical property and thermal stability, and low drive voltage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A fluorene-type compound of formula (I), is new.    X=S, O, or Se;    ETU=optionally substituted 2-30C heteroaryl having electronic property;    Ar1=6-30C aryl or 2-30C heteroaryl (both optionally substituted);and    R1-R6=H or deuterium, 1-20C alkyl, 6-30C aryl or 2-30C heteroaryl having electronic property (all optionally substituted).    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for organic optoelectronic device, which has anode, cathode, and at least one or more organic film layers installed between the anode and cathode. The organic film layer includes compound for organic optoelectronic device.
NOVELTY - A heteroacene compound (I), is new.    USE - New heteroacene compound is used for organic semiconductor material for forming organic-semiconductor thin film for organic electronic device e.g. organic electroluminescent element, thin-film transistor and photovoltaic device (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to organic electroluminescent panel, electronic paper, liquid crystal display, organic field effect transistor, organic thin-film solar cell, information tag and sheet-type scanner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A heteroacene compound of formula (I), is new.    A=five-membered heterocyclic ring of formula (a) which is condensed to adjacent ring;    X=O, S or N-Z;    Z=alkyl, cycloalkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, aryl or heteroaryl;and    R=H, alkyl, aryl or heteroaryl.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of the organic electroluminescent element.    Substrate (1)    Anode (2)    Positive hole-injection layer (3)    Positive hole-transport layer (4)    Light-emitting layer (5)    Electron-carrying layer (6)    Cathode (7)
NOVELTY - The cell has a transparent electrode arranged on a substrate. Multiple micro lens layers are arranged on multiple light absorption layers and micro lenses. The light absorption layers are formed on the transparent electrode. A reflective electrode is fixed on the light absorption layers. Diameter of the micro lens layers is 600-1100 nm. The micro lens layers are made of polyacetylene metal, metal oxide, polyaniline, polypyrrole, polythiophene or polysulfur nitride. Multiple intermediate layers are formed in optical absorption layers and made of aluminum, gallium or zinc oxide.    USE - Thin film solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The cell improves efficiency of the micro lens and reflects sunlight to the micro lens.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a thin film solar cell fabricating method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a thin film solar cell.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The method involves sulfonating bromination carbon nanotube using sulfocompound. The product is cleaned and processed at 50-100 degrees C to obtain sulfonation carbon nanotube. The platinum salt and sodium citrate are added to sulfonation carbon nanotube according to the mass ratio of 1 to (0.28-1.67) to (0.33-2). The mixture is oscillated by polyatomic alcohol and mechanically stirred to adjust the pH value of the mixture to be 9 to 12. The product is cleaned and processed at 50-100 degrees C under vacuum condition so as to obtain platinum carrying catalyst of sulfonation carbon nanotube.    USE - Method of manufacturing platinum carrying catalyst for fuel cell used in automobile, spacecraft and portable electronic device such as camera, notebook computer and electronic toy.    ADVANTAGE - Since the platinum salt and sodium citrate are added to sulfonation carbon nanotube, the utilization rate of the catalyst in the fuel cell is improved. The platinum loading capacity of the catalyst is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The bromination carbon nanotube is obtained by stirring, cleaning using acetone, and drying the mixture of 0.1 g of hydroxylation carbon nanotube, 1.2 g of phosphorus tribromide and 180 ml of acetone.
NOVELTY - A bis carbazole compound (I), is new.    USE - New bis carbazole compound used in organic photoelectric device e.g. organic light emitting device, organic solar cell, organic transistor, organic photoconducting drum and organic memory device, and display device (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The bis carbazole compound provides photoelectric device with high luminous efficiency, improved lifetime, high electrothermal stability and low drive voltage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A bis carbazole compound of formula (I), is new.    X1=-NR'-, -O-, -Se-, -PR'- or -S-;and    R',R1-R10=H, deuterium, 1-20C alkyl, 6-30C aryl preferably chosen from triphenylenyl, fluorenyl, terphenyl, pyrenyl, perylenyl and phenanthrenyl, or 2-30C heteroaryl chosen from imidazolyl, triazolyl, tetrazolyl, oxadiazolyl, benzimidazolyl, benotriazolyl, pyridinyl, pyrimidinyl, pyrazinyl, pyridazinyl, purinyl, quinolinyl, isoquinolinyl, phthalazinyl, quinoxalinyl, quinazolinyl, acridinyl, phenanthrolinyl, phenazinyl (all optionally substituted).    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for organic light emitting device, which consists of anode, cathode and organic thin film layer disposed between the anode and cathode.
NOVELTY - A sulfur dioxide oxidation method involves adding sulfur dioxide into a battery for generating sulfuric acid and electric energy at same time.    USE - Method for oxidizing sulfur dioxide that is utilized for generating sulfuric acid.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables generating the sulfuric acid and the electric energy at the same time in a cost-effective manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a sulfur dioxide oxidation device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a sulfur dioxide oxidation device.
NOVELTY - A metal nanometer electrocatalyst preparation method involves reducing chloroplatinic acid with carbon powder and mixing carbon-supported metal nanometer catalyst particles into a hydrothermal reaction kettle. The resultant product is added with complexing agent EDTA, Vulcan XC-72 carbon powder and platinum into the reaction kettle for ultrasonical treating. A filtered nanometer catalyst particle is washed by water and ethyl alcohol to obtain carbon-supported nanometer platinum metal nanometer electrocatalyst.    USE - Method for preparing metal nanometer electrocatalyst for use in oxygen reduction reaction of a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The metal nanometer electrocatalyst can be prepared in a simple manner with stable structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A metal nanometer electro-catalyst preparation method involves reducing chloroplatinic acid with carbon powder and mixing carbon-supported metal nanometer catalyst particles into a hydrothermal reaction kettle. The resultant product is added with complexing agent ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA), Vulcan XC-72 carbon powder and platinum (40-60 mass %) at 140-200 degrees C for 6-12 hours into reaction kettle for ultrasonical treating, where the EDTA as a complexing agent and NaBH4 as a reducing agent. The ultrasonic treatment time is 5-20 minutes. The obtained solution is cooled, and liquid is filtered. A filtered nanometer catalyst particle is washed by water and ethyl alcohol to obtain carbon-supported nanometer platinum metal nanometer electrocatalyst. Concentration of the H2PtCl6 liquid is 2-10 mM and the concentration of the complexing agent EDTA is 40-200 mM. The mass percent concentration of the NaBH4 liquid is (3-10).
NOVELTY - Yttrium oxide powder is provided in a high phase powder feed portion. Air which is flowing in an induction processing portion from the atmosphere is supplied to a transportation pipeline. Fixed quantity of the yttrium oxide powder which is accepted in the high phase powder feed portion is provided to the transportation pipeline. The internal pressure of the coating chamber is controlled. The yttrium oxide powder is sprayed to a base material of the inner side of the chamber through an injection nozzle, to form yttrium oxide coating film.    USE - Yttrium oxide coating film is used in manufacture of semiconductor device, light-emitting diode, solar cell and display device.    ADVANTAGE - The yttrium oxide coating film has excellent crack resistance and corrosion resistance, and suppresses leakage of current during manufacture of devices.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Yttrium oxide powder is provided in a high phase powder feed portion. Air which is flowing in an induction processing portion from the atmosphere is supplied to a transportation pipeline. Fixed quantity of the yttrium oxide powder which is accepted in the high phase powder feed portion is provided to the transportation pipeline. The internal pressure of the coating chamber is controlled by adjusting the internal pressure of the transportation pipe and the exhaust volume of an exhaust pump. The yttrium oxide powder is sprayed to a base material of the inner side of the chamber through an injection nozzle, to form yttrium oxide coating film. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for formation of yttrium oxide coating film.
NOVELTY - The method involves coating a conductive paste on a front electrode formation area of a semiconductor substrate, where the conductive paste is a diffusion paste of phosphorus series. The conductive paste is coated by a screen printing process. A low-concentration doping layer is formed on the semiconductor substrate. Diffusion and thermal process are performed in a diffusion furnace. A high concentration doping layer is formed on the semiconductor substrate. A reflection barrier layer is formed in a front side of the semiconductor substrate. The electrode is formed on the barrier layer.    USE - Solar cell manufacturing method.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables manufacturing a solar cell with a screen printing process, thus reducing manufacturing time and manufacturing cost of the solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart of a solar cell manufacturing method.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The sheet is arranged at back surface side of solar cell module in which front board is stacked by front side of filled layer. The specular reflection metal layer (9) is provided along corrugated structure portion (8a) which is formed in corrugated structure layer (8), barrier layer (10), contact bonding layer (11), and weatherproofing layer (12). The corrugated structure layer is formed by UV-ray cured resin or thermosetting resin. The glass transition temperature of thermosetting resin is set to-be 20-40 degrees c.    USE - Back surface sheet of solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Since the corrugated structure layer that is formed by UV-ray cured resin or thermosetting resin whose glass transition temperature is set 20-40 degrees c, the efficiency of the light and amount of the electric power generation can be improved, and the adhesion strength between each layer can be maintained efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the back surface sheet.    Corrugated structure layer (8)    Corrugated structure portion (8a)    Specular reflection metal layer (9)    Barrier layer (10)    Contact bonding layer (11)    Weatherproofing layer (12)
NOVELTY - A transparent conductive laminated film is formed on a base material (1). The transparent conductive laminated film has an electroconductive film containing zinc oxide formed on an underlayer (11) containing compound of the element of periodic table of III group or IV group. The intensity of the diffraction line having diffraction angle is 33-35 degrees . The diffraction lines of the (002) plane of zinc oxide detected by the X-ray diffraction method using copper-potassium ( alpha ) ray is 1000 cps or less. The film thickness of electroconductive film is 0-15 (cps/nm).    USE - Transparent conductive laminated film. Uses include but are not limited to liquid crystal display device, plasma display device, touch-panel display device, electroluminescence display device and solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The laminated film has improved electroconductivity and surface smoothness.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the transparent conductive laminated film.    Base material (1)    Underlayer (11)    Aluminum-zinc oxide film (12)
NOVELTY - A solar cell back surface sheet (5) comprises translucent insulating layer (7), corrugated structure layer (8), light-reflective metal layer (9) on which corrugated structure (8a) with a prism shape is formed, and weatherproofing layer (11) laminated sequentially from front side, wherein solar cell back surface sheet is positioned at the back surface side of solar cell module (1) in which a front board (2) is laminated by front side of sealing material (3) which seals photovoltaic cell (4) inside, and light-reflective metal layer is equipped with 2nd region (Y).    USE - A solar cell back surface sheet for solar cell module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Ratio of reuse is increased because incident light which is injected into back surface sheet is more reliably reused.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A solar cell back surface sheet (5) comprises translucent insulating layer (7), corrugated structure layer (8), light-reflective metal layer (9) on which corrugated structure (8a) with a prism shape is formed, and weatherproofing layer (11) laminated sequentially from front side, wherein solar cell back surface sheet is positioned at the back surface side of solar cell module (1) in which a front board (2) is laminated by front side of sealing material (3) which seals photovoltaic cell (4) inside, light-reflective metal layer is equipped with 2nd region (Y) provided on opposite side of photovoltaic cell with respect to 1st region (X) provided adjacent to photovoltaic cell, and apex angle ( theta x) of prism shape in 1st region is set larger than apex angle ( theta y) of prism in 2nd region.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional diagram of the back surface sheet of a solar cell module.    Solar cell back surface sheet (5)    Translucent insulating layer (7)    Corrugated structure layer (8)    Corrugated structure part (8a)    Light-reflective metal layer (9)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming multiple partition walls on glass substrate by thermoform process or etching process. An etching layer made of polyimide resin or photosensitive resin is coated on the substrate. The conductive material including silver is printed between the partition walls. A wall pattern is formed on stamper installed in a chamber.    USE - Electrode formation method for use in manufacture of flexible solar cell, LED and flat panel display.    ADVANTAGE - The light transmittance and conductivity elevation of LED can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating electrode formation process.
NOVELTY - The process involves cleaning front and back surfaces of a black silicon substrate (602). A material to block nanowire etch is applied to the front surface of the substrate using a finger mask. Thin metal is applied to the front surface of the substrate. A nanowire etch is performed on the front surface of the substrate to form a nanowire array on a portion of the front surface. The substrate is passivated by depositing a layer of alumina on the nanowire array by atomic layer deposition.    USE - Process for manufacturing a nanowire device e.g. photovoltaic cell, solar cell and p-n junction (all claimed). Can also be used for photodetector, photodiode, phototransistor, photomultiplier and integrated optical circuit.    ADVANTAGE - The method allows forming the nanowires in the bulk substrate in an easy manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view illustrating a process for making an emitter.    Silicon substrate (602)    Nanostructured silicon (607)    Non-nanostructured silicon (608)
NOVELTY - Aluminum paste composition comprises: 0.005-2.6 wt.% of at least one siloxane; 44.5-84.9 wt.% of an aluminum powder, such that the weight ratio of aluminum powder to siloxane is 30:1-10000:1; and 0.01-6.8 wt.% of an optional indium-free additive, where the optional indium-free additive comprises lead-free glass frit, amorphous silicon dioxide, organometallic compounds, boron-containing compounds and/or metal salts, and 15-50 wt.% of an organic vehicle.    USE - The composition is useful for forming silicon solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The composition has improved energy conversion efficiency of the solar cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a process of forming a silicon solar cell comprising: (a) applying an aluminum paste on a back-side of a p-type silicon substrate, (b) applying a metal paste on a front-side of the p-type silicon substrate, where the front-side is opposite to the back-side, and (c) firing the p-type silicon substrate after the application of both the aluminum paste and the metal paste to a peak temperature (Tmax) of 600-980 degrees C, such that the substrate is fired at the temperature of (Tmax-100)-Tmax for 0.4-30 second; and    (2) a silicon solar cell made by the process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of a solar cell    Sun-side (401)    P-type region (410)    N-type region (420)    Antireflective coating layer (430)    Metal front electrode. (451)
NOVELTY - The material comprises a eutectic or near-eutectic composition having a first phase comprising silicon and a second phase comprising a metal silicide. The first and second phases define a lamellar architecture in the material. The silicon is a n-type material and the metal silicide is a p-type material, where the first and second phases respectively comprise orthogonal domains that define the lamellar architecture and form a lamellar heterojunction between the n-type and p-type materials.    USE - The material is useful for making an inorganic solar cell such as electric power generator and a photovoltaic cell.    ADVANTAGE - The high quality material is capable of economically making the inorganic solar cell with high efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a method of making a material; and    (2) a method of generating an electric current.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The diagram shows a schematic view of a planar p-n junction solar cell.    P-type silicon wafer (20)    Backside (22)    Metallic ohmic contact (24)    Top layer (30)    Metal contacts. (32)
NOVELTY - Organic solar cell comprises: a substrate; a first electrode, disposed on the substrate; a second electrode, disposed on the first electrode; and a photoelectric conversion layer, disposed between the first electrode and the second electrode, and containing a fully conjugated block copolymer, where the fully conjugated block copolymer comprises a block having an electron withdrawing group and a block having an electron donating group.    USE - Used as photoelectric conversion device, preferably an organic solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The solar energy is a clean, pollution-free, and inexhaustible energy; and is an alternative energy resource with the potential of solving the problem of shortage of fossil energy supply and the pollution caused by using of fossil fuel.
NOVELTY - An aluminum paste composition (C1) comprises boron nitride (0.003-9 wt.%); an aluminum powder (27-89 wt.%), such that the weight ratio of aluminum powder to boron nitride is 9:1 to 9909:1; an optional glass frit-free additive (0.1-9 wt.%) selected from amorphous silicon dioxide, crystalline calcium oxide, organometallic compounds and/or metal salts; and an organic vehicle (10-70 wt.%).    USE - For forming silicon solar cell (claimed); and in semiconductor device.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell using the aluminum paste composition decreases bowing and improves efficiency of the solar cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a solar cell (S1) comprising a p-type silicon substrate comprising a p-type region disposed between an n-type region and a p+ layer where the p+ layer comprising boron and aluminum, an aluminum back electrode disposed on the p+ layer where the aluminum back electrode comprising boron nitride (0.01-10 wt.%) and aluminum (90-99.99 wt.%), and a metal front electrode disposed on a portion of the n-type region;    (2) forming a silicon solar cell involving applying the aluminum paste composition (C1) on a back-side of a p-type silicon substrate, applying a metal paste on a front-side of the p-type silicon substrate where the front-side is opposite to the back-side, firing the p-type silicon substrate after the application of the composition (C1) at 600-950 degrees C, and firing the p-type silicon substrate after the application of the metal paste at 600-950 degrees C.
NOVELTY - Composition comprises: aluminum powder (50-80 wt.%); an organic vehicle (9.9-49.9 wt.%); and an additive (0.1-15 (preferably 0.1-7) wt.%) comprising a salt of an alkaline earth metal ion and an organic counterion which is a carboxylate, phenylate, resonate or carbonate, where the composition is in the form of a paste.    USE - The composition is useful: in making silicon solar cells (claimed); and in semiconductor devices and photodiodes.    ADVANTAGE - The composition: provides silicon solar cells with low bowing; and provides good adhesion of the fired aluminum back surface field to the back-side of the silicon wafer without compromising electrical performance e.g. cell efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) forming a silicon solar cell comprising: applying the composition on the back-side of a silicon wafer having a p-type region, an n-type region and a p-n junction; and firing the surface provided with the composition, where the wafer reaches a peak temperature of 600-900 degrees C, and the organic counterion is essentially removed; and    (2) the silicon solar cell comprising an aluminum back electrode which is produced making use of the composition.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows the manufacturing process for manufacturing a silicon solar cell using an electroconductive aluminum paste.    Silicon substrate (102)    Electrodes (104)    Aluminum electrodes (110)    Silver/aluminum electrodes (112)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has solar power module that defines interior space housing solar cell (104). The solar cell comprises conductive pathway that allows for current to transmit outside of solar power module. A mounting module (220) defines mounting surfaces proximate to flexible bottom and top sheet, and receives junction box (126) electrically coupled with conductive pathway to receive current generated by solar cell. The flexible bottom sheet includes polymeric outer layer covering inorganic non-transparent moisture barrier layer.    USE - Flexible solar power apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cells is efficiently manufactured to ensure the greater efficiencies and to permit flexible mounting locations for the junction boxes. The subsequent flexible mounting of the junction boxes in different locations are realized.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for forming solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the solar cell assembly.    Solar cell (104)    Encapsulant layer (106)    Junction box (126)    Solar cell assembly (200)    Mounting module (220)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a silicon film in which amorphous silicon and nano crystal are mixed. The amorphous silicon is etched from the silicon film. An insulating layer is coated on a surface of the nano crystal remaining in a substrate in which the amorphous silicon is etched. A silane gas is injected in a neutral particle beam processing apparatus in which a solar cell manufacturing process is performed.    USE - Method for manufacturing a quantum dot solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables ensuring that size and density of the solar cell can be controlled by performing process in low-temperature.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram illustrating a quantum dot solar cell manufacturing method.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a silicon film on a substrate, where the silicon film comprises mixture of amorphous silicon and nano crystal. The amorphous silicon is etched in the silicon film for irradiating hydrogen neutral particle beam. Silane gas is injected in a neutral particle beam processing apparatus for forming the silicon film. Hydrogen gas and inert gas are mixed in the neutral particle beam processing apparatus. An insulating layer is coated on a surface of the nano crystal.    USE - Method for manufacturing a quantum dot solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables easily controlling density and size of the quantum dot by using neutral particle beam in low-temperature process. The method enables improving property of the quantum dot solar cell in environmentally friendly manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating a quantum dots etching process.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - A transparent conductive film contains aluminum or gallium, and zinc oxide (1-10 wt.%) formed on transparent substrate, and has permeability of 85% or more in visible region, refractive index of 1.75-1.8 at a wavelength of 550 nm, and specific resistance of 8x 10-4 ohm.cm or less.    USE - Transparent conductive film is used for transparent electrode for solar cell, thin-film transistor and display elements e.g. liquid crystal display element, plasma emission element and electroluminescence element.    ADVANTAGE - The transparent conductive film has high conductivity, high permeability and low refractive index.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for substrate with transparent conductive film.
NOVELTY - Nanoparticles of metal (A) are dispersed in an ionic liquid and vapor deposited. The nanoparticles of metal (B) are vapor-deposited in the ionic liquid containing nanoparticles of metal (A) in the state to which the surface of nanoparticles of metal (A) is not oxidized, to obtain nanoparticles of core-shell structure, having metal (A) as core and metal (B) and/or its oxide as shell.    USE - Manufacture of nanoparticles used for nanoparticle dispersion liquid (claimed) for solar cell, and in catalyst chemical field.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides nanoparticles having catalytic activity by a simple process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for nanoparticle dispersion liquid, which is obtained by dispersing nanoparticles in an ionic liquid.
NOVELTY - The film (10) has a base material (11) that formed with the plastic film. A base layer (12) is made of UV-ray cured resin. The base layer is formed on the base material. The barrier layer is made of silicon (Si), chromium (Cr) and zirconium (Zr). A barrier layer (13) is formed on the base layer. The material of the barrier layer is made of the aluminum oxide.    USE - Barrier film for display apparatus such as organic electroluminescent display for portable electronic device such as mobile phone, portable music player and data card, and for semiconductor device, battery and packing element (all claimed). Can also used in display apparatus such as LCD, plasma display and touch panel in electronic paper, and for semiconductor device such as thin film transistor (TFT), integrated circuit (IC) chip, IC tag, semiconductor memory, semiconductor sensor, micro electro-mechanical system (MEMS) element and photoelectric conversion element integrated in solar cell module, for battery such as primary battery, secondary battery, lithium ion battery, fuel cell and storage battery, and for packaging element for packaging foodstuff, industrial goods and pharmaceutical goods.    ADVANTAGE - The coating property on the surface of the base material can be improved by the barrier layer, so that the film quality of the barrier layer can be increased and desired water vapor barrier property can be ensured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of barrier film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the barrier film.    Barrier film (10)    Base material (11)    Base layer (12)    Barrier layer (13)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a depositing unit (506) for depositing a highly resistive transmissive intrinsic layer on a buffer layer. Another depositing unit (507) deposits a transmissive contact oxide window layer on the highly resistive transmissive intrinsic layer. An adding unit (508) adds anodic contacts to the layer. A third depositing unit (509) deposits an anti-reflective coating layer on the layers. An encapsulating unit (510) encapsulates a solar cell to provide environmental protection. An imprinting unit imprints a programmable micro-pit and a land surface feature on a solar cell substrate.    USE - Apparatus for fixing a solar cell on polycarbonate substrate.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus allows a micro-pit structure to provide greater adhesion of the initial sputtered layer, and enhances the ability of captured photonic energy absorption in a copper indium gallium selenide (CIGS) absorber layer, so that a surface structure is molded on the surface of the cell nearest to the CIGS absorber layer of a superstrate solar cell, thus enhancing photon absorption, and hence producing low cost, light weight and durable polycarbonate solar cell substrates.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an apparatus for fixing a polycarbonate solar cell.    Creating unit (501)    Depositing units (502, 503, 505, 506, 507, 509)    Forming unit (504)    Adding unit (508)    Encapsulating unit (510)
NOVELTY - The device has two inlet ports (40, 42) receiving different materials, where a combining channel (44) receives the materials and combines the materials into a combined flow in a particular direction. A splitter channel (48) receives the combined flow and splits the combined flow into two split flows in another direction partially orthogonal to the former direction. Another combining channel (52) receives the split flows and combines the split flows into another combined flow in the former direction. An exit orifice is arranged to allow the materials to exit the device as a single flow.    USE - Co-extrusion device for forming electrochemical devices such as batteries, fuel cells and electrical interconnects.    ADVANTAGE - The device ensures that vertically stacked integrated circuits can be interconnected along edges with a series of metal lines separated by insulating spacers, thus enhancing performance of electrochemical devices in a variety of ways while exhibiting improved oxygen reduction activity, and improving power output of the electrochemical devices.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for depositing a structure comprising interdigitated materials.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an isometric view of a fluid path in a co-extrusion device.    Inlet ports (40, 42)    Combining channels (44, 52)    Focusing region (46)    Splitter channels (48, 50, 58)
NOVELTY - The substrate (1) comprises an electrode (70), which is used for a chalcogen containing compound semiconductor-type photoelectric conversion element (2), where the compound semiconductor contains aluminum, gallium, indium and selenium. A conductive layer (20) is provided, which has a single transition metal as a main component. A surface layer (22) is provided on the opposite side to the conductive layer and is made from a layer containing nitride of the transition metal with certain percentage of nitrogen with respect to transition metal.    USE - Substrate for photoelectric conversion element of solar cell sub module (Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The substrate comprises an electrode, which is used for a chalcogen containing compound semiconductor type photoelectric conversion element, where the compound semiconductor contains aluminum, gallium, indium and selenium, and hence ensures improving the conversion efficiency of the solar cell module.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a solar cell sub module with a photovoltaic cell; and    (2) a method for manufacturing a solar cell sub module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a photoelectric conversion element.    Substrate (1)    Photoelectric conversion element (2)    Conductive layer (20)    Surface layer (22)    Electrode (70)
NOVELTY - A source gas (AA) containing chlorosilane compound and hydrogen is introduced to a reaction portion formed in the reactor which has a water-cooling unit, reacting, measuring concentration of silicon oxychloride contained in the gas after reaction and detecting leak into a reactor by measuring change in density measurement.    USE - Detecting leakage of water during chlorosilane hydrogen reduction reaction used for manufacture of polycrystalline silicon (claimed) for fabricating solar cell and semiconductor chips.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently and safely detects leakage of water during chlorosilane hydrogen reduction reaction by preventing contamination of product.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A source gas containing chlorosilane compound and hydrogen is introduced to a reaction portion formed in the reactor which has a water-cooling unit, reacting, measuring concentration of silicon oxychloride (Si2OCl6) contained in the gas after reaction and detecting leak into a reactor by measuring change in density measurement. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of polycrystalline silicon.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic structure of chlorosilane hydrogen reduction reaction apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Source gas (AA)    Cooling water inlet (BB)    Cooling water outlet (CC)    Discharge gas (DD)    Water-cooling jacket (EE)
NOVELTY - A portion of single discrete atomic dry layer of a weakly bonded crystalline material is transferred on surface of a substrate. Thus, weakly bonded crystalline material is provided on the substrate.    USE - Method for providing weakly bonded crystalline material on substrate for article and printer (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to automotive components, electronic packaging materials, electromagnetic and radio frequency interference shielding in electronic enclosures, fuel system and solar cell components.    ADVANTAGE - The dry layer of weakly bonded crystalline material is efficiently transferred to substrate. The transferred material exhibits reduced swelling, electrostatic dissipation and lower coefficient of thermal expansion. The generation of hot spots is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for printer comprising a print head with print surface comprising dry weakly bonded crystalline material.
NOVELTY - An alkali free glass contains (in mol%) silicon oxide (66-70), aluminum oxide (12-15), boron oxide (0-1.5), magnesium oxide (more than 9.5 and 13 or less), calcium oxide (4-9), strontium oxide (0.5-4.5), barium oxide (0-1) and zirconium oxide (0-2), and is free of alkali metal oxide. The glass has strain point of 725 degrees C or more and average thermal expansion coefficient of 30x 10-7 to 40x 10-7/ degrees C.    USE - Alkali free glass is used for display board, photomask and solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The alkali free glass has high strain point.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An alkali free glass contains (in mol%) silicon oxide (66-70), aluminum oxide (12-15), boron oxide (0-1.5), magnesium oxide (more than 9.5 and 13 or less), calcium oxide (4-9), strontium oxide (0.5-4.5), barium oxide (0-1) and zirconium oxide (0-2), and is free of alkali metal oxide. The total amount of oxides of magnesium, calcium, strontium and barium is 17-21 mol%. The molar ratio of magnesium oxide and total amount of oxides of magnesium, calcium, strontium and barium is more than 0.4. The molar ratio of magnesium oxide and total amount of magnesium oxide and calcium oxide is more than 0.4. The molar ratio of magnesium oxide and total amount of magnesium oxide and strontium oxide is more than 0.6. The glass has strain point of 725 degrees C or more and average thermal expansion coefficient of 30x 10-7 to 40x 10-7/ degrees C. The temperature at which glass viscosity is 102 dPa.second and 104 dPa.second is 1710 degrees C or less and 1320 degrees C or less, respectively. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of alkali free glass.
NOVELTY - A spherical fluorescent substance has transparent material containing fluorescent material having maximum excitation wavelength of 400 nm or more. The excitation-spectrum intensity in the wavelength of 340-380 nm constitute 50% or more in the maximum excitation wavelength of excitation-spectrum intensity in excitation spectrum of spherical fluorescent substance.    USE - Spherical fluorescent substance is used for manufacture of wavelength conversion-type solar cell sealing material for manufacture of solar cell module (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell module formed using the spherical fluorescent substance has improved optical efficiency and electric powder generation efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) wavelength conversion-type solar cell sealing material, which has transparent resin composition layer containing the spherical fluorescent substance, and sealing resin;    (2) solar cell module, which has solar cell element and the wavelength conversion-type solar cell sealing material provided on light-receiving surface of the solar cell element;    (3) manufacture of wavelength conversion-type solar cell sealing material; and    (4) manufacture of solar cell module.
NOVELTY - A zinc oxide sintered compact (10) contains 10-1000 ppm of zirconium, and has resistivity of 105 Omega .cm or less.    USE - Zinc oxide sintered compact used in sputtering target for forming zinc oxide membrane (all claimed) used as buffer layer of insulating film for semiconductor and solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The sintered compact produces zinc oxide membrane having high resistivity and high transmittance. The generation of crack during the bonding of the sintered compact is suppressed. The sputtering target is manufactured with improved productivity. The generation of crack at the sputtering is suppressed effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the zinc oxide sintered compact.    Zinc oxide sintered compact (10)
NOVELTY - A compound semiconductor has composition containing copper, zinc, tin, sulfur, selenium, element (A) chosen from element of group Ia, IIa, Ib (except copper) and IIb, element (B) chosen from element of group IIa and Ib, and element (C) chosen from zinc, element group IIIb and IVb. The compound semiconductor has CZTSX type-compound phase as main phase.    USE - Compound semiconductor. Uses include but are not limited to thin film solar cell, photoconductive cell, photodiode, phototransistor and dye sensitization type solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The compound semiconductor has increased light absorption rate. The solar cell with high photoelectric conversion efficiency is provided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A compound semiconductor has composition of formula: (Cu1-wAw)2(1+a)(Zn1-xBx)1+b(Sn1-yCy)1+c(S1-zSez)4(1+d) (I). The compound semiconductor has composition containing copper, zinc, tin, sulfur, selenium, element (A) chosen from element of group Ia, IIa, Ib (except copper) and IIb, element (B) chosen from element of group IIa and Ib, and element (C) chosen from zinc, element group IIIb and IVb. The compound semiconductor has CZTSX type-compound phase as main phase.    a-d=-0.3 to 0.3;    w,x,y=between 0 and 0.5 (excluding 0.5);and    z=0-1.0.    The element A is not silver, x, y and z and x, y, w are not 0 simultaneously.
NOVELTY - The positive electrode comprises a first element (1) and a second element (2). The first element comprises a membrane formed by a conductive polymeric material. The second element comprises a composite material, has a weight of 0.1 g and a thickness of 0.05-0.2 mm, and is disposed on the first element by suppressing or spreading. The composite material has pores with a size of 3-1000 Angstrom . The membrane has a thickness of 1 mm and a size of 5 cmx 10 cm.    USE - The positive electrode is useful in a battery (claimed) including dry batteries, lithium batteries, alkaline batteries and nickel-hydrogen batteries, where the battery is useful in portable devices including mobile phones, cameras, notebooks, digital cameras, personal digital assistants and compact disk players and in solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The simple and cost-effective positive electrode exhibits low internal resistance, and reduces environmental pollution.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The diagram shows a schematic view of a positive electrode.    First element (1)    Second element. (2)
NOVELTY - Composition (I) comprises metallic nanoparticles and transition-metal macrocycles operationally connected to the metallic nanoparticles to define catalyst compound particles, where the metallic nanoparticles are generally spherical and substantially 1-1000 nm in diameter.    USE - (I) is useful for catalyzing oxygen reduction reactions in an alkaline media (claimed) including solid alkaline fuel cells, alkaline fuel cells, metal-air batteries and anion exchange membrane fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst having high catalytic activity and stability is capable of efficiently catalyzing oxygen reduction reactions in an economical manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for catalyzing oxygen reduction reactions in an alkaline environment comprising: either preparing a combination of co-based phthalocyanines macrocycles and metallic nanoparticles to define catalyst composition particles, enveloping the catalyst composition in an alkaline environment, and catalyzing an oxygen reaction at the catalyst composition, where the catalyst composition particles are sized of 1-500 nm; or defining a catalyst composition as a combination of metallic nanoparticles, where each respective particle has a surface treatment of operationally connected transition-metal macrocycles, enveloping the catalyst composition in an alkaline environment, and catalyzing an oxygen reduction reaction at the catalyst composition.
NOVELTY - Method comprises providing a composition comprising at least one first reducible metal ion and at least one compound comprising at least one second metal and at least one carbon atom covalently bonded to the second metal, where the second metal differing in atomic number from the first reducible metal, and reducing the first reducible metal ion to at least one first metal.    USE - The first metal produced by the method is useful in forming a metal nanowire and in articles comprising electronic display, a touch screen, a portable telephone, a cellular telephone, a computer display, a laptop computer, a tablet computer, a point-of-purchase kiosk, a music player, a television, an electronic game, an electronic book reader, a transparent electrode, a solar cell, a light emitting diode, an electronic device, a medical imaging device or a medical imaging medium (all claimed). The method is useful for preparing nanostructures such as, nanocubes, nanorods, nanopyramids and nanotubes.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides nanomaterials with improved morphologies.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) the first metal produced by the method; and    (2) at least one metal nanowire comprising the first metal produced by the method.
NOVELTY - A polymer is obtained by polymerizing non-fluorene-type monomer having polymerizable unsaturated bond and fluorene compound having polymerizable unsaturated bond. The amount of fluorene compound is less than 10 mol% with respect to total polymerization component.    USE - Polymer e.g. thermoplastic polymer. Uses include but are not limited to ink material, luminescent material, organic semiconductor, light emitting diode, lens, polarizing film, antireflection film, flexible substrate, liquid crystal display, fuel cell, optical fiber, optical waveguide, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The polymer has excellent heat resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of polymer;    (2) polymeric composition, which contains non-fluorene-type monomer having polymerizable unsaturated bond and fluorene compound having polymerizable unsaturated bond; and    (3) heat-resistant improvement agent, which contains non-fluorene-type monomer having polymerizable unsaturated bond and fluorene compound having polymerizable unsaturated bond.
NOVELTY - The method involves smooth-etching (10) front and back portions of silicon substrate using alkaline etching solution formed of sodium hydroxide solution, potassium hydroxide solution, hydrofluoric acid, hydrochloric acid or acetic acid. A dielectric coating layer e.g. silicon oxide layer is formed (14) on back portion of substrate. The front side of substrate is textured (20) by texture corrosive medium that is formed by mixing polyethylene glycol with sodium hydroxide solution or potassium hydroxide solution.    USE - Method for producing smooth silicon solar cell used in industry.    ADVANTAGE - The quantum efficiently of the silicon solar cell can be improved with reduced manufacturing cost and prolonged service life. The thickness of the dielectric coating layer can be reduced. The damage and surface defects of the silicon solar cell can be prevented, and cleaning process of silicon solar cell can be simplified.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the process for producing smooth silicon solar cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Step for smooth-etching front and back portions of silicon substrate (10)    Step for forming silicon oxide layer in back portion of silicon substrate (14)    Step for texturing front side of substrate (20)    Step for mixing tetra ethylene glycol with sodium hydroxide solution (40)    Step for heating single phase mixture (42)
NOVELTY - The composite receiving structure (1) has a plastic matrix (8) in which the fibers are embedded. The sensor devices (14-20) are partly embedded into the plastic matrix in axial direction, before curing and cross-linking the plastic matrix. The sensor devices are strain gage, temperature sensor, pressure sensor, path sensor or position sensor. The strain gages are connected over spacers with a control and measuring unit.    USE - Composite receiving structure such as fluid cylinder like hydraulic cylinder or pneumatic cylinder used in gas-powered vehicle, fuel cell vehicle, hydraulic drive vehicle, hydraulic hybrid vehicle, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The strain gauge can be easily embedded into the composite receiving structure with cutting or drilling process, so that construction of composite receiving structure is simple and inexpensive. Maintenance and control of composite receiving structure can be performed reliably by detecting damage in advance using the sensor devices.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) method for manufacturing composite receiving structure; and    (2) method for monitoring composite receiving structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the composite receiving structure.    Composite receiving structure (1)    Base (4)    Plastic matrix (8)    Piston (10)    Sensor devices (14-20)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing a substrate (110) for a Solar cell. An etching mask (130) is formed on the substrate and the etching process is performed. A raised mark structure (120) is formed on the substrate by the etching mask. The removal of etching mask is performed according to etching process and by irradiating the etching mask with a laser beam.    USE - Marking method of solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The identification and back tracing of the solar cell and/or the associated substrate, is enabled by corroding the raised mark structure formed on the substrate inexpensively. The etching mask occupies a small area on the substrate, and no large-area coating of the substrate is required. The mark of the solar cell and/or substrate is discriminated reliably. The radiation-transparent antireflective coating is formed on the front surface of substrate, by which radiation reflection occurs on the front side and the yield losses can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating the process of forming raised mark structure on substrate.    Substrate (110)    Front surface of substrate (111)    Back surface of substrate (112)    Raised mark structure (120)    Etching mask (130)
NOVELTY - A high barrier flexible back film comprises a substrate film (1), a base material film (3), an aluminum foil (2), anti-UV coating (4), a protective film layer (5), and an adhesive layer (6). The aluminum foil has a thickness of 20-60 um.    USE - A high barrier flexible back film used for a solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The aluminum foil as the middle layer provides good barrier property and improved mechanical strength.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a sectional view of the back film.    Substrate film (1)    Aluminum foil (2)    Base material film (3)    Anti-UV coating (4)    Protective film layer (5)    Adhesive layer (6)
NOVELTY - The method involves depositing a first section (5) of a layer (6) onto a moving substrate (7) at a first deposition location and measuring characteristic of first section at a first measurement location downstream of first deposition location. The difference between characteristic and respective target value is determined. The parameter of deposition device (1) is changed based on the difference between characteristic and respective target value.    USE - Method for monitoring deposition of layers in deposition device, for fabricating electronic and optical components such as solar cells, semiconductor circuits or functionally coated glasses.    ADVANTAGE - The accuracy and reproducibility of thin layers for deposition processes on moving substrates can be improved, while providing simple and reliable control of layer properties in deposition device with automated closed-loop controller. The fast control of deposition process is achieved. The stability of controller is improved and the oscillations of controller are avoided. The sputtering devices with slowly moving substrates are efficiently controlled. The fast and robust cancellation of error in one or more layers is provided. The number of control interventions is reduced, while preventing unnecessary interventions of controller.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) system for monitoring deposition of layer; and    (2) computer program product for monitoring deposition of layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the schematic view illustrating the process for monitoring deposition of layers in deposition device.    Deposition device (1)    Sensor (2)    Section of layer (5)    Layer (6)    Moving substrate (7)
NOVELTY - A substrate is plasma processed by using power supply device (14) to supply plasma excitation electric power to electrode pair for producing atmospheric pressure plasma, wherein power supply (42) outputs electric power of sine wave of single frequency at 20 kHz-3 MHz, LC resonance circuit (40) has variable inductance and capacitance, and pulse control element (46) is connected to electrode pair in series, and adjusting inductance and capacitance according to state of atmospheric pressure plasma.    USE - A plasma processing method for surface modification, roughening process, and manufacture of quality gas barrier film, optical films, base for magnetic recording media, films for solar cells, electromagnetic wave shielding films, electroconductive film, antistatic film, optical components, and plastic film.    ADVANTAGE - Stable plasma is produced, generation of streamer and arc discharge are suppressed, uniform glow discharge is maintained for a long time, and quality products are efficiently manufactured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of a plasma processing apparatus which implements plasma processing method. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Plasma processing apparatus (10)    Power supply device (14)    LC resonance circuit (40)    Power supply (42)    Pulse control element (46)
NOVELTY - The module has several solar cells (200) that are arranged on the floor diagonally at predetermined angle. A cover unit (300) protects surface of multiple solar cells from external shock or wind. An airfoil portion provides a base for supporting solar cell. The multiple metal ribbons (210) are used for connecting solar cell and filler (220) made of ethylene vinyl acetate for protecting solar cell. A sealing element (500) is made of butyl rubber connects cover unit and airfoil portion (400).    USE - Inclined type solar cell module installed in building.    ADVANTAGE - The installation cost and the occupying space can be reduced effectively with improved efficiency of the solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the solar cell module.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Solar cell (200)    Metal ribbon (210)    Filler (220)    Cover unit (300)    Airfoil portion (400)    Sealing element (500)
NOVELTY - The method involves reducing number of interlocked and controlled exhaust apparatus to reduce the gas introduced into the vacuum device (50). The state of interlocking and non-interlocking of the exhaust apparatus is set to reduce the number of interlocked and controlled exhaust apparatus. The vacuum device is exhausted using one of the exhaust apparatus.    USE - Control method of exhaust apparatus e.g. pump for vacuum device such as organic electroluminescent film- forming apparatus and substrate processing apparatus (all claimed) for performing etching and film-forming to substrate. Can also be used in controlling semiconductor manufacturing apparatus, flat panel display apparatus and solar cell manufacturing apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The extensive pressure control can be performed, even when the change of the flow volume of the gas is in wide range. The variation of pressure in the vacuum channel can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) control method of vacuum device; and    (2) Control apparatus of exhaust apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the exhaust apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Vacuum device (50)    Gas supply source (348)    Pressure meter (705)    Gas flow rate control apparatus (710)    Full close (810)
NOVELTY - Gaseous-phase film-formation of an electroconductive hard-carbon film is carried out under vacuum pressure reduction on a base material (13). A gas cluster ion beam (4a) is irradiated to a base material, and the base material is cleaned and/or planarized. A carbon-film forming material containing hydrogen-free carbonaceous material and boron material is evaporation-vaporized and ionized. Or, while adhering to the base-material surface, without ionizing, a gas cluster ion beam is irradiated to the carbon-film forming material and a film is formed.    USE - Formation of electroconductive hard-carbon film (claimed) for surface-treating probes used for measuring electrical property of semiconductors and electronic-component materials, surface-treating separators provided between anode and cathode of fuel cells, and surface-treating cathode electron-emitting elements.    ADVANTAGE - The method forms electroconductive hard-carbon films having excellent rigidity and hardness, and stable volume resistivity even in high-temperature region of 200 degrees C or more.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electroconductive hard-carbon film having an indentation hardness of 35-60 GPa and a volume resistivity of 1x 10-4-1x 100 Omega .cm.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the film-forming apparatus.    Vacuum chamber (1)    Gas cluster production portion (2)    Cluster gas (4)    Gas cluster ion beam (4a)    Base material (13)
NOVELTY - A cleaning apparatus of polycrystalline silicon (100) comprises a support stand (6) which has a mounting surface (61) and supports a basket (3) to the inner bottom part of a washing tank (2), wherein the mounting surface is formed on either of the right gradient surface made into right gradient with respect to the horizontal surface parallel to a horizontal direction or the left gradient surface made into left gradient with respect to the horizontal direction, a protrusion part which protrudes outward in the basket width direction, and a lifting machine (42).    USE - A cleaning apparatus of polycrystalline silicon for semiconductors and solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus cleans polycrystalline silicon rod effectively and reliably. Workability of the cleaning apparatus is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A cleaning apparatus of polycrystalline silicon (100) comprises a support stand (6) which has a mounting surface (61) and supports a basket (3) to the inner bottom part of a washing tank (2), wherein the mounting surface is formed on either of the right gradient surface made into right gradient with respect to the horizontal surface parallel to a horizontal direction or the left gradient surface made into left gradient with respect to the horizontal direction, a protrusion part which protrudes outward in the basket width direction, a lifting machine (42), and a pair of guide frames (7) which protrudes upwards. Polycrystalline silicon rod is accommodated in the basket, the basket is lifted, polycrystalline silicon rod is immersed in the washing tank using the lifting machine, and polycrystalline silicon rod is washed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic front view of the cleaning apparatus of polycrystalline silicon.    Washing tank (2)    Basket (3)    Support stand (6)    Guide frames (7)    Cleaning apparatus of polycrystalline silicon (100)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing a glass substrate (2). Miniature balls are provided on the glass substrate, so that the miniature balls forms an etching-resistant layer, where diameter of each miniature ball is 10 nm to 20 micrometer. The glass substrate covered by the miniature balls is etched to make a miniature pattern on the glass substrate, where the etching of the glass substrate is selective reactive ion etching. The miniature balls are removed from the substrate. A transparent conductive layer (31) is provided on the miniature pattern.    USE - Method for performing lithography etching such as reactive ion etching (claimed) and inductively coupled plasma etching, on a glass substrate in a solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method ensures that cones, semi-spheres or lenses can be made on the glass substrate by using the miniature balls in lithography etching, so that scattering of light in a solar cell based on the glass substrate is increased, and the reflection of the light from the solar cell is reduced, thus increasing absorption rate of the light in the absorption layer of the solar cell, and hence increasing conversion rate of the light into electricity in the solar cell while performing lithography etching in simple and inexpensive manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a type of roughness made on a glass substrate.    Glass substrate (2)    Cones of miniature pattern (3)    Transparent conductive layer (31)
NOVELTY - An organic photoelectric conversion element has primary electrode in transparent electrode formed on transparent substrate, photoelectric conversion layer containing p-type organic semiconductor material and n-type organic semiconductor material, and secondary electrode. The photoelectric conversion layer contains compound having organic-type partial structure (I) as p-type organic semiconductor material.    USE - Organic photoelectric conversion element is used for solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The organic photoelectric conversion element has excellent durability and photoelectric conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An organic photoelectric conversion element has primary in transparent electrode formed on transparent substrate, photoelectric conversion layer containing p-type organic semiconductor material and n-type organic semiconductor material, and secondary electrode. The photoelectric conversion layer contains compound having organic-type partial structure of formula (I) as p-type organic semiconductor material.    L1,L2=single bond or bivalent coupling group;    X1,X2=oxygen or sulfur;    Y1,Y2=-O-, -S- or -NR1-;    R1=alkyl, fluoroalkyl, cycloalkyl, acyl, optionally substituted aryl, heteroaryl or alkylsilyl;and    Z1,Z2=coupling group which connects with L1 through H, halo, oxygen, nitrogen or sulfur, and forms ring.
NOVELTY - Coated substrate comprises: a substrate (100); and a multi-layer nanoparticle coating (105) on it, where the nanoparticle coating has a thickness of up to 500 nm and comprises an ionic polyelectrolyte layer (110), and an ionic mixed colloid layer disposed over the polyelectrolyte layer. The mixed colloid layer comprises hydrophilic colloid ions (130) and conductive colloid ions (120) coupled to one another through electrostatic or non-electrostatic forces, and the conductive colloid ions, the hydrophilic colloid ions, or both are coupled to the polyelectrolyte layer.    USE - The coated substrate is useful in polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The coated substrate: provides fuel cells that exhibit improved electric conductivity and hydrophilicity; and exhibits improved durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for providing the nanocoating on the substrate, comprising: providing a substrate surface; and forming the nanocoating by immersing the substrate into a solution comprising cationic polyelectrolytes, anionic hydrophilic colloid and anionic conductive colloids, where the anionic hydrophilic colloids couple to the anionic conductive colloids by non-electrostatic forces, and the cationic polyelectrolytes couple to the anionic hydrophilic colloids, the anionic conductive colloids or both by electrostatic forces.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic illustration of the multi-layer nanoparticle coating provided on a substrate.    Substrate (100)    Multi-layer nanoparticle coating (105)    Ionic polyelectrolyte layer (110)    Conductive colloid ions (120)    Hydrophilic colloid ions (130)
NOVELTY - A paste composition comprises conductive powder with spherical powder and aspheric powder. An organic vehicle comprises solvent, binder and glass frit, where the binder is cellulose acetate butyrate or cellulose acetate propionate.    USE - Paste composition for use in a back contact electrode of a solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The paste composition improves photo current, has high working efficiency and better reflectance, and is prepared in a cost effective manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of an embodiment of a solar cell.
NOVELTY - A heat radiation backsheet consists of heat radiation organic-inorganic hybrid coating layer, metal thin film layer laminated on the hybrid coating layer, resin layer and heat radiation ceramic coating layer provided on the sides of the hybrid coating layer. The hybrid coating layer contains resin (3-15%), alumina (1-10%), methyltrimethoxysilane and tetraethyl orthosilicate (5-25%) and solvent (65-90%).    USE - Heat radiation backsheet for photovoltaic module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The heat radiation backsheet provides solar cell module with high efficiency, heat dissipation characteristics, improved durability, solar power generation efficiency, and is manufactured with improved productivity.
NOVELTY - Platinum-gold/carbon nanocomposite catalyst is obtained by immersing platinum and gold nanoparticles in carbon support in a weight ratio of 3:1-5:3.    USE - Platinum-gold/carbon nanocomposite catalyst is used for polymer electrolyte fuel cell (claimed).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of platinum-gold/carbon nanocomposite catalyst. Gold nanoparticles are prepared and carbon support is added to obtain gold-carbon powder. The gold-carbon powder is suspended in an aqueous solution of hexachloroplatinic acid and reduced to obtain platinum-gold composite nanoparticles. Platinum-gold composite nanoparticles are dipped in carbon support to obtain platinum-gold/carbon nanocomposite catalyst.
NOVELTY - A porous organic framework material comprises amine repeating unit (I).    USE - Porous organic framework material is used for solar cell and electromagnetic wave-shielding component.    ADVANTAGE - The framework material has improved porosity, thermal stability and conductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A porous organic framework material comprises amine repeating unit of formula (I).R=C, N or CH in which H optionally substituted by methyl, ethyl, amido, carboxy, methoxy, hydroxy or ester.    The positions a and b in the formula (I) are C, N+ or B-. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of porous organic framework material, which involves carrying out catalytic polymerization reaction of the reactive monomer of formula: X-R-N(-R)(-X)-R-X.    X=chloro, bromo or iodo.
NOVELTY - A micro-branch polymer gel electrolyte comprises metal containing ether compound (I).    USE - Micro-branch polymer gel electrolyte for preparing a solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The micro-branch polymer gel electrolyte is prepared in a simple operation with high yield and purity and easy to package, and has better electrochemical stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A micro-branch polymer gel electrolyte comprises metal containing ether compound of formula (I).    M+=Na+, K+ or Li+;    R1, R2, R4=CH3 or H;    R3=C4H9, CH2CH2OH, CH2CH2CH2OH, or C7F15.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for preparing a micro-branch polymer gel electrolyte involving reacting poly(acrylate-methylene bisacrylamide)/polyethylene glycol P((A-BIS)/PEG) polymer with redox couple iodide (I2) to obtain the micro-branch polymer gel electrolyte.
NOVELTY - A conjugated polymer comprises 1,2,4,5-tetrazine compound (I).    USE - Conjugated polymer for preparing a solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The conjugated polymer has high open-circuit voltage and high stability, narrow band gap, wide absorption and high migration rate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A conjugated polymer comprises 1,2,4,5-tetrazine compound of formula (I).    D1=thiophene substituted moiety of formula (A), 2-methyl-6-(2-methyl-propenyl)-benzo(b)thiophene-5-thiol substituted moiety of formula (B);    D2=2-methyl-6-(2-methyl-propenyl)-benzo(b)thiophene-5-thiol substituted moiety of formula (C), pentalene substituted moiety of formula (D), fluorene substituted moiety of formula (E), carbazole substituted moiety of formula (F), xylene substituted moiety of formula (G), 5,5-dimethyl-(2,2)bithiophenyl substituted moiety of formula (H), phenyl-di-p-tolyl-amine substituted moiety of formula (I), dihydro-anthracene substituted moiety of formula (J) or dimethyl-thiophene substituted moiety of formula (K);    m=positive integer representing degree of polymerization;and    n=4-12.    .
NOVELTY - A composition comprises copolymer of ethylene-methyl methacrylate, additive excluding organic peroxide and copolymer of ethylene-methyl methacrylate resin, and methyl methacrylate resin. The content of ethylene-methyl methacrylate resin in the composition is 15-20 wt.%.    USE - Composition is used for adhesive sheet for solar cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The adhesive sheet formed using the composition has excellent productivity, transmittance and insulation performance, and low yellowing generation amount. The adhesive sheet is efficiently and economically manufactured using the composition.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) adhesive sheet; and    (2) solar cell.
NOVELTY - A fuel cell bipolar plates are provided and surface-processed with halogen fuel cell bipolar plate, fuel cell bipolar plates are immersed in a halogen solution and dried, to obtain separator.    USE - Manufacture of separator used for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The separator is efficiently manufactured with improved chemical property.
NOVELTY - The apparatus (10) has a piping (22,32) that is provided in the high frequency application electrode (13). A flow-control unit (16) is provided for performing the flow control of coolant of cooling systems (20,30) according to the change of heat gain of high frequency application electrode by ON/OFF of supply of electric power to high frequency application electrode so that temperature of the high frequency application electrode is set to predetermined temperature.    USE - Thin film manufacturing apparatus used during manufacture of thin film solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The increase in temperature of thin film forming apparatus can be suppressed, even when the high electric power is applied to high frequency application electric power. Since the temperature of the high frequency application electrode can be maintained, the high quality thin film can be formed. The reproducibility of the thin film can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) thin film manufacturing method;    (2) apparatus for manufacturing thin film solar cell; and    (3) method for manufacturing thin film solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the thin film manufacturing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Thin film manufacturing apparatus (10)    High frequency application electrode (13)    Flow-control unit (16)    Cooling systems (20,30)    Piping (22,32)
NOVELTY - The element (1) has a conductive layer (20) formed on a substrate (10). A photoelectric converting layer (30) is formed on the conductive layer, where the photoelectric converting layer comprises compound semiconductor containing Ib group element, IIIb group element and VIb group element. A transparent electrode (60) is formed on the photoelectric converting layer. A surface layer i.e. nitridation molybdenum layer (22), is formed at a side of the photoelectric converting layer, so that the photoelectric converting layer is contacted with the conductive layer.    USE - Photoelectric conversion element for a solar cell such as compound semiconductor type solar cell, thin film type solar cell and copper indium gallium selenide type solar cell, and a charge coupled device sensor.    ADVANTAGE - The nitridation molybdenum layer is formed at the side of the photoelectric converting layer, so that nitrogen in the molybdenum layer can effectively suppress penetration of chalcogen element into the molybdenum layer and generation of a molybdenum chalcogenide thin film, thus improving adhesiveness between the conductive layer and the photoelectric converting layer, and hence improving conversion efficiency and yield of the element.    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 sectional view of a photoelectric conversion element.    Photoelectric conversion element (1)    Substrate (10)    Conductive layer (20)    Nitridation molybdenum layer (22)    Photoelectric converting layer (30)    Transparent electrode (60)
NOVELTY - An optoelectronic device comprises a substrate (1) a set of micro- and/or nano-pillars (3), substantially perpendicular to the substrate (1), the pillars, obtained by deposition of a suspension comprising mesoscopic semiconductor nanoparticles.    USE - The optoelectronic device is useful in a photovoltaic solar cell or photo sensor (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The optoelectronic device is cost-effective, efficient, rigid and flexible.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are:    (1) photovoltaic solar cell or photo sensor comprising the device, where if the photovoltaic solar cell is a dye-sensitized solar cell, the semiconductor layer is functionalized using a sensitizer; and    (2) a method of producing the optoelectronic device, comprising deposition by inkjet of micro-droplets, 1-10 pl, of a suspension, ejected by nozzles, successively building, layer by layer, of the pillars.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of photovoltaic device.    Device substrate (1)    Electrode (2, 8)    Flat structure (3)    Ion conductor (6)
NOVELTY - The film (1) has gas barrier layer unit (4) that is provided on surface side of a base material (2). The gas barrier layer unit is provided with barrier layer (4B) that is formed by the chemical vapor deposition. The modification process is performed on coating film that is formed by coating silicide on the barrier layer. An intermediate layer (3) is arranged between the barrier layer and the base material.    USE - Bas-barrier film used in electronic device (claimed). Can also be used in solar cell, organic electroluminescence (EL) element, and LCD.    ADVANTAGE - The high barrier performance can be obtained, and the excellent bending tolerance and smoothness can be provided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacturing method of gas-barrier film; and    (2) electronic device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the Bas-barrier film.    Gas-barrier film (1)    Base material (2)    Intermediate layer (3)    Gas barrier layer unit (4)    Barrier layer (4B)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming emitter layer on the semiconductor substrate. The antireflection film is formed on the emitter layer and the second anti-reflection film made silicon nitride. The third reflection barrier layer is formed in the semiconductor substrate. The front electrode is connected to the emitter layer through the double reflection preventing film. The back contact electrode is formed in the back side of the semiconductor substrate.    USE - Method for fabricating solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The reflectivity of the solar cell is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view illustrating the process for fabricating solar cell.
NOVELTY - The method involves forming (S201) substrate chuck for fixing substrate. A solar battery apparatus is equipped in lower portion of chamber. A plasma generating unit is equipped in top of chamber, so as to generate (S202) ion and dopant gas. The dopant gas including phosphorus oxychloride is directly supplied (S203) to inside of chamber and deposited on the surface of substrate. The phosphorus oxychloride is selected from group consisting of sulfur hexafluoride, sulfur dichloride, oxygen and nitrogen.    USE - Method for manufacturing solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell can be manufactured with reduced cost and with simplified process. The processing efficiency 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)    Step for forming substrate chuck for fixing substrate (S201)    Step for generating ion and dopant gas using plasma generating unit (S202)    Step for supplying dopant gas including phosphorus oxychloride to inside of chamber (S203)
NOVELTY - The method involves fixing a p-type silicon board in a hole. A low concentration emitter layered N-type impurity ion is injected on a top area of a substrate. A high concentration emitter layered N-type impurity ion is injected on a top area of a grid electrode. A bus electrode is arranged in a back side of the substrate. A high concentration p-type impurity ion is injected through a shadow mask. A high concentration emitter layer is formed on the substrate. An N-type electrode is arranged in the back side of the substrate.    USE - Method for fabricating a metal wrap through (MWT) type solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables effectively performing an etching process in a spreader product.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram illustrating a MWT-type solar cell fabricating method.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - Silicon deposition reactor (100) for making high purity silicon comprises gas injection zone (125, 135, 145) comprising gas distribution plate (115) for injecting gas into the silicon deposition reactor. The gas distribution plate is divided into a first chamber and a second chamber. Gas in the first chamber will not mix with a gas in the second chamber before being injected into the silicon deposition reactor.    USE - Silicon deposition reactor for making high purity silicon (claimed) i.e. high purity electronic grade silicon used for making semiconductors for use in the production of solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The reactor avoids unwanted silicon deposition on the reactor walls.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for production of high purity silicon.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic view of silicon deposition reactor.    Silicon deposition reactor (100)    Heating component (107)    Gas distribution plate (115)    Gas injection zone (125, 135, 145)    Heat transfer components (127)
NOVELTY - The assembly has a cooling water tank component which has a two water tanks. The water tanks are provided with respective water inlets and water outlets. The connecting assembly of the water tanks is formed by splicing connection or the lock catch. The surface of a toughened glass (2) and a solar battery sheet are tightly filled with Ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) film (3). A cooling water tank set (8) is filled with glue (7). A junction box (1) is fixed on the cooling water tank set. A back plate is made from PVC material.    USE - Cooling assembly for solar photovoltaic battery.    ADVANTAGE - The working efficiency of the solar battery component can be improved effectively. The structure is convenient and flexible.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the cooling assembly for solar photovoltaic battery.    Junction box (1)    Toughened glass (2)    EVA film (3)    Glue (7)    Cooling water tank set (8)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a gas dispersing plate that is provided with several gas dispersion holes (10). The central-line average roughness of the anti-blocking region (11) adjacent to the outer periphery of the gas dispersion hole is less than or equal to 70 percentages of central-line average roughness outside the anti-blocking region. The surface of the anti-blocking region is polished and the surface outside the anti-blocking region is sandblasted.    USE - Plasma processing apparatus for use as plasma chemical vapor deposition (CVD) apparatus during manufacture of liquid crystal TV and solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Since the surface of anti-blocking region adjacent to the outer periphery of a gas distribution hole is corrugated, the uniformity of the amount of etchings, a film thickness and film quality is securable.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for plasma processing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of anti-blocking region provided in gas dispersion hole vicinity.    Gas dispersion hole (10)    Anti-blocking region (11)    Region other than anti-blocking region (12)    Deposition membrane (13)
NOVELTY - The element (100) has a photoelectric converting layer (105) that incudesd p-type semiconductor material and n-type semiconductor material between two electrodes. A transparent electrode of specific electrode is included with a conductive polymer. The difference of the highest occupied molecular orbital (HOMO) level of the p-type semiconductor material, and work function on the surface of the transparent electrode is 0.5 eV or more. An outermost surface of the transparent electrode is included with alkali metal salt.    USE - Organic photoelectric conversion element of organic solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The fill factor and open circuit voltage are excellent in the conversion element. The organic photoelectric conversion element is excellent in element durability at the time of high temperature and high humidity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the organic photoelectric conversion element.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Organic photoelectric conversion elements (100,200)    Base materials (101,201)    Metal grid electrodes (102,202)    Hole-blocking layers (104,204)    Photoelectric converting layers (105,205)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming the separating grooves (11,21) to divide the electrode film (1) on a substrate per cell. The electric power generation layer (2) and electrode film (3) are accumulated and formed into electrode film (1) to form separating grooves. The electrode films (1,3) in one side of the separating grooves are short circuited, while dividing an electric power generation layer and electrode film (3) per cell.    USE - Manufacturing method of thin film solar cell such as silicon system solar cell and copper indium gallium selenide (CIGS) type solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The number of the laser processing machines used in the production line of the thin film solar cell can be reduced. The improvement of the electric power generation efficiency of thin film solar cell products can be achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) laser processing machine; and    (2) thin film solar cell manufacturing apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating process of manufacturing thin film solar cell.    Electrode films (1,3)    Electric power generation layer (2)    Separating groove (11,21)    Laser beams (42,43)    Nozzles (52,53)
NOVELTY - Preparing first metal comprises: providing a composition comprising at least one first reducible metal ion, and at least one compound comprising at least one second metal atom and at least one other atom attached to the at least one second metal atom by at least one coordinate covalent bond, where the at least one second metal atom differs in atomic number from the at least one first reducible metal ion; and reducing the at least one first reducible metal ion to at least one first metal.    USE - The method is useful for preparing: first metal, which is useful in a metal nanowire and in an article including an electronic display, a touch screen, a portable telephone, a cellular telephone, a computer display, a laptop computer, a tablet computer, a point-of-purchase kiosk, a music player, a television, an electronic game, an electronic book reader, a transparent electrode, a solar cell, a light emitting diode, an electronic device, a medical imaging device or a medical imaging medium (all claimed); and nanocubes, nanorods, nanopyramids or nanotubes.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides first metal, which provides the metal nanowire with an improved aspect ratio (50-10000) and average diameter (10-300 nm, preferably 25-260 nm).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) the first metal produced by the method; and    (2) at least one metal nanowire comprising the first metal produced by the method.
NOVELTY - The method involves creating a container (21) with closed space (21c) in which evaluation material is accommodated. A silicon sample is arranged in the closed space. The surface characteristics in the inner surface of closed space are investigated. A rotating shaft is made to rotate the container at predetermined rotation speed along horizontal direction over predetermined time. The impurity concentration in the silicon sample is measured. The material is evaluated based on the measurement output of impurity concentration.    USE - Method of evaluating material of component used when casting polycrystalline silicon ingot used for manufacturing of wafer for solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Since the material is evaluated based on the measurement output of impurity concentration in silicon sample, the contamination of ingot cast with the impurity is avoided.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the material evaluation apparatus.    Container (21)    Closed space (21c)    Support shaft (22)    Mount frame (23)    Motor (24)
NOVELTY - The glass substrate (1) has chamfering surfaces (6,7) that are formed in the edge portion where main surface (2) and end surface (3) intersect. The crossing angle of the main surface and one chamfering surface is set to 5-40 degrees. The crossing angle of the main surface and other chamfering surface is set to 30-70 degrees.    USE - Glass substrate for flat panel display (FPD) such as LCD, plasma display panel (PDP) display, field emission display (FED) and organic electroluminescent display. Can also be used in solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The brittleness of the glass substrate can be reduced. The micro crack of glass substrate can be efficiently prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of glass substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of glass substrate.    Glass substrate (1)    Main surface (2)    End surface (3)    Chamfering surfaces (6,7)
NOVELTY - Manufacture of solar cell comprises forming a first barrier layer (11); forming a second barrier layer; forming a first well layer (14) disposed between the first and second barrier layers, where first well layer contains silicon (Si); and applying an energy density of 1.26-28.8 J/mm2 to the first well layer.    USE - Manufacture of solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method can crystallize the well layer and maintain the lamination structure of the quantum well (15) simultaneously in the solar cell having the quantum well as a light absorption layer and, accordingly, can control the thickness of the well layer. The effect obtained as the result includes increase in the light absorption efficiency, increase in the carrier mobility due to crystallization of amorphous ingredients in the light absorption layer, prevention for the occurrence of the energy band, and increase in the mini band formation probability due to decrease in the variation of the band gap in the light absorption layer. As a result of decreasing the band gap variation in the energy selection layer, the energy distribution of carriers passing through the energy selection layer can be narrowed. This can improve the efficiency of the hot carrier solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a cross-sectional view showing the manufacture of solar cell.    Barrier layer (11)    First well layer (14)    Quantum well (15)    P-layer (21)    N-layer (22)
NOVELTY - A fuel cell system comprises fuel cell (12) having anode chamber (18) and cathode chamber (20), hydrogen source (14) which is connected in selective fluid communication with anode chamber of fuel cell in which during fuel cell operation, hydrogen from hydrogen source is supplied to anode chamber of fuel cell and during fuel cell shutdown, the supply of hydrogen to the anode chamber of fuel cell is restricted, and dehumidifier source (16) containing hygroscopic hydrolyzing chemical and is connected in selective fluid communication with anode chamber of fuel cell.    USE - A fuel cell system.    ADVANTAGE - Water vapor is efficiently eliminated at very low water partial pressures. The onboard weight and replacement rate of the hygroscopic hydrolyzing chemical is low.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A fuel cell system comprises fuel cell (12) having anode chamber (18) and cathode chamber (20), hydrogen source (14) which is connected in selective fluid communication with anode chamber of fuel cell in which during fuel cell operation, hydrogen from hydrogen source is supplied to anode chamber of fuel cell and during fuel cell shutdown, the supply of hydrogen to the anode chamber of fuel cell is restricted, and dehumidifier source (16) containing hygroscopic hydrolyzing chemical and is connected in selective fluid communication with anode chamber of fuel cell in which during fuel cell shutdown, fluid communication between dehumidifier source and anode chamber is permitted such that hygroscopic hydrolyzing chemical reacts with water vapor in the anode chamber. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a dehumidifying fuel cell system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a diagrammatic view of the 1st fuel cell dehumidification system.    Fuel cell (12)    Hydrogen source (14)    Dehumidifier source (16)    Anode chamber (18)    Cathode chamber (20)
NOVELTY - A solar cell is manufactured by forming an amorphous silicon layer on a 1st surface of a light absorbing layer (110), doping the amorphous silicon layer with a dopant, forming a dopant layer (130) by diffusing the dopant into the amorphous silicon layer with a laser, forming a semiconductor layer (120) by removing the dopant that remains outside the dopant layer, etching the surface of the semiconductor layer by using an etchant, forming a 1st electrode (150) on the semiconductor layer, and forming a 2nd electrode (160) on a 2nd surface of the light absorbing layer.    USE - A method of manufacturing a solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Contact characteristic of an electrode and efficiency of the solar cell are improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a solar cell.    Light absorbing layer (110)    Semiconductor layer (120)    Dopant layer (130)    1st electrode (150)    2nd electrode (160)
NOVELTY - The device (1) has an electric power generation part (21) i.e. solar cell, generating electric power using solar energy. A storage battery (22) i.e. lithium ion secondary battery, stores the electric power of the electric power generation part. A human sensitive sensor (33) i.e. ceramic infrared sensor, detects a person in a pre-determined region. A lighting control part (6) makes light source to light temporarily when the person is detected. An adjustment part adjusts light control rate according to a detection result of the sensor in a past lighting period while detecting the person.    USE - Illuminating device for lighting light source e.g. LED, fluorescent lamp and incandescent lamp, in outdoor.    ADVANTAGE - The adjustment part adjusts the light control rate according to the detection result of the sensor in the past lighting period while detecting the person, so that temporary lighting of the light source can be maintained in a reliable manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of an illuminating device.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Illuminating device (1)    Lighting control part (6)    Electric power generation part (21)    Storage battery (22)    Human sensitive sensor (33)
NOVELTY - A solar cell comprises a semiconductive base layer (110); a semiconductive emitter layer (120) on the base layer; a front electrode (130) on the emitter layer; a passivation layer (150) having a contact hole (163) exposing the base layer; and a rear electrode (160) disposed under the passivation layer and connected with the base layer through the contact hole, where the rear electrode comprises a silicon-aluminum eutectic alloy powder.    USE - A solar cell used for electronic devices.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell prevents the generation of voids in the contact surface between the rear electrode and the crystalline substrate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A solar cell comprises a semiconductive base layer (110) having a first conductivity type; a semiconductive emitter layer (120) on the base layer and having an opposed second conductivity type; a front electrode (130) on the emitter layer; a passivation layer (150) disposed under the base layer and having a contact hole (163) exposing the base layer; and a rear electrode (160) disposed under the passivation layer and connected with the base layer through the contact hole, where the rear electrode comprises a silicon-aluminum eutectic alloy powder. The solar cell further comprises a buffer layer (140) having a negative charge interposed between the base layer and the passivation layer, and an aluminum impurity layer disposed in the base layer and contacting the rear electrode. The buffer layer has a thickness of 50-500521. The passivation layer is 2000-5000 Angstrom thick.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a cross-sectional view of the solar cell.    Semiconductive base layer (110)    Semiconductive emitter layer (120)    Front electrode (130)    Buffer layer (140)    Passivation layer (150)    Rear electrode (160)    Contact hole (163)
NOVELTY - The method involves temporarily bonding a flexible film (130) to a support substrate (110). A sequence of layers of a semiconductor material (100) is permanently bonded to the flexible film such that the flexible film is interposed between a growth substrate and the support substrate. The growth substrate is thinned while bonded to the support substrate to expose the sequence of layers of the semiconductor material. The flexible film and the sequence of layers of the semiconductor material are attached to a solar panel. A temporary adhesive is applied to a surface of the flexible film.    USE - Method for manufacturing a solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The growth substrate is removed by grinding, lapping and/or etching processes. The support substrate prevents the thin sequence of layers of the semiconductor material from being damaged during the substrate removal process. The flexible film is interposed between the layers of the semiconductor material and the support substrate, so that a solar cell chip can be easily separated from the support substrate. The method enables an adhesive remover to travel through holes, thus removing the solar cell chips and the flexible film from the support substrate without damaging the chips.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The flexible film comprises a polyimide film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a solar cell structure.    Semiconductor material (100)    Support substrate (110)    Flexible film (130)    Permanent adhesive (140)    Metallized surface (160)
NOVELTY - The transparent conductive film has a gas barrier function layer in a surface of a base-material plastic film, and transparent conductive layer in another surface. Water-vapor permeability of the gas barrier function layer is 0.01 gram per meter square per day or less. Water-vapor permeability of the transparent conductive layer is gram per meter square per day or more. The gas barrier function layer is bonded together and comprises the gas barrier layer that is formed in the base-material plastic film. The gas barrier layer is formed in a cover plastic film.    USE - Transparent conductive film for display elements, such as liquid crystal display element and organic electroluminescent element, organic thin-film solar cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The gas barrier function layer is bonded together and comprises the gas barrier layer that is formed in the base-material plastic film, and hence ensures easy and fast removal of moisture content by the gas barrier layer in the transparent conductive film.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a liquid crystal display element;    (2) an organic electroluminescent element; and    (3) an organic thin-film solar cell.
NOVELTY - Manufacturing crystalline silicon solar cell, comprises performing heat treatment with silicon wafers under nitrogen atmosphere for 20-40 minutes and performing heat treatment under nitrogen and oxygen atmosphere for 20-40 minutes prior to expanding phosphorus processing using phosphorus source, where the heat treatment is performed at 500-1200 degrees C, and the weight ratio of nitrogen to oxygen in the oxygen and nitrogen atmosphere is 100:2-3.    USE - The method is useful for manufacturing crystalline silicon solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method prolongs service life of battery; and reduces formation of boron-oxygen compound.
NOVELTY - The structure (10) has several nodes (18) that are located in two parallel planes, which are arranged at an intersection of three self-propagating polymer waveguides. Multiple truss elements (12,14,16) are defined by corresponding self-propagating polymer waveguides. The waveguides of the self-propagating polymer waveguides are parallel to each other. The two self-propagating polymer waveguides are intersected at the nodes to define the parallel planes, and the other self-propagating polymer waveguide intersects with the parallel planes at non perpendicular angles.    USE - 3D ordered open-cellular structure for use in biological growth template. Can also be used in energy absorbing materials for impact and ballistic protection, heat transfer applications, deployable structures, acoustic damping structures, hook and loop attachment surfaces, functionally graded structures, 3D batteries or fuel cells, catalyst support structures, filtration and separation structures, directional wicking materials, distributed lighting structures, sensor supports with high surface area, high friction and wear surfaces and flame retardant structural foams.    ADVANTAGE - Since the open volume of the cellular structure is filled partially with a material different from the material of the cellular structure, ordered bi-phase composite is created and the thermal behavior of the structure can be adjusted. The base elements are removed to create a self-supporting structure with continuous but separated volumes.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the 3D ordered open-cellular structure.    Three-dimensional ordered open-cellular structure (10)    Truss elements (12,14,16)    Node (18)
NOVELTY - A high voltage resistance type solar energy battery backboard, comprises polytetrafluoroethylene film layer (1), glass fiber cloth (2), adhesive (4), polyethylene glycol terephthalate film layer (3), glass fiber cloth layer one side overlapped and fixed polyfluortetraethylene film layer, and the other side surface of the polyethylene glycol terephthalate film layer by adhesive.    USE - As high voltage resistance type solar energy battery backboard (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The high voltage resistance type solar energy battery backboard has excellent weather resistance, can protect the solar energy battery component is not limited by ultraviolet light and vapor; glass fiber cloth increases the mechanical property and voltage of the backboard, can effectively protect the solar battery assembly is not broken, it can bear high voltage, which improves the service life.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of high voltage resistance type solar energy battery backboard.    Polytetrafluoroethylene film layer (1)    Glass fiber cloth (2)    Polyethylene glycol terephthalate film layer (3)    Adhesive (4)
NOVELTY - A hydrogen manufacturing apparatus (10B) has a wood tar vapor mixture manufacturing portion (1B) for mixing wood tar and water vapor, and producing wood tar-vapor mixture, and a hydrogen gas manufacturing portion (2B) for heating the mixture, reacting and producing hydrogen gas.    USE - Apparatus used for manufacturing hydrogen used for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The apparatus economically enables to manufacture hydrogen gas with reduced power consumption and without discharging carbon dioxide.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of hydrogen gas manufacturing apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Mixture manufacturing portion (1B)    Hydrogen gas manufacturing portion (2B)    Hydrogen gas manufacturing apparatus (10B)
NOVELTY - A glass plate comprises (wt.%): silicon dioxide (SiO2) (50-59), aluminum oxide (Al2O3) (15-18), boron oxide (B2O3) (1-4), disodium oxide (Na2O) (0-8), dipotassiumn oxide (K2O) (3-10), magnesium oxide (MgO) (0-2), calcium oxide (CaO) (0-9), barium oxide (BaO) (6-10), and strontium oxide (SrO) (3-7). Total weight of the Na2O and K2O is 5-12 wt.%. Total weight of MgO, CaO, and SrO is 12-20 wt.%.    USE - Glass plate for thin film solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The plate has better thermal expansion coefficient.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparation of the glass plate which comprises preparing above raw material; and melting glass raw material and using float glass process for forming the plate glass.
NOVELTY - A high-molecular compound comprising a thiophene-containing repeating unit (I) and thiazole-containing repeating unit (II), is new.    USE - High-molecular compound is useful for organic photoelectric conversion element (claimed) e.g. organic solar cell and photosensor.    ADVANTAGE - Since high molecular compound has large light absorbency of long wavelength light, the compound is useful to organic photoelectric conversion element.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A high-molecular compound comprising a thiophene-containing repeating unit of formula (I) and thiazole-containing repeating unit of formula (II), is new.    R=H, fluoro, optionally fluoro-substituted alkyl, optionally fluoro-substituted alkoxy, optionally substituted aryl, optionally substituted heteroaryl, or group of formula: -(CH2)m1-C(=O)-O-(CH2)m2-R' (a);    m1,m2=0-6;and    R'=optionally fluoro-substituted alkyl, optionally substituted aryl, or optionally substituted heteroaryl, and hydrogen atom in (CH2)m1 or (CH2)m2 moiety is optionally replaced by fluoro.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for organic photoelectric conversion element, which has a pair of electrodes and a functional layer provided between electrodes. The functional layer contains an electron-accepting compound and the high molecular compound.
NOVELTY - A disiloxane derivative (I) is new.    USE - New disiloxane derivative is used for manufacturing films used for insulating films, low-refractive-index materials, low-dielectric-constant materials, and electronic devices (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to semiconductor integrated circuits, display elements, touch panels, and solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The new disiloxane derivative forms films having excellent mechanical strength, low refractive index (1.61 or less), low dielectric constant (2.6 or less), and an elasticity modulus of 7.9 GPa or more.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A disiloxane derivative of formula (I), is new.    n=4 or 5;    R1=3-6C alkyl except butyl, 2-4C alkenyl, 2-4C alkynyl, 1-3C alkoxy, allyloxy, or H, when n is 4, and 2-6C alkyl, 2-4C alkenyl, 2-4C alkynyl, 1-3C alkoxy, allyloxy, or H, when n is 5;and    R2=H or methyl.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of compound (I); and    (2) manufacture of film, which involves using compound (I) as a material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition film-forming apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition chamber (1)    Substrate (2)    Upper electrode (3)    Lower electrode (4)    Glass marble container (5)
NOVELTY - A conjugation-type compound (I) is new.    USE - Conjugation-type compound is used for organic thin film used for organic thin film element, organic thin film transistor and organic thin film solar cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The conjugation-type compound has excellent electron transport properties and solubility with respect to solvents.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A conjugation-type compound of formula (I) is new.    R1,R2=monovalent group having alkane group;    R11,R12,R21,R22=H, halo or monovalent group;    X11,X12,X21,X22=oxygen, sulfur or =C(-A)2, and at least 1 is sulfur or =C(-A)2;    Z1,Z2=groups of formulae: -O-, -S-, -Se-, -Te-, -S(=O)-, -S(=O)2-, -C(-R3)=C(-R4)-, -C(-R5)=N- and -N(-R6)-;    Ar0,Ar1,Ar2=6C or more bivalent aromatic hydrocarbyl or 4C or more bivalent heterocyclyl (both optionally substituted);    r=1-6;    s,t=0-6;    A=H, halo or monovalent group, and at least 1 is electron-withdrawing group;    R3-R6=H, halo or monovalent group of formulae: -C(-R3)=C(-R4)-, -C(-R5)=N- and -N(-R6)-;and    R3+R4=ring.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic cross-sectional view of organic thin film transistor.    Substrate (1)    Active layer (2)    Insulating layer (3)    Gate electrode (4)    Source electrode (5)    Drain electrode (6)    Organic thin film transistor (100)
NOVELTY - A thick film-typed copper-indium-gallium sulfide solar cell has sequential lamination of monolayer, bottom electrode layer, copper-indium-gallium selenide photoelectric transformation layer, buffer layer and lower electrode layer containing nickel, gold, platinum and palladium formed on substrate.    USE - Thick film-typed copper-indium-gallium sulfide solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The thick film-typed copper-indium-gallium sulfide solar cell is efficiently manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of thick film-typed copper-indium-gallium sulfide solar cell.
NOVELTY - A protective film has ultraviolet-ray shielding layer (2) containing ultraviolet absorber (I), and weather-resistance binder, on one surface of base material (1), and hard-coat layer (3).    USE - Protective film is used as protective sheet for element of solar cell (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to roof of residence, farming reservoir, pasture, waste water and sewage treatment equipment, wall of building, electronic component, and sound insulating walls of window, highway and railway.    ADVANTAGE - The protective film has excellent weather resistance and scratch resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A protective film has ultraviolet-ray shielding layer containing ultraviolet absorber of formula (I), and weather-resistance binder, on one surface of base material, and hard-coat layer.    R1a,R1c,R1e=H;    R1b,R1d=H or substituent whose ( sigma )p value of Hammett rule is positive, where at least one of R1b and R1d is substituent whose ( sigma )p value of Hammett rule is positive;    R1g,R1h,R1i,R1j,R1k,R1m,R1n,R1p=H or monovalent substituent;and    or R1g+R1h,R1h+R1i,R1i+R1j,R1k+R1m,R1m+R1n+R1p=ring.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of protective film.    Base material (1)    Ultraviolet-ray shielding layer (2)    Hard-coat layer (3)
NOVELTY - The solar cell system (100) has a reflecting plate (20) that is positioned opposite to solar light incident side portion of solar cell (10). The reflecting plate is provided with a coating film structure (21) having fluororesin element and the light-reflective pigment element.    USE - Solar cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The weather resistance effect of the solar cell system is improved. The stain-proof effect and the light-reflective effect of the solar cell system are improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of solar cel1l system.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Solar cell (10)    Reflecting plate (20)    Coating film structure (21)    Base material structure (22)    Solar cell system (100)
NOVELTY - A fluorene derivative (I), is new.    USE - New fluorene compound is used as phosphorescence host material and fluorescence host material used for forming light-emitting layer of organic optoelectronic device e.g. organic photoelectric device, organic light-emitting device, organic solar cell, organic transistor, organic photoconductive drum and organic memory device (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The organic optoelectronic device has excellent durability, electrochemical and thermal stability, and light-emission efficiency at low drive voltages.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A fluorene derivative of formula (I), is new.    HTU=substituent having hole property;    ETU=substituent having electronic property;    L1=2-6C alkenylene, 2-6C alkynylene, 6-30C arylene or 2-30C heteroarylene (all optionally substituted);    R1-R4=H, or 1-6C alkyl, 6-30C aryl, or 2-30C heteroaryl (all optionally substituted);and    or R1+L1+HTU=spiro structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic structure of optoelectronic device.    Organic light-emitting device (100)    Organic thin film (105)    Cathode (110)    Anode (120)    Light-emitting layer (130)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a parting layer on a sacrificial substrate. A compliant substrate is successively formed in an electrode. A light absorption layer, a buffer layer and a window layer are arranged on the parting layer. The electrode is formed with a gallium acid picture quality film. A wet etch process is utilized for selectively removing the parting layer using basic solution. A fabricating solar cell is provided with the light absorption layer that is made of copper, indium and selenium. A bonding layer is arranged in another electrode.    USE - Method for manufacturing a solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables improving an optical absorption rate and a photoelectric conversion rate in effective manner. The method enables improving marketability and reducing manufacturing cost of a soft solar cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow chart of a solar cell manufacturing method.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Step for forming the parting layer (S10)    Step for forming the electrode (S20)    Step for forming flexible substrate on the electrode (S30)    Step for removing the parting layer (S40)
NOVELTY - The method involves coating an insulating layer on a surface of nano crystal to prepare (S1400) a substrate. A silicon film is mixed with amorphous silicon and formed (S1420) on the nano crystal. Size of the nano crystal formed on an upper side of the substrate is controlled (S1430). The amorphous silicon is etched from the silicon film.    USE - Method for manufacturing a quantum dot solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables precisely controlling density and size of a quantum dot required for production of a quantum dot solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram illustrating a quantum dot solar cell manufacturing method.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Substrate preparing step (S1400)    Silicon film forming step (S1420)    Size of the nano crystal formed on an upper side of the substrate controlling step (S1430)    Quantum dot forming step (S1440)    Surface of the quantum dot coating step (S1450)
NOVELTY - A solar cell has electrical contact layer (a), p-layer, electrical contact layer (b), and microcrystalline n-doped layer sequentially provided on substrate. The n-doped layer contains hydrogen phase and hydrogen-doped silicon oxide phase, and contains total oxygen contents of 10-25%.    USE - Solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell has excellent electroconductivity and high density.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of solar cell.
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a surface electrode (2) on a translucent glass substrate (1). A zinc-oxide type crystalline transparent conductive film (22) is formed in the surface electrode by performing a sputtering process with vacuum degree of 7x 10-3- 1x 10-6 Pascal for forming a transparent electrically conductive substrate (11a), where the zinc-oxide type transparent conductive film consists of metal doped zinc-oxide. An indium oxide type transparent conductive film is formed at a bottom of the zinc-oxide type crystalline transparent conductive film.    USE - Method for manufacturing a transparent electrically conductive substrate that is utilized for manufacturing a thin film solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables forming the zinc-oxide type crystalline transparent conductive film in the surface electrode by performing the sputtering process, so that high optical confinement effect can be realized in the surface electrode of the transparent electrically conductive substrate, thus improving photoelectric conversion efficiency of a thin film solar cell, and hence improving electric power generation efficiency of the thin film solar cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a thin film solar cell manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a transparent electrically conductive substrate equipped with a zinc-oxide type crystalline transparent conductive film.    Translucent glass substrate (1)    Surface electrode (2)    Surface asperity structure (2a)    Transparent electrically conductive substrate (11a)    Zinc-oxide type crystalline transparent conductive film (22)
NOVELTY - Stacked structure comprises: a soluble organic semiconductor material; and a water soluble photosensitive material which is directly disposed on a surface of the soluble organic semiconductor material.    USE - The stacked structure is useful in organic thin film transistor and in organic thin film transistor array (all claimed) which are used in fabrication of display panel, liquid crystal displays (LCDs), organic light-emitting diode displays, polymer dispersed LCDs, organic solar cells and sensors.    ADVANTAGE - The stacked structure provides water soluble photosensitive material which produces pattern with improved resolution at low cost; provides pattern that serve as protective layer; and provides organic thin film transistor that has good working performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) an organic thin film transistor (OTFT) (300), comprising a gate (210), a gate insulating layer covering the gate, a source (232a) and a drain (234a) disposed on the gate insulating layer, an active layer (240a) located above the gate insulating layer and disposed between the source and the drain, where the active layer comprises the soluble organic semiconductor material, and a protective layer directly disposed on the surface of the active layer, where the protective layer comprises the water soluble photosensitive material; and    (2) an OTFT array, comprising many scan lines and many data lines, many OTFTs electrically connected to the scan lines and the data lines.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of organic thin film transistor.    Gate (210)    Source (232a)    Drain (234a)    Active layer (240a)    Organic thin film transistor (300)
NOVELTY - A backsheet has geometric isomer organic compound layer coated on surface(s) of multi-layered base material layer.    USE - Backsheet is used for solar cell module and semiconductor device.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell module using the backsheet has excellent heat-discharging property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of backsheet.
NOVELTY - The solar cell has back surface electrode layer that is formed on the bearing substrate. The light absorption layer is formed on the back surface electrode layer. The buffer layer including the arsenic (As) is formed on the light absorption layer. The window layer is formed on the buffer layer.    USE - Solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The intensity of the light delivered to the buffer layer with the condensed light to the light absorption layer is enlarged so that the photoelectric conversion efficiency can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for fabricating solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the solar cell.
NOVELTY - The wafer has a rectangular mold base (100) with fixed thickness for supplying dissolved poly-silicon. Corners (9) of the mold base are formed with mounting holes (11) from a front side to a rear side of the base. A rectangular-shaped wafer molding frame (15) is included in a central part of the mold base. A set of inlet passages is connected to a pressing part (12) of a wafer molding frame in the mold base, where inactive gas in the molding frame flows away to an expansion pathway via an inlet passage.    USE - Solar cell wafer mold.    ADVANTAGE - The mold can be prepared with fixed thickness so as to reduce cost of the mold.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for molding a solar cell wafer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top perspective view of a solar cell wafer mold.    Corners of mold base (9)    Mounting holes (11)    Pressing part (12)    Rectangular-shaped wafer molding frame (15)    Rectangular mold base (100)
NOVELTY - The mold has a molding frame corner part (17) provided in a beginning unit that is included in an inner side of a rectangular wafer molding frame (15). A wafer molding pressure part and a sealing pressing part are equipped to same plane in same cord. A mounting hole (11) is formed in a guide unit. The guide unit is penetrated into leg of an angle part of a rectangular mold base of a square plate in a front side and a rear side of the frame, where thickness of the frame is 10mm. The mold base supplies dissolved poly-silicon that fills up in space at an inner side of the mold.    USE - Solar cell wafer mold.    ADVANTAGE - The mold improves energy conversion efficiency and reduces cost of a silicon wafer and thickness of a solar cell wafer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for molding a solar cell wafer mold.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a dipping type mold base.    Mounting hole (11)    Front surface pressing part (12)    Rectangular wafer molding frame (15)    Molding frame edge (16)    Molding frame corner part (17)
NOVELTY - The smart window apparatus (100) comprises a solar cell module (130) for converting sunlight into direct current (DC) power supply, where power source converting unit is provided for providing direct current power into polymer disperse liquid crystal (200). A controller is provided for controlling operation of the smart window apparatus according to input signal. An input unit is designed to deliver input signal to the controller.    USE - Smart window apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The smart window apparatus comprises a solar cell module for converting sunlight into direct current (DC) power supply, and hence ensures simplified design and controlled transmission amount of light.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross-sectional view of the smart window apparatus.    Smart window apparatus (100)    Transparent substrate (110)    Solar cell module (130)    Liquid crystal (200)    Light transmissive electrode (220)
NOVELTY - An adhesive film comprises (pts.wt.) ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) copolymers (100), peroxide crosslinking curing agents (0.1-5), auxiliary crosslinking agents (0.1-5), composite antioxidants (0.1-5), hindered amine light stabilizers (0.1-5), UV absorbents (0.1-5), silane coupling agents (0.1-5), and grafting modification EVA colloidal particles (0.1-5). The adhesive film is 0.3-0.8 mm thick.    USE - An adhesive film used for a solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The laminating time of the adhesive film is less than 10 minutes. The adhesive film has strong bonding capacity, damp heat resistance, and UV antioxidant performance. It has a service life of more than 25 years.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparing the adhesive film, comprising:    (A) mixing EVA copolymers, peroxide crosslinking curing agents, auxiliary crosslinking agents, composite antioxidants, hindered amine light stabilizers, UV absorbents, silane coupling agents, and grafting modification ethylene vinyl acetate colloidal particles; rolling at 40-70 degrees C for 4-12 hours; and cooling to obtain master batch; and    (B) fusing, heating, curtain coating, cooling, drawing, and coiling, where the temperature of an extruder is 45-95 degrees C and the temperature of a mold head is 70-120 degrees C.
NOVELTY - A solar battery back board comprises (pts.wt.) polyvinylidene fluoride (8-12), modified polyethylene (PE), modified ethylene vinyl alcohol (EVA) (40-60), and titanium pigment (0.5-2).    USE - A solar battery back board.    ADVANTAGE - The solar battery back board is manufactured using a simple and inexpensive method. The bonding strength of the battery back plate with EVA is superior to the traditional coating technique and peeling strength of silica gel.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the preparation of the solar battery, comprising:    (A) uniformly mixing titanium and modified EVA in a mixing machine for 5 minutes;    (B) mixing the titanium dioxide with modified EVA mixture, and drying at 40 degrees C for 120 minutes;    (C) drying the modified PE;    (D) extruding polyvinylidene fluoride, modified PE, modified EVA, and powder mixture material; and    (E) micro processing co-extruding.
NOVELTY - Copper amino alkoxide (I), indium amino alkoxide (II) and selenium powder are mixed, to obtain copper-indium selenide nanoparticles. A coating solution containing the nanoparticles is coated on a glass substrate containing molybdenum film under ambient pressure, to obtain coating layer. The glass substrate in which the coating layer is formed is heated, to obtain copper-indium selenide thin film.    USE - Manufacture of copper-indium selenide thin film used for solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently and economically provides copper-indium selenide thin film.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Copper amino alkoxide of formula (I), indium amino alkoxide of formula: In(O-A-NR1R2)2(NR3)2 (II) and selenium powder are mixed, to obtain copper-indium selenide nanoparticles. A coating solution containing the nanoparticles is coated on a glass substrate containing molybdenum film under ambient pressure, to obtain coating layer. The glass substrate in which the coating layer is formed is heated, to obtain copper-indium selenide thin film.    m=1-3;    R,R'=1-4C linear or branched alkyl;    R3=1-5C linear or branched alkyl, 1-5C trialkylsilyl or optionally substituted 2-5C alkylene;and    R1,R2=H or linear or branched 1-5C alkyl.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell.
NOVELTY - A modified montmorillonite comprises exchangeable interlayer cation, and linear or branched hydrocarbon compound(s) including at least two hydroxyl groups and connected to the exchangeable interlayer cation.    USE - Modified montmorillonite used for adhesive composition used in manufacturing solar battery module (claimed).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) an adhesive composition comprising polymer adhesive and modified montmorillonite (0.1-5, preferably 0.3-2 wt.%);    (2) a polymer film, in which part ( greater than or equal to 80, preferably greater than or equal to 95) of the surface area of polymer film surface is coated with adhesive composition;    (3) a multilayer film including at least two adjacent polymer films and adhesive layer(s) between the two polymer films; and    (4) a solar battery module including a solar battery layer comprising interconnected solar batteries, a back packaging layer laminated on the back side of solar battery layer, and a multilayer backplate laminated on the back side of back packaging layer and comprising polyester film, fluoropolymer film and adhesive layer between polyester film and fluoropolymer film.
NOVELTY - An antireflective coating composition is obtained by sol-gel reaction of a silicon compound binder solution and a colloidal silica complex compound solution in the presence of a catalyst at 50-100 degrees C. The silicon compound binder solution is obtained by reacting a silane coupling agent and water or alcohol. The colloidal silica complex compound solution is obtained by sol-gel reaction of colloidal silica nanoparticles, silane coupling agent, and water or alcohol.    USE - Antireflective coating composition is used for solar cell modules (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The antireflective coating composition improves corrosion resistance and light transmission of transparent substrates of solar cell modules. The composition forms films which have excellent hardness, scratch resistance, and corrosion resistance, and protect surface from being damaged by environment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of antireflective coating composition.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a carrying in/out gate (15) that is positioned in the side portion of a film production room structure (5) for carrying a to-be-processed substrate (2) to the film production room structure. An openable-closable gate valve (10) is provided for sealing the film production room structure. A trap board (9) is positioned at a carrying in/out gate for acquiring the particle structure (8) generated in the film production room structure.    USE - Semiconductor film manufacturing apparatus e.g. plasma chemical vapor deposition (CVD) apparatus for use during manufacture of photoelectric conversion layer of thin film solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Since the trap board is positioned at carrying in/out gate to acquire particle generated in room structure, the occurrence of the internal leak in a film production room structure is prevented. The in-plane uniform effect of the semiconductor film manufacturing apparatus is effectively maintained for a long period of time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for semiconductor film manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of semiconductor film manufacturing apparatus.    To-be-processed substrate (2)    Film production room structure (5)    Particle structure (8)    Trap board (9)    Openable-closable gate valve (10)    Carrying in/out gate (15)
NOVELTY - A protection component comprising silicon material is provided on a path which supplies silicon raw material (12) to a crucible. The silicon raw material is heated, dissolved and coagulated, and the polycrystal silicon ingot (3) is cast.    USE - Casting of silicon ingot used for substrate of solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides cast silicon ingot with reduced contaminations. The solar cell containing the silicon ingot has excellent photoelectric conversion efficiency. The protection component having excellent crack resistance is economically manufactured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the apparatus for casting silicon ingot.    Material supply apparatus (2)    Silicon ingot (3)    Inert gas opening (5)    Silicon raw material (12)    Molten silicon (13)
NOVELTY - Reflective article (202), comprises: a substrate having a first major surface and a second major surface; a primary reflective coating comprising at least one metallic layer over at least a portion of a major surface of the substrate; and a sacrificial anode (206) in electrical contact with the metallic layer of the primary reflective coating.    USE - The reflective article is useful in solar mirrors, laminated or non-laminated residential and/or commercial mirrors or reflectors for high performance optical systems comprising video projectors or optical scanners.    ADVANTAGE - The reflective article provides solar mirror with improved anticorrosion properties.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) a reflective article (I), comprising: the substrate having the first major surface and the second major surface; a primary reflective coating comprising at least one metal lie layer over at least a portion of a major surface of the substrate; and a source of electrons connected to the metallic layer; and    (2) a reflective article (II), comprising: a transparent substrate having the first major surface and the second major surface; a base coat over at least a portion of the second major surface; a primary reflective coating comprising the metallic layer over at least a portion of the base coat; at least one solar cell; and an anode, where the solar cell is electrically connected to the metallic layer and the anode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows schematic view of the reflective article.    Reflective coating (22)    Reflective article (202)    Sacrificial anode (206)    Solar panel (218)    Battery (220)
NOVELTY - The component has columns connected with a battery string in series. A primary battery is provided with two rectangular sub-chips with same size. The sub-chips are connected in series and provided with long sides and short sides. The long sides and the short sides are connected in series and parallel by a serial interface. Front and tail ends of a multi-cell string are provided at a bus bar. An insulating layer is provided with an ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) glue film layer and a thermoplastic elastomer (TPE) layer.    USE - Solar energy battery component.    ADVANTAGE - The component satisfies requirements of specific application occasion with relatively low current value by winding process so as to avoid complicated situation of a cable layout by utilizing a by-pass diode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a solar energy battery component.
NOVELTY - Polyolefin microporous membrane, comprises a film that forms a surface layer and contains organosilicone particles, where a single layer or laminated structure.    USE - The polyolefin microporous membrane is useful in a separator for a lithium ion battery (claimed), a precision filter membrane, a separator for a capacitor and a material for a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The polyolefin microporous membrane molding operations are easy, high in mechanical strength, and high thermal stability at high temperatures.
NOVELTY - An outermost plate (30) is arranged at end surface of a cell stack (22). An end plate (32) is arranged adjacent to outermost plate at end surface. An electrically nonconductive material anti-rotation unit is arranged at each opposite end surface, for preventing relative movement between the outermost plates and the end plates. The anti-rotation unit is partially inserted into end surface of end plate. The anti-rotation unit is partially inserted into end surface of the outermost plate at the corresponding end without extending through the outermost plate.    USE - Assembly of fuel cell used during electrochemical reaction to generate electricity.    ADVANTAGE - The efficiency of the fuel cell can be improved. As the relative movement between the outermost plates and the end plate is suppressed, the deformation of anti-rotation unit can be prevented. Since the interface between outermost plates and the end plate does not provide a reliable placement or relative orientation between components, the desired alignment between outermost plates and the end plate can be attained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of controlling position of fuel cell stack assembly components.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the fuel cell assembly.    Fuel cell assembly (20)    Cell stack (22)    Plates (24,26,28)    Outermost plate (30)    End plate (32)
NOVELTY - Production of nanoparticles comprising conjugated polymer, comprises providing a reaction mixture comprising monomer, photosensitizing agent, and solvent; and exposing the reaction mixture to photo-irradiation to form nanoparticles of conjugated polymer.    USE - The method is for production of nanoparticles comprising conjugated polymer, for use in a composite i.e. hydrogel useful for intraocular lens implant. The composite is for use as an optical material (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to solar cells, photovoltaic cells, dental implant, and materials, products, or substances, which are for use in contact e.g. with biological samples, tissues, fluids, cells, and cell components ex vivo, in vivo, or in vitro.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides nanoparticles of conjugated polymers, which have no or very little toxic contaminants; is more environmentally friendly than the prior art method; does not require a metal-containing reagent, such as ferric ion salts or potassium dichromate as catalyst; and does not require an organic solvent, which is usually chlorinated. By avoiding a metal-containing reagent and/or an organic solvent, the resulting nanoparticles are less toxic, which is particularly important if the nanoparticles are to be used in a composite for use as biomaterial. The nanoparticles have controlled dimensions, low size polydispersity in contrast to nanoparticles produced in prior art methods.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) nanoparticle;    (2) composite comprising nanoparticles of conjugated polymer; and    (3) production of hydrogel comprising dispersing nanoparticles; and polymerizing the monomer around the nanoparticles to form a hydrogel containing the nanoparticles.
NOVELTY - A thin-film solar cell structure consists of a transparent conductive layer (23), a junction partner layer (21), a buffer layer (22) provided between the transparent conductive layer and junction partner layer, and a group II-VI compound absorber layer in intimate contact with the junction partner layer. The buffer layer comprises cadmium-doped tin oxide, indium sulfide, tin-doped indium sulfide, gallium sulfide and/or tin-doped gallium sulfide.    USE - Thin-film solar cell structure.    ADVANTAGE - The thin-film solar cell structure is efficiently and economically fabricated. The performance of the thin-film solar cell structure is improved using the buffer layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the thin-film solar cell.    Cadmium telluride film (20)    Junction partner film (21)    Buffer layer (22)    Transparent conductive layer (23)    Rectifying junction (24)
NOVELTY - Partial flow cell (150) comprises cathode current collector (120); mobile catholyte including a cathode active material, and in contact with cathode current collector; separator arrangement (116) in contact with catholyte; fixed anode active material (162) in contact with separator arrangement, the separator arrangement permitting ionic flow between cathode active material and fixed anode active material; and anode current collector (158) in contact with fixed anode active material and configured to be externally electrically connected with cathode current collector.    USE - Partial flow cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic diagram of a partial flow cell.    Separator arrangement (116)    Cathode current collector (120)    Partial flow cell (150)    Anode current collector (158)    Fixed anode active material (162)
NOVELTY - The film-forming apparatus (10) has electrode roller pair (18a,18b) which performs atmospheric pressure plasma chemical vapor deposition by dielectric material barrier discharge. A gas supply unit (20) supplies source gas between electrode rollers. A power supply device (14) is integrated with inductance capacitance resonance circuit (40). The inductance and capacitance of LC resonance circuit are adjusted by control unit (16) according to state of plasma between electrode roller pair.    USE - Film-forming apparatus for forming gas barrier film, optical film, substrate for magnetic recording medium, film for solar cell, electromagnetic wave shielding film, electro-conductive film, antistatic film and optical components.    ADVANTAGE - High quality film can be formed stably over a long time. The smoothness of film can be improved. The increase of reflectance can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating the inversion area of film-forming apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Film-forming apparatus (10)    Power supply device (14)    Control unit (16)    Electrode rollers (18a,18b)    Gas supply unit (20)    Inductance capacitance resonance circuit (40)
NOVELTY - The member (1) has a heat conductive resin composition material comprising a silicate mineral filler. A heat sink is arranged in a filling member (1a). A rhombic system is filled with silicate mineral such as cordierite or mullite. The silicate mineral filler is chosen from a specific group that contains boron nitride, aluminum nitride, silicon carbide, alumina, magnesia, silica, rutile-type titanium dioxide and zinc oxide. The heat sink is linked with a filler chosen from another specific group that contains graphite and low order titanium oxide.    USE - Heat radiating member for an electronic device (claimed) i.e. electroluminescence device. Can also be used for an organic electronic device e.g. organic transistor and organic thin-film solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The heat sink is arranged in the filling member, so that heat generated inside the electronic device is thermally and effectively radiated, thus disassembling the filler with water content, and hence emitting ammonia gas from the electronic device to avoid degradation and increasing service life of the electronic device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) an electronic device    (2) a method for manufacturing an electronic device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an electroluminescence device.    Heat radiating member (1)    Filling member (1a)    Gas impervious protective film (15)    Sealing body (16)    Adhesive agent (17)
NOVELTY - The battery has an electrode terminal (10) that is provided with columnar portion (2) whose lower end is connected with current collecting plate (3) by welding, while upper end is protruded on outer side of battery case. A gasket (7) is compressed by tightening nut (4) that is inserted by columnar portion. The electrode terminal is provided with plate-like-portion (1) that is protruded on outer side of battery case. The cross-sectional area of plate-like-portion is larger than cross-sectional area of columnar portion.    USE - Lithium ion battery for fuel cell, solar cell, primary cell and secondary cell.    ADVANTAGE - The sealing process of electrode terminal and attachment of plate-like-portion can be performed simultaneously, so that the work process can be reduced and productivity of battery can be improved. Since the tightening portion, such as nut and crimping portion required for the battery can be reduced, so that the size of the battery can be reduced and height dimension of the electrode terminal can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the battery.    Plate-like-portion (1)    Columnar portion (2)    Current collecting plate (3)    Nut (4)    Gasket (7)    Electrode terminal (10)
NOVELTY - The solar panel has a composite board (9) that includes a light catalyst coating layer (1), a film coating solar battery (2) and a substrate (3). A lower surface of the substrate is coated with an adhesive layer (4). A foaming heat insulating material (5) is made of polyurethane.    USE - Building-integrated solar panel.    ADVANTAGE - The solar panel is featured with improved safety and reliability, good stability, simple structure and convenient installation with reduced installation area.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the building-integrated solar panel.    Light catalyst coating layer (1)    Solar battery (2)    Substrate (3)    Adhesive layer (4)    Foaming heat insulating material (9)
NOVELTY - The board has a frame (7) e.g. aluminum alloy frame or sectional material frame, provided on an edge of a composite board (10), where the frame is made of macromolecule material. The composite board is orderly formed with a light catalyst coating layer (1), a thin film solar battery (2), an adhesive layer (3) and a substrate (4). The thin film solar battery is provided with a glass substrate and formed with a metal layer, a transparent conductive layer and a semiconductor material layer. A film of the thin film solar battery is made of a functional polyester film.    USE - Thin film solar panel integrated building material board.    ADVANTAGE - The board occupies less space, and is stable, safe and reliable.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The substrate is calcium silicate, paper fiber or heat insulation decoration plate of cement component. The thin film solar battery is copper-indium-gallium-selenium (CIGS) film solar battery or titanium dioxide dye-sensitized solar cell (DDSC) or cadmium telluride/cadmium sulfide (CdTe/CdS) thin film solar battery or gallium arsenide (GaAs)-based thin film solar battery or copper indium selenium (CIS) based thin-film solar cell or polymer multilayer modified electrode type solar cell or crystalline chemical solar battery or amorphous silicon film solar battery or amorphous silicon/microcrystalline silicon laminated solar energy battery or thin film battery building integrated photovoltaic (BIPV) solar battery or polycrystalline silicon thin film solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a thin film solar panel integrated building material board.    Light catalyst coating layer (1)    Thin film solar battery (2)    Adhesive layer (3)    Substrate (4)    Frame (7)    Composite board (10)
NOVELTY - The panel has lower and upper substrate plates (11, 21) respectively comprising lower diodes (13) i.e. amorphous silicon-based PIN diodes and upper diodes (23) i.e. amorphous silicon-germanium based NIP diodes on faces. The faces are joined together with interposition of a bonding layer (20). The upper diodes photo convert light radiations having a wavelength less than a value and develop a voltage. The lower diodes photoconvert the radiations with a wavelength less than another value and develop another voltage. Ratio between widths of the strips is equal to a ratio between the voltages.    USE - Solar panel for use in a roof and a facade of building.    ADVANTAGE - The panel enables assembling different types of diodes for respectively absorbing low and high light wavelengths of solar radiation in an efficient manner. The panel is formed in a simple manner. The structure of the panel improves photo conversion output in the order of 13 percent.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The transparent layer is made of polymer. The upper substrate plate is made of glass.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view illustrating bilayer assembling of diodes.    Lower substrate plate (11)    Lower diodes (13)    Strips of semiconductor diodes (15)    Bonding layer (20)    Upper substrate plate (21)    Upper diodes (23)
NOVELTY - A liquid composition contains aprotic organic solvent and fluorinated ion-exchange polymer dissolved or dispersed in the aprotic organic solvent. The fluorinated ion-exchange polymer contains 40-94 mol% of repeating units derived from chlorofluoroolefin, and 6-60 mol% of repeating units derived from functional monomer.    USE - Liquid composition is used for forming ion-exchange membrane for assembly used for fuel cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The liquid composition provides ion-exchange membrane with excellent mechanical characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A liquid composition contains aprotic organic solvent and fluorinated ion-exchange polymer dissolved or dispersed in the aprotic organic solvent. The fluorinated ion-exchange polymer contains 40-94 mol% of repeating units derived from chlorofluoroolefin of formula: CF2=CClY', and 6-60 mol% of repeating units derived from functional monomer of formula: CF2=CF-O-(CF2CF(CF3)O)m-(CF2)nSO2X.    Y'=F or Cl;    m=0 or 1;    n=0-10;    X=Cl, F, Br, I, -O-M+;and    M+=H+, NH4+, K+, Li+, or Na+.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) fluorinated ion-exchange polymer;    (2) manufacture of fluorinated ion-exchange polymer;    (3) manufacture of membrane;    (4) ion-exchange membrane;    (5) assembly; and    (6) fuel cell.
NOVELTY - An inorganic-fine-particle-dispersed paste comprises a (meth)acrylic resin, inorganic fine particles, and an organic solvent. The organic solvent consists of an aromatic ring and a hydroxyl group, and has a boiling point of 200-300 degrees C, a viscosity of 30 mPa.second or more, and a surface tension of 30-50 mN/m.    USE - Inorganic-fine-particle-dispersed paste is used for sintered compacts used in plasma display panels, green sheets used for stacked electronic components e.g. laminated ceramic capacitors, and back-surface electrodes of solar cell panels.    ADVANTAGE - The inorganic-fine-particle-dispersed paste has excellent sinterability, and forms sintered layers having excellent surface smoothness.
NOVELTY - A polyimide resin composition comprises polyimide (A) and organized phyllosilicate (B) dispersed in polyimide. The composition contains 20-250 parts weight of component (B) with respect to 100 parts weight of the component (A).    USE - Polyimide resin composition used for forming polyimide type composite film (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to flexible organic electroluminescent display, flexible printed circuit board, film type solar cell and electronic paper.    ADVANTAGE - The polyimide resin composition forms colorless and transparent composite film having excellent dimensional stability and water vapor barrier property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for polyimide type composite film, which contains the polyimide type resin composition.
NOVELTY - A modified cellulose fiber contains hydroxyl group-containing repeating units (I)-(III) in a molecule.    USE - Modified cellulose fiber is used for manufacturing resin composition for manufacturing molded component (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to substrate for solar cell, electronic paper and organic electroluminescent display device, optical sheet, motor-vehicle component, wall board, floor board, electronic circuit, housing of mobile telephone and furniture.    ADVANTAGE - The modified cellulose fiber has excellent transparency, and high strength and elastic modulus.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A modified cellulose fiber contains hydroxyl group-containing repeating units of formula (I)-(III) in a molecule.    X1,X2=aryl, where H on aromatic ring of aryl is optionally substituted by alkyl, aralkyl or group containing hetero atom;and    a-c=1 or more.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) resin composition, which contains modified cellulose fiber, and resin having aryl group;    (2) manufacture of resin composition;    (3) molded component; and    (4) manufacture of molded component.
NOVELTY - A composition comprises compound containing metal of group 1B-group 3A type chalcogen element, and polyether having repeating unit derived from oxirane type monomer (I).    USE - Composition used for forming solar cell light absorption layer (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The composition has excellent viscosifying effect, spinnability and forms printed material having excellent thermal decomposability at low temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A composition comprises compound containing metal of group 1B-group 3A type chalcogen element, and polyether having repeating unit derived from oxirane type monomer of formula (I).    R=H, 1-12C alkyl or -CH2O(CR1R2R3);    R1-R3=H or -CH2O(CH2CH2O)nR4;    R4=1-12C alkyl;and    n=0-12.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the solar cell light absorption layer, which involves coating the composition on a substrate, and heating the application layer.
NOVELTY - A resin mold material or resin replica mold material composition comprises 0.1-10 wt.% of hardenable fluorine-type polymer (A) with respect to curable resin capable of forming mold resin or replica mold resin or curable monomer.    USE - Resin mold material or resin replica mold material composition is used for manufacture of resin replica mold and silicon semiconductor substrate (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to medical treatment, chemical analysis, transistor, memory, light emitting diode, laser, solar cell, electronic device, flexible display, wireless tag, wearable tag, optical memory, light modulator and optical shutter.    ADVANTAGE - The resin replica mold formed using resin mold material or resin replica mold material composition has excellent release property, and reduced damage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of resin replica mold, which involves coating resin mold material or resin replica mold material composition on a silicon substrate, forming resin film, pressing inorganic material mold original plate on the resin film, forming transcription pattern, and mold-releasing the resin replica mold; and    (2) manufacture of patterned silicon semiconductor substrate, which involves coating resin mold material composition on silicon substrate, pressing inorganic material mold negative plate in which micro-pattern is formed, on the surface of the formed resist layer, transferring micro-pattern, obtaining resist hardened material by hardening the transcription pattern, mold-releasing the inorganic material mold negative plate, performing oxygen ashing of resist hardened material layer, and etching by fluorine gas.
NOVELTY - A thermoplastic composition contains (in parts mass) hydrogenated thermoplastic-elastomer (100) which is hydrogenated substance of block copolymer (Z) containing polymer block(s) (A) containing aromatic vinyl monomer unit as main structural unit, polymer block(s) (B) containing conjugated diene monomeric unit as main structural unit, softener (5-120) having dynamic viscosity of 50-380 centistokes at 40 degrees C, ethylene polymer (30-400) containing ethylene unit or propylene polymer (5-100) containing propylene unit as main monomeric unit, and has haze value of 70% or less.    USE - Thermoplastic composition is used for thermoplastic film and solar cell module for sealing photovoltaic cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell module obtained using thermoplastic film has excellent recyclabilty.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A thermoplastic composition contains (in parts mass) hydrogenated thermoplastic-elastomer (100) which is hydrogenated substance of block copolymer (Z) containing polymer block(s) (A) containing aromatic vinyl monomer unit as main structural unit, polymer block(s) (B) containing conjugated diene monomeric unit as main structural unit, softener (5-120) having dynamic viscosity of 50-380 centistokes at 40 degrees C, ethylene polymer (30-400) containing ethylene unit or propylene polymer (5-100) containing propylene unit as main monomeric unit, and has haze value of 70% or less, measured based on JIS K7136.. The hydrogenated thermoplastic-elastomer has weight average molecular weight of 50000-150000. The bending elastic modulus of ethylenic polymer and propylene polymer is 1-200 MPa and 400-2000 MPa, respectively. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell module, which sealed the photovoltaic cell by using the thermoplastic composition.
NOVELTY - A solar cell module (1) has a surface electrode of primary photovoltaic cell (2) and back surface electrode of other photovoltaic cell adjacent to primary photovoltaic cell, which are electrically connected by tab wire (3) through an electroconductive adhesive film. The adhesive film has glass transition temperature of 130-180 degrees C, after hardening.    USE - Solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell module has high connection reliability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of solar cell module, which involves carrying out temporary arrangement of the tab wire on electroconductive adhesive material, attaching surface electrodes of photovoltaic cells, and pressing by heating press head from the upper surface of tab wire; and    (2) electroconductive adhesive material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of solar cell module.    Solar cell module (1)    Photovoltaic cell (2)    Tab wire (3)    Sheet (6)    Surface cover (7)
NOVELTY - Silver-manganese-carbon-containing catalyst contains mixture of manganese oxide or mixture of manganese oxide and manganese dioxide in the mass ratio of 0.01-99.9%.    USE - Silver-manganese-carbon-containing catalyst is used for oxidation and reduction of metal air fuel cell, and alkali anion-exchange membrane air fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The silver-manganese-carbon-containing catalyst has excellent stability, safety, and can be manufactured without polluting the environment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Silver-manganese-carbon-containing catalyst contains mixture of manganese oxide (Mn3O4) and manganese oxide (MnO), or mixture of manganese oxide (Mn3O4) and manganese dioxide in the mass ratio of 0.01-99.9%. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparation of silver-manganese-carbon-containing catalyst.
NOVELTY - A conjugated polymer having isoindigo unit (I), is new.    USE - New conjugated polymer used in solar cell device, organic electroluminescent device and organic field effect transistor (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The conjugated polymer has excellent solubility, film-forming property, high thermal stability, and provides solar cell device with high energy conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A conjugated polymer having isoindigo unit of formula (I), is new.    Ar=group chosen from groups of formulae (a)-(c);    R1=8-20C alkyl;    R2=1-12C alkyl;and    n=2-50.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of the conjugated polymer;    (2) solar cell device, which consists of a substrate, a conducting layer deposited on the surface of the substrate, an active layer containing the conjugated polymer as electron donor material coated on the conducting layer, and a metallic aluminum layer disposed on the surface of the active layer and used as cathode;    (3) organic electroluminescent device, which consists of a substrate, a conducting layer deposited on the surface of the substrate, a luminous layer containing the conjugated polymer coated on the conducting layer, buffering layer evaporated on the luminous layer and metallic aluminum layer disposed on the buffering layer and used as cathode; and    (4) organic field effect transistor, which consists of insulating layer, organic semi-conducting layer containing the conjugated polymer, source electrode and leak electrode disposed on the organic semi-conducting layer at interval.
NOVELTY - A solar cell sealing material contains ethylene-( alpha )-olefin non-conjugated polyene copolymer having melt flow rate of 10-50 g/10 minutes at 190 degrees C and 2.16 kg load according to ASTM D1238, and shore A hardness of 60-85 according to ASTM D2240. The copolymer contains 80-90 mol% of structural unit originating in ethylene, 9.99-19.99 mol% of structural unit originating in 3-20 ( alpha )-olefin, and 0.01-5 mol% of structural unit originating in non-conjugated polyene.    USE - Solar cell sealing material is used for solar cell module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell sealing material has excellent transparency, flexibility, adhesiveness, heat resistance, cross-linking property, electrical property and extrusion moldability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of solar cell sealing material, which involves melt-kneading a resin composition containing ethylene-( alpha )-olefin diene copolymer, paraffinic oil and a cross-linking agent, and molding; and    (2) solar cell module (20), which has solar cell elements (22) clamped by surface side transparent protection component (24) and back surface protection component (26), and sealing component for sealing solar cell element and produced by hardening sealing materials.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of solar cell module.    Solar cell module (20)    Solar cell element (22)    Surface protection component (24)    Back surface protection component (26)    Sealing layer (28)    Interconnector (29)
NOVELTY - An electroconductive adhesive material (20) contains film-forming resin, liquid epoxy resin, hardening agent and electroconductive particles. The hardening agent is acid anhydride-type hardening agent or phenol-type hardening agent. The electroconductive particles are solder particles.    USE - Electroconductive adhesive material is used for manufacturing solar cell module (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electroconductive adhesive material has high connection reliability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) solar cell module; and    (2) manufacture of solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the solar cell module.    Photovoltaic cell (2)    Photoelectric conversion element (10)    Bus-bar electrode (11)    Aluminum back-surface electrode (13)    Electroconductive adhesive material (20)
NOVELTY - The surface of micro lens layer (120) is formed on concavo-convex shaped insulating substrate (101). Electrode (130) is formed on micro lens layer, which is made of carbon nanotube (CNT). A p-n junction semiconductor layer (140) is formed on electrode (130). Electrode (150) is formed on surface of semiconductor layer. Micro lens layer is made of light transmitting material. Semiconductor layer is made of n-type semiconductor layer (140b), pure amorphous silicon layer (140c) and p-type semiconductor layer (140b). Electrode (150) is silver (Ag), aluminum (Al) or aluminum alloy (Al alloy).    USE - Solar battery cell.    ADVANTAGE - The energy conversion efficiency is improved by raising the optical absorption rate of the solar cell. The voltage difference of the semiconductor layer inside is enlarged, so the efficiency of the solar cell can be improved. The light capture ability of the solar cell is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for fabricating solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the solar cell.    Insulating substrate (101)    Micro lens layer (120)    Electrodes (130,150)    Semiconductor layer (140)    N-type semiconductor layer (140a)    P-type semiconductor layer (140b)    Pure amorphous silicon layer (140c)
NOVELTY - Preparing (M1) a transition metal-carbon nanofiber catalyst for a fuel cell involves: mixing a polymer precursor with an organic solvent to prepare a polymer precursor mixture; mixing the polymer precursor mixture with a transition metal precursor to prepare a spinning solution; electrospinning the spinning solution to prepare a transition metal-nanofiber; stabilizing the transition metal-nanofiber to obtain a transition metal-nanofiber intermediate; and carbonizing the transition metal-nanofiber intermediate to form a transition metal-carbon nanofiber catalyst.    USE - For preparing a transition metal-carbon nanofiber catalyst for a fuel cell (claimed) such as alkaline fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides transition metal-carbon nanofiber catalyst having a diameter of 50-200 nm, length of less than or equal to 20 mu m, and average specific surface area of 500 m2. The method is suitable for large scale production of transition metal-carbon nanofiber catalyst. The method produces the transition metal-carbon nanofiber through relatively simple process of electrospinning and heat treatment processes without using expensive precious metal catalyst precursors such as platinum or reducing agents.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a transition metal-carbon nanofiber catalyst for a fuel cell prepared by the method (M1).
NOVELTY - The system has a fuel delivery system that is commonly connected to supply tube of branched duct (21). The branched duct supply tube distributes the fuel gas through supply tube to branched ducts, while including the branched ducts and supply tube of respective multiple fuel cell modules for supplying fuel gas. A porous media (30) of fuel gas which supplies fuel gas to fuel cell module is installed to even flow rate. The porous media contains Polymer, metal and ceramics.    USE - Fuel gas supply system of fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell with high power efficiency amount of fuel gas is achieved reliably. Uniform distribution of fuel cell and supplied flow rate can be ensured. Hence the restriction of the flow rate equalization and various selections in internal design of fuel cell can be reduced effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a Figure of apparatus showing the fuel gas supply system of the fuel cell.    Fuel cell (10)    Branched duct (21)    Porous media (30)
NOVELTY - A protective film has a water vapor-barrier film (3), a resin film (2) and a coating layer (1) containing an organic-type ultraviolet absorber.    USE - Protective film is used for protection sheet and front sheet of solar cell element (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The protective film has excellent transmittance, water vapor-barrier property, weather resistance and flexibility.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the protective film.    Coating layer (1)    Resin film (2)    Water vapor-barrier film (3)    Contact bonding layer (4)
NOVELTY - An active energy ray-curable composition comprises vinyl polymer which has (meth)acryloyl group(s) (I) obtained by living radical polymerization, and having color difference of 10 or less, light-induced radical polymerization initiator, and antioxidant chosen from hindered phenol antioxidant, hindered amine antioxidants and phosphorus antioxidant.    USE - Active energy ray-curable composition is used as sealing material for light-emitting diode, solar cell and flat panel display (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The optical material has excellent durability, low-temperature curability, low-warping performance, deep curability, heat-resistant and light-resistant transparency, rubber properties, cracking resistance, moisture permeation resistance and designability, and reduced viscosity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An active energy ray-curable composition comprises vinyl polymer which has (meth)acryloyl group(s) of formula: OC(O)C(Ra)=CH2 (I) obtained by living radical polymerization, and having color difference of 10 or less, light-induced radical polymerization initiator and antioxidant chosen from hindered phenol antioxidant, hindered amine antioxidants and phosphorus antioxidant.    Ra=H or 1-20C organic group.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of light-emitting diode module and solar cell module.
NOVELTY - A metal complex (B) having coordinated ligand (C1) and ligand (C2) whose boiling point is higher than that of ligand (C1) at atmospheric pressure is blended with thermoplastic resin (A). The resulting mixture is heated at a temperature more than the boiling point of ligand (C1) and less than the boiling point of ligand (C2), to obtain thermoplastic resin composition.    USE - Manufacture of thermoplastic resin composition used for molding material for light-emitting component (all claimed), and for solar cell, organic electroluminescent element, and liquid crystal display.    ADVANTAGE - The light-emitting material is favorably dispersed in the thermoplastic resin composition. The composition economically provides light-emitting component having excellent transparency and visible-light emission characteristics and enables conversion of visible light of short wavelength to visible light of long wavelength.
NOVELTY - A urethane adhesive contains urethane resin and hydroxyphenyl triazine type-compound. The urethane resin is obtained by reacting isocyanate compound comprising aliphatic isocyanate or alicyclic isocyanate with polyol having ester bond.    USE - Urethane adhesive is used for solar-cell back sheet of solar cell module (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to barrier material, roof material, window material, outdoor-flooring material, solar-cell panel material, illumination protective material, motor-vehicle component, and signboard.    ADVANTAGE - The urethane adhesive has high peel strength, and excellent weather resistance. The solar-cell back sheet formed using the urethane adhesive has excellent flexibility, colorability, external appearance and durability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional-view of the solar-cell back sheet.    Back sheet (10)    Films (11,12)    Adhesive bond layer (13)
NOVELTY - Preparing a transparent conducting oxide (TCO) film, comprises: applying surface modified TCO nanoparticles onto a surface of a substrate; and crosslinking the surface modified TCO nanoparticles.    USE - The TCO film is useful for manufacturing an article including an organic light-emitting diode (OLED), a flat panel display, thin film solar cells, a flexible display, a touch panel, a transparent electrode for optoelectronic devices, a heat-reflecting mirror and a transparent heating element (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method is capable of preparing TCO film in an industrial and economical manner. The TCO film provides article with improved resistivity (sheet resistance), stability and flexibility.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the TCO film obtained from the method.
NOVELTY - The solar cell has primary electrode layer that is formed on a paper. A dye and titanium dioxide mixture layer is formed on the primary electrode layer. The mixture layer is made of carbon nanotube or graphene. An electrolyte layer is formed on the mixture layer and catalyst electrode layer is formed on the electrolyte layer. A secondary electrode layer is formed on catalyst electrode layer. An upper plate is formed on the secondary electrode layer.    USE - Solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The flexibility of the solar cell is improved. The manufacturing cost of the solar cell is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for fabricating solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the solar cell.
NOVELTY - The cell has a front electrode arranged in a substrate. A back contact electrode is arranged at an upper part of the front electrode. The front electrode and the back contact electrode are arranged at a photoelectric transform portion. A conductive backside reflection layer is provided with a metallic nano particle. The nano particle is made of gold, silver or copper. The backside reflection layer is made of zinc oxalate, tin oxide, indium oxide or silicon oxide. The photoelectric transform portion is made of germanium, amorphous silicon or microcrystalline silicon.    USE - Thin film solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The cell improves photoelectric conversion efficiency of the photoelectric transform portion.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The back contact electrode is made of silver or aluminum.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a thin film solar cell.
NOVELTY - The cell (10) has a P-type semiconductor substrate (100) comprising a textured light receiving surface (101a), a planar non-light receiving surface (102b) and a set of through holes (104) extending from the light receiving surface to the non-light receiving surface. An electrode layer (110) is formed on an N-type semiconductor layer. Another electrode layer (112) is formed on the light receiving surface and extended to the non-light receiving surface by one of the through holes, where the latter electrode layer does not contact with another N-type semiconductor layer.    USE - Metallization wrap through back contact solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The cell is provided with a p-n junction formed on the planar non-light receiving surface without forming on the light receiving surface, so that paste does not pass through the p-n junction, and leaking current of the cell is reduced, thus improving shunt resistance of the cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a solar cell.    Solar cell (10)    P-type semiconductor substrate (100)    Light receiving surface (101a)    Non-light receiving surface (102b)    Through holes (104)    Electrode layers (110, 112)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a thin dielectric layer (224) on substrate (200). P-type dopant source is formed and patterned on polysilicon layer. The patterning exposing regions of polysilicon layer is arranged between regions of p-type dopant source. An n-type dopant source layer is formed over exposed regions of polysilicon layer and p-type dopant source. The dopants are performed from n-type dopant source layer into exposed regions to form n-type dopant polysilicon regions (220). The substrate is heated to provide n-type doped polysilicon regions in p-type doped polysilicon regions (222).    USE - Method of forming contacts for back-contact solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The back-contact solar cell can be performed using laser ablation to form holes or openings through an anti -reflective coating (ARC) layer formed above an array of p-type and n-type doped regions on the back-side of the solar cell, so that the total dielectric thickness over the p-type and n-type doped regions can be ensured thin.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the back-contact solar cell.    Substrate (200)    N-type and P-type doped polysilicon regions (220,222)    Dielectric layer (224)    Contact opening (226)    Conductive contact (228)
NOVELTY - Making a solar cell structure (10) comprises depositing a passivation layer (3) onto an emitter layer (2) of a silicon substrate (1); printing a metallic nanoparticle layer (4) on the passivation layer; and sintering the printed metallic nanoparticle layer to form low contact electrodes on the emitter layer.    USE - Method for making a solar cell structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a partial cross-section of a structure of front contact solar cell device.    Silicon substrate (1)    Emitter layer (2)    Passivation layer (3)    Metallic nanoparticle layer (4)    Solar cell structure (10)
NOVELTY - Method of converting amorphous semiconductor layer to crystalline semiconductor layer involves treating semiconductor layer using plasma produced by through plasma nozzle of plasma source.    USE - Method of converting amorphous semiconductor layer to crystalline semiconductor layer used for electronic/optoelectronic product e.g. solar cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently and economically convert amorphous semiconductor layer to crystalline semiconductor layer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for plasma source.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic cross sectional view of plasma source.    Plasma nozzle (1)    Inner electrode (2)    Gas line (4)    Electric line (5)    Power supply device (10)
NOVELTY - A semiconductor layer is treated with nitrogenous process gas generated from plasma, to convert amorphous to crystalline semiconductor layer.    USE - Method used for converting amorphous to crystalline semiconductor layer e.g. silicon layer for electronic optoelectronic product e.g. solar cell (all claimed), photovoltaic device, transistor and liquid crystal display device.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently converts amorphous to crystalline semiconductor layer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for plasma source.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of plasma source.    Plasma nozzle (1)    Inner electrode (2)    Gasline (4)    Electric line (5)    Gas and power supply device (10)
NOVELTY - The back surface protection sheet (4) comprises a weatherproof layer (3), which is laminated by one surface side of a base material (1). A multilayer colored layer (2) made of polyolefin resin is laminated by the other surface side of the base material. The multilayer colored layer is adhered to a sealing material.    USE - Back surface protection sheet for a solar cell (Claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The multilayer colored layer made of polyolefin resin is laminated by the other surface side of the base material, where the multilayer colored layer is adhered to a sealing material, and thus prevents contamination of the lamination device by the colored layer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a solar cell with a solar cell module arranged between a glass plate and a back surface protection sheet.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a back surface protection sheet.    Base material (1)    Multilayer colored layer (2)    Transparent layers (2a,2c)    Colored layer (2b)    Weatherproof layer (3)    Back surface protection sheet (4)
NOVELTY - The backsheet (11) has a circuitry layer (6) formed with a circuit pattern and arranged on a surface of an insulated substrate (3), where the substrate is made of glass fiber or impregnate insulation resin. An acceptance part carries out positioning and fixing operation of a photovoltaic cell, where the acceptance part is made of sealing material i.e. ethylene vinyl acetate. An electroconductive filler (13) connected to an electrode (6a) provided in the circuitry layer is provided in a region of the acceptance part. A recessed part (12) is mounted with the photovoltaic cell.    USE - Solar cell backsheet for a photovoltaic cell such as single crystal silicon type photovoltaic cell and polycrystalline-silicon type photovoltaic cell, of a solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The acceptance part is provided in a surface on an opposite side to the insulated substrate so as to avoid peeling problem of the photovoltaic cell even if linear expansion coefficient of the photovoltaic cell mounted in the acceptance part and the insulated substrate is different, so that flexibility, moderate hardness can be ensured and joint strength of the insulating layer and durability can be improved. The photovoltaic cell is installed in the recessed part, so that the electrode provided in the circuitry layer can be maintained in an electrical connection state through the electro conductive filler, thus reducing alignment time need during installation of the photovoltaic cell and time needed for manufacturing a solar cell module.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a solar cell backsheet.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a solar cell backsheet.    Insulated substrate (3)    Circuitry layer (6)    Electrode (6a)    Solar cell backsheet (11)    Recessed part (12)    Electroconductive filler (13)
NOVELTY - The module has a circuit board (20) and a circuitry layer (22) formed in an insulation base material (21) e.g. glass fiber, aramid fiber, fluorine fiber, polyester fiber or polyarylate fiber. A photovoltaic cell (50) comprises an electrode. Sealing materials (70) are interposed between the board and cell to seal the cell with insulation resin. An electro-conductive filler (72) is electrically connected in the one of the sealing materials, the electrode and circuitry layer. A reflecting filler (73) reflects light injected into the sealing material, and a metal film is formed in the filler.    USE - Solar cell module for in a back-contact system and an electric power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The module improves productive efficiency, induces electric power generation through reflecting filler in one sealing material so as to improve utilization efficiency of light.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a solar cell module.    Circuit board (20)    Insulation base material (21)    Circuitry layer (22)    Photovoltaic cell (50)    Sealing materials (70)    Electro-conductive filler (72)    Reflecting filler (73)
NOVELTY - The system has a module for temperature stabilization, comprising Peltier element (4,7), downstream latent heat storage units (6,9) and thermal insulation layer (5), provided at the back of the layer of solar cells (3). The Peltier elements connected to heat storage units are in contact with thermal compound and/or a functional component. The photovoltaic cell has wafer whose edges are isolated and provided with silver grid and conductive silver layer. The carrier material for the latent heat storage is selected from plaster, cement mixtures or plastics.    USE - Electrical system for stabilizing temperature at near side of photovoltaic cell for generation of electricity.    ADVANTAGE - The normal operation temperature of the photovoltaic cell is maintained, resulting in increased efficiency and conversion of thermal energy into electricity even during times when there is no photovoltaic effect. The generation of electricity is performed efficiently without interruption regardless of the weather conditions. Expensive Soldering in an automatic production module of electricity can be eliminated and mechanical stress of the cells and the associated loss is minimized. The need for usage of inverter circuit is avoided, so that the cost of the system is reduced efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the electrical system for stabilizing temperature at near side of photovoltaic cell.    Protective layer (1)    Solar cells (3)    Peltier element (4,7)    Thermal insulation layer (5)    Heat storage units (6,9)
NOVELTY - A laminated film has a coating layer provided on at least surface of a base film. The coating layer contains oxazoline group and acrylic resin. The film thickness of coating layer is 5-150 nm. In total reflection infrared absorption spectrum of coating layer, the ratio of ratio of peak intensity of peak having absorption maximum at 165510 cm-1 region and peak intensity of peak having absorption maximum at 158010 cm-1 region, and film thickness of coating layer is 0.03-0.15.    USE - Laminated film is used for material for packaging foodstuffs, pharmaceuticals and industrial component, solar cell, electronic paper, organic electroluminescent display device and semiconductor element.    ADVANTAGE - The laminated film having excellent gas barrier property and designability, and suppressed interlayer delamination is easily and economically manufactured, with high yield.
NOVELTY - A film-forming material contains an organic high molecular compound (A) having aromatic group, and a cross-linking agent (B), and has refractive index of 1.5-2 at wavelength of 633 nm, and transmittance of 95% or more with respect to light with wavelength of 400 nm.    USE - Material is used for forming condensing film on transparent electrode of solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The film forming material increases maximum output of solar cell without using control system.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell formed by covering the cured film of film-forming material on the surface of a transparent electrode.
NOVELTY - A film-forming material contains organic-type high-molecular compound (A) including aromatic group, and having refractive index of 1.5-2 at wavelength of 633 nm, and transmittance of 95% or more with respect to light having wavelength of 400 nm. The material forms condensed film on transparent electrode of solar cell.    USE - Material is used for forming film for solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The material efficiently provides film with excellent transparency and high refractive index.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell.
NOVELTY - The electronic system is set between gas turbine and fuel cell subsystem connected to raw material preheating sub-system. Reforming sub-system is connected to fuel cell system connected to preheating system. Fuel cell system by preheating sub-system is connected to burning system, and combustion sub-system to provide and exhaust burning reaction mixed gas. Combustion subsystem is connected to gas turbine connected to waste heat reforming sub-system connected to waste heat recovery system. Electronic system is connected with feeding sub-system and generating device.    USE - Fuel battery gas combined heat-and-power cogeneration system.    ADVANTAGE - The pressurization molten carbonate fuel cell and micro gas turbine engine are organically combined to form the combined cycle system of mass exchange. The power density of the cogeneration system can be increased. The tail gas waste heat can be effectively recovered and the energy utilization rate can be improved using tail gas waste heat.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the fuel battery gas combined heat-and-power cogeneration system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The solar cell module has a lower plate and multiple solar cells (10), which are positioned in the top of the lower plate. A protective film (30) is positioned between an upper plate (40) and the lower plate (50). The protective film has silicone resin and siloxane. The siloxane comprises polydimethylsiloxane or polydialkylsiloxanes.    USE - Solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell module has lower plate and multiple solar cells, which are positioned in top of lower plate, and protective film is positioned between upper plate and lower plate, and thus the solar cell module is simple and improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a solar cell module.    Solar cells (10)    Connector (20)    Protective film (30)    Upper plate (40)    Lower plate (50)
NOVELTY - Paintable diffusing agent composition comprises: a condensation product (A1) made from a starting material that is a substituted alkoxysilane (I); an impurity diffusion component (C1); and an organic solvent (D1).    USE - The paintable diffusing agent composition is useful: to diffuse an impurity diffusion component into a semiconductor substrate; for painting in an ink-jet method; and for painting onto a substrate having a step having a level difference of greater than or equal to 0.5 mu m (all claimed), where the semiconductor substrate is useful as a substrate for a solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The paintable diffusing agent composition: makes pattern easily while reducing the amount of liquid to be used; and provides a film (on a semiconductor substrate) having a sufficient thickness by an impurity diffusion component and which does not cause a crack easily in the film when the substrate is fired to diffuse the agent into the substrate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Paintable diffusing agent composition comprises: a condensation product (A1) made from a starting material that is a substituted alkoxysilane of formula ((R1)mSi(OR2)(4-m)) (I); an impurity diffusion component (C1); and an organic solvent (D1).    R1, R2 = organic groups; and    m = 0-2.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a process sectional view for forming an impurity diffusion layer.    Semiconductor substrate (1)    Diffusing agent composition containing p-type impurity diffusion component (2)    Diffusing agent composition containing n-type impurity diffusion component (3)
NOVELTY - A glass window (1) comprises glass portion (10), solar cell portion (20) provided inside glass portion and consists of substrate (21) made of flexible material and solar cells (22) provided on upper surface of substrate in hidden area of glass window, and solar cell adhesive film (30) disposed between glass portion and solar cell portion.    USE - A glass window for vehicle (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Additional weight due to addition of solar cell to vehicle is reduced while simultaneously providing sufficient protection to solar cells, anti-wear properties of substrate and adhesiveness to adhesive film are improved, and entire thickness of glass is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional diagram of a glass window for a vehicle.    Glass window (1)    Glass portion (10)    Solar cell portion (20)    Substrate (21)    Solar cells (22)
NOVELTY - An article (10) comprises a photovoltaically active region (20); and photovoltaically inactive region (30), where the article further comprises a filler material (40) disposed in the inactive region, where the filler material comprises a reflective material configured to scatter at least 50% of light incident on the filler material or a wavelength converting material. The reflective material comprises scattering centers disposed in a matrix. The inactive region comprises at least one area selected from scribe line, an edge and a gap between photovoltaic cells.    USE - As article (claimed) such as solar cell or module and photovoltaic devices.    ADVANTAGE - The article incorporates engineered materials designed to enhance device's ability to capture and convert light that is typically lost in conventional designs. The article exhibits improved energy conversion efficiency; and has improved performance. The article exhibits enhanced efficiency, including the ability to capture, and convert at least some of the light that is typically lost to photovoltaically inactive areas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows schematic illustration of photovoltaic device.    Article (10)    Photovoltaically active region (20)    Photovoltaically inactive region (30)    Filler material (40)    Diffuse reflecting layer (50)    Upper layer of filler material (60)
NOVELTY - A solar cell module backsheet comprises a resin layer (13) forming using resin composition (1) containing polyglycolic acid which has 70 mol% or more of glycolic acid repeating units, a barrier film obtained by laminating a barrier layer chosen from vapor-deposited layer (12) of metal or inorganic oxide and metal foil, a resin layer (14) which consists of resin composition (2) containing fluororesin, aromatic polyester, aliphatic polyester, polyolefin and/or their copolymer, and a resin layer (15), in order.    USE - Solar cell module backsheet.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell module backsheet has excellent biodegradability, durability and gas-barrier property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A solar cell module backsheet comprises a resin layer (13) forming using resin composition (1) containing polyglycolic acid which has 70 mol% or more of glycolic acid repeating units, a barrier film obtained by laminating a barrier layer chosen from vapor-deposited layer of metal or inorganic oxide and metal foil, a resin layer (14) which consists of resin composition (2) containing fluororesin, aromatic polyester, aliphatic polyester, polyolefin and/or their copolymer, and a resin layer (15) which consists of a resin composition (3) containing fluororesin, aromatic polyester, aliphatic polyester, polyolefin and their copolymers, in order.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic cross-sectional view of solar cell module backsheet. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Back sheet (1)    Resin layers (11,13,14)    Vapor-deposited layer (12)
NOVELTY - The system has temperature detection unit (T) that detects temperature of carbon-monoxide-conversion catalyst (5a). A heating unit (H) heats carbon-monoxide-conversion catalyst. A control unit (30) changes operation of heating unit and raises temperature of carbon-monoxide-conversion catalyst, when making production amount of reformed gas in modifier (3) to increase in the state at which carbon-monoxide-conversion catalyst satisfies deterioration generating condition and temperature of carbon-monoxide-conversion catalyst is less than reference temperature.    USE - Fuel cell power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - Carbon-monoxide-conversion catalyst can be used in active high state so that energy consumption is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the fuel cell power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Modifier (3)    Carbon-monoxide-conversion catalyst (5a)    Control unit (30)    Heating unit (H)    Temperature detection unit (T)
NOVELTY - A polymerizable monomer or composition containing polymerizable monomer is impregnated in a colloid crystalline substance and polymerized, to obtain polymer which is then baked at 800-3000 degrees C in inert gas atmosphere. The polymer is immersed in a soluble solvent, and colloid crystalline substance is removed by dissolving, to obtain porous carbon material.    USE - Manufacture of porous carbon material used as optical material and electronic material for capacitor, lithium ion battery and fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently and economically provides porous carbon material having controlled nanopores.
NOVELTY - The apparatus (1) has temperature control roll (4) that includes a metal roll main portion. An electromagnetic induction heating apparatus (8) heats an endless metal-strip-like portion (6). The endless metal-strip-like portion has groove (6a) and protrusion (6b) in the outer peripheral surface so that the length direction of the groove and the protrusion are extended in the conveyance direction of the endless metal-strip-like portion.    USE - Manufacturing apparatus of resin sheet used as sealing film for solar cells, optical film for LCD, and inner film for laminated glasses etc.    ADVANTAGE - The size of the manufacturing apparatus can be reduced, and manufacturing cost can be reduced. The temperature of the endless metal-strip-like portion can be controlled with high precision. Several protrusions and several grooves can be accurately formed in the single side of the resin sheet. The electrical eddy current can be generated more efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of resin sheet.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show the schematic and sectional views of the manufacturing apparatus of resin sheet.    Manufacturing apparatus of resin sheet (1)    Resin sheet (3)    Protrusions (3a,6b)    Grooves (3b,6a)    Temperature control roll (4)    Endless metal-strip-like portion (6)    Electromagnetic induction heating apparatus (8)
NOVELTY - A dispersion liquid (L1) containing carbon particles for forming outer shell portion and polymer particles comprising organic polymer compound dispersed in a dispersion medium, is prepared. The dispersion liquid is sprayed in a heating furnace (20) in the form of mist-like droplets. The sprayed droplets (L2) are heated within the furnace and the dispersion medium is evaporated to form mixed aggregate (A) of carbon particles and polymer particles. The mixed aggregate is heated and the polymer particles are removed to obtain porous carbon particles (P).    USE - Manufacture of porous carbon material (claimed) for support for gas adsorption and fuel cell catalyst.    ADVANTAGE - The porous carbon material having smaller particle size is manufactured easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A dispersion liquid containing carbon particles for forming outer shell portion and polymer particles comprising organic polymer compound different from the carbon particles dispersed in a dispersion medium, is prepared. The dispersion liquid is sprayed in a heating furnace in the form of mist-like droplets. The sprayed droplets are heated within the furnace and the dispersion medium is evaporated to form mixed aggregate of carbon particles and polymer particles. The mixed aggregate is heated and the polymer particles are removed to obtain porous carbon particles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block diagram of the apparatus used for manufacturing the porous carbon particles.    Heating furnace (20)    Mixed aggregate (A)    Dispersion liquid (L1)    Droplet (L2)    Porous carbon particle (P)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a bottomless cooling mold (1) that is surrounded by an induction coil (2). An ingot (3) provided below the cooling mold is composed of a main chamber (7-1) and a sub chamber (7-2). Openings (11a,12a) are provided in upper portion of the main chamber, for introducing atmospheric gas. Openings (11b,12b) are provided in respective recirculation pipes (11,12) for introducing atmospheric gas into lower portion of sub chamber.    USE - Electromagnetic casting apparatus for producing polycrystalline silicon used in solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The n-type or p-type polycrystalline silicon can be manufactured easily by simple manner at short time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electromagnetic casting method, which involves inserting the silicon raw material into the mold. The atmospheric gas is introduced into pipe interior from openings of upper portion of main chamber in preset piping system. The atmospheric gas is recirculated into sub chamber from openings of lower portion of sub chamber. The opening-closing valve is provided to open and close the piping system based on the conductivity type of polycrystalline silicon of casting object.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross sectional view of the electromagnetic casting apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Cooling mold (1)    Induction coil (2)    Ingot (3)    Main chamber (7-1)    Sub chamber (7-2)    Recirculation pipes (11,12)    Openings (11a,11b,12a,12b)
NOVELTY - The reformer (1) has reformation tube filled with the catalyst, to ignite gaseous mixture of fuel gas and air with spark plug (14). A burner (2) has air paths (11a,13a) which allow flow of air between section walls (11) provided at outer side of burner, while providing the spark plug in the center. A fuel channel (12a) is provided for allowing flow of fuel gas between another set of section walls (12). A discharge rod is provided at edge portion in any one of section walls (11-13).    USE - Reformer for reforming fuel reformed gas and oxidizing agent for generation of electric power using fuel cell power generation system (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The reformer with stable ignition property is produced efficiently at low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a longitudinal cross-sectional view of the structure of reformer. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Reformer (1)    Burner (2)    Section walls (11-13)    Air paths (11a,13a)    Fuel channel (12a)    Spark plug (14)
NOVELTY - Pressure in a chamber is reduced to 10-4 Pa or less, and the moisture content in the chamber is removed (S10). An inert gas is introduced (S20) into the chamber. A semiconductor raw material accommodated in a crucible arranged in chamber is heated using a heater and melted (S30), to obtain a semiconductor melt. The semiconductor melt from the bottom portion of the crucible is cooled and solidified, and a semiconductor crystal is grown (S40).    USE - Manufacture of semiconductor crystal e.g. single-crystal germanium, single-crystal gallium arsenide and polycrystalline silicon (all claimed) used for electric generation element e.g. solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The semiconductor crystal is economically manufactured with high crystal quality. The durability of carbon heater or carbon components in furnace is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing apparatus of semiconductor crystal, which has a bottomed cylindrical crucible which stores semiconductor melt in a chamber, a heater which heats the crucible, a cooling plate with which the crucible is mounted, a pressure reduction unit, and an inert gas introduction unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart of manufacture of polycrystalline silicon. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Water removal process (S10)    Gas introduction process (S20)    Melting process (S30)    Growth process (S40)
NOVELTY - Trifluoro halo ethylene (I) and phenyl boron compound (II) are reacted in the presence of a palladium complex coordinated with a bidentate phosphine ligand, water and an alkali metal salt to obtain (trifluoro vinyl)benzene (III). The amount of water is 1-100 equivalent with respect to phenyl boron compound.    USE - Manufacture of (trifluoro vinyl)benzene (claimed) used as intermediate of functional material for electrolytic membrane for fuel cell, chemically amplified resist material, pharmaceuticals and agrochemicals.    ADVANTAGE - The (trifluoro vinyl)benzene is manufactured at high yield.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Trifluoro halo ethylene of formula: CH(-F)(-F)=CH(-X)(-F) (I) and phenyl boron compound of formula (II) are reacted in the presence of a palladium complex coordinated with a bidentate phosphine ligand, water and an alkali metal salt to obtain (trifluoro vinyl)benzene of formula (III). The amount of water is 1-100 equivalent with respect to phenyl boron compound.    Y'=dihydroxy boryl, 1,3,2-dioxaborinan-2-yl optionally substituted by methyl, or 1,3,2-dioxa-borolan-2-yl optionally substituted by methyl;    R1=H or formyl;    R2,R3=H, 1-4C alkyl, 2-4C alkenyl, 2-5C acyl, carbonyl (1-4C alkoxy), 1-4C alkoxy, tri(1-4C alkyl)silyl, 2-5C acylamino, cyano, phenyl, chloro, fluoro, or nitro;    R2+R3+C=ring;and    X=chloro, bromo, or iodo.
NOVELTY - An acid dianhydride, diamine compound, and aprotic polar solvent are mixed at 40-60 degrees C, to obtain homogeneous solution containing solid content of 20-28 wt.%. Then, mixed solution of 15C or less aliphatic carboxylic acid and aprotic polar solvent is added to the homogeneous solution, to obtain polyamic-acid precursor solution. Diamine compound is added to obtained polyamic-acid precursor solution, to obtain polyamic-acid solution including polyamic acid (I), and 15C or less aliphatic carboxylic acid (5-28 wt.%).    USE - Manufacture of polyamic-acid solution used for polyimide (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to liquid crystal display, organic electroluminescent, electronic paper, solar cell, touch panel, thin-shaped transistor, transparent electrode, color filter, flexible display, optical circuit, hologram, optical component, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently provides polyamic-acid solution, in short period of time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An acid dianhydride, diamine compound, and aprotic polar solvent are mixed at 40-60 degrees C, to obtain homogeneous solution containing solid content of 20-28 wt.%. Then, mixed solution of 15C or less aliphatic carboxylic acid and aprotic polar solvent is added to the homogeneous solution, to obtain polyamic-acid precursor solution. Diamine compound is added to obtained polyamic-acid precursor solution, to obtain polyamic-acid solution including polyamic acid of formula (I), and 15C or less aliphatic carboxylic acid (5-28 wt.%). The content of 15C or less aliphatic carboxylic acid in mixed solution is 45-75 wt.%.    R1=tetravalent organic group;and    R2=divalent organic group.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for polyimide, which is obtained by carrying out imidation process of polyamic-acid solution.
NOVELTY - A curable composition contains epoxy compound (I) and hardening agent.    USE - Curable composition. Uses include but are not limited to insulating material of electronic component, solder resist for printed circuit board, color filter, printing ink, pressure-sensitive material, fuel cell membrane, optical fiber, optical waveguide, hologram, microlens, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The products formed using the curable composition have excellent heat resistance, normal temperature vicinity, and bending elastic modulus.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A curable composition contains epoxy compound of formula (I) and hardening agent.    ring Z=fused polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbyl;    R1,R2=substituent;    R3=H or methyl;    k=0-4;    m=0 or more;and    n=1 or more.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for hardened material of curable composition.
NOVELTY - A biaxially oriented polyester film has sea island structure. The average dispersion diameter of island portion is 30-200 nm. The biaxially oriented polyester film has humidity expansion coefficient of 0-6 ppm/%RH in longitudinal direction and/or width direction. The gelatinization rate of biaxially oriented polyester film is 0-15 %mass, after processing at 300 degrees C for 2.5 hours.    USE - Biaxially oriented polyester film is used for magnetic recording medium (claimed), electric insulation, capacitor, circuit material, and solar cell material.    ADVANTAGE - The magnetic recording medium formed using biaxially oriented polyester film has high density, film forming stability, productivity, rigidity and dimensional stability, and reduced dimensional change after preservation and error rate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of sheet width measuring apparatus used during measurement of width dimension.    Laser oscillator (1)    Light receiving portion (2)    Load detection device (3)    Load (4)    Free rolls (5-8)
NOVELTY - An electroconductive coating composition contains electroconductive polymer particles having particle size of 200 nm or less and binder component containing alkoxysilane oligomer (I).    USE - Electroconductive coating composition is used for laminate and antistatic layer for liquid crystal display device (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to electroluminescent display device, plasma display device, electrochromic display device, solar cell, battery, capacitor, chemical sensor, semiconductor material and electromagnetic shielding material.    ADVANTAGE - The coating composition has excellent electroconductivity, adhesiveness with respect to base material and transmittance. The laminate containing the electroconductive coating composition has excellent chemical resistance and pencil hardness.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electroconductive coating composition contains electroconductive polymer particles having particle size of 200 nm or less and binder component containing alkoxysilane oligomer of formula: R1O-(Si(-R3)(-R4)-O)n-R2 (I).    R1,R2=1-4C alkyl;    R3,R4=H, hydroxy or 1-4C alkoxy, at least one of R3 and R4 is alkoxy;and    n=2-20.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for laminate, which has a base material and electroconductive film on the base material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the laminated structure of liquid crystal display device.    Color filter (1)    Glass substrate (2)    Antistatic layer (3)    Polarizing plate (4)
NOVELTY - The solar cell integrated roof material (10) has a metal base material (12) with two main surfaces, where a sheet (18) is arranged at one main surface of the base material that is provided with an electric insulation. A sheet-like photovoltaic cell is arranged on the sheet, where a resin with electric insulation is arranged on the photovoltaic cell.    USE - Solar cell integrated roof material.    ADVANTAGE - The sheet-like photovoltaic cell is arranged on the sheet, where a resin with electric insulation is arranged on the photovoltaic cell, and thus ensures efficient and improved solar cell integrated roof material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a solar cell integrated roof material.    Solar cell integrated roof material (10)    Base material (12)    Sheet (18)    Water vapor barrier (22)    Edge part waterproof part (24)
NOVELTY - The assembly has an ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) layer (2) provided with a linear light gathering lens panel (1). Another EVA layer (3) is bonded on a back plate (5). The linear light gathering lens panel is provided with a linear arc light gathering surface array. A solar battery (4) is provided with multiple crystalline silicon solar battery bars and a belt. The crystalline silicon solar battery bars are located corresponding to a linear focusing lens. The linear focusing lens is vertically arranged corresponding to the crystal silicon solar battery bars on the belt by welding.    USE - Linear poly light lens solar battery assembly.    ADVANTAGE - The assembly reduces the requirement of a solar tracker for tracking precision and reduces the dosage of a solar battery sheet, and is inexpensive.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side sectional view of a linear poly light lens solar battery assembly.    Linear light gathering lens panel (1)    EVA layers (2, 3)    Solar battery (4)    Back plate (5)    Aluminum alloy frame (9)
NOVELTY - Surface protective sheet comprises a base material layer; and a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer, where, when the surface protective sheet is attached to a silicon wafer and left to stand at 40 degrees C for 24 hours, and then the surface protective sheet is released under a temperature environment of 23 degrees C, a surface of the resultant silicon (Si) wafer has a C/Si ratio of 0.8 or less in photoelectron spectroscopy analysis.    USE - The surface protective sheet is useful for protecting surface of a hydrophilic coated plate; protecting surface of a substrate whose degree of contamination is requested to be low; protecting surface of a substrate having an antireflection film; and for protecting surface of a cover glass for a solar cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The surface protective sheet satisfactorily adheres to adherend and shows little increase in adhesion with time, can easily be re-released, reduces the amount of a pressure-sensitive adhesive remaining on the surface of the adherend after the release of the sheet, and does not impair the self-cleaning property of the surface of a coated plate as the adherend.
NOVELTY - A surface protective sheet (10) has a base material layer (1) and a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer (2). The difference between visible light transmittance of transparent substrate having anti-reflection film and visible light transmittance of substrate measured when protective sheet is attached to one side of substrate and maintained at 160 degrees C for 1 hour, and protective sheet is released at 23 degrees C is 1.8 or less.    USE - Surface protective sheet is used for protecting surface of cover glass for solar cell (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to optical component, electronic component, liquid crystal panel, and hydrophilic coated plate.    ADVANTAGE - The surface protective sheet is easily re-released, and suppresses contamination due to adhesive remaining on the surface of adherent.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of surface protective sheet.    Base material layer (1)    Adhesive layer (2)    Surface protective sheet (10)
NOVELTY - A surface protective sheet (10) comprises base material layer (1) and pressure-sensitive adhesive layer (2). The pressure-sensitive adhesive layer has adhesion for coated steel plate having ten-point average surface roughness (Rz) of 8 mu m of greater than or equal to 0.05 N/20 mm, where main component in pressure-sensitive adhesive for constructing pressure-sensitive adhesive layer comprises polymer (P) obtained by cross-linking polymer (A) having weight-average molecular weight (Mw) of greater than or equal to 500000, and having distribution degree (Mw/Mn) of less than or equal to 8, where insoluble content of polymer (P) in ethyl acetate is greater than or equal to 90 wt.%.    USE - For protecting a surface of hydrophilic coated plate, or substrate whose degree of contamination is requested to be low, or substrate having an antireflection film, or cover glass for solar cell (claimed). The surface protective sheet can be used for protecting metal plate, coated plate, aluminum sash, resin plate, decorated steel plate, vinyl chloride-laminated steel plate, or glass plate; optical item such as polarizing sheet; a liquid crystal panel; or electronic item.    ADVANTAGE - The surface protective sheet satisfactorily adheres even to a coated surface having a rough surface, and not only does not cause an adhesive residue that can be observed with eyes but also does not impair the self-cleaning property of the surface of a coated plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic sectional view of surface protective sheet.    Base material layer (1)    Pressure-sensitive adhesive layer (2)    Surface protective sheet (10)
NOVELTY - Electrolyzer cell (100) comprises: a cathode (104) to reduce an oxygen-containing molecule to produce an oxygen ion and a fuel molecule; an electrolyte coupled to the cathode to transport the oxygen ion; and an anode (102) coupled to the electrolyte to receive the oxygen ion to produce oxygen gas. The anode comprises an electron-conducting phase and an ion-conducting phase comprising an oxide, where the electron-conducting phase comprises a perovskite (I).    USE - The electrolyzer cell is useful as a fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyzer cell: exhibits improved electrochemical efficiency, higher resistance or polarization and long-term stability; can be operated in both fuel cell mode and electrolyzer mode; and utilizes the electrodes, which exhibit improved electrocatalytic performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Electrolyzer cell (100) comprises: a cathode (104) to reduce an oxygen-containing molecule to produce an oxygen ion and a fuel molecule; an electrolyte coupled to the cathode to transport the oxygen ion; and an anode (102) coupled to the electrolyte to receive the oxygen ion to produce oxygen gas. The anode comprises an electron-conducting phase and an ion-conducting phase comprising an oxide, where the electron-conducting phase comprises a perovskite of formula ((Pr1-x1D1x1)z1-y1A1y1B1O3-m) (I).    x1 = greater than 0 and less than 1, preferably greater than 0.05 and less than 0.95;    y1 = 0-0.5;    z1 = 0.8-1.1;    D1 = La and/or Ba;    A1 = alkaline earth metal;    B1 = transition metal; and    m = oxygen non-stoichiometry, which depends on the crystalline chemistry and electro-neutrality conditions.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a high-level block diagram of the electrolyzer cell.    Electrolyzer cell (100)    Anode (102)    Cathode (104)    Electrolyte layer (106)    Circuit (108)
NOVELTY - An optoelectronic device includes one-dimensional nanostructure.    USE - Optoelectronic device e.g. organic solar cell and organic electroluminescent device (all claimed).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) organic solar cell;    (2) organic electroluminescent device; and    (3) manufacture of organic solar cell.
NOVELTY - The sheet has an embossing concave portion or several convex portions are provided with different size. An illumination unit is formed in the concave portion or convex portion.    USE - Encapsulating material sheet for solar cell module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The damage of solar cell can be prevented. The generation of bubble in encapsulating material sheet can be suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the encapsulating material sheet for solar cell module. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A solar cell sealing material contains ethylene- alpha -olefin-nonconjugated-polyene copolymer containing structural unit (a1) (80-90 mol%) derived from ethylene, structural unit (a2) (9.99-19.99 mol%) derived from 3-20C alpha -olefin, and structural unit (0.01-5.0 mol%) derived from nonconjugated polyene. The sealing material has melt flow rate of 2-10 g/10 minutes at 190 degrees C and load of 2.16 kg according to ASTM D1238, and Shore A hardness of 60-85 according to ASTM D2240.    USE - Solar cell sealing material is used for solar cell module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell sealing material has excellent transparency, flexibility, adhesiveness, heat resistance, and calender formability, and favorable exterior, and is economical.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) solar cell module (20), which has a surface-side transparent protection component (24) and a back surface side protection component (26), a solar cell element (22) clamped by the surface-side transparent protection component and the back surface side protection component, and sealing component which seals the solar cell element between the surface-side transparent protection component and the back surface side protection component. The sealing component is a hardened material of the solar cell sealing material; and    (2) manufacture of solar cell sealing material, which involves melt-kneading and molding resin composition containing ethylene- alpha -olefin diene copolymer, paraffinic oil, and crosslinking agent in a film form.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of solar cell module.    Solar cell module (20)    Solar cell element (22)    Surface-side transparent protection component (24)    Back surface side protection component (26)    Sealing layer (28)    Interconnector (29)
NOVELTY - A solar cell sealing sheet (B) having contact bonding layer containing ethylene copolymer is thermo-compression bonded by using and constricting a pair of hot calender roll on the light-receiving surface of a solar cell element (A) comprising photoelectric conversion layer arranged on a flexible base material, to obtain flexible solar cell module (E). The ethylene copolymer is chosen from ethylene-unsaturated carboxylic copolymer and its ionomer. The contact bonding layer is provided on a fluororesin sheet. The ethylene copolymer contains 10-25 wt.% of unsaturated carboxylic component.    USE - Manufacture of flexible solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The flexible solar cell module has excellent adhesion between solar cell and sealing sheet by continuously sealing the solar cell without requiring crosslinking process and without generating wrinkles and curls.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the manufacture of the flexible solar cell module.    Solar cell element (A)    Solar cell sealing sheet (B)    Laminated sheet (C)    Roll (D)    Flexible solar cell module (E)
NOVELTY - A solar-cell sealing material (32) comprises a triazine compound (I), resin, and a silane coupling agent.    USE - Sheet-type solar-cell sealing material is used for solar cell module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The solar-cell sealing material has high light resistance, favorable ultraviolet-ray shielding characteristics, excellent adhesiveness, and improved heat resistance and moisture resistance. The degradation of resin included in the solar-cell sealing material is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A solar-cell sealing material comprises a triazine compound of formula (I), resin, and a silane coupling agent of formula: Si(ORx)x(Ry)y(Rz)z (II).    R1a-R1e=H or monovalent substituent (excluding hydroxy), at least one of the substituent of the R1a-R1e has positive Hammett value;    R1g-R1k,R1m,R1n,R1p=H or monovalent substituent (optionally substituted by 1-20C alkyl, cyano, carboxy, alkoxycarbonyl, carbamoyl, alkylcarbonyl, nitro, amino, hydroxy, 1-20C alkoxy, aryloxy, sulfamoyl, alkylsulfonyl or thiocyanate) chosen from halo, 1-20C alkyl, alkoxycarbonyl, alkylcarbamoyl, amino, 1-20C alkoxy, aryloxy, sulfamoyl, alkylsulfonyl (all optionally substituted), halo, cyano, carboxy, thiocyanate, or nitro;    or R1a+R1b,R1b+R1c,R1c+R1d,R1d+R1e,R1g+R1h,R1h+R1i,R1i+R1j,R1j+R1k,R1k+R1m,R1m+R1n,R1n+R1p=ring;    Rx=alkyl;    Ry=group having polymeric group;    Rz=alkyl;    x,y=1-3;    z=0-2;and    x+y+z=4.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the solar cell module containing the solar-cell sealing material. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Tempered glass (31)    Solar-cell sealing material (32)    Thermoplastic resin film (33)    Frame (35)    Wiring (37)
NOVELTY - A semi-aromatic polyamide film contains semi-aromatic polyamide resin containing dicarboxylic acid comprising terephthalic acid and diamine comprising 9C aliphatic diamine. The semi-aromatic polyamide film has number of fisheyes having size of 0.01 mm2 or more of 100/1000 cm2 or less.    USE - Semi-aromatic polyamide film is used for industrial material and household article. Uses include but are not limited to material for packaging foodstuffs and electronic component, semiconductor package, electrical insulation material for motor, transformer and capacitor, video tape, solar cell substrate, electroconductive film and photographic film.    ADVANTAGE - The semi-aromatic polyamide film having excellent external appearance, flexibility, heat resistance, moisture resistance, water resistance, and chemical resistance is efficiently manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of semi-aromatic polyamide film.
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a barrier layer on the base material. The base material is provided with predetermined coefficient of thermal expansion by carrying out vapor deposition method. Polysilazane layer is formed on the base material by coating polysilazane containing liquid.    USE - Manufacturing method of gas-barrier film used for display material, package, electronic device, solar cell, organic electro luminant (EL) element and liquid crystal.    ADVANTAGE - The quick-drying capability of the said sol-gel coating layer can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of gas-barrier film.    Gas-barrier film (11)    Base material (12)    Barrier layers (13-15)
NOVELTY - A dibenzo phenoxazine compound (I) is new.    USE - Dibenzo phenoxazine compound is used for organic semiconductor layer of field effect transistor and solar cell, and carrier transport layer of organic light emitting element (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The dibenzo phenoxazine compound has high solubility with respect to solvent under atmospheric condition.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A dibenzo phenoxazine compound of formula (I) is new.    R1=optionally substituted 1-20C aliphatic hydrocarbyl;and    R2-R13=H, halo, optionally substituted aromatic group or 1-20C aliphatic hydrocarbyl.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) field effect transistor (1A), which is provided with an organic-semiconductor layer (16) containing the compound (I), solar cell which is provided with organic-semiconductor layer, or organic light emitting element which is provided with carrier transport layer each containing the compound (I);    (2) manufacture of field effect transistor, solar cell or organic light emitting element. The organic-semiconductor layer is formed using a composition containing the compound (I) by dip coating, spin coating method, casting method, inkjet method, or printing method. The composition consists of toluene, chlorobenzene, dichlorobenzene, trichlorobenzene, dichloromethane, and/or chloroform;    (3) composition for organic-semiconductor layer; and    (4) composition for carrier transport layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic sectional view of field effect transistor.    Field effect transistor (1A)    Substrate (11)    Gate electrode (12)    Gate insulating film (13)    Source electrode (14)    Drain electrode (15)    Organic-semiconductor layer (16)
NOVELTY - An inorganic layer (110) is formed by coating surface of a base transparent film (100) with ionized metal compound and naturally curing to react with moisture in air. An organic layer (120) is coated on inorganic layer (110), to obtain a flexible transparent film.    USE - Production of flexible transparent film (claimed) used for solar cell for liquid crystal display device, organic electroluminescent display device and electronic paper display.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables production of film having low moisture rate, low oxygen permeation rate, and excellent flexibility and transparency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the flexible transparent film.    Base transparent film (100)    Inorganic layers (110,130)    Organic layer (120)
NOVELTY - A back contact composition contains (in wt.%) aluminum (60-85), oxide adhesive component (0.1-10) and organic vehicle (5-30), and is free of glass frit.    USE - Back contact composition is used for solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The back contact composition enables formation of back coating layer having desired thickness, and provides solar cell having high efficiency, desired back surface field, low-bowing and wide window of firing. The adhesiveness between back coating layer and wafer is improved.
NOVELTY - Preparation (p1) of at least one first metal involves: providing a composition (c1) comprising at least one first reducible metal ion, at least one second metal or metal ion, and at least one third metal or metal ion, where the second metal or metal ion differing in atomic number from the first reducible metal ion, and the third metal or metal ion differing in atomic number from the first metal ion and second metal or metal ion; and reducing the first reducible metal ion to first metal.    USE - For the preparation of at least one first metal comprising one of nanowires, nanocubes, nanorods, nanopyramids or nanotubes, which are useful in articles (claimed), e.g. electronic displays, touch screens, portable telephones, cellular telephones, computer displays, laptop computers, tablet computers, point-of-purchase kiosks, music players, televisions, electronic games, electronic book readers, transparent electrodes, solar cells, light emitting diodes, other electronic devices, medical imaging devices, and medical imaging media.    ADVANTAGE - The present nanowires are thicker than other nanowires, and are useful in devices requiring high electrical current densities.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for at least one article comprising the first metal produced according to the method (p1).
NOVELTY - Removing carbon monoxide, hydrogen and methane from an anode waste gas stream from a fuel cell involves: passing the anode waste gas stream comprising carbon monoxide, hydrogen and methane through a catalyst system, where the waste gas stream first contacts a platinum/palladium catalyst and then contacts a copper/manganese catalyst.    USE - For removing carbon monoxide, hydrogen and methane from an anode waste gas stream from a fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The platinum/palladium catalyst effectively operates at temperatures 140-800 degrees C and is primarily utilized to oxidize the CO and H2. By using the combination of the platinum/palladium catalyst and the manganese/copper catalyst, complete conversion of the hydrogen and CO can be achieved at a lower temperature than using only the copper/manganese catalyst.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a catalyst system for removing carbon monoxide, hydrogen and methane from an anode waste gas stream from a fuel cell, comprising a first platinum/palladium catalyst and a second copper/manganese catalyst, where the anode waste stream contacts the first catalyst before contacting the second catalyst.
NOVELTY - Supercritical-carbon dioxide fluid is mixed with a low-volatile solvent under an inert atmosphere, obtained mixture is heated at high temperature, and pressure is applied to the heated mixture, to obtain monodispersed carbon spheres.    USE - Production of monodispersed carbon spheres. Uses include but are not limited to carbon fixation, catalyst supports, adsorbents, gas storage, anode component of lithium-ion batteries, carbon fuel cells, drug-delivery devices for drug loading and controlled release, superhydrophobic coatings and photonic device.    ADVANTAGE - The monodispersed carbon spheres having favorable photonic property and high surface roughness, are economically produced, by simple method, with precursor conversion rate of 80% and yield of 100-200 mg.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for system for producing monodispersed carbon spheres, which has a unit (A) for mixing supercritical-carbon dioxide fluid with low-volatile solvent under inert atmosphere, a unit (B) for heating the obtained mixture at high temperature, and a unit (C) for applying pressure to the heated mixture to produce monodispersed carbon spheres. The pressure applied to the heated mixture is inversely proportional to diameter of the carbon spheres produced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view explaining the production of monodispersed carbon spheres.
NOVELTY - The system has an adiabatic pre-reformer or pre-reforming reactor, and an isothermal reformer or reforming reactor. The ethanol is catalytically transformed into methane, hydrogen, carbon monoxide and carbon dioxide in the adiabatic pre-reformer or pre-reforming reactor. The methane provided in the pre-reformed gas stream obtained in the pre-reformer is catalytically converted into hydrogen in the isothermal reformer or reforming reactor. A catalytic combustor provides the thermal energy required by the reformer.    USE - Bioethanol processing system of electric energy generating system for propelling motor vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Since the methane provided in the pre-reformed gas stream obtained in the pre-reformer is catalytically converted into hydrogen in the isothermal reformer or reforming reactor, pollutant emission can be reduced, and gradual generation of coke deposits can be prevented, due to which the deactivation of the catalytic systems in the reformer can be avoided, hence hydrogen gas-rich reformed gas stream can be generated effectively. Since the different reactors form the ethanol processing system, the size of reforming systems can be reduced, collisions and vibrations can be eliminated, and the energy demands in remote or difficult-to-access locations can be satisfied.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for reforming ethanol.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the bioethanol processing system.
NOVELTY - Amine is added to an aqueous solution of polyethylene dioxythiophene and pH is adjusted to 6-8. Polyester resin, silane coupling agent and enhancer are added to the pH-adjusted polyethylene dioxythiophene aqueous solution and mixed, to obtain a coating material.    USE - Manufacture of coating material used for forming transparent conductive film (claimed) for transparent electrode of touch panel, liquid crystal display and solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The coating material forms transparent conductive film having excellent high-temperature durability and moisture resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for transparent conductive film which is formed using the coating material. The change rate of resistance value (in ohm/square) of conductive film is 10% or less, when performing high-temperature endurance test at 80 degrees C for 240 hours.
NOVELTY - A filler is obtained by molding composition containing polyethylene-type resin, crosslinking agent, and crosslinking adjuvant which consists of bifunctional monomer and/or trifunctional monomer, and crosslinking. The polyethylene-type resin has density of 0.9 g/cm3 or less, and melt-mass flow rate of 2-10 g/10 minutes at 190 degrees C.    USE - Filler is used for solar cell module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The filler has excellent transparency, heat resistance, flexibility, adhesiveness, mechanical strength, yellowing resistance and crack resistance.
NOVELTY - The module has a weatherproofing layer (2) laminated with an electric power generation member (4) and a polycarbonate base material (6). Thermoplastic resin is laminated between the electric power generation member and the polycarbonate base material, where glass transition temperature of the thermoplastic resin is 120-110 degree Celsius and melting temperature of the thermoplastic resin is 45-250 degree Celsius. The thermoplastic resin is selected from a group containing polyurethane, polyolefin and polyester. The thermoplastic resin contains a silane coupling agent.    USE - Solar cell module i.e. see-through-type solar cell module, for building materials. Can also be used for a motor vehicle, a railway, an airplane, a boat, a ship, a spacecraft, a household appliance, a mobile telephone and a toy.    ADVANTAGE - The thermoplastic resin is laminated between the electric power generation member and the polycarbonate base material, so that bubbles accumulated in the solar cell module at time of preparation is suppressed, the module ensures better durability at high temperature and high-humidity conditions, fall of power generation characteristic is prevented and adhesiveness in external appearance of the module is not impaired.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a solar cell module.    Weatherproofing layer (2)    Sealing layer (3)    Electric power generation member (4)    Thermoplastic resin layer (5)    Polycarbonate base material (6)
NOVELTY - A solar cell sealing sheet (B) has a sealing material layer (3) and a fluorine-type weather-proof layer (4). The sealing material layer consists of sealing material resin having melting point of 75-110 degrees C. The contraction stress of sealing material layer after heat-processing at temperature more than melting point of resin by 30 degrees C is 0.38 MPa or less. The sealing material layer has thickness of 150-400 mu m.    USE - Solar cell sealing sheet is used for flexible solar cell module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell sealing sheet enables continuous sealing of solar cell element without performing crosslinking. The sealing sheet prevents generation of wrinkles and curl. The flexible solar cell module has excellent adhesiveness of solar cell and solar cell sealing sheet is efficiently manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of solar cell sealing sheet, which involves forming sealing material layer and fluorine-type weather-proof layer by co-extrusion; and    (2) manufacture of flexible solar cell module, which involves laminating the solar cell sealing sheet on a flexible base material, such that the sealing material layer of the solar cell sealing sheet contacts on the at least light-receiving surface of solar cell element in which a photoelectric conversion layer is arranged, and bonding by thermocompression using a pair of hot calender roll.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of solar cell sealing sheet.    Sealing material layer (3)    Fluorine-type weather-proof layer (4)    Solar cell sealing sheet (B)
NOVELTY - A gas-barrier film is manufactured by forming organic layer on plastic base material with composition containing monomer compound which has maleimide group and polymerization initiator which has greater than or equal to 2 polymerization initiation sites in 1 molecule, and forming inorganic layer on organic layer.    USE - Manufacture of gas-barrier film for solar cell, electricity generating element, display apparatus and illuminating device.    ADVANTAGE - Heat-and-moisture resistance is favorable and cost is low.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A gas-barrier film is manufactured by forming organic layer on plastic base material with composition containing monomer compound which has maleimide group of formula (1) and polymerization initiator which has greater than or equal to 2 polymerization initiation sites in 1 molecule, and forming inorganic layer on organic layer.    R1,R2=H, halo, alkyl, alkenyl or aryl group, or hydrocarbon group which is set to one and forms 5-membered ring or 6-membered ring.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a formation of gas barrier layer involving forming organic layer with composition containing monomer compound which has maleimide group of formula (1), and polymerization initiator which has greater than or equal to 2 polymerization initiation sites in a molecule, and forming inorganic layer on the organic layer.
NOVELTY - A gas-barrier film (10) manufacturing method involves forming an organic layer (2) on a plastics base material (1) using a composition containing monomer compound and polymerization initiator comprising maleimide compound (I), and a sensitizer sensitizing the maleimide compound by a dimerization reaction. An inorganic layer (3) is formed on the organic layer.    USE - Method for manufacturing a gas-barrier film that is utilized for display apparatus. Uses include but are not limited to organic electroluminescent element, LCD element, thin-film transistor, solar cell, touch panel and electronic paper.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables manufacturing the gas-barrier film in an economical manner with high gas-barrier property, heat-and-moisture resistance and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A gas-barrier film manufacturing method involves forming an organic layer on a plastics base material using a composition containing monomer compound and polymerization initiator comprising maleimide compound of formula (I), and a sensitizer sensitizing the maleimide compound by a dimerization reaction. An inorganic layer is formed on the organic layer.    R1,R2=H, halo, alkyl, alkenyl, aryl or hydrocarbon;and    R1+R2=5-membered ring or 6-membered ring.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for forming a gas barrier layer, which involves forming an organic layer using a composition containing monomer compound and polymerization initiator comprising maleimide compound (I), and sensitizer sensitizing the maleimide compound by a dimerization reaction, and forming an inorganic layer on the organic layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a gas barrier film.    Single surface of plastics base material (S1)    Other surface of plastics base material (S2)    Plastics base material (1)    Organic layer (2)    Inorganic layer (3)    Gas barrier layer (4)    Gas-barrier film (10)
NOVELTY - A barrier laminate (1) has sheet-like components joined by an adhesive bond layer (4) formed using adhesive agent. Bond layer is formed between primary barrier sheet (2) and secondary barrier sheet (3). The adhesive agent contains resin compound having hydroxyl groups in a molecule as a main ingredient, a hardening agent containing polyisocyanate compound, and a silane coupling agent. The ratio of amount of coupling agent to amount of mixture of main ingredient and hardening agent, and ratio of isocyanate group of polyisocyanate compound and hydroxyl group of resin compound is 0.3-1.5.    USE - Barrier laminate is used for solar cell module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Bubble consisting of alcohol gas remaining inside the barrier laminate is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A barrier laminate has several sheet-like components joined by an adhesive bond layer formed using an adhesive agent. The sheet-like component has a resin sheet having a vapor deposition film of a metal oxide film, a resin sheet having a metal vapor deposition film, a primary barrier sheet consisting of metal foil, and a secondary barrier sheet. The adhesive bond layer is formed between primary barrier sheet and secondary barrier sheet. The adhesive agent contains a resin compound having several hydroxyl groups in a molecule as a main ingredient, a hardening agent containing a polyisocyanate compound, and a silane coupling agent. The ratio of amount of silane coupling agent with respect to amount of mixture of main ingredient and hardening agent, and ratio of isocyanate group of polyisocyanate compound and hydroxyl group of resin compound is 0.3-1.5.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of barrier laminate.    Barrier laminate (1)    Primary barrier sheet (2)    Primary base material sheet (21)    Secondary barrier sheet (3)    Adhesive bond layer (4)
NOVELTY - The method involves irradiating a surface (240) of a crystalline semiconductor substrate (100) with a set of laser pulses of a predetermined length. The pulse form of the laser pulses is adapted to a predetermined target form by modulation of the amplitude and/or polarization of the laser pulses. The semiconductor substrate is exposed to a sulfur-containing compound when the laser pulses are impinged on the surface of the substrate. Contact layers (210, 220, 230) are formed on the surface of the substrate. The substrate is annealed according to the irradiation with the laser pulses.    USE - Method for manufacturing a light absorbing photovoltaic semiconductor component e.g. solar cell and photodetector, utilized for transformation of electromagnetic radiation into electrical power (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The pulse form of the laser pulses is adapted to the predetermined target form by modulation of amplitude and/or polarization of the laser pulses, so that the electrical characteristics, the surface structure and/or the material composition of the semiconductor component can be optimized by altering the pulse form, thus enhancing efficiency and sensitivity of the semiconductor component.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a semiconductor component for transformation of electromagnetic radiation into electrical power    (2) a device for manufacturing a light absorbing semiconductor component.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a semiconductor component.    Semiconductor component (10)    Sunlight (30)    Crystalline semiconductor substrate (100)    Contact layers (210, 220, 230)    Surface of semiconductor substrate (240)
NOVELTY - Copper oxide quantum dot is manufactured by producing aggregate of quantum dot from bulk material containing copper (Cu) component, heat processing quantum dot dispersed in airflow and controlling heating temperature to produce quantum dot containing cupric oxide (CuO) or cuprous oxide (Cu2O), performing electrical charging process on quantum dot, and performing classification process based on the electrical mobility of electrically charged quantum dot. The electrical charging process is performed before the heating process or after the heating process.    USE - A manufacturing method of copper oxide quantum dot for nanomachine material, material with 0 expansion coefficient, or electronic materials e.g. solar cell and light-emitting device.    ADVANTAGE - Copper oxide quantum dot with favorable crystallinity and particle size is efficiently and reliably manufactured in high yield.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Copper oxide quantum dot is manufactured by producing aggregate of quantum dot from bulk material containing copper (Cu) component, heat processing quantum dot dispersed in airflow and controlling heating temperature to produce quantum dot containing cupric oxide (CuO) or cuprous oxide (Cu2O), performing electrical charging process on quantum dot, and performing classification process based on the electrical mobility of electrically charged quantum dot. The electrical charging process is performed before the heating process or after the heating process. Collected quantum dot has an average particle diameter (D) of less than or equal to 15 nm. Ratio standard deviation ( sigma )/D is less than or equal to 0.2.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a quantum dot manufacturing apparatus used to manufacture copper oxide quantum dot. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Laser ablation apparatus (1)    Electrical charging device (2)    Electric furnace (3)    Differential Mobility Analyzer (4)    Collector (5)
NOVELTY - A heat conductive sheet has a graphene laminated component comprising graphite, and an electroconductive material layer intercalated between the graphene of graphene laminated component.    USE - Heat conductive sheet is used for semiconductor substrate material, electronic material and solar cell substrate material.    ADVANTAGE - The heat conductive sheet has excellent electroconductivity and thermal conductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of heat conductive sheet, which involves swelling layered graphite, extending interlayer, obtaining expanded graphite, intercalating electroconductive material to interlayer of expanded graphite, and forming electroconductive material layer.
NOVELTY - A carbon nanotube dispersion comprises (in wt.%) crystalline polyester resin (20-79) having a melting point of 50-200 degrees C and a melt viscosity of 5-1000 dPa.second at 200 degrees C, wax (1-30) which is a solid at 23 degrees C, and carbon nanotubes (20-50).    USE - Carbon nanotube dispersion is used in resin compositions used for molded products (all claimed) e.g. fibers, tubes, bottles, pipes and films. Can also be used for transistor elements, wirings, electrodes of fuel cells, solar cells, and gas storage components, adsorption agents, catalysts, sensors, electroconductive composites, and reinforcement materials.    ADVANTAGE - The carbon nanotube dispersion contains carbon nanotubes dispersed in high concentration. The dispersion provides resin composition having excellent storage stability. The dispersion provides excellent electroconductivity to molded products even when small amount of carbon nanotubes is used. The resin composition provides molded products having excellent heat resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for resin composition comprising carbon nanotube dispersion (0.1-100 parts weight) and thermoplastic resin (100 parts weight).
NOVELTY - A weather-resistant film is obtained by molding thermoplastic resin composition formed by mixing inorganic pigments (1-45 parts mass) with respect to 100 parts mass of rubber reinforced aromatic vinyl-type resin. The rubber reinforced aromatic vinyl-type resin contains graft copolymerized resin obtained by polymerizing aromatic vinyl compound and vinylic compound containing another monomer copolymerizable with aromatic vinyl compound in presence of silicone acryl composite rubber and (co)polymer of vinylic monomer.    USE - Weather-resistant film. Uses include but are not limited to backsheet of solar cell, pen, refrigerator, washing machine, fan, electric kettle, rice cooker, dishwasher, television and timepiece.    ADVANTAGE - The film has excellent weather resistance, designability, mechanical strength and discoloration characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A weather-resistant film is obtained by molding thermoplastic resin composition formed by mixing inorganic pigments (1-45 parts mass) with respect to 100 parts mass of rubber reinforced aromatic vinyl-type resin. The rubber reinforced aromatic vinyl-type resin contains graft copolymerized resin obtained by polymerizing aromatic vinyl compound and vinylic compound containing another monomer copolymerizable with aromatic vinyl compound in presence of silicone acryl composite rubber and (co)polymer of vinylic monomer. The content of silicone acryl composite rubber is 5-30 %mass with respect to 100 %mass of rubber reinforced aromatic vinyl-type resin. The content of aromatic vinyl compound unit is 5-40 %mass.
NOVELTY - A functional film is formed by molding polyolefin resin composition (Z) containing (in parts weight) wavelength-conversion substance (d) (0.01-5) and polyolefin resin (y) (100). The polyolefin resin (y) including polyethylene-type resin (x) having melt-flow-rate of 1.0-10 g/10 minute at 190 degrees C under load of 21.18 N. The polyethylene-type resin (x) contains polyethylene-type resin (a) and/or polyethylene-type resin (b). The polyolefin resin composition (Z) is molded at compaction temperature of 160 degrees C or less which is more than the melting point of polyolefin resin (y).    USE - Functional film is used for laminate (claimed) used as sealing sheet for solar cell module, and window glass for motor vehicle. Can also be used as agricultural film for controlling insect pest, inhibiting growth of microorganism and preventing and/or controlling disease.    ADVANTAGE - The functional film has excellent flexibility, mechanical strength and light-quality conversion ability, and suppressed generation of bubbles.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A functional film is formed by molding polyolefin resin composition (Z) containing (in parts weight) wavelength-conversion substance (d) (0.01-5) and polyolefin resin (y) (100). The polyolefin resin (y) including polyethylene-type resin (x) having melt-flow-rate of 1.0-10 g/10 minute at 190 degrees C under load of 21.18 N. The polyethylene-type resin (x) contains polyethylene-type resin (a) formed by ion-polymerization method and/or polyethylene-type resin (b) formed by high-pressure radical method. The polyolefin resin composition (Z) is molded at compaction temperature of 160 degrees C or less which is more than the melting point of polyolefin resin (y). An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of functional film.
NOVELTY - The battery has a cathode decorating layer provided with a titanium oxide film. Thickness of an acetyl acetone titanium oxide film is 10-500A. A substrate is provided with a glass or polyester film. An anode layer is made of an indium tin oxide film or a gold film. An anode modification layer is provided with a poly ethylene dioxythiophene film and a polystyrene composite film. A polystyrene composite film layer is provided with an electron donor and an electron acceptor blend membrane. A cathode is provided with an alkali metal, alkaline earth metal or aluminum and silver or copper.    USE - Polymer solar energy battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has high photoelectric conversion efficiency, simple structure, better repeatability and wide application range. The battery is inexpensive.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a polymer solar energy battery manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a polymer solar energy battery.
NOVELTY - Hydrochloric acid and hydrogen peroxide are added to intermediate product containing germanium during the metal collection process, and germanium is collected as chloride. The intermediate product is zinc smelting intermediate product.    USE - Recovery of germanium. Uses include but are not limited to optical fiber, solar cell, magnetic disk material, semiconductor element, diode, transistor, phase change magnetic disk material, catalyst, polymerization acceleration catalyst of polyethylene terephthalate resin and raw material for other applications.    ADVANTAGE - The germanium of high quality is recovered efficiently and economically.
NOVELTY - A solar cell has pattern which is formed on organic thin-film transistor, using compound having linear or branched 3-5C alkyl group, and solvent which is dipropylene glycol dialkyl ether.    USE - Solar cell is used for electronic paper and organic electroluminescent device.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell has excellent workability.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has protection film (700) that is arranged on the solar cell panel. The winding roller (810) winds the protection film. The unwinding roller (820) loosens the protection film and supplies film on the solar cell panel. The protection film is made of polyethylene terephthalate resin, acrylic resin, epoxy-based resin, vinyl chloride resin or polystyrene resin.    USE - Solar energy generating apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The protection film can prevent the solar cell panel from being polluted, thus removing the contaminants automatically. The protection film can be easily replaced. The photoelectric conversion efficiency can be improved. The lowering of transmittance caused due to contamination including dust can be prevented. The solar energy generating apparatus can be easily managed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the solar energy generating apparatus.    Sealing element (150)    Cover glass (330)    Protection film (700)    Winding roller (810)    Unwinding roller (820)
NOVELTY - An organic solar cell has photoelectric conversion layer and low working function metal buffer layer provided between primary and secondary electrodes.    USE - Organic solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The organic solar cell has desired work function and efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fabrication of organic solar cell.
NOVELTY - Electrolyte solution includes iodine, lithium iodide, iodination 1, and 1-dialkyl-pyrrolidinium.    USE - Electrolyte solution.    ADVANTAGE - Electrolyte solution is utilized in photoelectric conversion element, thus photoelectric conversion efficiency can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) photoelectric conversion element; and    (2) dye-sensitized solar cell.
NOVELTY - A dipropylene glycol dialkyl ether consists of methyl as one of two terminal alkyl groups, and 5-10C linear or branched alkyl group as the other terminal alkyl group.    USE - Dipropylene glycol dialkyl ether is used in solvent compositions used for forming electronic component patterns and patterns of color filters (all claimed) used in LCDs. Can also be used for organic electroluminescent elements, solar cells, organic thin film transistors, electronic papers, and plasma displays.    ADVANTAGE - The dipropylene glycol dialkyl ether has excellent binder-resin solubility and low moisture absorbability. The compound provides paste composition which follows large area and/or flexible base material. The paste composition enables formation of very accurate color filter patterns.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) solvent composition comprising the dipropylene glycol dialkyl ether;    (2) paste composition containing the solvent composition and a binder resin; and    (3) formation of pattern, which involves forming a patterned layer by printing the paste composition on a substrate, and hardening the patterned layer.
NOVELTY - A photo-curing ink composition manufacturing method involves producing photocure dispersion master solution, where the solution is prepared using electromagnetic conductive polymer particle. Light is scattered in the obtained master solution, followed by filtering using a filter to obtain finished product.    USE - Method for manufacturing photo-curing ink composition for use in electronic and electrical components such as secondary battery, solar cell, fuel cell, integrated circuit, large scale integrated circuit, very large scale integration circuit, chemical sensor, DNA chip or electromagnetic wave shielding (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method enables manufacturing photo-curing ink composition in an eco-friendly manner with low energy consumption.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electronic component and electrical component.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating a method for manufacturing photo-curing ink composition.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The junction box (100) has a cover (120) which is adhered to the rear side of a solar cell module and covers the opened upper side of a main body (110). The main body and cover are made from polyphenylene oxide and synthetic resin including polyphenylene ether or plastic. Multiple locking grooves are formed in the circumference of the main body. A locking finger (121) of the cover is hung the user on the locking groove. The main body is provided with an outside cable joint (113).    USE - Junction box for a solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The junction box has a cover which is adhered to the rear side of a solar cell module and covers the opened upper side of a main body, and thus ensures improved junction box.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a junction box.    Junction box (100)    Main body (110)    Outside cable joint (113)    Cover (120)    Locking finger (121)
NOVELTY - A metal-oxide semiconductor particle dispersion contains amine compound, organic titanate having alkoxy group and/or diketonate group, and a solvent.    USE - Metal-oxide semiconductor particle dispersion is used for metal-oxide semiconductor electrode for photoelectric conversion element (all claimed) e.g. single crystal silicon solar cell, polycrystalline-silicon solar cell and amorphous-silicon solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The metal-oxide semiconductor electrode using the metal oxide semiconductor particle dispersion has improved stability and excellent photoelectric conversion property, and is economical.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) metal oxide semiconductor electrode, is obtained by forming a film on electroconductive base material using metal oxide semiconductor particle dispersion; and    (2) photoelectric conversion element, which contains metal oxide semiconductor electrode, sensitizing dye, electrolyte and electroconductive counter electrode.
NOVELTY - A composition, comprises: graphene or graphene oxide comprising at least one functional group associated with the graphene or graphene oxide.    USE - The composition and method are useful for fabricating a functionalized carbon-based nanostructure; for producing a device, where the device is a capacitor; and for producing a fuel cell, and a photovoltaic cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The composition efficiently produces an improved functionalized carbon-based nanostructure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A composition, comprises: graphene or graphene oxide comprising at least one functional group associated with the graphene or graphene oxide, where the functional group has the structure of formula (1).    R1, R2, and R3= optionally substituted substituent; and    G = carbon atom of the graphene or graphene oxide.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are:    (1) a method for fabricating a functionalized carbon-based nanostructure, comprising: providing a carbon-based nanostructure comprising an allylic functional group; reacting the carbon-based nanostructure with a reactant comprising at least one carbon atom; and causing a carbon-carbon bond to form between the carbon atom within the reactant and a carbon atom within the carbon-based nano structure;    (2) a device, comprising: the composition;    (3) a fuel cell, comprising: the composition;    (4) a method, comprising: reducing water using the composition;    (5) a composite, comprising: the composition; and a matrix material; and    (6) a photovoltaic cell, comprising: the composition.
NOVELTY - A silver paste comprises (in wt.%) organic carrier (6-15), adhesive agent (1-5), solvent (2-6), auxiliary agent (0.5-5), additive (0.1-2) and remainder of conductive metal powder. The conductive metal powder contains silver-copper-phosphorus alloy powder (5-15) and remainder of spherical silver powder.    USE - Silver paste is used for positive electrode of silicon solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The silver paste provides high photoelectric conversion efficiency to silicon solar cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An TNDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparation of silver paste.
NOVELTY - A rare-earth-metal complex containing silyl group-containing compound (I) or (II), is new.    USE - Rare-earth-metal complex is used for luminescent resin composition for luminescent material for organic electroluminescent element and spectrum conversion material for solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The luminescent resin composition obtained using rare-earth-metal complex has excellent solubility with respect to organic solvent and compatibility with respect to organic resin.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A rare-earth-metal complex containing silyl group-containing compound of formula (I) or (II), is new.    R1,R2=H, silyl group of formula: -SiRxRyRz, 1-20C linear, branched or cyclic monovalent hydrocarbyl, or 1-20C monovalent heterocyclyl having N, S or O;    Rx,Ry=1-20C linear, branched or cyclic monovalent hydrocarbyl, 1-20C alkoxy, 6-20C aryloxy or 1-20C acyloxy (all optionally substituted by fluoro), hydroxy, halo, H, mercapto, cyano, cyanate, isocyanate, thiocyanate, isothiocyanate or amino optionally substituted by 1-20C monovalent hydrocarbyl;and    Rz=1-20C alkoxy, 6-20C aryloxy, 1-20C acyloxy (all optionally substituted by fluoro), hydroxy, halo, H, mercapto, amino optionally substituted by 1-20C monovalent hydrocarbyl, cyano, cyanate, isocyanate, thiocyanate or isothiocyanate.    (i) When R1 and R2 are hydrocarbyl and heterocyclyl, portion or all of H, optionally substituted by fluoro, 1-20C linear, branched or cyclic monovalent hydrocarbyl, 1-20C alkoxy, or 6-20C aryloxy; and (ii) When hydrocarbyl and heterocyclyl of R1 and R2 are aromatic substituted groups, hydrocarbyl and heterocyclyl is optionally substituted by silyl group of formula: -SiRxRyRz.
NOVELTY - Diazo compound (II) is contacted with copper and/or copper compound, to obtain dihalo biphenyl compound (I).    USE - Manufacture of dihalo biphenyl compound is useful as monomer of polymer electrolyte for polymer electrolyte fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The dihalo biphenyl compound is efficiently manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Diazo compound of formula (II) is contacted with copper and/or copper compound, to obtain dihalo biphenyl compound of formula (I).    A=H, alkali-metal atom, alkaline-earth metal atom or quaternary ammonium of formula: R24N;    R2=H, 1-5C alkyl, 2-5C alkenyl, 6-10C aryl or 7-10C aralkyl;    X=chloro, bromo, or iodo;    j=1-2;    k=4-j;    X'=chloro, bromo, iodo, sulfate ion, phosphate ion, or organic acid ion;    R1=H, fluoro or cyano, 1-20C alkyl, 1-20C alkoxy, 6-20C aryl, 6-20C aryloxy, 2-20C acyl (all optionally substituted by fluoro, cyano, 1-20C alkoxy, 6-20C aryl or 6-20C aryloxy);and    2R1+adjacent carbon=ring.    In the case of alkaline-earth metal, A is 1/2 (sic).
NOVELTY - An adhesive composition for the solar cell rear side protection sheet comprises acrylic copolymer containing carboxy radical, polyol, and cross-linking agent, and catalyst.    USE - As an adhesive composition for the solar cell rear side protection sheet (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The composition improves the mass producibility; has excellent curing fairness; and has excellent heat tolerant durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a solar cell real side protection sheet in which greater than or equal to 2 base films are welded by the adhesive composition.
NOVELTY - The solar cell (100) has an electrode (110) which is formed on insulating substrate (101). A semiconductor layer (130) is formed on electrode. An electrode (120) is formed on semiconductor layer. The lenses (221) of pyramid shapes are adjacently arranged in longitudinal and transverse directions of support layer (210). The electrode is made of silver or aluminum. The reflection pattern is made of silver, aluminum, silicon dioxide, titanium dioxide or magnesium oxide. The support layer is made of poly methylmethacrylate or thermoplastic resin, or polycarbonate.    USE - Solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The energy conversion efficiency of the solar cell is improved by raising the optical absorption rate of the solar cell. The light efficiency of the solar cell is improved. The quantity of light of the solar cell can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of the solar cell.    Solar cell (100)    Insulating substrate (101)    Electrodes (110,120)    Semiconductor layer (130)    Support layer (210)    Lens layer (220)    Lenses (221)
NOVELTY - A backplane film of solar battery comprises an inner layer of weather-proof fluorine plastic film, an outer layer of fluorine plastic film, and middle layer of moisture resistant film, where the moisture resistant film splices with the inner and outer layer of fluorine plastic film through adhesive, and the fluorine plastic film is fluorine plastic film grafted acrylic acid material.    USE - As a backplane film of solar battery for protecting and supporting the battery plate.    ADVANTAGE - The solar battery has stable performance and long service life. The backplane film of solar battery has reliable insulation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a preparation method of the fluorine plastic film grafted acrylic acid material involving using acetone to wash clean the fluorine plastic film, drying until the weight is constant; preparing the solution with density of the acrylic acid monomer of 3-30%, adding copper sulfate with the density of 0-0.1 mol/l and inorganic acid with the density of 0-1 mol/l; immerging the fluorine plastic film in the solution, passing the electron accelerator equably, irradiating until the established dosage is 10-250 kGty, carrying out mutual irradiation stem grafting; soaking the irradiated stem grafting fluorine plastic film in the solution in 40-80 degrees C to remove homopolymer and unreacted monomer, further drying until the weight is constant, where the solvent used for removing the homopolymer and unreacted monomer is water, alcohol, acetone or isopropanol.
NOVELTY - The tester has a connector band (10) connected with a measuring voltage discrete apparatus. A collimator and an ampere cyclometer (30) are made of a bakelite material and connected with each other. A fuse breaker is made of phenol type synthetic resin and connected to a diode. The diode is located on an upper part of an aluminum radiator. The ampere cyclometer is connected with the fuse breaker.    USE - Voltage tester for a solar power generation system.    ADVANTAGE - The tester measures voltage in an accurate manner, and is easy to maintain.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a voltage tester.    Connector band (10)    Ampere cyclometer (30)
NOVELTY - The focusing apparatus has light-emitting portions that are separated from each other for generating light of different wavelength. The light generated from multiple lighting-emitting portions are mixed and reflected. The light-collecting portion concentrates the light reflected from mixer unit into focus point.    USE - Focusing apparatus used in solar battery system (claimed).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of the focusing apparatus used in solar battery system.
NOVELTY - The module has multiple solar cells that are positioned in top of optical permeability lower plate. The optical permeability upper plate is positioned in top of solar cells. The bonding layer is positioned between solar cell and optical permeability upper plate. The bonding layer is provided with base material and light reflective material arranged within base material. The base material is chosen from polyvinyl butyral (PVB) or ethyl vinyl acetate (EVA). The lower and upper plates are made of glass or polyethylene terephthalate (PET).    USE - Solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the solar cell module.
NOVELTY - The substrate has photo-acryl in which embo pattern is formed through exposure process. A light absorption layer is provided on the photo-acryl. The photo-acryl has multiple light scattering unit that processes embo pattern image by plasma etch process. The substrate is made of glass, stainless steel, polyethylene terephthalate, polyamide, polyethylenenaphthelate, polypropylene or tri acetyl cellulose.    USE - Semiconductor substrate for solar cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for texturing method of semiconductor substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the semiconductor substrate for solar cell.
NOVELTY - The polymer solar battery has a substrate (1) that is overlapped with transparent conductive metal oxide layer (2), anode modification layer (3), photoelectric active layer (4), cathode decorating layer (5) and low work function cathode layer (6) in sequence. The anode modification layer is made of nickel film. The substrate is made of glass or polyester film. The metal oxide layer is selected from the oxides of indium, tin, zinc, cadmium, or composite oxide. The cathode decorating layer is selected from fluorides of alkali metal, oxides or composite-oxide.    USE - Polymer solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The thickness and compactness of the polymer solar battery are increased by the anode modification layer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of manufacturing polymer solar battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the polymer solar battery.    Substrate (1)    Transparent conductive metal oxide layer (2)    Anode modification layer (3)    Photoelectric active layer (4)    Cathode decorating layer (5)    Low work function cathode layer (6)
NOVELTY - A fluorine resin thin film with a thickness of 10-50 mu m is formed from fluorine resin composition prepared by adding (pts. wt.) titanium oxide or composite oxide series of inorganic pigment (10-30) in resin components (100) comprising vinylidene fluoride resin (60-95) and methacrylate resin (5-40).    USE - A fluorine resin thin film for backboard for solar energy cell subassembly (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The fluorine resin thin film has a high weather resistance and size stability, specifically with low color change degree in damp and hot environment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A fluorine resin thin film with a thickness of 10-50 mu m is formed from fluorine resin composition prepared by adding (pts. wt.) titanium oxide or composite oxide series of inorganic pigment (10-30) in resin components (100) comprising vinylidene fluoride resin (60-95) and methacrylate resin (5-40). The fluorine resin thin film has a peak intensity ratio of the type II crystal as shown in (A)/((A)+(B))x 100 of more than 60% in a determination map based on infrared absorption spectrum when the peak height of 840/cm is set to (A) and the peak height of 765/cm is set to (B), and the overall degree of crystallization calculated with the diffraction ray of X-ray is more than 30%. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a method for preparation of fluorine resin thin film comprising fusing, extruding, and forming melted resin formed from the fluorine resin composition; and    (2) a solar energy cell subassembly formed from the backboard formed from the fluorine resin thin film.
NOVELTY - An ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) coating comprises (pts.wt.) ethane-vinyl acetate copolymer (100), crosslinking agent (0.1-6), nucleating anti-reflection agent (0.05-5), optical stabilizer (0.02-3), antioxidant (0.05-5) and tackifier (0.01-4).    USE - Ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) coating used for encapsulation of high-transmittance solar cell (claimed).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a preparation of EVA coating comprising mixing nucleating anti-reflection agent and tackifier, uniformly mixing optical stabilizer and the antioxidant, and uniformly mixing crosslinking agent and ethane-vinyl acetate copolymer; and adding mixture to mixture, uniformly mixing, blending and extruding mixture, controlling temperature at 85-100 degrees C, and obtaining EVA coating for encapsulation of high-transmittance solar cell by curtain coating, cooling, drawing and rolling of extrudate, with nucleating anti-reflection agent utilizing high purity nano silicon oxide grafted and modified by selecting silane coupling agent and high-purity nano silicon oxide at weight ratio of 1:2 to disperse into methylbenzene solution, refluxing and agitating for 2 hours, heating and curing.
NOVELTY - N-substituted carbazole-fluorobenzothiadiazole based polymer (I), is new.    USE - (I) is useful as active layer in solar cells (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The performances of the prepared solar cell device under the standard analogue sunlight (air mass 1.5 Global (AM1.5G), 100 mW/cm2) radiation are: the open-circuit voltage is 0.61-0.89 V; the short circuit current is 10.56-12.85 mA/cm2, the filling factor is 45-61% and the energy conversion efficiency is 5.3-6.97%.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - N-substituted carbazole-fluorobenzothiadiazole based polymer of formula (Ar1-(A-B1)n-Ar2) (I), is new. A is a donor, B1 is a receptor and Ar1 and Ar2 are terminal protective groups of polymer.    A = N-substituted carbazol-2,7-diyl of formula (II);    B1 = substituted difluorobenzothiadiazole compound of formula (III);    n = 1-100;    R1 = 6-20C alkyl or 6-20C alkoxy;    R2, R3 = H, 1-20C alkyl or 1-20C alkoxy; and    Ar1, Ar2 = phenyl, tolyl, 2-fluorophenyl, 3-fluorophenyl, 4-fluorophenyl, 2,3-difluorophenyl, 2,6-difluorophenyl, 3,5-difluorophenyl, 3,4-difluorophenyl, 2,4-difluorophenyl, 2,5-difluorophenyl, 2,3,4-trifluorophenyl, 2,3,5-trifluorophenyl, 3,4,6-trifluorophenyl, 2,4,6-trifluorophenyl, 3,4,5-trifluorophenyl, 2,3,5,6-tetrafluorophenyl, perfluorophenyl, and p-heptafluorobutyroxy phenyl.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for preparing (I).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of active layer of (I) applied to the solar cell.
NOVELTY - N-substituted carbazole-thienyl substituted difluorobenzothiadiazole based liquid crystal polymer compound (I), is new.    USE - (I) is useful as an active layer of the solar cell in preparing polymer solar battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - (I) reduces the conjugated polymer polymer highest occupied molecular orbital (HOMO) energy level; has matching absorption spectrum and emission spectrum, liquid crystal properties, and enhanced orderness of the active layer; improves carrier mobility and carrier collecting efficiency of electrode, and hole and electron transfer of active layer; has high energy conversion efficiency (7.4%); improves the stability and service life of the device; and has an efficiency of 7.2% after 40 days.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - N-substituted carbazole-thienyl substituted difluorobenzothiadiazole based liquid crystal polymer compound of formula (Ar1-(A-B1)n-Ar2) (I), is new. A is a donor, B1 is a receptor and Ar1 and Ar2 are terminal protective groups of polymer.    A = N-substituted carbazol-2,7-diyl of formula (II);    B1 = thienyl substituted difluorobenzothiadiazole compound of formula (III);    n = 1-100;    R1, R2 = side chains with double bond, oxygen containing-ring or Br,    R3, R4, R5, R6 = H, 1-20C alkyl, 3-20C cycloalkyl, 1-20C alkoxy, 1-20C alkoxyphenyl or aryl; and    Ar1, Ar2 = p-heptafluorobutyroxy phenyl, 2-fluorophenyl, 3-fluorophenyl, 4-fluorophenyl, 2,3-difluorophenyl, 2,6-difluorophenyl, 3,5-difluorophenyl, 3,4-difluorophenyl, 2,4-difluorophenyl, 2,5-difluorophenyl, 2,3,4-trifluorophenyl, 2,3,5-trifluorophenyl, 3,4,6-trifluorophenyl, 2,4,6-trifluorophenyl, 3,4,5-trifluorophenyl, 2,3,5,6-tetrafluorophenyl or perfluorophenyl.
NOVELTY - The method involves coating metal on surface of spherical nano particle aggregate to obtain coated nano particle aggregate. The nano particle included in the nano particle aggregate is removed. A spherical porous structure is made of material selected from nickel, titanium, copper, zirconium, strontium, zinc, indium, lanthanum, vanadium, tungsten, molybdenum, tin, niobium, magnesium, aluminum, yttrium, scandium, samarium, palladium or gallium.    USE - Manufacturing method of spherical porous structure (claimed) for hydrogen fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The spherical porous structure can be manufactured easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for porous structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view illustrating manufacturing process of spherical porous structure. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - Polymer bulk heterojunction solar battery with an inverted structure comprises glass substrate, cathode, cathode interface layer, optically active layer, and anode, which are overlapped in sequence. The cathode interface layer is made of polar unit conjugated polymer containing a polar group or ionic group or corresponding polyelectrolyte.    USE - Polymer bulk heterojunction solar battery with an inverted structure.    ADVANTAGE - The solar battery has greatly improved performance, prolonged service life, simple preparation, and low manufacturing cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparation of polymer bulk heterojunction solar battery comprising dissolving conjugated polymer containing polar group or ionic group or corresponding polyelectrolyte in polar organic solvent to prepare a solution having a concentration of 0.0001-0.10 g/cm3; and subjecting the solution to spin coating, brush coating, spray coating, dip coating, roll coating, screen painting, or printing or ink jet printing to form cathode interface layer on cathode.
NOVELTY - Preparation of fuel cell catalyst involves adding chloroplatinic acid, carrier and urea to deionized water, and heating under stirring to obtain first solution; and adding ethylene glycol to the first solution, and heating under stirring.    USE - Method for preparing fuel cell catalyst (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The obtained catalyst has controllable grain diameter and better platinum dispersibility on carrier surface under higher load.
NOVELTY - A solvent hot method preparation process of titanium dioxide mesoporous nano belt material comprises solvent thermal reaction at 180 degrees C for 12 hours with 10 mol/L sodium hydroxide solution and absolute ethyl alcohol (vol. ratio of 1:1).    USE - Solvent hot method preparation process of titanium dioxide mesoporous nano belt material used for solar battery, semiconductor apparatus, photochemical catalysis to degrade organic pollutant, and optical coating.    ADVANTAGE - The raw materials are safe and non-toxic. The preparation method is simple, where reaction temperature is low and the time is short The energy consumption is small.
NOVELTY - Anionic polymer with 2,7-diphenyl-9H-fluorene-imidazolium salt based repeating units (I), is new.    USE - The anionic polymer is useful in preparing polymeric anion exchange membrane for alkali fuel battery.    ADVANTAGE - The polymeric anion exchange membrane prepared by the anion polymer has excellent performance, overcomes the problem of poor chemical stability of the quaternary ammonium salt polymer anion exchange membrane, and avoids the use of chloromethyl ether during preparation and thus decreases danger on the human body and environment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Anionic polymer with 2,7-diphenyl-9H-fluorene-imidazolium salt based repeating units of formula (I), is new.    n = 0-7;    R1 = 1-4C alkyl;    R2 = methyl or H;    X = I, Br, Cl, SCN, BF4, NO3, PF6, CF3SO3, N(CN)2, (N(SO2CF3)2) or OH; and    Ar = bis(phenyl)methanone-4,4'-diyl, bis(phenyl)sulfone-4,4'-diyl, perfluorobiphenyl-4,4'-diyl, or 3,3'-difluorobisphenyl sulfone-4,4'-diyl.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) preparing (I); and    (2) a polymeric anion exchange membrane prepared from the anionic polymer.
NOVELTY - A dye sensitization solar cell titanium dioxide photoanode preparing method involves mixing titanium dioxide powder, sodium (Na) yttrium fluoride (YF4) ytterbium (Yb) and erbium (Er) powder, ethyl cellulose and terpineol uniformly, and carrying-out aging to obtain slurry, where the mass ratio of titanium dioxide powder to Na YF4 Yb Er powder is 1:0.15-1.65. The slurry is pasted on a conducting surface of a fluorine doped tin oxide (FTO) glass using a tape casting or screen printing process. Drying and roasting are carried-out to obtain the photoanode.    USE - Method for preparing dye sensitization solar cell titanium dioxide photoanode.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables increasing the optical absorption intensity and spectrum response scope, and ensuring that the photoelectric conversion rate of a dye sensitization solar cell using the titanium dioxide photoanode is 1.9% to 2.7%.
NOVELTY - An ethylene vinyl acetate comprises (in weight parts) modified epoxy resin (100), modified titanium dioxide composite (0.5-2), antioxidant (5-10), cross-linking agent (0.5-1.2), light stabilizer (0.3-1.2), UV light absorbent (0.1-0.5) and silane coupling agent (0.5-1.5).    USE - Ethylene vinyl acetate for packing a solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The ethylene vinyl acetate enables solar reflected light at a gap of a cell sheet to be fully utilized by a lower layer ethylene vinyl acetate adhesive film in a solar cell assembly, thus reducing a path of the reflected light than that of the original reflected light, and hence increasing the range of the reflected light reflected to the cell sheet. The ethylene vinyl acetate enhances the photoelectric conversion efficiency of the cell sheet, and has high physical performance such as bonding strength and insulation resistance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a solar battery. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - A fluorenyl copolymer compound (I) comprises thiophene and thiophene pyrroledione unit.    USE - Fluorenyl copolymer compound (I) for use in a solar battery apparatus, organic FET, organic electroluminescence apparatus, organic light storage apparatus or organic laser apparatus (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The fluorenyl copolymer has improved photoelectric converting efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A fluorenyl copolymer compound of formula (I) comprises thiophene and thiophene pyrroledione.    R1, R2 and R3=C 1-20 alkyl;    R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9= H or C 1-20 alky;    x+y=1;    m =1-5;    n=1-100    . An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for preparing fluorenyl copolymer, which involves reacting 4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-2-phenyl-(1,3,2)dioxaborolane compound of formula (II), 5-Methyl-thieno(3,4-c)pyrrole-4,6-dione compound of formula (III), 2,3,4-Trimethyl-thiophene-tin-t-butoxide compound of formula (IV) with 2,3,4-Trimethyl-thiophene compound of formula (V)..    R1, R2, R3, R4, R5, R6, R7, R8, R9=C 8-20 alkyl;and    n=10-80
NOVELTY - A specific material preparation method involves mixing and stirring (in weight parts) polyvinylidene fluoride (50-85), reinforced resin (5-30), inorganic filling (5-15), nanometer-level filling (5-15), flowability modifier (0.5-5), and thermal stabilizing agent (0.1-2) for 10-40 minutes in a double-screw extruder at rotation speed of 50-1000 rpm. The obtained product is subjected to melt extrusion, cooling, drying, and particle cutting at 170-230 degrees C to obtain a specific material particle.    USE - Method for preparing specific material for producing fluorine film layer utilized for producing solar rear panel for preventing transmission of water stream, resisting aging and protecting solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The specific material has better flowability, high production yield and strong device applicability, and is featured with better water gas separation performance, high tear strength, better weather ability and acidalkali-resisting performance, and satisfies requirement of the solar battery packaging rear panel.
NOVELTY - Polyphenyl carbosilane and silicon carbide powder are added to an organic solvent to obtain a coating solution. The obtained coating solution is coated on the surface of a stainless steel having an oxide film, and heat-treated to obtain ceramic membrane-containing stainless steel.    USE - Manufacture of ceramic membrane-containing stainless steel used for gas turbine, automobile engine, heat exchanger tube and fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently provides ceramic membrane-containing stainless steel having high strength.
NOVELTY - A high heat conducting insulating solar battery packaging material comprises (in weight parts) acrylate modified ethyl vinyl alcohol polymer (100), cross-linking curing accelerator (0.8-1.5), silane coupling agent (0.1-0.2), efficient degassing agent (0.1-0.2), tackifier (0.4-0.6), antioxidant (0.1-0.4), UV light absorbent (0.1-0.3) and heat conducting function powder (30-60), where ethyl vinyl alcohol content in the modified copolymer is 25-35%.    USE - High heat conducting insulating solar battery packaging material.    ADVANTAGE - The material has high density, better heat resistance, better insulation and anti-aging effect, and can withstand long outdoor UV light.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for preparing high heat conducting insulating solar battery packaging material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram illustrating a method for preparing high heat conducting insulating solar battery packaging material.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - A thermosetting resin layer is formed on the surface of a graphite crucible, and the graphite crucible is dried. The dried graphite crucible is heated, and thermosetting resin is cured. The resultant heat-treated graphite crucible is carbonized, and hardened to obtain glassy carbon coating-containing graphite crucible.    USE - Manufacture of glassy carbon coating-containing graphite crucible used during manufacture of silicon single crystal and copper indium gallium selenide solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently provides glassy carbon coating-containing graphite crucible having high mechanical characteristics and thermal conductivity.
NOVELTY - The method involves polishing surface of primary transparent electrode. An organic semiconductor layer is formed on one side of surface-modified transparent electrode. A secondary electrode is formed on one side of the organic semiconductor layer.    USE - Manufacturing method of organic semiconductor device used in organic light-emitting device and organic solar cell device (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The production efficiency of organic semiconductor device is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) organic semiconductor device;    (2) organic light-emitting device; and    (3) organic solar cell device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view illustrating manufacturing process of organic semiconductor device. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - Benzofuran derivative (I) is new.    USE - Benzofuran derivative for use in an organic solar battery element, an organic light emitting diode and an organic thin film transistor (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The benzofuran derivative has good solubility and provides high carrier displacement capacity and thermal stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Benzofuran derivative of formula (I) is new.    R=alkyl or aryl;and    R1=aryl or heteroaryl.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a process for preparing a benzofuran derivative    (2) an organic solar battery element comprising an organic semiconductor layer composed of benzofuran derivative.
NOVELTY - A catalyst comprises iron hydroxide and precious metal iridium as double active components, where the iridium content is 0.1-5% of total quantity of the catalyst.    USE - Catalyst for use in a proton exchange membrane fuel cell generating system to selectively remove micro toxic carbon monoxide from hydrogen-rich atmosphere.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a method for preparing a catalyst    (2) an application of a catalyst.
NOVELTY - A polycrystalline silicon wafer purifying method involves cleaning and drying a polycrystalline silicon wafer. The polycrystalline silicon wafer is placed on a heating platform to be pre-heated. Laser is utilized to radiate the preheated polycrystalline silicon wafer and to scan the polycrystalline silicon wafer. The polycrystalline silicon wafer is annealed. A surface of the polycrystalline silicon wafer is etched to obtain a target product.    USE - Method for purifying a polycrystalline silicon wafer that is utilized in a solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables purifying the polycrystalline silicon wafer with high efficiency and less pollution in a simple manner. The method enables directly processing the low-purity polycrystalline silicon wafer, and reducing recycling process of the low-purity silicon in a silicon industry, so that continuous commercial production is carried out, thus redoing phosphorus content in the polycrystalline silicon wafer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a photograph of a polycrystalline silicon wafer.
NOVELTY - A tin dioxide nanometer rod array preparing method involves adding tin source stannic chloride and sodium hydroxide into water. A surface active agent of organic solvent is added by uniformly mixing the mixture. The mixture is stirred for 10-50 minutes. Hydrothermal reaction is performed at 100-300 degrees C for 1-50 hours. The mixture is cooled naturally at room temperature. The mixture is filtered, washed and dried to obtain the product.    USE - Method for preparing tin dioxide nanometer rod array of a substrate utilized for a field emission microelectronic device, an electrode material of lithium ion battery and a solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables preparing tin dioxide nanometer rod array with low equipment, simple operation and easy scale. The method enables providing various solvents that are environment-friendly and non-toxic material. The method enables preparing tin dioxide nanometer rod array with excellent gas-sensitive resistance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a photograph of a tin dioxide nanometer rod array.
NOVELTY - A zinc oxide type transparent conductive film forming material is an oxide sinter consisting of zinc, molybdenum and oxygen. The atomic ratio of molybdenum with respect to total content of zinc and molybdenum is 0.02-0.1.    USE - Material is used for targets used for forming zinc oxide type transparent conductive films on transparent conductive substrates (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to antifogging films used in motor-vehicle windows and frozen showcases, heat-ray-reflective films used in construction, antistatic films, electrodes of solar cells, LCD elements, electronic paper, and other light-receiving elements, electromagnetic shielding films, transparent electromagnetic wave absorbers, UV absorbers, transparent semiconductor devices, and touch panels.    ADVANTAGE - The material forms zinc oxide type transparent conductive films having excellent weather resistance, heat resistance, moisture resistance, alkali resistance, and acid resistance, high permeability with respect to near infrared region, and etching rate suitable for patterning, maintaining the electroconductivity which can be endured practically. Toxic indium is not used.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of zinc oxide type transparent conductive film forming material;    (2) target;    (3) formation of zinc oxide type transparent conductive film; and    (4) transparent conductive substrate.
NOVELTY - A zinc oxide type transparent conductive film forming material is an oxide sinter consisting of zinc, and niobium and/or tantalum, and oxygen. The atomic ratio of niobium and/or tantalum with respect to the total content of zinc, and niobium and/or tantalum is 0.02-0.1.    USE - Material is used for targets used for forming zinc oxide type transparent conductive films on transparent conductive substrates (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to antifogging films used in motor-vehicle windows and frozen showcases, heat-ray-reflective films used in construction, antistatic films, electrodes of solar cells, LCD elements, electronic paper, and other light-receiving elements, electromagnetic shielding films, transparent electromagnetic wave absorbers, UV absorbers, transparent semiconductor devices, and touch panels.    ADVANTAGE - The material forms zinc oxide type transparent conductive films having excellent weather resistance, heat resistance, moisture resistance, alkali resistance, and acid resistance, high permeability with respect to near infrared region, and etching rate suitable for patterning, maintaining the electroconductivity which can be endured practically. Toxic indium is not used.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of zinc oxide type transparent conductive film forming material;    (2) target;    (3) formation of zinc oxide type transparent conductive film; and    (4) transparent conductive substrate.
NOVELTY - A raw material powder containing low-valent titanium oxide powder, zinc oxide powder or mixed powder with zinc hydroxide powder, and zinc titanate powder, such that the ratio of titanium atom with respect to total metal-atom number is greater than 2% and 10% or less, is put into a mold. Discharge plasma sintering of the raw material powder is carried out at 700-1200 degrees C in vacuum or inert atmosphere, to obtain an oxide sinter and the material.    USE - Manufacture of material used for targets used for forming zinc oxide type transparent conductive films on transparent conductive substrates (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to antifogging films used in motor-vehicle windows and frozen showcases, heat-ray-reflective films used in construction, antistatic films, electrodes of solar cells, LCD elements, electronic paper, and other light-receiving elements, electromagnetic shielding films, transparent electromagnetic wave absorbers, UV absorbers, transparent semiconductor devices, and touch panels.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides titanium-doped zinc oxide type transparent conductive film forming material which enables formation of films with excellent electroconductivity, with suppressed abnormal discharge during film formation. The obtained film has an etching rate suitable for patterning, excellent heat resistance, acid resistance, alkali resistance, and moisture resistance, and high permeability with respect to near infrared region. Toxic indium is not used.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) zinc oxide type transparent conductive film forming material;    (2) target;    (3) formation of zinc oxide type transparent conductive film; and    (4) transparent conductive substrate.
NOVELTY - The method involves dipping, drying, burning and curing the diffusion layer and obtaining the processed gas diffusion layer. The processed carbon powder resin mixed slurry is loaded. The burned diffusion layer is dried and solidified and the high flexural strength of the gas diffusion layer is obtained by using carbon powder-resin mixed slurry material. The carbon powder-resin mixed slurry is made of a hydrophobic resin which includes commercial poly tetra fluoro ethylene (PTFE) resin, fluorinated ethylene propylene (FEP) resin or poly vinylidene fluoride (PVDF) resin.    USE - Method for improving bending intensity of fuel cell gas diffusion layer.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel cell diffusion layer is ensured and the performance of fuel battery is improved effectively. The bending intensity of the fuel gas diffusion layer is improved effectively.
NOVELTY - The PCB type bus bar has a module frame (202) that is installed with solar cell module. The upper side of the thin film layer formed of copper is laminated with module frame. The protection film layer (270) formed of ethylene vinyl acetate is laminated in upper side of the solar cell (210). An interconnection ribbon (220) is connected in glass epoxy layer. An alloy film is laminated with interconnection ribbon.    USE - Printed circuit board (PCB) type bus bar for solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The rigidity of the bus bar can be increased with reduced assembly cost and shortened man-hour. The need for hot plate jig can be made unnecessary and workability of the bus bar can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of PCB type bus bar.    Module frame (202)    Solar cell (210)    Interconnection ribbon (220)    Bus ribbon (230)    Protection film layer (270)
NOVELTY - The solar cell fabricating method comprises forming film (12) in front over one of substrate (11), exposing part of film that coats, arranging pattern part that contacts between films on mix paste (31) is removed by heat treatment and coated on expose film, and coating hydrophobic substance (22) on protrusion part of polydimethylsiloxane stamp (21).    USE - Method used for fabricating solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The extension of mix paste is controlled, pattern formation of choose width is easy, and uniformity of form pattern layout is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of solar cell fabricating method.    Substrate (11)    Film (12)    Polydimethylsiloxane stamp (21)    Hydrophobic substance (22)    Mix paste (31)
NOVELTY - An alkali-free glass comprises (in %mass) silica (58-70), alumina (15.5-20), boria (0-1), magnesium oxide (0-5), calcium oxide (3.5-16), strontium oxide (0.5-6.5), and barium oxide (5-15). The alkali-free glass has a warped point of greater than 725 degrees C.    USE - Alkali-free glass is used for glass plates of organic electroluminescent devices (claimed) used in mobile telephones. Can also be used for p-silicon thin-film transistors, cover glass of image sensors e.g. charge coupled devices and equal magnification proximity type solid-state image sensors, and substrates of solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The alkali-free glass enables economical manufacture of glass plates for thin display panels, with high productivity. The glass has excellent loss-of-clarity-proof property and moldability, and reduced heat shrinkage. The glass provides organic electroluminescent devices which consume less power and provide excellent image display.
NOVELTY - The method involves forming positive electrode active material layer (12) on positive electrode collector (11), and forming negative electrode active material layer (22) on negative electrode collector (21). Insulator particle, binder, and solvent are mixed. Coating material is produced for separator layer (30) with specific viscosity. Separator layer is formed on obverse surface of one of positive electrode active material layer or negative electrode active material layer by applying coating.    USE - Manufacturing method of battery (claimed) e.g. lithium ion secondary battery for vehicle such as motor vehicle, hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle, and fuel cell electric vehicle. Can also be used in electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - Since the separator layer is formed on obverse surface of one of positive electrode active material layer or negative electrode active material layer by applying coating, quantity of the air extruded from the active material layer can be reduced, variation in quantity can be suppressed, and smoothness of separator layer can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the electrode structure of the battery.    Positive electrode collector (11)    Positive electrode active material layer (12)    Negative electrode collector (21)    Negative electrode active material layer (22)    Separator layer (30)
NOVELTY - A negative electrode active material contains complex of silicon, carbon and aluminum.    USE - Negative electrode active material is used for negative electrode of electric device and electronic device e.g. lithium ion secondary battery (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to power supply for motor vehicles, electric vehicles, fuel cell vehicles, hybrid electric vehicles, mobile telephone, notebook personal computer, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The electric device having the negative electrode has high capacitance and charging/discharging characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A negative electrode active material has composition formula: SixCyAlz, where x+y+z is 100, x is 36 or more and less than 100, preferably 43-61 and y and z are between 0 and 64, y is preferably 3-29 and z is preferably 20-54.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional schematic view of secondary battery.    Laminate type battery (10)    Positive electrode collector (11)    Negative electrode collector (12)    Positive electrode active material layer (13)    Negative electrode active material layer (15)
NOVELTY - The system has a sub module connected to a supply tube that is utilized for supplying fluid. Liquid filters are provided with a porous media that is installed at inlet ports of branches, and transmits fluid to a transmittance part. The porous media is made of polymer, metal and ceramics. The branches are connected to multiple sub-filters that are connected to the supply tube.    USE - Fluid supplying system.    ADVANTAGE - The branches of the system equally supplies fluid through the supply tube so as to efficiently improve fluid distributing mechanism and provide uniform flow rate in an effective manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of a fluid supplying system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The apparatus is equipped with a reaction camber (21) with an anode electrode (24) arranged between the substrate (10) and the target (23). The target of the cathode electrode is arranged facing the substrate. The anode electrode is comprised of com-tooth shaped portion. The com-tooth shaped portions are projected with respect to the film-forming surface.    USE - Sputtering film-forming apparatus e.g. magnetron sputtering film-forming apparatus for use in solar cell manufacturing apparatus (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - As the comb-tooth shaped portions of anode electrode are projected with respect to the film-forming surface, the sputtered particles can reach the film-forming surface through the comb-tooth shaped portion without interrupting anode electrode, and thus the loss of target is decreased and the thin film can be formed in short time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the solar cell manufacturing apparatus provided with sputtering film-forming apparatus.    Substrate (10)    Sputtering film-forming apparatus (20)    Reaction chamber (21)    Target (23)    Anode electrode (24)
NOVELTY - The solar cell has a conductivity type crystalline silicon substrate formed with a via hole. A via electrode is equipped within the via hole. An intrinsic layer and an amorphous semiconductor layer are successively laminated on a rear side of a substrate. A transparent conducting oxide layer is formed on the amorphous semiconductor layer. A P-type electrode is equipped on the transparent conducting oxide layer. An N-type electrode is electrically connected to the via electrode.    USE - Metal wrap through-type solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The intrinsic layer and the amorphous semiconductor layer are successively laminated on the rear side of the substrate, so that the photoelectric conversion efficiency of the solar cell is improved while reducing recombination rate of carrier.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for fabricating a metal wrap through-type solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a metal wrap through-type solar cell.
NOVELTY - The module has block electrodes (106a) and strip electrodes (106b) arranged in parallel along X and Y directions. A pair of electrodes are arranged in a manner, such that X direction openings (108a) arranged between block electrodes are staggered in Y direction and Y direction openings (108b) arranged between strip electrodes are staggered in X direction. The solar cell units and rectifying diodes are formed by electrodes and photoelectric conversion layer at solar cell unit area (104) and bus line formation areas (102a,102b), and connected in series in X direction.    USE - Solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The efficacy of current rectification can be increased when the solar cell module is shaded and the output power of the solar cell can be stabilized. The fabrication process of solar cell is made simple, without adding additional manufacturing cost. The efficiency of the cell can be improved after forming the electrode material layer, and the textured surface treatment can be performed on the electrode material, so as to reduce the amount of reflected light. The textured surface treatment is performed to scatter the light in uneven surface, thus the reflection of the incident light can be reduced and the travel distance of the incident light in the photoelectric conversion layer can be increased.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method of fabricating solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view illustrating the process of fabricating solar cell module.    Bus line formation areas (102a,102b)    Solar cell unit area (104)    Block electrode (106a)    Strip electrode (106b)    X direction opening (108a)    Y direction opening (108b)
NOVELTY - The solar cell has a graded interlayer formed adjacent to a solar sub cell. The interlayer includes a band gap greater than another band gap, and a lower solar sub cell is formed adjacent to the interlayer, where the lower sub cell includes a third band gap smaller than the latter band gap such that another sub cell is lattice mismatched with respect to a third sub cell. A cut-out extends from a peripheral edge along a top surface of the solar cell to a metal contact layer (123) for making an electrical contact to the former sub cell from the top surface of the solar cell.    USE - Multi-junction thin film type solar cell for a photovoltaic device in satellite and other space related applications. Can also be used for an optoelectronic device e.g. thermo photovoltaic (TPV) cell device, photo detectors and LED.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell can appropriately select the material constituents of ternary materials for growth depending upon the desired band gap. The solar cell makes the size of the payload and the availability of on-board services are to be proportional to the amount of power provided, so that the payloads are refined, and the power-to-weight ratio of the solar cell is increased, thus providing high efficiency and low mass to the solar cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The upper sub cell is made of gallium indium phosphorus, gallium arsenic, gallium indium arsenic, and gallium arsenic antimony.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a multi-junction solar cell.    Window layer (105)    Metal contact layer (123)    Surrogate substrate (125)    Grid line (501)    Annular channel (510)
NOVELTY - The microheater has a column (41) which is disposed on a substrate (40). The bridges (42,43) are supported by the column. The width of the bridge in the first region is different from the width of the bridge of the second region.    USE - Microheater for electronic devices, e.g., carbon nanotube transistors, polycrystalline silicon thin-film transistors, or solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - Exhibits uniform temperature distribution while maintaining the desired temperature range without increasing the driving voltage by providing bridges which are supported by the column, and in which, the width of the bridge in the first region is different from the width of the bridge of the second region. Minimizes heat loss via the column since a section of the bridge which abuts the column is decreased. Improves structural stability of the microheater by forming the column on the substrate while the bridges are formed on the column.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an image of the microheater, taken by the optical microscope.    Substrate (40)    Column (41)    Bridges (42,43)    Spring component (44)
NOVELTY - The structure has a metal layer (120) that is formed on a semiconductor substrate (110) with the through vias (114) exposed from a back surface (112). Another insulating layer (140) has a portion extending to an opening wall of the openings (132) and via wall of the through vias to form a trench insulating layer (142). The trench insulating layer is etched back to form a footing portion (144) having height less than total height of insulating layers, at a corner of via.    USE - Substrate structure of semiconductor device such as multi-layered integrated circuit device. Uses include but are not limited to opto-electronic devices, micro electro mechanical system (MEMS), micro fluidic systems, physical sensors, image sensing device, LED device, solar cell, radio frequency (RF) circuit, accelerator, gyroscope, microactuator, surface acoustic wave device, process sensor and ink print head.    ADVANTAGE - The insulating thickness of the back surface of the semiconductor substrate can be increased by the insulating layers, and hence the leakage current and the capacitance effect can be omitted. The thickness of trench insulating layer is less, and hence the insulating material or solvent does not remain on the metal layer and the clearness of the metal layer is improved. By using the opening of the insulating layer, the position precision is increased to form via having predefined size. The electromagnetic interference is avoided by forming shielding layer between the insulating layers.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) process of fabricating through substrate via; and    (2) process of fabricating semiconductor device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of substrate with through vias.    Semiconductor substrate (110)    Back surface (112)    Via (114)    Metal layer (120)    Openings (132)    Insulating layer (140)    Trench insulating layer (142)    Footing portion (144)
NOVELTY - Preparing an electrocatalyst for fuel cells, comprises: preparing a core support in which core particles having a nanosize diameter are supported through out a support by a reaction of the support and metal precursors for forming core particles in an ether-based solvent; and selectively forming shell layers on surfaces of the core particles by a reaction of the core support and metal precursors for forming shell layers in the presence of an ester-based reducing agent.    USE - The method is useful for preparing an electrocatalyst for fuel cells in a core-shell structure.    ADVANTAGE - The electrocatalyst for fuel cells has a high catalyst-supporting amount and excellent catalyst activity and electrochemical property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a core support of nano-sized core particles which is homogeneously supported in a support, where the core particles are supported through out the support by a reaction of a support and metal precursors for forming core particles in an ether-based solvent; and    (2) an electrocatalyst for fuel cells comprising a support and a catalyst component supported throughout the support, where the catalyst component is core-shell structured and comprises core particles having a nanosize diameter and homogeneously supported through out the support, and shell layers selectively formed on surfaces of the core particles through out the support from metal precursors by a reaction in the presence of Hantzsch ester or its derivative.
NOVELTY - The battery has a positive electrode sheet (32) and a negative electrode sheet provided with a non-aqueous electrolyte. The negative electrode sheet is provided with a positive mix layer (326). A collector holds an electrode mixture. A conductive layer (324) is interposed between a positive electrode collector (322) and the positive mix layer. A mass ratio of polyvinylidene fluoride based alpha crystal and a conductive layer nuclear magnetic resonance spectrum based beta crystal is 0.35-0.56. The conductive layer utilizes an electrically conductive material and the fluoride as a binder.    USE - Non-aqueous secondary battery i.e. lithium ion secondary battery, for vehicle such as a motor vehicle, a hybrid vehicle, an electric vehicle and a fuel cell electric vehicle. Can also be used for a personal computer and a portable terminal.    ADVANTAGE - The mass ratio of the polyvinylidene fluoride crystal and crystal based on the nuclear magnetic resonance spectrum of the conductive layer is 0.35-0.56, and the conductive layer utilizes the electrically conductive material and the polyvinylidene fluoride as the binder, so that internal resistance of the battery at the time of normal operation can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a non-aqueous secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a positive electrode sheet.    Positive electrode sheet (32)    Positive electrode collector (322)    Conductive layer (324)    Positive mix layer (326)
NOVELTY - A heat-transport fluid comprises a wire structure (1) and a functional group (2) on the side surface formed in the length direction of the structure containing a metal, dispersed in a solvent consisting of water or organic substance.    USE - Heat-transport fluid is used in heat-transport apparatus used for semiconductor device (all claimed). Can also be used for inverters, fuel cells, secondary batteries, motors, elements of electronic devices, molten-metal supply, floor heating, bathroom heating, solar-heat recovery, and intercoolers.    ADVANTAGE - The heat-transport fluid has improved heat conductivity, while thermal resistance is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for heat-transport apparatus consisting of a circulation circuit through which the heat-transport fluid circulates, a circulation drive device which provides driving force which forcedly circulates the fluid in the circulation circuit, a heat exchanger for cooling which thermally absorbs the heat generated from a semiconductor element in a semiconductor device by the circulating heat-transport fluid and cools the semiconductor element, and a heat radiator which discharges the heat recovered by the heat exchanger outside.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the wire shape structure.    Wire structure (1)    Functional group (2)
NOVELTY - The wall has a sealing frame arranged between a transparent panel e.g. toughened glass or acrylic plate and a thin film solar cell to form a vacuum chamber for providing sound effect. The transparent panel is provided with a photocatalyst layer i.e. titanium dioxide layer. A side of the photocatalyst layer is coated with the thin film solar cell. A transparent substrate and a photo-electric conversion layer are formed with a transparent conductive layer i.e. transparent conductive oxide coated glass. Outer circumference of the sealing frame is provided with a fixing frame.    USE - Solar wall.    ADVANTAGE - The wall effectively converts absorbed light energy into electric energy by utilizing the thin film solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a solar wall.
NOVELTY - The hybrid-collector has a continuous planar absorber sheet (32) and a photovoltaic thin layer (30) i.e. glass substrate, deposited on a glass carrier layer (28). The absorber sheet contacts with a heat exchange pipe (24) on both sides. The carrier layer is formed by glass plate segments. The carrier layer is connected with the absorber sheet over the thin layer by an ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) film (34) i.e. EVA-glaze adhesive film. The glass plate segments are arranged at each other with transverse punchings from each other in a longitudinal direction of the pipe.    USE - Hybrid-collector for use in a solar system (claimed) for direct conversion of solar energy into electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - The hybrid-collector is easily and cost-effectively formed. The hybrid-collector easily and cost-effectively compensates and reduces stresses between the layers due to different thermal expansions and avoids damages. The hybrid-collector reduces different material expansions of the photovoltaic thin layer and the absorber sheet. The utilization of the EVA glaze adhesive film ensures sufficient breakdown safety, dissipates heat and absorbs shear force occurring due to different thermal expansions at a boundary layer between the thin layer and the absorber sheet.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a solar system comprising two hybrid-collectors.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross-sectional view of individual layers of a hybrid-collector.    Heat exchange pipe (24)    Glass carrier layer (28)    Photovoltaic thin layer (30)    Continuous planar absorber sheet (32)    EVA film (34)
NOVELTY - A solar cell comprises multiple bandgap material.    USE - Solar cell for object, device and spacecraft (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell is highly efficient and is lightweight.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view of the electronic structure of different types of monocrystalline solar cells.
NOVELTY - A solar cell comprises substrate having p-type base layer (10), n-type selective emitter layer formed over the p-type base layer and has 1st doped regions having implanted dopant, and doped regions (20) having diffused dopant, and p-n junction (25) at interface of base layer and selective emitter layer in which p-n junction and selective emitter layer are both formed during single anneal cycle.    USE - A solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell is highly efficient.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a manufacture of solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart of method of manufacturing solar cell.    P-type base layer (10)    Selective regions (15)    Doped regions (20)    P-n junction (25)    Front contacts (30)
NOVELTY - The solar cell has photoactive layer that is formed between the electrodes. The photoactive layer is made of dye consisting carboxylic acid group, sulfonic acid group, and phosphate group.    USE - Organic solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The photoelectric conversion efficiency of the solar cell is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of organic solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the organic solar cell.
NOVELTY - A solar cell has base layer, emitter layer formed on one surface of base layer, back contact electrode connected electrically with base layer, front electrode which is connected electrically with the emitter layer, bus bar electrode, and insulating layer formed between emitter layer and bus bar electrode. The front electrode and bus bar electrode are connected electrically.    USE - Solar cell.
NOVELTY - The method involves providing the metal oxide thin film in the heating reaction furnace with oxidizing potential. The metal oxide thin film is maintained in the state of the high temperature with nanostructure.    USE - Nanostructure manufacturing method of metal oxide thin film used in solar cell and gas sensor (all claimed).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) metal oxide thin film;    (2) solar cell; and    (3) gas sensor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view illustrating the nanostructure manufacturing process. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - An organic photoelectric conversion element comprises substrate, 1st electrode, bulk heterojunction layer which consists of p-type organic semiconductor material and n-type organic semiconductor material, and 2nd electrode in which the substrate and 1st electrode are transparent and the p-type organic semiconductor material contains heterocyclic organic compound.    USE - Organic photoelectric conversion element for solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The organic photoelectric conversion element is efficient and highly durable.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An organic photoelectric conversion element comprises substrate, 1st electrode, bulk heterojunction layer which consists of p-type organic semiconductor material and n-type organic semiconductor material, and 2nd electrode in which the substrate and 1st electrode are transparent and the p-type organic semiconductor material contains heterocyclic organic compound of formula (1).    X1-X8=-CR1= or -N=; and    R1=substituent chosen from (cyclo)alkyl, fluorinated alkyl group, (hetero)aryl group, and alkylsilyl group in which substituent may combine with each other and form a ring.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a solar cell comprising organic photoelectric conversion element.
NOVELTY - The solar cell comprises a substrate (100), a lens pattern (110) formed on the substrate, and a transparent conductive oxide (TCO) electrode (120) formed on the lens pattern. A light absorption layer (130) is formed on the transparent conductive oxide electrode. A reflecting layer (140) and electrode layer (150) are successively formed on the light absorption layer.    USE - Solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell comprises a substrate, a lens pattern formed on a substrate, and a transparent conductive oxide electrode formed on the lens pattern, and hence ensures uniform pattern on the transparent conductive oxide without wet etching.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross-sectional view of the solar cell.    Substrate (100)    Lens pattern (110)    Transparent conductive oxide electrode (120)    Light absorption layer (130)    Reflecting layer (140)    Electrode layer (150)
NOVELTY - The method involves dissolving the double block copolymer in the solvent to prepare micellar solution. The sol-gel precursor solution containing the titanium oxide is manufactured. The micellar solution is mixed with sol-gel precursor solution for manufacturing titanium oxide/two block copolymer thin film. The titanium oxide nanoparticles are arranged in two dimensional and two block copolymer made of polystyrene ethylene oxide is removed.    USE - Method for manufacturing nanostructure used in solar cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The manufacturing process is simple and the photoelectric conversion efficiency of organic solar cell is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) nanostructure; and    (2) solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory diagram illustrating the process for manufacturing nanostructure. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The manufacturing apparatus has motored-belt rollers (17,18) that are provided on both ends of a pillar (12) arranged in the stand structure (10). A belt drive motor (20) is connected to motored-belt roller (17) to control the tension of the substrate transfer belt mounted on the belt rollers. A reducer is connected with the belt drive motor to control speed of the belt drive motor. The metal belt is made of silver-tungsten, molybdenum, stainless steel or titanium.    USE - Apparatus for manufacturing single crystal silicon wafer for solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The thin film of desired thickness can be formed easily if silicon powder is laid on the transfer substrate belt. The single-crystalline silicon wafer of various sizes can be manufactured effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of the apparatus for manufacturing single crystal silicon wafer.    Stand structure (10)    Pillar (12)    Belt guide (16)    Motored-belt roller (17,18)    Belt drive motor (20)
NOVELTY - A super-hydrophobic material manufacturing method involves depositing silicon oxide and diamond-like carbon by using polymer containing silicon as a precursor and evaporating the silicon oxide and diamond-like carbon to manufacture super-hydrophobic material.    USE - Method for manufacturing super-hydrophobic material that is utilized in semiconductor device, electronic product exterior material, construction material, airplane exterior, fiber, solar cell and fuel cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method enables depositing silicon oxide and diamond-like carbon by using polymer containing silicon as the precursor so as to ensure better stability and durability of the super-hydrophobic material. The method enables utilizing cost-effective silicon so as to facilitate mass production of the super-hydrophobic material with low cost. The method enables simplifying manufacturing process of the super-hydrophobic material and improving field of application. The super-hydrophobic material can be easily fixed to complex structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a super-hydrophobic material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic illustration of a comparison result of acidity of super-hydrophobic material.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The secondary battery has water soluble electrolysis solution in which metal ion is dissolved in floating state. The metal ion is adhered to surface in the charge to the metal phase, so that the surface is dissolved in discharge to the water soluble electrolysis solution for electrification. The non-conductive granule is made of plastic or polyhedron material.    USE - Secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - The metal ion can be electrified, thus preventing the dendritic growth of the metal ion adhered on the surface of the current collector. The metal adhesion of the surface of current collector can be enhanced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the secondary battery.
NOVELTY - The method involves forming primary electrode including crystal nucleus. A growth selection layer with growth regions are formed on the primary electrode. A nanorod layer is formed on the primary electrode corresponding to the growth regions. A semiconductor layer and secondary electrode are formed on the nanorod layer. A seed layer formed on primary electrode is made of zinc oxide, gallium and germanium. The polymer layers formed on the seed layer are made of polystyrene, polymethylmethacrylate, polyallylamine hydrochloride and poly(sodium-4-styrenesulfonate).    USE - Manufacturing method of solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view illustrating manufacturing process of solar cell.
NOVELTY - A polymer electrolytic membrane fuel cell bulk metal glass bipolar plate comprises zirconium-based bulk metal glass consists of zirconium, niobium, copper, nickel and aluminium as elemental compound, where thickness of a fuel cell is 0.1-3 mm, the purity of each element of zirconium, niobium, copper, nickel and aluminium is no less than 99.95 wt.%, the zirconium-based bulk metal glass contains 95 volume % of amorphous phase with corrosion speed of less than or equal to 16 micro amps/square.cm and conductivity of greater than or equal to 5000 specific conductivity/cm.    USE - Polymer electrolytic membrane fuel cell bulk metal glass bipolar plate for use in fuel cell manufacturing field.    ADVANTAGE - The bipolar plate has high conductivity and corrosion resistance, and is inexpensive.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A polymer electrolytic membrane fuel cell bulk metal glass bipolar plate comprises a zirconium-based bulk metal glass consists of zirconium, niobium, copper, nickel and aluminium as elemental compound (Zr60-xNbxCu20Al10Ni10), where x is 0-20, thickness of a fuel cell is 0.1-3 mm, the purity of each element of zirconium, niobium, copper, nickel and aluminium is no less than 99.95 wt.%, the zirconium-based bulk metal glass contains 95 volume.% of amorphous phase with corrosion speed of less than or equal to 16 micro amps/square.cm and conductivity of greater than or equal to 5000 specific conductivity/cm. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for preparing a polymer electrolytic membrane fuel cell bulk metal glass bipolar plate.
NOVELTY - Thin film solar cell module (10) comprises: a substrate (100); many first cells (C1) positioned in a central region, where at least one first cell includes at least one photovoltaic unit; and many second cells (C2) positioned in edge regions of the substrate, where at least one second cell includes at least one photovoltaic unit, and among the photovoltaic units positioned in a same layer the photovoltaic unit of the second cells has higher band gap energy than that the photovoltaic unit of the first cells.    USE - Used as thin film solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell module: is manufactured in a cost-effective manner; and the voltage relative amount ((voltage of second cell)/(voltage of first cell)) and current relative amount ((current of first cell)/(current of second cell)) of the first and second cells are 100-120%, preferably 102-105%, and thus exhibits enhanced efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure illustrates the plan view of a thin film solar cell module.    First cells (C1)    Second cells (C2)    Solar cell module (10)    Substrate (100)
NOVELTY - The device has a vacuum chamber which is provided with an exhaust system and a gas introduction system. A sputtering cathode is equipped with the target, and installed in the vacuum chamber. A substrate (8) is mounted in a substrate holder (7). A main target (1m) and a subtarget (1s) are provided with silicon as main component. The subtarget is arranged on the main target. The surface area of the subtarget is smaller than the surface area of the main target. Hydrogen is mixed in the vacuum chamber.    USE - Sputtering device for forming thin-film in electronic device (claimed) such as LCD device and solar cell, etc.    ADVANTAGE - Since the surface area of the subtarget is smaller than the surface area of the main target, the silicon thin film is formed in high speed. The manufacturing cost required to form the film is reduced and the operation of the device is performed safely.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for sputtering method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating the relationship of the target of the sputtering device and substrate. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Main target (1m)    Subtarget (1s)    Substrate holder (7)    Substrate (8)
NOVELTY - The ceramic assembly (1) has ceramic components (2a,2b), provided with flow channels (6). The openings of flow channels are arranged in coupling regions (3b,4a) that are connected by a coupling plate (5) provided with several connection openings. The ceramic is selected from metal oxides such as alumina, zirconia, or cordierite or silicon carbide.    USE - Ceramic assembly for use as gas-gas humidifier and/or heat exchanger for fuel cell system for generating electric energy for mobile (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The opening area of connecting breakthrough is smaller than the opening area of adjacent or flow-related stream channel, so that design tolerances of ceramic components can be compensated. The opening of flow channel can be deformed in any direction. The precision of ceramic component is increased. The structure of ceramic assembly is simplified. The flow channel cross-sections and flow resistances are not reduced by combination of monolithic structure with fine channel structure. The size of adapter plate is reduced and the cost of ceramic assembly is minimized.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the ceramic module.    Ceramic assembly (1)    Ceramic components (2a,2b)    Coupling regions (3b,4a)    Coupling plate (5)    Flow channels (6)
NOVELTY - A p-type nitride compound semiconductor crystal (102) containing indium is obtained by heating (S101) a substrate (101), and supplying (S102) raw material of V group element chosen from arsenic, phosphorus and antimony, other than indium raw material, ammonia, and nitrogen, and raw material of p-type dopant on the substrate.    USE - Manufacture of p-type nitride compound semiconductor crystal containing indium. Uses include but are not limited to LEDs, solar cells, diodes, and transistors.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables easy manufacture of p-type nitride compound semiconductor crystals containing indium, with excellent electrical property.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart of the manufacturing method of p-type nitride compound semiconductor crystal containing indium. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Substrate (101)    P-type nitride compound semiconductor crystal containing indium (102)    Heating process (S101)    Supply of raw material (S102)
NOVELTY - A zinc oxide-type transparent conductive film comprises zinc, gallium, tin and oxygen. The atomic ratio of gallium, and sum of zinc, gallium and tin is more than 1 atomic% to less than 8 atomic%, and atomic ratio of tin and sum of zinc, gallium and tin is more than 0.1 atomic% to less than 1 atomic%, when gallium acts as donor. Tin acts with respect to suppression of the film thickness dependence of resistivity characteristics.    USE - Zinc oxide-type transparent conductive film e.g. aluminum-doped zinc oxide film is used for liquid crystal display device, touch panel, apparatus (all claimed) and solar cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for sintered compact target.
NOVELTY - The plate has a frame plate main portion that is provided with ionic membrane. The ionic membrane and plate surface are integrally connected. The shapes and sizes of ionic membrane and frame plane are similar in structure.    USE - Vanadium liquid flow battery integrated frame plate.    ADVANTAGE - The stable fuel battery cell is ensured. Hence the damage of vanadium liquid flow battery integrated frame plate can be prevented effectively. The sealing effect of Vanadium liquid flow battery integrated frame plate is improved efficiently. The leakage of positive and negative liquid-liquid can be prevented. The battery performance is improved. Hence the service life of battery is extended reliably.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for galvanic pile.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the vanadium liquid flow battery stack unit.    Conducting electrode plate (106)    Frame plates (107,108)    Guide plate (109)    Ion (111)    Guiding hole (1091)
NOVELTY - The solar cell (100) has a gallium arsenic (GaAs) seed layer (120) that is formed on a silicon substrate (110). An electrode layer formed of electrode pattern (130) is provided in the seed layer. A dielectric layer formed of dielectric pattern (140) is provided on the electrode pattern. A light absorption layer (50) having another electrode layer (160) is provided corresponding to an upper portion of the dielectric layer. Several light absorption portions (150) are grown up with dielectric pattern from the exposed seed layer.    USE - Solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The sheet resistance of the solar cell can be reduced. The high utilization rate of solar cell is achieved. The cost of the solar cell is reduced. The efficiency of the 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 perspective view of the solar cell.    Light absorption layer (50)    Solar cell (100)    Silicon substrate (110)    Seed layer (120)    Electrode pattern (130)    Dielectric pattern (140)    Light absorption portion (150)    Electrode layer (160)
NOVELTY - The solar cell has a positive-intrinsic-negative (PIN) semiconductor structure made of amorphous silicon carbide that is formed on a substrate. The semiconductor structure comprises a stack of microcrystalline silicon layers (410,430,450), and an intermediate zinc oxide layer (350) included between the microcrystalline silicon layers and amorphous silicon layers (210,230,250).    USE - Thin film tandem solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The photoelectric conversion efficiency of the thin film tandem solar cell can be improved by reducing band gap of the PIN semiconductor structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of thin film tandem solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the thin film tandem solar cell.    Transparent electrode (100)    Amorphous silicon layers (210,230,250)    Zinc oxide layer (350)    Microcrystalline silicon layers (410,430,450)    Back contact electrode (500)
NOVELTY - The method involves applying a mask base material to a surface of a solar cell e.g. silicon wafer. A pattern selected according to a desired structure is impregnated (3) on the base material using a plunger. The base material is cured so that an etching mask is obtained. A liquid etching medium i.e. aqueous solution, is brought into contact with the etching mask to obtain the solar cell with a structured surface, where the mask does not have holes in a region of the surface to be structured. The base material is comprised of a network former i.e. sol-gel precursor.    USE - Method for applying a structure in a surface of a solar cell i.e. silicon wafer (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method enables the fine structures to be applied in the surface of the solar cell in a simple and cost-effective manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a solar cell comprising a structured surface.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart of a method for applying a structure in a surface of a solar cell. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Step for manufacturing a pattern structure (1)    Step for coating cell with mask base material (2)    Step for impregnating mask base material (3)    Step for cleaning surface (7)    Step for photochemical activation of mask base material (9)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming primary electrode on a substrate. A concavo-convex structure is formed on surface of the primary electrode by electrohydrodynamic inkjet process. An inkjet droplet is selected from carbon nano tube, silver, siloxane, zinc oxide, indium tin oxide or organic solvent. A semiconductor layer is formed on the primary electrode and secondary electrode is formed on the semiconductor layer.    USE - Method for fabricating solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The efficiency of the solar cell is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view illustrating process for fabricating solar cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - An electrolyte comprises (in wt.%) N,N-dialkyl pyrrolidine salt (I) (60-85), iodized salt (10-35), iodine (2-7) and additive (2-7). Iodized salt is lithium iodide salt, potassium iodide salt, sodium iodide salt, 1-methyl-3-propyl imidazolium iodide salt, 1,2-dimethyl-3-propyl imidazolium iodide salt and/or 1,3-dimethyl imidazolium iodide salt. The additive is t-butyl pyridine, N-methyl benzimidazole or N-butyl benzimidazole.    USE - Electrolyte is used for solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte is environmentally-friendly with high conductivity, high melting point and high efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrolyte comprises (in wt.%) N,N-dialkyl pyrrolidine salt (60-85) of formula (I), iodized salt (10-35), iodine (2-7) and additive (2-7). Iodized salt is lithium iodide salt, potassium iodide salt, sodium iodide salt, 1-methyl-3-propyl imidazolium iodide salt, 1,2-dimethyl-3-propyl imidazolium iodide salt and/or 1,3-dimethyl imidazolium iodide salt. The additive is t-butyl pyridine, N-methyl benzimidazole or N-butyl benzimidazole.    X= I, Br or Cl;and    m=1-4.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparation of electrolyte. Iodized salt is added to N,N-dialkyl pyrrolidine salt, mixed, heated and stirred. Iodine and additive is added to the resultant mixture, stirred, heated and mixed uniformly, electrolyte is cooled and solidified to obtain solid electrolyte.
NOVELTY - The solar cell has first n-type nitride semiconductor layer on substrate. The mask layer having opening portion is formed on first n-type nitride semiconductor layer. The second n-type nitride semiconductor layer is formed from first n-type nitride semiconductor layer through opening portion, and is protruded to pyramid shape. The p-type nitride semiconductor layer is formed on photoactive layer on second n-type nitride semiconductor layer. The anode is formed on transparent electrode. The cathode is formed on exposed side of first n-type nitride semiconductor layer.    USE - Solar cell of nitride semiconductor base.    ADVANTAGE - The photoactive layer and p-type nitride semiconductor layer can be successively formed. The formation of the hole-electron pair can be easily made with incident light. The area of the photoactive layer can be expanded, so that the photoelectric conversion efficiency can be raised.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for fabricating solar cell of nitride semiconductor base.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the solar cell of nitride semiconductor base.
NOVELTY - The pre-work processing manufacturing process involves performing string assembly formation process (101) which piled up stacking device so that ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) is laminated on the glass. The string assembly is laminated on the glass according to the work speed of the module semi-product formation process (102) supplied. The third stacking device laminates the string assembly in the module semi-product formation process on EVA and tape while insulating paper sticking work are performed according to the work speed of the module semi-product formation process.    USE - Pre-work processing manufacturing process for solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - Improves the productivity by minimizing the failure rate according to discharge and EVA lamination process are placed in the front of the production process. Simplifies the manufacturing process thus lowering the manufacturing cost. Prevents the generation of inferior cell battery by improving the test process and detecting damage of the cell battery is added during the process of manufacturing the module semi-product.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the flowchart of the pre-work processing manufacturing process of the solar cell module.    EVA lamination process (100)    String assembly formation process (101)    Module semi-product formation process (102)    Test process (103)    Good evacuation step (104)
NOVELTY - The system has a lithium bromide absorption type machine whose sub-exhaust outlet end is connected to an inlet end of an exhaust waste heat utilization system. The exhaust waste heat utilization system is provided with an anode exhaust part and a cathode exhaust part. A heat outlet end of the exhaust waste heat utilization system is connected to an inlet end of a waste heat lithium bromide absorption type machine sub-system. A steam outlet end of an exhaust gas recycle sub system is connected to a reformer fuel power system to provide reforming reaction of steam.    USE - Fuel battery electric heat cooling system.    ADVANTAGE - The system has simple structure, and fully utilizes residual heat of a fuel battery so as to improve usage capacity ratio.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a fuel battery electric heat cooling system.
NOVELTY - The plate has a frame plate main body (101) whose periphery is connected with an extension-shaped connecting part (102). The connecting part is provided with a locating hole (103). The connecting part and the frame plate main body are provided with an integral structure.    USE - Vanadium liquid galvanic pile flow battery frame plate for a vanadium liquid electric stack (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The plate has simple and compact structure, better relative position fixing effect and prolonged service life, and improves vanadium liquid galvanic pile flow.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a vanadium liquid electric stack comprising multiple vanadium liquid flow electric pile units.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a vanadium liquid galvanic pile flow battery frame plate.    Frame plate main body (101)    Extension-shaped connecting part (102)    Locating hole (103)
NOVELTY - A solar module (100) comprises solar cell panel (120) containing solar cell, back plate (120), disposed on the solar cell panel, the back plate having a hole (122), a junction box (130), disposed on the back plate; metallic wires (140) passing through the hole for connecting solar cell panel and the junction box; and to a moisture absorbent (150) disposed between the junction box and the solar cell panel, where the moisture absorbent is sheet.    USE - As solar module (claimed), for producing solar energy.    ADVANTAGE - The solar module has the moisture absorbent disposed between the junction box and the solar cell to absorb the moisture around the hole of the back plate. Thus, the metallic wires of the solar cell around the hole would not rust easily. The solar module may optionally include the moisture-absorb material. The moisture-absorb material can be blended with the encapsulant material, the potting material or the sealant.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows cross-sectional view of solar module.    Solar module (100)    Solar cell panel (110)    Back plate (120)    Hole (122)    Junction box (130)    Metallic wires (140)    Moisture absorbent (150)    Encapsulant material (160)    Potting material (170)
NOVELTY - The solar cell has substrate in which concave portions (H1) are formed in surface, and provided with lower electrode (20). Several vertical nanostructures (30) are arranged on the surface of substrate, and connected to lower electrode. A photoactive layer (40) is configured to cover several vertical nanostructures, and provided with upper electrode (60). The nanostructures are made of zinc oxide, silicon, titanium dioxide, and carbon nanotube (CNT). A hole transport layer (50) is arranged between photoactive layer and upper electrode.    USE - Solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The amount of carriers collected to upper and lower electrodes are increased, so that the photovoltaic conversion efficiency can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method for solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic of the carrier moving mechanism in solar cell.    Lower electrode (20)    Nanostructure (30)    Photoactive layer (40)    Hole transport layer (50)    Upper electrode (60)    Concave portion (H1)
NOVELTY - Forming photovoltaic cell, comprises: forming an intermediate layer (120) on a monocrystalline silicon substrate (10); forming a monocrystalline silicon layer on the intermediate layer; forming electrical features in the monocrystalline silicon layer; forming openings in the monocrystalline silicon layer; and detaching the monocrystalline silicon layer from the substrate by selectively etching the intermediate layer through the openings.    USE - The process is useful: for forming photovoltaic cell which is used as solar cell or other electronic device; and in fabrication of integrated circuit chips.    ADVANTAGE - The process provides single crystal silicon at low cost by using reusable substrate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) forming many solar cells from a re-usable substrate, comprising forming a first intermediate layer on the substrate, forming a first single crystal silicon layer on the first intermediate layer, processing the first single crystal silicon layer as a first solar cell, selectively etching the first intermediate layer to detach the first single crystal silicon layer from the substrate, forming a second intermediate layer on the substrate, forming a second single crystal silicon layer on the second intermediate layer, processing the second single crystal silicon layer as a second solar cell, and selectively etching the second intermediate layer to detach the second single crystal silicon layer from the substrate; and    (2) a semiconductor structure, comprising a single crystal silicon solar cell, comprising a top surface with a pattern of etch openings.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows structures and processing of the photovoltaic cell.    Substrate (120) Intermediate layer (10)    Upper layer (130)
NOVELTY - The solar cell comprises a silicon layer and a contact layer deposited over a surface of the silicon layer and made from a mixture, and a silicon wafer. The mixture comprises: an aluminum source providing 50-85 wt.% of aluminum (Al); a boron source, where a content boron (B) is 0.25-20 wt.% of the mixture; and a glass component (0.1-10 wt.%), when prior to firing. The glass component comprises 30-40 mol.% of (lithium oxide (Li2O) + sodium oxide (Na2O) + potassium oxide (K2O)), 2-26 mol.% titania (TiO2), and 5-75 mole.% (silica (SiO2)+ boric oxide (B2O3)).    USE - Used as a solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The cost-effective solar cell exhibits high efficiency and shunt resistance, less series resistance, enhanced performance. improved reliability, increased fill factor, and reduced breakage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The solar cell comprises a silicon layer and a contact layer deposited over a surface of the silicon layer and made from a mixture, and a silicon wafer. The mixture comprises: an aluminum source providing 50-85 wt.% of aluminum (Al); a boron source, where a content boron (B) is 0.25-20 wt.% of the mixture; and a glass component (0.1-10 wt.%), when prior to firing. The glass component comprises 30-40 mol.% of (lithium oxide (Li2O) + sodium oxide (Na2O) + potassium oxide (K2O)), 2-26 mol.% titania (TiO2), and 5-75 mole.% (silica (SiO2)+ boric oxide (B2O3)). A bowing effect of the solar cell with the mixture having the boron source is 50% of bowing of a solar cell with a mixture devoid of boron source. The glass component includes first and second glass compositions. The first and second glass compositions are present in a weight ratio of 1:20-20:1. A combined concentration of Al + B at a depth is 0-5 microns in the silicon wafer has the depth 1018 to about 1020 atoms per cubic centimeter. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a process for making a solar cell contact.
NOVELTY - The structure has a thin film containing oxide of a metallic element, where the thin film is an amorphous film and the metallic element is chosen from indium and/or tin. Another thin film is laminated by contacting on the former thin film, and contains zinc oxide. The former thin film further contains oxide of a metallic element chosen from a group consisting of zinc, aluminum and gallium. The former thin film and the latter thin film are heated in oxygen environment, where thickness of the former thin film is 3- 50 nm.    USE - Metal oxide thin film laminated structure for a bottom-gate-type thin-film transistor (TFT) in an LCD device and a thin film solar cell (all claimed) e.g. amorphous silicon solar cell and copper indium gallium selenide (CIGS) solar cell. Can also be used for electroluminescent (EL) display device and field emission display (FED) device.    ADVANTAGE - The structure effectively improves zinc oxide crystallinity by laminating the thin film, effectively reduces contact resistance with a gate electrode, significantly improves transfer characteristic of the TFT, achieves less than 20 milliampere short circuit current density in the thin film solar cell, reduces tact-time in the thin film solar cell, achieves sufficient field effect mobility and higher permeability in the thin film solar cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a thin-film transistor comprising a channel layer    (2) a thin film solar cell comprising a light absorption layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical representation illustrating a X-ray-diffraction chart after annealing of the metal oxide thin film laminated structure.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The substrate (9) has multiple spaced apart (93) indented downwardly from a top surface (91) and defined by n crystal planes (92), where n is an integer and not less than 3. The crystal planes include upper edges (922) for epitaxially growing a semiconductor material. Maximum distance from one of upper edges of one of the recesses to an adjacent one of upper edges of an adjacent one of the recesses is not greater than 500nm. The upper edges include two sides that are identical to each other to form an angle of 120 degrees.    USE - Patterned sapphire substrate for epitaxially growing semiconductor material to produce a solar cell and a high electron mobility transistor.    ADVANTAGE - The substrate epitaxially grows an epitaxial layered structure, and carries out nucleation and grain growth of the epitaxial layered structure on the crystal planes, so that defects from the top surface of the substrate to the epitaxial layered structure are prevented, thus reducing the defects of the epitaxial layered structure and improving crystal quality.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for patterning a substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a patterned substrate for epitaxially growing a semiconductor material.    Substrate (9)    Top surface of substrate (91)    Crystal planes (92)    Spaced apart recesses (93)    Upper edges of crystal planes (922)
NOVELTY - A sulfur-resistant palladium alloy composite membrane has sequential lamination of palladium layer, secondary layer material and tertiary layer material on porous substrate. The secondary layer material is chosen from copper, silver and gold. The tertiary layer material is chosen from copper, gold and silver.    USE - Sulfur-resistant palladium alloy composite membrane is used for fuel cell power system and hydrocarbon reforming reactor.    ADVANTAGE - The sulfur-resistant palladium alloy composite membrane is environmentally-friendly, and has high hydrogen permeability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for sulfur-resistant palladium-gold alloy composite membrane.
NOVELTY - The method involves moving a print head having a nozzle orifice relative to a multi-crystalline silicon semiconductor substrate. Aluminum passivation layer ink and silver aluminum soldering pad ink are fed through the print head, such that the passivation layer ink and the soldering pad ink are simultaneously extruded from the nozzle orifice and deposited on the semiconductor substrate. A barrier material is fed through the print head, such that the barrier material is arranged between a portion of the passivation layer ink and a portion of the soldering pad ink.    USE - Method for fabricating a backside metallization structure on a semiconductor substrate to form an H-pattern solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables reducing an amount of ink deposited on a backside surface of a solar cell by dividing the passivation ink into a number of smaller beads, thus reducing aluminum thickness and stress and avoiding excessive clogging of the ink. The method enables reducing usage of expensive solder pad metal, thus expanding an exposed surface of a solder pad metal for soldering a metal ribbon during production of solar cell and minimizing the number of solder pad metals that are in contact with a surface of the substrate, and hence increasing efficiency of the solar cell by reducing surface recombination velocity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a backside metallization layer.
NOVELTY - The device (100) has a distributed Bragg reflector (DBR) layer with several periods arranged on adjacent rear surface of a photovoltaic layer. An aluminum layer is arranged under the DBR layer to reflect light passed through the photovoltaic layer to the DBR layer. A phase matching layer is arranged between the aluminum layer and the DBR layer to match the phase between the DBR and the aluminum layers over a selected wavelength band of incident light.    USE - Photovoltaic device such as thin film solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Since the roughness of the aluminum layer is improved by depositing metal over the textured substrate surface, the absorption characteristics of the photovoltaic device can be improved and the versatility of the photovoltaic device can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the photovoltaic device.    Photovoltaic device (100)    Back reflector structure (101)    Active photovoltaic material structure (110)
NOVELTY - Manufacturing a thin film solar cell, comprises depositing a positively doped silicon (Si) layer (3); depositing a first intrinsic amorphous silicon:hydrogen (a-Si:H) layer (21) at a first deposition rate; depositing a second intrinsic a-Si:H layer (22) at a second deposition rate; and depositing a negatively doped Si layer (5), where the second deposition rate is greater than the first deposition rate.    USE - The method is used for manufacturing a thin film solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The present invention provides an improved a-Si:H absorber layer for a-Si single- and multi-junction thin film silicon solar cell. It provides a method for improving the performance of a-Si single junction solar cells as well as of micromorph tandem solar cells by increasing the initial efficiency and simultaneously reducing the light induced degradation of the a-Si and micromorph tandem cells for large area mass production photovoltaic systems.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is thin film solar cell, comprising a positively doped Si layer (3), a first intrinsic a-Si:H layer (21) deposited on the positively doped Si layer (3), a second intrinsic a-Si:H layer (22) deposited on the first intrinsic a-Si:H layer (21), and a negatively doped Si layer (5) deposited on the second intrinsic a-Si:H layer (22), where the thickness of the first intrinsic a-Si:H layer (21) is greater than or equal to 15% and less than or equal to 45%, preferably greater than or equal to 15% and less than or equal to 35%, of the overall intrinsic a-Si:H layer (21, 22) thickness of the first intrinsic a-Si:H layer (21) and the second intrinsic a-Si:H layer (22).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a-Si single junction cell.    Front electrode (2)    Si layer (3)    Negatively doped Si layer (5)    First a-Si:H layer (21)    Second intrinsic a-Si:H layer (22)
NOVELTY - A thin film (20) containing silver and/or copper and zinc is annealed in atmosphere (30) containing sulfur and/or selenium and tin, and silver-copper-zinc-sulfur-selenium group thin film is manufactured. The vapor pressure of tin or tin compound in atmosphere contacting with surface of thin film is equal to or more than partially pressure of tin originating from thin film.    USE - Manufacture of silver-copper-zinc-sulfur-selenium group thin film used for solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The thin film having high quality is precisely manufactured by simple method with improved productivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A thin film containing silver and/or copper and zinc is annealed in atmosphere containing sulfur and/or selenium and tin, and silver-copper-zinc-sulfur-selenium group thin film ((AgxCu1-x)2ZnSn(SySe1-y)4) (x and y are 0-1) is manufactured. The vapor pressure of tin or tin compound in atmosphere contacting with surface of thin film is equal to or more than partial pressure of tin originating from thin film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view explaining formation of thin film.    Substrate (10)    Thin film (20)    Atmosphere containing and/or selenium (30)
NOVELTY - The method involves conferring N-type-diffusion-layer-forming composition containing dispersing medium and glass powder containing N-type impurity to partial region on surface of semiconductor substrate. Other N-type-diffusion-layer-forming composition containing dispersing medium and glass powder containing N-type impurity with concentration less than initial composition is conferred on region aside from partial region on surface of semiconductor substrate. N-type diffusion layer is formed by heat treating the substrate, and electrode is formed on partial region.    USE - Manufacturing method of solar cell e.g. photovoltaic cell.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell with selection emitter structure can be easily manufactured using the simple process while avoiding the requirement of the complicated apparatus so that the solar cell with improved light transfer characteristics can be achieved.
NOVELTY - The method involves conferring P-type-diffusion-layer-forming composition containing dispersing medium and glass powder containing P-type impurity to partial region on surface of semiconductor substrate. Other P-type-diffusion-layer-forming composition containing dispersing medium and glass powder containing P-type impurity with concentration less than initial composition is conferred on region aside from partial region on surface of semiconductor substrate. P-type diffusion layer is formed by heat treating the substrate, and electrode is formed on partial region.    USE - Manufacturing method of solar cell e.g. photovoltaic cell.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell with selection emitter structure can be easily manufactured using the simple process while avoiding the requirement of the complicated apparatus so that the solar cell with improved light transfer characteristics can be achieved.
NOVELTY - The method involves forming an n-type impurity and a dispersion medium of an n-type-diffusion-layer-forming composition on specfic region of a semiconductor substrate. A p-type impurity and dispersion medium of p-type-diffusion-layer-forming composition is formed on other region of the semiconductor substrate. The substrate depsoited with the p-type-diffusion-layer-forming composition and n-type-diffusion-layer-forming composition is heated. An electrode is formed in region of substrate where n-type diffusion layer and p-type diffusion layer are formed.    USE - Method for manufacturing back-electrode-type solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The back-electrode-type solar cell can be manufactured easily and effectively, since impurities and dispersion medium of diffusion-layer-forming composition are formed on specfic region of semiconductor substrate. The diffusion of impurity on semiconductor substrate can be prevented efficiently. The inhibitory effect of semiconductor substrate can be improved. The light-transfer characteristic of back-electrode-type solar cell can be improved.
NOVELTY - The foil has an aluminum containing metal layer (3) that is arranged over the steel layer (1). Several alloy grains are provided at the interface between steel layer and metal layer. The contour curve is provided without peaks, when cross-sectional surface of metal layer is provided as a contour curve and a straight line which approximates the contour curve is provided as an average contour line. The alloy grains satisfy a predetermined relationship, when equivalent-sphere diameter of alloy grains and thickness of metal layer is determined.    USE - Metal foil for base material of solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The metal foil is provided at low cost and the corrosion resistance property, the inelastic deformation property and the surface smoothness of the metal foil is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacturing method of solar cell; and    (2) manufacturing method of metal foil.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a screen shot of the granular alloy that exists in the interface of the steel layer and the aluminum containing metal layer.    Steel layer (1)    Granular alloy (2)    Aluminum containing metal layer (3)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (10A,10B) has standard rollers (2,12) that are arranged in parallel along conveyance direction, so that edges (1a,1b) of flexible substrate (1) are supported in conveyance reference plane. The pushing-in roller (11) pivotably supports edge of flexible substrate between standard rollers. The tensile strength of edge of flexible substrate is heightened along conveyance direction rather than the intermediate portion of flexible substrate along width direction and edge of flexible substrate is guided according to pushing-in amount (d) of pushing-in roller.    USE - Extension apparatus of flexible substrate, used in manufacturing apparatus of semiconductor thin film of solar cell and organic electroluminescent element.    ADVANTAGE - The hanging down and the formation of wrinkles of the strip-shaped flexible substrate can be suppressed. The high quality process of flexible substrate can be possible. The position control apparatus of the flexible substrate can also respond to conveyance to the reverse direction of flexible substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of film-forming portion.    Flexible substrate (1)    Edges (1a,1b)    Standard rollers (2,12)    Extension apparatus (10A,10B)    Pushing-in roller (11)    Pushing-in amount (d)
NOVELTY - The barrier film (10) has a base material (11) which is formed with a plastic film. A base layer (12) consisting of ultraviolet-ray cured resin is formed on base material. A barrier layer (13) consisting of silicon-chromium-zirconium oxide is provided with water vapor barrier property, and formed on the base layer. A barrier layer (14) consisting of aluminum oxide is provided with water vapor barrier property, and formed on the barrier layer (13) by using atomic-layer depositing process.    USE - Barrier film used in display apparatus such as organic electroluminescent display, LCD, plasma display, touch panel, and electronic paper, portable electronic device such as mobile telephone, portable music player, and data card, semiconductor device such as thin film transistor, integrated circuit (IC) chip, IC tag, semiconductor memory, semiconductor sensor, micro electro-mechanical system (MEMS) element, and photoelectric conversion element integrated in solar cell module, battery such as primary battery, secondary battery, lithium ion battery, fuel cell, and storage battery and packaging element (all claimed) used for packaging foodstuff, precision equipment, card, and work of art.    ADVANTAGE - The barrier film excellent in the water vapor barrier characteristic can be obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of barrier film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the barrier film.    Barrier film (10)    Base material (11)    Base layer (12)    Barrier layers (13,14)    Base film (15)
NOVELTY - The battery has a P-type semiconductor layer and a first electrode arranged on a substrate of a first I-type semiconductor layer. An N-type semiconductor is provided with a second I-type semiconductor layer. A base plate and the first I-type semiconductor layer are provided with a tunneling oxide layer. The tunneling oxide layer is arranged on the second I-type semiconductor layer. The tunneling oxide layer and the second tunneling oxide layer are made of silicon oxide. A second electrode is arranged on an anti-reflection layer.    USE - Film solar energy battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery reduces pollution of the P-type semiconductor layer or N-type semiconductor layer, and ensures high photo-electric conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a film solar energy battery manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram illustrating an operation of a film solar energy battery.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The assembly has a laminated transparent front cover plate provided on an amorphous silicon solar battery, a multi-crystal silicon or single crystal silicon solar cell layer and adhesive layers made of ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) film or silica gel. A transparent conductive film is arranged from a surface of a transparent front cover board.    USE - Mixed solar battery assembly.    ADVANTAGE - The assembly can collect weak/good response of a crystalline silicon solar battery and ensure stable performance of a solar cell component. The assembly improves efficiency and performance of a weak battery. The assembly has strong practicability and low manufacturing cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a mixed solar battery assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of mixed solar battery assembly.
NOVELTY - The method involves coating a photo-resist on a mono-crystalline silicon piece. A silver film is plated on a silicon chip. The metal silver film is arranged on a single crystal silicon sheet. The hydrogen fluoride mixed and silver nitrates are arranged on a mono-crystalline silicon piece. A surface of a silicon wafer is cleaned by etching process. A nanometer structure and a micro-structure are fixed in a solar cell light anode part. Diameter of the micro-structure is 1 to 100 microns.    USE - Solar battery optical anode air outlet manufacturing method.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables improving efficiency of a solar battery and reducing manufacturing cost of the solar battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram illustrating a solar battery optical anode manufacturing method.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - A high-temperature proton conductor comprises tin-doped strontium-cerate.    USE - High-temperature proton conductor is used for hydrogen pump, gas sensor, steam electrolyzer, fuel cell, gas separation membrane, and organic synthetic catalytic for dehydrogenation and hydrogenation (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The high-temperature proton conductor has excellent chemical stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A high-temperature proton conductor comprises tin-doped strontium-cerate (SrCe(1-x-z)SnxMzO(3-a), where M is yttrium or ytterbium, x is 0-0.25, z is 0.05-0.2 and a is not defined). An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparation of high-temperature proton conductor, which involves ball-milling strontium carbonate, cerium oxide, tin oxide, yttrium oxide or ytterbium oxide using anhydrous ethanol for 8-10 hours, drying, sieving, sintering at 1200-1300 degrees C, obtaining pure perovskite-structure powder, ball-milling obtained pure perovskite-structure powder using anhydrous ethanol for 8-10 hours, adding binder, mixing, drying, sieving, molding, obtaining blank component, removing binder from the blank component and sintering at 1250-1500 degrees C.
NOVELTY - The device has a pipeline (3) that is in vacuum connection with heating beam distributor and heating beam source generator (2). A heater, insulated layer, heat preservation layer and cooling water jacket are sleeved with each other in sequence. A heater made of graphite, silicon carbide, molybdenum, tungsten and platinum is located on the periphery of material storage device connected with material supplying device of generator. A movable bracket (8) is located on the position opposite to hexagonal crystal of beam guide tube for placing a deposited film substrate (4).    USE - Dielectric gas-assisted transportation and deposition device for thin film deposition of solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Since the heating beam transportation pipeline is in vacuum connection with heating beam distributor and heating beam source generator, the stability and the gas property of the dielectric gas-assisted transportation and deposition device are improved. The jam of the pipeline caused by the deposition of cadmium, tellurium and cadmium-tellurium on the wall of the pipeline can be avoided. The opening of the beam guide tube is regulated effectively, thus the uniformity in the film property of the deposition device along the line source direction is improved. The beam can be sprayed upwards or downwards through beam distributor efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of the dielectric gas-assisted transportation and deposition device.    Heating beam source generator (2)    Heating beam transportation pipeline (3)    Deposited film substrate (4)    Movable bracket (8)    Two-way switch (306)
NOVELTY - The film has layers of silicon nitride film (2-4) which is deposited on a silicon substrate (1). The refractive index of the layer of silicon nitride film is reduced from bottom to top and thickness of layer of silicon nitride film is reduced from bottom to top in order.    USE - Multilayer silicon nitride anti-reflective film for crystalline silicon solar energy battery.    ADVANTAGE - The passivation effect of coating can be improved effectively. The anti-reflection function of anti-reflection film can be improved. The photoelectric conversion efficiency of the solar battery can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the silicon nitride anti-reflective film.    Silicon substrate (1)    Silicon nitride films (2-4)
NOVELTY - An electrolyte solution contains solvent and electrolytic salt. The solvent contains fluorine-containing chain ether and nitrile compound.    USE - Electrolyte solution is used for electrical double layer capacitor (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to lithium secondary battery, radical battery, dye-sensitized solar cell, fuel cell, sensors, electrochromic element and electrochemical switching element.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte solution provides capacitor with excellent voltage resistance and long-term reliability, and reduced degradation.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrical double layer capacitor.
NOVELTY - An alkali-free glass comprises (in %mass) silica (58-70), alumina (15.5-20), boria (0-1), magnesium oxide (0-5), calcium oxide (3.5-16), strontium oxide (0.5-6.5), and barium oxide (5-15), and is free of alkali metal oxide. The alkali-free glass has a warped point of 725 degrees C or more.    USE - Alkali-free glass is used for organic electroluminescent devices (claimed) and LCDs used for displays of mobile telephones. Can also be used for cover glass of image sensors e.g. charge coupled device and equal magnification proximity type solid state image sensor, substrates of solar cells, and substrates of organic electroluminescent illumination components.    ADVANTAGE - The alkali-free glass has excellent loss-of-clarity-proof property. Calcium oxide lowers high-temperature viscosity and improves meltability, without reducing warped point, and economizes raw material cost. Strontium oxide suppresses phase splitting and improves loss-of-clarity-proof property. The glass provides lightweight, flexible and thin displays.
NOVELTY - A curable composition comprises inorganic fine particle (a), (meth)acrylate compound (b), and polymerization initiator (c). The mass ratio of particles having particle diameter of 45 plus minus 5 nm is 0.15-5, when the mass ratio of particles having particle diameter of 15 plus minus 5 nm in the fine inorganic particles (a) is 1.    USE - Curable composition is used for optical medium (claimed) e.g. transparent plate, optical lens, optical disk board, plastic substrate for liquid crystal display elements, substrate for color filters, plastic substrate for organic electroluminescent display elements, solar cell substrate, touch panel, optical element, optical waveguide, light-emitting diode sealing material, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The hardened material of curable composition has excellent transparency, heat resistance, and refractive index temperature dependence.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of curable composition; and    (2) hardened material of curable composition.
NOVELTY - A catalyst comprises a primary conjugated polymer material forming an interface with a secondary material. A charge is separated from photo excited species generated in one or both primary and secondary materials, and participates in electro-catalytic reaction or redox reaction.    USE - Catalyst is used for electrode used in fuel cell, tandem cell, biohydrogen device, actuator, solar cell and battery (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst efficiently supports complete redox reaction. The chemical reaction is driven by environmentally sound energy source. The electrode is easily and economically manufactured without using precious metals.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for catalysis method.
NOVELTY - Constructing a dendritic metal structure, comprises providing a substrate having a surface and a cathode disposed on the surface; providing an anode comprising a metal; and disposing a liquid on the surface of the substrate, such that the liquid is in electrical contact with the anode and the cathode; and then applying a bias voltage across the cathode and the anode sufficient to grow the dendritic metal structure extending from the cathode.    USE - The method is used for constructing a dendritic metal structure. The electrical device is used in a solar cell, photodetector, light emitting diode, and touchscreen (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The present invention provides methods for making dendritic metal structures without the use of solid electrolyte materials. The electrode designs can provide efficient electrical properties (e.g., current collection and field maintenance) while not blocking too much of the electrically active structure from light.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are:    (1) an electrical device comprising: a first electrode comprising at least one dendritic metal structure; a second electrode; and an electrically active structure disposed between the dendritic metal structure and the second electrode, where substantially no solid electrolyte is in contact with the dendritic metal structure;    (2) a solar cell made by the method above, or comprising the electrical device of (1);    (3) a photodetector made by the method above, or comprising the electrical device of (1);    (4) a light emitting diode made by the method above, or comprising the electrical device of (1);    (5) a touchscreen comprising the electrical device of (1); and    (6) a device comprising a substantially non-conductive substrate, and at least one dendritic metal structure disposed on the substrate, where substantially no solid electrolyte is in contact with the dendritic metal structure.
NOVELTY - A transparent conductor comprises graphene layer, and permanent dipole layer on the graphene layer to electrostatically dope the graphene layer.    USE - Transparent conductor for solar cell, organic light emitting diode, touch panel, or display (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The conductor has high transparency, low sheet resistance, excellent mechanical supporting layer, high efficiency, and low power consumption; and is flexible and capable of roll to roll fabrication.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fabricating transparent conductor.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic diagrammatic view of a graphene-permanent dipole layer hybrid structure as transparent conductor.
NOVELTY - A white luminescent glass exhibits fluorescence in a region of wavelength 380-750 nm by excitation of light of wavelength 240-405 nm, and does not contain a crystal. The luminescent glass comprises tin oxide, phosphorus pentoxide, and manganese oxide.    USE - White luminescent glass is used as coating for glass-coated light-emitting elements e.g. LED of light-emitting devices (all claimed) used for backlight sources of LCD devices, general lighting applications, and headlight of motor vehicles. Can also be used for substrates of solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The white luminescent glass provides light-emitting devices having excellent luminous efficiency and light extraction efficiency. The glass has excellent water resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A white luminescent glass exhibits fluorescence in a region of wavelength 380-750 nm by excitation of light of wavelength 240-405 nm, and does not contain a crystal. The luminescent glass comprises tin oxide (SnOx, where x 1-2, preferably 1 or 2), phosphorus pentoxide, zinc oxide, and manganese oxide (MnOy, where y is 1-2, preferably 1 or 2). INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) glass-coated light-emitting element (110); and    (2) light-emitting device (1).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the light-emitting device.    Light-emitting device (1)    Substrate (100)    Light-emitting element (110)    LED (112)    Coated portion (120)
NOVELTY - A backsheet (5) consists of polymer layer provided on the polymer base material. The polymer layer contains polymer chosen from fluorine type polymer and silicone type polymer as binder and amorphous colloidal silica.    USE - Backsheet for solar cell module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The backsheet provides solar cell module with stable electric power generation performance even when exposed to high temperature and high humidity environment and wet-heat environment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of the backsheet, which involves applying an coating liquid containing the binder and colloidal silica, on polymer base material and drying; and    (2) solar cell module (10), which consists of the backsheet provided on the side opposite to the side on the substrate (24) provided with solar cell element (20).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the solar cell module.    Backsheet (5)    Solar cell module (10)    Solar cell element (20)    Sealing material (22)    Substrate (24)
NOVELTY - Silver particles with surface covered by 3-7C fatty acid (I), 2-20C fatty acid (II), and a solvent in which the fatty acids can be dispersed are prepared (A). The silver particles covered with fatty acids are added (B) to the solvent, and fatty acid (I) covering the surface of silver particles is replaced (C) with fatty acid (II), subsequent to the process in which the substances are added to the solvent, to obtain silver-particle-containing composition.    USE - Manufacture of silver-particle-containing composition for use in manufacture of dispersions and pastes (all claimed) used in printing electronics. Uses include but are not limited to central processing units, illumination applications, tags, displays, sensors, printed wiring boards, organic solar cells, electronic books, nanoimprint LEDs, liquid crystals, and plasma display panels.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables easy manufacture of silver-particle-containing composition.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) silver-particle-containing composition;    (2) manufacture of silver-particle-containing composition dispersion liquid;    (3) silver-particle-containing composition dispersion liquid;    (4) manufacture of silver-particle-containing composition paste; and    (5) silver-particle-containing composition paste.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart of the manufacturing method of silver-particle-containing composition, without aggregation of particles. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Preparation process (A)    Addition process (B)    Replacement process (C)    Solvent elimination process (D)    Cleaning process (E)
NOVELTY - A solar cell backsheet component (100) has base film (10) and colored layer (14) provided surface of base film. The colored layer contains color pigment and silanol-modified binder resin.    USE - Solar cell backsheet component is used for solar cell module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell backsheet component has excellent adhesiveness and external appearance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows sectional view of solar cell backsheet component.    Base film (10)    Undercoat (12)    Colored layer (14)    Weatherproof layer (16)    Solar cell backsheet component (100)
NOVELTY - A precursor substrate (114) comprising metal precursor (111) of copper, indium and gallium coated on substrate (113), and a selenium-coated substrate (124) comprising selenium (122) coated on substrate (121), are prepared. One surface of metal precursor is made to face one surface of selenium and closely adhered. The closely adhered precursor substrate and selenium-coated substrate are adhered at a temperature at which selenium coated on the selenium-coated substrate evaporates, to obtain a copper-indium-gallium-selenium (CIGS) thin film coated substrate.    USE - Manufacture of copper-indium-gallium-selenium thin film coated substrate for use in manufacture of CIGS solar cells (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method enables economical manufacture of CIGS thin film coated substrates which provide solar cells having excellent conversion efficiency and low reflection loss, without using any corrosive or toxic gases. The usage amount of selenium is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of CIGS solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view explaining selenization.    Back plate (20)    Metal precursor (111)    Substrates (113,121)    Precursor substrate (114)    Selenium (122)    Selenium-coated substrate (124)
NOVELTY - The average reaction temperature range from 250-850 degrees C is established in a space. The nitrogen flux (116) is introduced at nitrogen flow rate into the space. The metal flux such as gallium flux (112) is introduced at metal flow rate into the space, and the plasma is established in the space. The flow of metal flux is periodically stopped or restarted according to the flow duty cycle to produce the group-III nitride semiconductor alloy.    USE - Method of manufacturing group-III nitride semiconductor alloy e.g. indium-gallium-nitride alloy, gallium-nitride alloy or aluminum-nitride alloy (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to blue/violet LED, high-power electronics, laser diode, solar cell and space applications.    ADVANTAGE - The metal effusion cells are periodically closed during processing for the consumption of excess metal present on the surface into the alloy, and hence the probability of the metallic droplets forming on the surface is prevented. The four-element alloys can be manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) group-III nitride semiconductor alloy; and    (2) system for growing group-III nitride semiconductor alloy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the reaction chamber for growing aluminum-indium gallium-nitride alloy.    Nitride film (102)    Gallium effusion cell (106)    Nitrogen source (110)    Gallium flux (112)    Nitrogen flux (116)
NOVELTY - A protection sheet has base material containing polyethylene terephthalate which is surface-treated by flame treatment or atmospheric pressure plasma treatment using flame, and silane compound is introduced, and application layer containing fluorine-type polymer formed on the surface of surface-treated base material.    USE - Protection sheet is used for back sheet for solar cell module (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The protection sheet has excellent adhesiveness.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of protection sheet;    (2) back sheet; and    (3) solar cell module.
NOVELTY - A solar cell backsheet has polymer layer (a) provided on surface of support. The polymer layer (a) contains 1.5-15 g/m2 of inorganic pigment, and 0.8-15 g/m2 of binder resin containing ionomer of polyolefin having polar group, polyacryl, and polyvinyl alcohol.    USE - Solar cell backsheet is used for solar-cell module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell backsheet has excellent designability, reflectivity, durability and stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell module.
NOVELTY - A back sheet has support having thickness of 120-350 mu m, primary polymer layer containing polymer which is formed by coating on one surface of the support and secondary polymer layer containing fluororesin or silicone resin formed on surface of polyester support which is opposed to the surface having primary polymer layer. The primary polymer layer has thickness of 0.5-12 mu m. The secondary polymer layer has thickness of 0.2-15 mu m.    USE - Back sheet is used for solar cell module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The back sheet has excellent peel-proof property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of back sheet, which involves applying primary coating liquid containing polymer on one surface of support, and forming polymer layer, applying secondary coating liquid containing fluorine resin or silicone resin on surface opposed to the surface having primary polymer layer.
NOVELTY - A silicon-containing substrate is etched by cleaning substrate surface; depositing film on the cleaned surface; depositing silver film on the deposited film; and contacting the silver with an etchant comprising hydrogen fluoride. The deposited film can be etched by an etchant comprising hydrogen fluoride and the deposited silver film is uniform.    USE - Method for etching silicon-containing substrate used in manufacturing solar cell for lithium ion battery (claimed).
NOVELTY - The solar cell module (10) has a water vapor barrier film (2) that is provided under a surface protective layer. A photovoltaic cell or a solar cell sub module (4) is sealed with adhesion filler (5) between the water vapor barrier film and a back surface protective layer (3). The back surface protective layer is joined at the end of water vapor barrier film. An intermediate sealing material (6) is provided uniformly to the water vapor barrier film from a lower surface of the photovoltaic cell or the solar cell sub module.    USE - Solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell module has a water vapor barrier film that is provided under a surface protective layer, and a photovoltaic cell or a solar cell sub module is sealed with adhesion filler between the water vapor barrier film and a back surface protective layer, and hence ensures efficient solar cell module that gives stable performance over a long period of time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic exploded cross sectional view of a solar cell module.    Water vapor barrier film (2)    Back surface protective layer (3)    Photovoltaic cell or a solar cell sub module (4)    Adhesion filler (5)    Intermediate sealing material (6)    Solar cell module (10)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (1) has a laminated body (5) laminating multiple sheet-like bodies (3). A supply structure (7) is utilized for supplying the sheet-like bodies. A falling movement part (9) carries out falling movement of each sheet-like body in a predetermined position. Each sheet-like body is downwardly arranged to the supply structure. A guidance stacking part (11) guides each sheet-like body. A guidance lamination part is positioned downward to the falling movement part. A sliding part (25) is provided with a discharge part (30).    USE - Laminated body preparation apparatus for electrochemical power supply devices e.g. battery and fuel cell, in a hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The guidance lamination part is positioned downward to the falling movement part, so that the laminated body can be effectively manufactured with reduced cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for preparing a laminated body.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a laminated body preparation apparatus.    Laminated body preparation apparatus (1)    Sheet-like bodies (3)    Laminated body (5)    Supply structure (7)    Falling movement part (9)    Guidance stacking part (11)    Sliding part (25)    Discharge part (30)
NOVELTY - The method involves controlling the intrinsic viscosity for supplying polyester resin from a supply port (12) by a twin-screw extruder (100), so that inner wall of exit side (14) of a barrel (10) is used as cooling unit below melting point of polyester resin. The polyester film is molded by melt-extruding for specific mean residence time, while satisfying preset expression relating the amount of carboxyl groups of melt-extruded film and amount of carboxyl groups of polyester resin, and by relating screw diameter of screw extruder, screw speed and extrusion outlet.    USE - Manufacturing method of polyester film for solar cell membrane for solar cell electric power generation module.    ADVANTAGE - The polyester film having high hydrolysis resistance for high productivity can be provided, while suppressing the thermal decomposition at the time of melt-extrusion. The production of non-melted resin can be prevented, even if raw resin having high intrinsic viscosity is used. The polyester film can be provided effectively in solar cell membranes having high hydrolysis resistance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the twin-screw extruder used for manufacturing polyester film.    Barrel (10)    Polyester resin supply port (12)    Exit side of barrel (14)    Vents (16A,16B)    Twin-screw extruder (100)
NOVELTY - The electroactive device comprises a solid structure coated by a layer of discrete peptide nanocrystals. The discrete peptide nanocrystals occupy pores in a surface of the solid structure, are peptide quantum dots, and are devoid of or contain less than 10% of peptide quantum wells. The solid structure is an electrically conductive electrode, a carbon electrode, and a semiconductor electrode.    USE - The electroactive device is useful in energy storage device such as an electrochemical capacitor including a supercapacitor or a ultra capacitor for capacitive and Faradic storage of electrical energy and in an electrochemical cell (all claimed), where the energy storage device further includes batteries and fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The electroactive device exhibits enhanced electrical performance, high wettability and low weight.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a method of storing electrical energy; and    (2) a method of fabricating an electrode device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The diagram shows a schematic view of an electroactive device.    Electroactive device (10)    Solid structure (12)    Surfaces (14, 16)    Layer. (18)
NOVELTY - A thin film solar cell module is manufactured by disposing thin film solar cells (120) on a front substrate (100); disposing a rear plastic layer on a surface of the solar cells; disposing a rear substrate on the rear plastic layer; laminating the rear plastic layer and the rear substrate; electrically connecting inter-connection terminals disposed on the rear substrate to the thin film solar cells; and electrically connecting the inter-connection terminals (150) to each other through a connector (160). The rear plastic layer (110) is a polyethylene vinyl acetate sheet.    USE - Method for manufacturing a thin film solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The thin film solar cells are electrically connected to each other at an exterior surface to improve productivity. The module has the same size as a production product.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic view of a manufacturing method of a thin film solar cell module.    Substrate (100)    Plastic layer (110)    Thin film solar cells (120)    Inter-connection terminals (150)    Connector (160)
NOVELTY - Rhenium (Re) nanostructure (I) comprising binary Re-metal nanotube, a binary Re-metal nanowire, a binary Re-metal nanorod, a Re branched nanostructure, and a hollow Re nanostructure, is claimed.    USE - (I) is useful in: catalysis of an organic or inorganic reaction; and in device, which is a fuel cell, an article coating, an electronic or a microelectronic device (all claimed), aerospace components or components/part of components in nuclear plants or medical devices. (I) is useful as: coating material or a component of a coating material, where the coating is hard coating; and components in thin films, which is useful in variety of electronic or microelectronic devices.    ADVANTAGE - (I): provides high wear resistance and stability at very high temperatures (2200 degrees C); and is resistance to corrosion in strong acid, even in the presence of chloride environments.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) an atomic Re nanostructure prepared by electrodeposition;    (2) a method for the preparation of atomic Re nanostructure, comprising (i) employing a Re precursor and a precursor of at least one material in the presence of at least one complexant, under conditions, preferably electrochemical conditions to induce formation of atomic Re nanostructure; and    (3) a catalyst comprising (I).
NOVELTY - A silane recycle system has semiconductor manufacturing apparatus which discharges mixed gas which contains silane, elimination apparatus which detoxifies the silane discharged from the semiconductor manufacturing apparatus to form silica, silica recovery unit which collects silica formed in the elimination apparatus, carbon containing substance mixing unit which mixes carbon-containing substance with recovered silica, and chlorination unit which reacts the obtained material with chlorine-containing material and obtain silicon tetrachloride.    USE - Silane recycle system for semiconductors and solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - Silicon tetrachloride is manufactured stably and at low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the silane recycle system. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Silane recycle system (10)    Semiconductor manufacturing apparatus (20)    Elimination apparatus (30)    Silica collection unit (40)    Carbon-containing substance mixing unit (50)    Chlorination unit (60)
NOVELTY - The method involves descending silicon melt solution (21) formed in bottomless crucible (12), for acquiring a polycrystal silicon ingot (20) from bottomless crucible. The temperature of the warm heater (16) is controlled using cooling pattern with constant temperature-fall rate, while descending the polycrystal silicon ingot at the predetermined heat retention temperature of 1000 degrees C or more to the predetermined furnace release temperature of 300 degrees C or less.    USE - Method for manufacturing polycrystalline silicon used for solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The cooling of ingot can be completed for a short period of time. The generation of crack in polycrystalline silicon can be avoided. The heat retention efficiency of the polycrystalline silicon can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of polycrystalline-silicon casting apparatus.    Bottomless crucible (12)    Induction coil (13)    Warm heater (16)    Polycrystal silicon ingot (20)    Silicon melt solution (21)
NOVELTY - A quartz glass crucible (1) has molybdenum containing material in all or portion of inner surface and/or outer surface of crucible.    USE - Quartz glass crucible used for manufacturing silicon monocrystal (claimed) used for solar cell and substrate of semiconductor device.    ADVANTAGE - The quartz glass crucible suppresses the peeling of crystallized substance from the inner surface of the crucible, and has reduced deformation. The crucible has low toxicity and easy handleability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of the quartz glass crucible; and    (2) manufacture of silicon monocrystal.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the quartz glass crucible.    Quartz glass crucible (1)    Transparent layer of quartz glass (2)    Opaque zone of quartz glass (3)    Thin layers containing molybdenum containing material (4,5)
NOVELTY - A solvent composition comprises propylene glycol dialkyl ether having methyl group at one terminal and 3-5C linear or branched alkyl group at other terminal. The solvent composition is printed to form pattern.    USE - Solvent composition is used for paste composition for forming pattern (all claimed) used for solar cell, organic thin-film transistor, plasma display device and electronic paper.    ADVANTAGE - The solvent composition has excellent resin solubility. The pattern having large area, and low hygroscopic property is economically formed, using the solvent composition.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) paste composition, which contains solvent composition and binder resin; and    (2) formation of pattern.
NOVELTY - A resin is obtained by grafting an amino-group-containing silane coupling agent with respect to a hydrocarbon type resin in the presence of a radical initiator.    USE - Resin is used for forming sheets used as sealing material of solar power generators (all claimed) e.g. solar cells, liquid crystals, electroluminescent displays, and light-emitting devices, and for bonding resins.    ADVANTAGE - The resin has excellent fillability and adhesiveness with respect to inorganic material e.g. glass plate, glass fiber, or inorganic filler. The resin provides sealing materials having excellent recycle property, water-vapor barrier property, and reliability, and high volume resistivity.
NOVELTY - A sealing material contains polyethylene type resin and haze of 1-6% measured using test sample with thickness of 400 mu m and specified according to JIS K7136. The test sample is obtained by thermo compression bonding blue plate glass (75 mmx 35 mmx 2.75 mm) on the surfaces of the sealing material (75 mmx 35 mmx 0.4 mm), at pressure of 100 kPa at 150 degrees C for 7 minutes.    USE - Sealing material for solar cell module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The sealing material has excellent transparency and flexibility, and produces solar cell module with excellent light scattering properly and light conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) solar cell module (1), which consists of transparent front substrate (2), front sealing material layer (3) and solar cell element (4); and    (2) manufacture of the sealing material, which involves carrying out crystallization adjustment of the polyethylene type resin to average size of 0.1-0.5 mu m.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the solar cell module.    Solar cell module (1)    Transparent front substrate (2)    Front sealing material layer (3)    Solar cell element (4)    Back surface sealing material layer (5)
NOVELTY - A p-type transparent conductive oxide comprises molybdenum trioxide (2) doped with an element having less than or equal to 6 valence electrons e.g. alkali metals, alkaline earth metals, groups III-V elements, and/or transition elements.    USE - A p-type transparent conductive oxide for solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The p-type transparent conductive oxide has high hole mobility, low resistivity, and high optical transmittance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a solar cell containing the p-type transparent conductive oxide.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graph of the fluorescence emission spectrum of a p-type transparent conductive oxide.    Indium-doped molybdenum trioxide (1)    Undoped molybdenum trioxide (2)
NOVELTY - The substrate has a substrate main body etched in an etchant by applying external pressure to remove moisture at room temperature.    USE - High transmittance glass substrate for use in an LED lamp, a solar cell and a flat display panel.    ADVANTAGE - The substrate reduces light absorption capacity and improves light transmittance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a high transmittance glass substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a high transmittance glass substrate.
NOVELTY - Method of making crosslinked tri(2,4,6-trimethoxyphenyl)poly(vinylbenzyl chloride) quaternary phosphonium hydroxide (C-PVBC-QPOH-x %) ionomer membrane (I) comprises preparing a mixture of poly(vinylbenzyl chloride)(PVBC) and tris(2,4,6-trimethoxyphenyl)phosphine (TTMPP) dissolved in an aprotic solvent, reacting the mixture at greater than 75 degrees C and for 24 hours, introducing a short chain crosslinker into the mixture during the reaction, casting and curing the reaction mixture at temperature or less than 30 degrees C for 24 hours to form a highly basic ionomer membrane.    USE - (I) is useful in anion exchange membranes fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - (I) is tough, flexible, not self-crack and not brittle. (I) exhibits suitable hydroxide conductivity, excellent alkaline, temperature stability and excellent solvent resistance. (I) enhances hydroxide exchange membrane fuel cell current density and power density and reduces internal resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Method of making crosslinked tri(2,4,6-trimethoxyphenyl)poly(vinylbenzyl chloride) quaternary phosphonium hydroxide (C-PVBC-QPOH-x %) ionomer membrane (I) comprises preparing a mixture of poly(vinylbenzyl chloride)(PVBC) and tris(2,4,6-trimethoxyphenyl)phosphine (TTMPP) dissolved in an aprotic solvent, reacting the mixture at greater than 75 degrees C and for 24 hours, introducing a short chain crosslinker into the mixture during the reaction, casting and curing the reaction mixture at temperature about or less than 30 degrees C for 24 hours to form a highly basic ionomer membrane, and heating the membrane at 135 degrees C for 3 hours to complete the cross linking reaction within membrane, where the crosslinker is introduced to the mixture to achieve desired degree of crosslinking (DCL) of the highly basic ionomer membrane, preferably 10-50%, and the ion exchange capacity of the membrane is about or greater than 1.4 mmol/g.
NOVELTY - A water-containing cutting fluid contains water-miscible solvent, reaction film-type lubrication agent which reacts with silicon and water.    USE - Water-containing cutting fluid is used for manufacturing sliced silicon ingot for silicon wafer used for electronic material (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to memory device, oscillation element, amplifier, transistor, diode, charge coupled device, solar cell, integrated circuit and large scale integration.    ADVANTAGE - The water-containing cutting fluid has excellent lubricity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of sliced silicon ingot; and    (2) silicon wafer.
NOVELTY - An electroconductive thieno-thiophene copolymer composition comprises thieno-thiophene copolymer including repeating unit (I) which is dissolved and/or dispersed in a solvent mixture containing organic solvent and dopant.    USE - Electroconductive thieno-thiophene copolymer composition is used for forming transparent conductive film (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to electroconductive material of conjugated polymer, luminescent material, transistor material, photoelectric conversion material, non-optical type functional material, transparent electrode for liquid crystal display, plasma display, electroluminescent display, electrochromic display, solar cell and touch panel, transfer belt, image-developing roll, charging roll and transfer roll of electrophotographic apparatus, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The electroconductive thieno-thiophene copolymer composition has excellent storage stability. The transparent conductive film formed using the composition has excellent workability, transparency and electroconductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electroconductive thieno-thiophene copolymer composition comprises thieno-thiophene copolymer including repeating unit of formula (I) which is dissolved and/or dispersed in a solvent mixture containing organic solvent and dopant.    R1,R2=H, linear or branched 1-20C substituent, cyclic alkyl, or alkoxy;    R3=linear or branched 1-20C substituent, cyclic alkyl, or side chain radical of formula: -((CH2)a-W')b-R4;    R4=optionally substituted linear or branched 1-20C alkyl;    W'=O or S;    a=1-5;    b=1-30;    M=1-10C linear alkylene;and    m=1 or 2.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for transparent conductive film, which is obtained by hardening thieno-thiophene copolymer composition on a base material.
NOVELTY - A pyridylphosphinoxide compound (I) is new.    USE - New pyridylphosphinoxide compound is used for organic electronic device e.g. solar cell and light-emitting diode (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The pyridylphosphinoxide compound efficiently provides organic electronic device with excellent electroconductivity, durability and high efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A pyridylphosphinoxide compound of formula (I), is new.    X=H or P(=O)(R3)-R2;and    R1-R3=H, linear or branched 1-6C alkyl, 6-20C aryl, 5-20C heteroaryl.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for organic electronic device, which has organic containing pyridylphosphinoxide compound (I).
NOVELTY - A microbial fuel cell reactor comprises water deposit from the reaction chamber (6), a cathode (2), an anode (1), lead (5), and resistance (4). The chamber has open top and other closed surfaces. The water layer in the chamber is the sediment layer of the lower part of the reaction chamber. The water layer is upper part of the reaction chamber. A cathode is set in water layer. The anode is set at the sediment layer. Through the cathode, the anode is serially connected with the resistor, and the resistance between the cathode and the anode.    USE - Microbial fuel cell reactor for chlorella culture (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The reactor has simple structure, does not need too much maintenance, and has low construction and operation costs.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for culturing chlorella comprising:    (A) arranging the microbiological fuel battery reactor to deposit the water in the reaction chamber after standing to make the water layer and sediment layer clear, the anode in the sediment layer, cathode in the water layer, a cathode, an anode, and serially connected with the resistor by a wire, the resistance between the cathode and the anode, where the microorganism fuel battery reactor has a resistance set at 10-1000 ohms, that is to start the operation of the reactor, and the reactor work temperature is 25-30 degrees C; and 5-7 days anode hanging biomembrane; and    (B) measuring the content of carbon dioxide in the water layer, adding the chlorella culture with stable carbon dioxide generation rate, adding the chlorella in the water layer, and further adding the organic substance in the microbiological fuel cell with oxide to deposit carbon for chlorella culture.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic diagram of the microbial fuel cell reactor.    Anode (1)    Cathode (2)    Resistance (4)    Lead (5)    Reaction chamber (6)
NOVELTY - A siliceous sand granulated material is obtained by molding siliceous sand, and has average particle diameter of 5-200 mm and compressive strength of 200-100000 N.    USE - Siliceous sand granulated material for manufacturing metallic silicon, ferrosilicon or silicon carbide (claimed) used for semiconductor device and solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The siliceous sand granulated material is stably and reliably manufactured with high strength. The metallic silicon is efficiently and easily manufactured with high purity using the granulated material.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of siliceous sand granulated material, which involves granulating siliceous sand; and    (2) manufacture of metallic silicon, ferrosilicon or silicon carbide, which involves using siliceous sand granulated material as at least one portion of silicon source.
NOVELTY - A wavelength conversion material which absorbs light of preset wavelength and emits light of another wavelength is prepared. A resin is made to contain the prepared wavelength conversion material, to obtain a resin material. Nano silicon fine particles are prepared as the wavelength conversion material.    USE - Manufacture of resin material for use as sealing material, transparent substrate, or protective film in manufacture of solar cell modules (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method provides resin materials which enable manufacture of solar cell modules having excellent electric power generation efficiency and UV-light utilization efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of solar cell module (500), which involves using the resin material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the solar cell module.    Solar cell module (500)    Electricity generation element (510)    Sealing material (520)    Transparent substrate (530)    Protective film (540)
NOVELTY - A layered complex oxide comprises lanthanum, strontium, manganese, and copper and/or iron.    USE - Layered complex oxide is used for oxidation catalysts used in diesel particulate filters used for purifying particulate matter in exhaust gas, ternary catalysts, and nitrogen-oxide purification catalysts (all claimed). Can also be used for electrode catalysts and photocatalysts of fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The layered complex oxide has excellent oxygen ion conductivity, ternary purification function, and nitrogen-oxide reduction performance, and effectively decreases the particulate matter oxidation temperature. The oxide does not use noble metal, such as platinum.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A layered complex oxide is of formula: La1.4Sr1.5Mn2-yB'yO7.    B' = copper and/or iron;and    y = greater than 0 and 0.2 or less.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for diesel particulate filter consisting of the oxidation catalyst coated on a monolithic carrier.
NOVELTY - A photocatalyst carrying silicon carbide filter (100) has a porous silicon carbide structural material (10) having a porous structure which carries photocatalyst (30) and allows to pass through to-be-purified fluid, and an ultraviolet ray light guide (20) arranged at the photocatalyst such that irradiation of ultraviolet energy is enabled by light emitting diode (200).    USE - Photocatalyst carrying silicon carbide filter is used for e.g. water purifier and water purifying system (all claimed) for treating polluted water containing polyfluorobiphenyl.    ADVANTAGE - The photocatalyst carrying silicon carbide filter has improved catalytic characteristics. The to-be-processed wastewater is efficiently purified using water purifier having the filter.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) water purifier, which has the filter and light emitting diode; and    (2) water purifying system, which has purification portion (I) provided with the filter, ultraviolet ray light emission portion (II) which introduces ultraviolet ray into the guide of purification portion, and power supply portion (III) for supplying electric power generated by solar cell unit to ultraviolet ray light emission portion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of water purifying system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Porous silicon carbide structural material (10)    Ultraviolet ray guide (20)    Photocatalyst (30)    Photocatalyst carrying silicon carbide filter (100)    Light emitting diode (200)    Liquid feeding pump (400)    Purification portion (I)    Ultraviolet ray light emission portion (II)    Power supply portion (III)    Liquid feeding unit (IV)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (100) has a organic polymer type solar cell unit (110) to convert sunlight into the direct current (DC) power supply. A power source converting unit (120) converts the DC power supply into drive power. A polymer disperse liquid crystal (PDLC) unit (200) changes optical transmittance rate according to applied drive power. An input unit (150) generates input signal for controlling the operation of power source converting unit. A controller (160) controls the power source converting unit according to input signal to apply drive power to the PDLC unit.    USE - Smart window apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - Since sunlight is used as the drive power, the need for external power supply apparatus can be avoided, the structure of the smart window apparatus can be simplified and the transmission amount of light can be controlled easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the smart window apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Smart window apparatus (100)    Solar cell unit (110)    Power source converting unit (120)    Input unit (150)    Controller (160)    PDLC unit (200)
NOVELTY - A photoelectric conversion element consists of semiconductor layer (6) comprising sensitizing dye (4) supported on semiconductor (5), electric charge transport layer (7) and counter electrode (8), provided in order on electroconductive support (1).    USE - Photoelectric conversion element for solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The photoelectric conversion element has excellent light resistance, high photoelectric conversion efficiency and provides solar cell with high efficiency, high durability and excellent oxide semiconductor adsorptivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A photoelectric conversion element consists of semiconductor layer comprising sensitizing dye of formula: (N(-R1)(-Ar1)-Ar2-N(-R2)(-Ar3))-(Z)n (I) supported on semiconductor, electric charge transport layer and counter electrode, provided in order on electroconductive support.    Ar1-Ar3=optionally substituted aryl or heteroaryl;    R1,R2=optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, aryl or heteroaryl;    adjacent R1,R2,Ar1-Ar3=cyclic structure;    Z=group of formula (a) coupled with Ar3;    n=1-4;    R3=H, halo, cyano, optionally substituted alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, amino, aryl or heteroaryl;    R4=R3, excluding halo;    R5=alkyl optionally substituted by X, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, alkylseleno, amino, aryl or heteroaryl;    X=acid group;and    m=1 or more.    The carbon-carbon double bond across Z is cis or trans isomer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the photoelectric conversion element.    Electroconductive support (1)    Sensitizing dye (4)    Semiconductor (5)    Semiconductor layer (6)    Electric charge transport layer (7)    Counter electrode (8)
NOVELTY - A fuel reformer (R) has a desulfurizer (2) with which a desulfurization catalyst (2a) for removing a sulfur compound from hydrocarbon-type raw fuel gas, is filled, a modifier (3) for carrying out steam reforming of raw fuel gas and producing reformed gas containing hydrogen, a hydrogenation unit (7), and an oxidation-reduction reaction device (1) filled with an oxidation-reduction reaction agent (1a) for exhibiting oxidation-reduction reaction which repeats reaction reversibly between oxidation state and reduction state between the desulfurizer and addition portion (8) of reformed gas.    USE - Fuel reformer used for producing hydrogen gas used for fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The fuel reformer is compact. The sulfur content in the raw fuel gas after desulfurization is reduced to low level.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A fuel reformer has a desulfurizer with which a desulfurization catalyst for removing a sulfur compound from hydrocarbon-type raw fuel gas, is filled, a modifier for carrying out steam reforming of raw fuel gas de-sulfurized with desulfurizer, and producing reformed gas containing hydrogen as a main component, a hydrogenation unit in which a portion of reformed gas is added to the raw fuel gas flowing into the desulfurizer, and an oxidation-reduction reaction device filled with an oxidation-reduction reaction agent for exhibiting oxidation-reduction reaction which repeats reaction reversibly between oxidation state and reduction state between the desulfurizer and addition portion of reformed gas.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of fuel reformer. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Oxidation-reduction reaction device (1)    Oxidation-reduction reaction agent (1a)    Desulfurizer (2)    Desulfurization catalyst (2a)    Modifier (3)    Hydrogenation unit (7)    Addition portion (8)    Fuel reformer (R)
NOVELTY - Preparing monomeric silicon compound (I) comprises reacting an oligomeric inorganic silane comprising an oligomeric inorganic silane or its mixture with hydrogen halide in the presence of a nitrogen containing catalyst.    USE - The hydrogen halide and a nitrogen-containing catalyst is useful for the cleavage of oligomeric inorganic silanes (claimed). (I) is useful in semiconductor and solar industry.    ADVANTAGE - The method produces monomeric silicon compound with high purity and without using large amount of thermal energy.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Preparing monomeric silicon compound of formula (SiHxXy) (I) comprises reacting an oligomeric inorganic silane comprising an oligomeric inorganic silane or its mixture with hydrogen halide in the presence of a nitrogen containing catalyst.    X = halo, preferably Cl (preferred) and/or Br; and    x, y = 0-4.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of a device for the production of monomeric and dimeric silicon compounds.    Reaction vessel (1)    Reaction flask (2)    Receiving flask comprising hydrogen chloride (3)    Dropping funnel (4)    Rotameter. (5)
NOVELTY - Particles material has network structure of wire-shaped component containing conductor and semiconductor.    USE - Particles material is used for forming core-shell type-particle material (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to solar cell, sensor, hydrogen storage material, photocatalyst and gas-adsorption material.    ADVANTAGE - The particles material has excellent dimensional stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) core-shell type-particle material; and    (2) manufacture of particle material.
NOVELTY - An air electrode for a metal-air battery, comprises an air electrode catalyst, an electrolyte for air electrodes and a conductive material. The electrolyte for air electrodes contains a layered double hydroxide.    USE - The air electrode is used for a metal-air battery. The membrane/air electrode assembly is used for a metal-air battery (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The air electrode for a metal-air battery, functions stably both upon oxygen reduction during discharging and upon oxygen generation during charging.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are:    (1) a membrane/air electrode assembly for a metal-air battery, comprising an anion-exchange membrane; and the air electrode for a metal-air battery, where the air electrode is disposed on one face of the anion-exchange membrane; and    (2) a metal-air battery, comprising the air electrode; a negative electrode; and an electrolyte solution layer interposed between the air electrode and the negative electrode.
NOVELTY - A solar battery assembly polymer back board includes basement membrane, a bonding layer on both side of basement membrane, membranes (M1,M2) on the other two sides of bonding layer. The basement membrane contains at least one of polyamide polymer, polypropylene and propylene polymer, polyethylene and ethylene polymer, polyvinylidene chloride, styrene polymer, acrylonitrile butadiene styrene resin, liquid crystal polymer, acroleic acid polymer, polyphenyl ether, polycarbonate, and polymer alloy of polycarbonate and poly-phthalic acid 2-6C alkyl dialcohol ester.    USE - Solar battery assembly polymer back board.    ADVANTAGE - The solar battery assembly polymer back board has favorable mechanical characteristics, barrier property, bonding strength and aging resistance, and is easily manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of solar battery assembly polymer back board, which involves preparing one or more layers of the solar battery assembly polymer back board by melt extrusion method.
NOVELTY - A broadband high reflectivity anisotropic distributed Bragg structure comprises m pairs of centre wavelength which is 400-700 nm of the conventional distributed Bragg (DBR-A) n structure and connected to the central wavelength and 2 distributed Bragg (DBR-B) structure which is 700-1300 nm and m pairs of the DBR-B. DBR-A and DBR-B are made of amorphous silicon or germanium silicide.    USE - Broadband high reflectivity anisotropic distributed Bragg structure is used for amorphous microcrystalline silicon solar battery and copper-indium-gallium-tin solar cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The anisotropic distributed Bragg structure has high reflectivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A broadband high reflectivity anisotropic distributed Bragg structure comprises m pairs of centre wavelength which is 400-700 nm of the conventional distributed Bragg (DBR-A) n structure and connected to the central wavelength and 2 distributed Bragg (DBR-B) structure which is 700-1300 nm and m pairs of the DBR-B. DBR-A is amorphous silicon or germanium silicide of formula: ( alpha )-GexSi1-x, where x is 0-1, excluding 0, or silicide or metal. The silicide is silica. The metal is silver or aluminum. The DBR-B is made of amorphous silicon or germanium silicide of formula: ( alpha )-GexSi1-x. The thickness of each layer in DBR-A is determined by formula: TH=( lambda )1/(4nH) and TL=( lambda )1/(4nL) and the thickness of each layer in DBR-B is determined by formula: TH=( lambda )2/(4nH) and TL=( lambda )2/(4nL), where TH is the thickness of the thickest layer, TL is the thickness of the thinnest layer, lambda is refractive index single-layer film, n is 6-2 and m is 2-6. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of broadband high reflectivity anisotropic distributed Bragg structure.
NOVELTY - Alkali metal-rare earth-titanium oxide compound (I), is new. (I) is an up-conversion luminescent material with perovskite structure. (I) is prepared by doping rare earth element in oxide matrix.    USE - (I) is useful for fluorescent labeling of bio-molecules, laser, three dimensional stereo display, infrared detection, anti-counterfeiting, solar battery, photoelectric integration, photoelectric sensing and photoelectric coupled devices (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - (I) has good physical and chemical stability, low cost, easy preparation, high light-emitting capacity, controllable size and adjustable color.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Alkali metal-rare earth-titanium oxide compound of formula (AxR(((2-x)/3)-y-z)MyYbzTiO3) (I), is new. (I) is an up-conversion luminescent material with perovskite structure. (I) is prepared by doping rare earth element in oxide matrix.    A = Li+, Na+ or K+;    R = La3+, Lu3+, Gd3+, Y3+, Ce3+, Pr3+, Nd3+, Dy3+, Sm3+, Tb3+, Eu3+ and Yb3+;    M = Er3+, Ho3+ or Tm3+;    x = 0-0.5;    y = 0.00001-0.15; and    z = 0-0.344444.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for preparing (I).
NOVELTY - Near-infrared quantum cutting transparent film material comprises yttrium oxide, bismuth oxide and ytterbium oxide, where mole fraction of bismuth oxide is 0.25-1% and mole fraction of ytterbium oxide is 0.5-5%.    USE - The near-infrared quantum cutting transparent film material is useful for enhancing efficiency of silicon-based solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The film material: realizes high efficiency of visible luminescence under ultraviolet excitation; and reduces thermal effect of silicon-based solar cell, and thus it improves photoelectric conversion efficiency of solar cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for preparation of the near-infrared quantum clipping transparent film material, comprising (i) mixing yttrium oxide powder, bismuth oxide powder and ytterbium oxide powder, and then ball milling the obtained mixed powder, then drying the powder and calcining at 1200 degrees C for 12 hours, and hot pressing obtained powder into ceramic target, and then (ii) converting the ceramic target into thin film material by using by pulsed laser deposition method, where substrate is silicon wafer or quartz, purity of oxygen is 99.999%, temperature of the substrate is 400-800 degrees C, the target-substrate distance is 5 ~ 8 cm, working pressure is 0.5-10 Pa and laser energy is 100-400 mJ/pulse.
NOVELTY - The structure (1'') has a solar cell electric power generation module (11'') that is fitted to a fixed frame (12''). The fixed frame is provided with an outer frame (121'') and strengthening ribs (122'',123'') . The strengthening ribs are straddled on both side surfaces that are provided opposite to the outer frame. A locking element is provided parallel to specific strengthening rib. The main portion is strengthened with strengthening ribs when the solar cell electric power generation module is integrated with the fixing frame.    USE - Solar cell electric power generation module structure.    ADVANTAGE - The stress and the shearing force which solar cell electric power generation module receives can be distributed. The structure of solar cell module can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the solar cell electric power generation module structure.    Solar cell electric power generation module structure (1')    Solar cell electric power generation module (11'')    Fixed frame (12'')    Outer frame (121'')    Strengthening ribs (122'',123'')
NOVELTY - The board (5) is bent to an arch shape to support a solar-energy module. Several solar cells are connected serially to form plate shape in the solar-energy module. The solar cell module is fixed to the board main portion. A transparent protective layer (1) is provided to protect the solar-energy module. The board is made of poly fluoro ethylene composite film. The transparent protective layer is made of polyethylene terephthalate. The transparent rubber layer (2) and fixed rubber layer (4) are made of copolymer of ethylene and vinyl acetate.    USE - Solar-energy battery board for zones such as top surface of electric golf cart, police car, sightseeing bus, sightseeing boat, arch-shaped roof, rucksack and tent.    ADVANTAGE - The board can be bent to the arch shape of the angle of maximum 60 degrees . Photoelectric efficiency of the board can be increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional of the solar-energy battery board.    Transparent protective layer (1)    Transparent fixed rubber layer (2)    Solar-energy module (3)    Fixed rubber layer (4)    Board (5)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a laminate unit in a light-absorbing layer (30) comprising copper-indium-gallium-diselenide (CIGS) compound semiconductor. A lower electrode (20) and light-absorbing layer are arranged on a substrate (10) for forming copper holes on the light-absorbing layer. A p-n junction layer is formed at the surface of the light-absorbing layer.    USE - Method for manufacturing photoelectric conversion element used for silicon type solar cell and charge coupled device (CCD) sensor.    ADVANTAGE - The efficiency and diffusion density of the photoelectric conversion element can be improved. As the structure of photoelectric conversion element is simplified, the manufacturing cost of the photoelectric conversion element can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the photoelectric conversion element.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Substrate (10)    Lower electrode (20)    Light-absorbing layer (30)    Window layer (50)    Transparent electrode (60)
NOVELTY - Diffusing agent composition comprises: a condensation product made from a starting material that is an alkoxy silane (I); and an impurity diffusion component, where the impurity diffusion component is a phosphate (II).    USE - The diffusing agent composition is useful: to print an impurity diffusion component onto semiconductor substrate, where the semiconductor substrate is used in solar cell; and in forming impurity diffusion layer (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The diffusing agent composition: exhibits excellent storage stability; and improved diffusibility.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Diffusing agent composition comprises: a condensation product made from a starting material that is an alkoxy silane of formula ((R1)m-Si-(OR2)4-m) (I); and an impurity diffusion component, where the impurity diffusion component is a phosphate of formula ((HO)n-P(=O)-(OR3)3-n) (II).    R1, R2 = organic group;    m = 0-2;    R3 = alkyl; and    n = 1 or 2.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for forming an impurity diffusion layer, comprising a pattern forming step of applying the diffusing agent composition to a semiconductor substrate (1), thus forming the pattern, and a diffusing step of diffusing the impurity diffusion component of the diffusing agent composition into the semiconductor substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of the solar-cell-producing process including forming the impurity diffusion layer.    Semiconductor substrate (1)    N-type impurity diffusion layer (4)    P-type impurity diffusion layer (5)
NOVELTY - The system has a spectral information storage unit storing spectral status information according to a material. A laser-irradiated region is provided with a laser part and an autofocusing part. A spectrum analysis part is electrically connected with a spectral detection optical section part. A scribing part is connected to a thin film manufacture processing part. A beam radiation position controlling element controls an irradiation position of a laser beam. A spectral is detected in the spectral detection optical section part.    USE - Copper indium gallium selenium (CIGS) thin film solar cell manufacturing process system.    ADVANTAGE - The system can measure distribution of a CIGS thin film in real-time.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a CIGS thin film solar cell manufacturing process system.
NOVELTY - The method involves providing a silicon substrate. An oxide film is removed from the substrate at predetermined high temperature by an etching process. A transparent electrode i.e. negative-type ohmic electrode is arranged in an outer side of a solar cell. A dielectric layer is formed on the transparent electrode. A metal seed layer is formed on an III-V compound. A rod-shaped III-V compound is mounted with a solar cell with a predetermined growth condition.    USE - Method for manufacturing an III-V nano compound solar cell for a photoelectric device.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables improving processing efficiency, light absorption rate, photoreceptive area of sunlight and light receiving surface. The method enables reducing power consumption, production cost and light reflectivity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of an III-V nano compound solar cell.
NOVELTY - The method involves adding a carrier comprising salt and a set of inert sub-micron sized particles into molten metal to form a mixture by melting a container into the molten metal. Reinforced composite is formed from the mixture, where the reinforced composite comprises a non-particulate metal portion with the inert sub-micron sized particles. The mixture of the molten metal and the salt are mixed with an impeller or stirrer. The salt is melted, and the particles are admixed with the salt to provide amorphous solid or set of amorphous solid fused salt pieces.    USE - Method for making reinforced composites and reinforced composite products such as wrought products, cast products, extruded products and machined products (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to a consumer electronics, aerospace application, electrical conductor product, solar cell, marine plate and an automotive sheet.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables the particles to maintain strength reinforced composite and tensile yield properties at increased temperature and to enhance elongation, while not affecting strength of the reinforced composite. The method enables adding the nanoparticles to aluminum products so as to maintain electrical conductivity of electrical conductor products, while simultaneously increasing yield strength of the products. The method enables wetting process to enable dispersion of the particles into the molten metal so as to prevent contaminants from entering into the reinforced composite.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The particles are selected from a group consisting of nanoparticles, carbon nanotubes, magnetic sub-micron sized particles, non-metallic sub-micron sized particles and ceramic particles. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a reinforced product comprising inert sub-micron sized particles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram illustrating a method for making reinforced composites.
NOVELTY - The battery has a main structure provided with a glass layer coated with indium tin oxide, ethylene dioxygenthiofuran and polystyrene sulphonic acid. A lithium layer and an aluminum layer are coated with benzoic acid, where coating thickness is 0.5nm and thickness of the aluminum layer is 0.6nm. A content ratio in the ethylene dioxygenthiofuran and the polystyrene sulphonic acid is 3: 4.    USE - Organic polymer solar battery for use in field operation.    ADVANTAGE - The battery improves photo-electricity conversion efficiency and stability, and is light in weight and convenient to carry. The battery ensures low material cost, simple processing technique and low production cost, and realizes mass production.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for producing an organic polymer solar battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an organic polymer solar battery.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - A random copolymer having nitrogen-containing structural unit (I) and (II), is new.    USE - New random copolymer used as hole injection material, hole transport material for organic electroluminescent element, organic transistor and organic thin film solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The random copolymer has high mobility and excellent durability, and provides electroluminescent element with high luminous efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A random copolymer having nitrogen-containing structural unit of formula (I) and (II), is new.    R1-R6=1-18C optionally branched primary alkyl or optionally substituted phenyl;    R1+R2 or R4+R5=ring;    Ar1=group chosen from groups of formulae (a)-(d);    R7,R8=R1;    or R7+R8=ring;and    Ar2-Ar4=phenyl or optionally substituted fluorenyl.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the random copolymer.
NOVELTY - A ferrite-type stainless steel foil comprises (in %mass) silicon (0.1-1), manganese (1 or less), chromium (11-14), aluminum (0-0.003), nitrogen (0.05 or less), carbon (0.05 or less) and remainder of iron and unavoidable impurities, and has thickness of 40-150 mu m. The ratio of particle diameter of nonmetallic inclusions in the surface of the foil in foil thickness direction to thickness of foil is 0.02 or less. The area ratio of nonmetallic inclusions on the surface(s) of the foil is 0.1% or less.    USE - Ferrite-type stainless steel foil is used for laminating case of lithium ion secondary battery for notebook-type personal computer, electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, electric power generation system, solar cell and mobile telephones.    ADVANTAGE - The ferrite-type stainless steel foil has high strength and coating-film-peeling resistance, and is economical.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of ferrite-type stainless steel foil.
NOVELTY - An austenitic stainless steel foil comprises (in %mass) carbon (0.03-0.15), silicon (1 or less), manganese (1.5 or less), nickel (5-10), chromium (15-20), copper (0.05-0.5), molybdenum (0-0.5), nitrogen (0.1 or less) and remainder of iron and unavoidable impurities, and has thickness of 40-150 mu m and austenite stability index of 0-40. The average number of crystal grains existing in the thickness direction of foil is 5 or more. The average nitrogen concentration in the 2 nm of surface layer region of steel foil is 5-9.5 %mass.    USE - Austenitic stainless steel foil is used for laminating case of lithium ion secondary battery for notebook-type personal computer, electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle, electric power generation system, solar cell and mobile telephones.    ADVANTAGE - The austenitic stainless steel foil has high strength, press-formability and coating-film-peeling resistance, and is economical.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An austenitic stainless steel foil comprises (in %mass) carbon (0.03-0.15), silicon (1 or less), manganese (1.5 or less), nickel (5-10), chromium (15-20), copper (0.05-0.5), molybdenum (0-0.5), nitrogen (0.1 or less) and remainder of iron and unavoidable impurities, and has thickness of 40-150 mu m and austenite stability index of 0-40, which is calculated by relation of formula: 551-462(C+N)-9.2Si-8.1Mn-29(Ni+Cu)-13.7Cr-18.5Mo. The average number of crystal grains existing in the thickness direction of foil is 5 or more. The average nitrogen concentration in the 2 nm of surface layer region of steel foil is 5-9.5 %mass. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of austenitic stainless steel foil.
NOVELTY - The method includes forming 1st paste layer where 1st paste is partially applied which contains semiconductor particle, thermally disappearing particle, binder, and solvent on base material; forming 2nd paste layer where 2nd paste is applied with lesser content of thermally disappearing particle than 1st paste, or it does not contain thermally disappearing particle in part which is not applied to 1st paste on base material; and forming porous layer in baking process, where 1st and 2nd paste layers are heat-processed.    USE - Method for manufacturing porous layer which contains laminated body.    ADVANTAGE - Manufacture of laminated body which contains porous layer is possible to facilitate charge transfer; and dye-sensitized solar cell utilized; thus high power performance is obtained in stable manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for dye-sensitized solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings are schematic sectional views of porous layer containing laminated body manufacturing method.
NOVELTY - A solar cell module (200) comprises a front substrate, a rear substrate (150) facing the front substrate, solar cells (120) between the front substrate and the rear substrate, and a protector (140) having a periphery portion formed between a periphery of the front substrate and solar cells and a periphery of the rear substrate.    USE - A solar cell module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Solar cells are effectively protected from external impact, moisture, oxygen, and other foreign substances.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a rear view of a solar cell module.    Solar cells (120)    Ribbon (124)    Protector (140)    Rear substrate (150)    Solar cell module (200)
NOVELTY - The thin film solar cell has light scattering layer (2) that is formed on the substrate (1). The primary electrode layer (4) is formed on the light scattering layer. Several light absorption layers (5,51-53) are formed on the primary electrode layer. A secondary electrode layer is formed on the light absorption layers. The light absorption layers include microcrystalline silicon and amorphous silicon-germanium.    USE - Thin film solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The light scattering coefficient of the long-wavelength solar radiation is improved, so as to increase the optical path length (OPL), such that the efficiency of the thin film solar cell is improved. The optical loss due to reflection of the solar radiation is reduced, so that the efficiency of the solar cell is further improved. The thin film solar cell is fabricated to a small thickness using a relatively low cost material, so that production cost of solar cell is effectively reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for manufacturing thin film solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the thin film solar cell.    Substrate (1)    Light scattering layer (2)    Primary electrode layer (4)    Light absorption layers (5,51-53)
NOVELTY - An amorphous coating is coated on a substrate, and a metallic solvent is deposited in the form of droplets on the amorphous layer. The resultant material is crystallized by heating to form crystalline seed layer. Thus, crystalline layer containing semiconductor material is formed on the amorphous substrate.    USE - Crystallization process for forming semiconductor materials-containing crystalline layers used for manufacturing absorber layer of silicon solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently forms crystalline layer on amorphous substrate.
NOVELTY - The arrangement i.e. turning device (10), has conveying elements (48-54) designed as round belts, and detour elements (32-46) e.g. rollers, processed by shafts (16, 18, 20, 24) and arranged at a preset distance from the shafts. One of the shafts is connected with a drive e.g. electric motor, over a circulating conveying element, where the drive is arranged outside the device. The shaft is positively connected with the other shaft over combing gear wheels (27, 29). The detour elements and/or shafts are spring biased and arranged with each other in adjustable manner.    USE - Arrangement i.e. turning device, for transporting and turning planar objects i.e. wafers, to manufacture a solar cell or a plate (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The shaft is connected with the drive over the circulating conveying element, where the drive is arranged outside the turning device, thus transporting and turning planar objects safely with high throughput to a desired extent. The shaft is positively connected with the other shaft over the combing gear wheels, thus avoiding slippage between planar objects and the round belts, and hence ensuring reproducible proper transportation of the objects by the turning device while ensuring safe fixing of the objects.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for transportation of planar objects.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a turning device.    Turning device (10)    Shafts (16, 18, 20, 24)    Combing gear wheels (27, 29)    Detour elements (32-46)    Conveying elements (48-54)
NOVELTY - The battery has a box body (1) provided with a polymer battery box body wall. A top surface of a box cover is provided with a sun top cover (2). A sub-cell is provided with a long wavelength battery (5) and a shorter wavelength battery. An incident light surface of the short wavelength battery is provided with a long wave transmission wave (6). An upper part of the long wavelength battery is provided with a long wave reflection wave (7). The polymer is ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA), poly butadiene (PBD) and polycarbonate and polyurethane fluorine containing polymer.    USE - Mechanical assembling solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery expands the absorption range of the solar spectrum, improves the photoelectric conversion efficiency of the solar battery, and ensures that two sub-batteries are provided with two independent solar batteries that are not interfered by each other. The battery is simple in structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The shorter wavelength battery is an amorphous silicon, cadmium telluride or tellurium cadmium manganese solar battery. The longer wavelength battery is monocrystalline silicon, polycrystalline silicon, microcrystalline silicon or selenium solar battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a mechanical assembling solar battery.    Box body (1)    Sun top cover (2)    Long wavelength battery (5)    Long wave transmission wave (6)    Long wave reflection wave (7)
NOVELTY - The battery has a silicon film layer provided with two layers of a silicon film. Silicon in the silicon film layer is provided with amorphous silicon or microcrystalline silicon, where the battery comprises a transparent substrate, a transparent conductive film, a silicon film, a carbon nanotube thin film e.g. single-wall carbon nanotube thin film, and a back electrode. The silicon film layer and the thin film are arranged together to form a hetero-junction. The silicon film layer is provided with an NPN-type third layer silicon film, an NPN type N layer and the carbon nano-tube thin film.    USE - Carbon nanotube-silicon film laminated solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has improved open-circuit voltage, high working efficiency and low manufacturing cost. The battery can be processed in an easier manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for preparing a carbon nanotube-silicon film laminated solar battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a carbon nanotube-silicon film laminated solar battery. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The method involves placing a battery sheet into a cleaning solution under a heating condition, and drying the battery sheet for screen printing, where drying temperature is greater than or equal to 90 degree Celsius. Pure water is utilized for ultrasonic cleaning of the battery sheet for performing water washing, where ultrasonic cleaning time is 30-50 minutes. Hot hydrochloric acid solution comprising the pure water is utilized for washing the battery sheet for performing another water washing by water overflow. The cleaning solution is sodium hydroxide solution of isopropanol.    USE - Solar cell chip printing back processing method.    ADVANTAGE - The method ensures better cleaning effect, and enables reducing use of chemical reagent, saving cost and improving enterprise benefits.
NOVELTY - The method involves adding active carbon to solution hexafluorosilicate silica powder, de-ionized water and acid powder, and preparing silicon dioxide deposition solution. A black silicon chip is embedded into the silicon dioxide deposition solution. A black silicon sheet is arranged on a surface of the chip to generate a layer of silicon dioxide film. Excessive silicon dioxide powder is added to lithium silicate solution and stirred for 3-6 hours. Silicon dioxide is saturated to form silicon dioxide saturated silicic acid solution.    USE - Solar battery surface passivation method.    ADVANTAGE - The method ensures deposition the silicon dioxide through a liquid phase method and arranging the black silicon chip surface with the high quality silicon dioxide film so as to obtain better passivation of a dangling bond of the battery surface. The method effectively improves minority carrier life time and open circuit voltage of the solar battery, and improves photoelectric conversion efficiency of the solar battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram illustrating a solar battery surface passivation method. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The method involves arranging a film layer on a surface of a silicon chip after etching-boron silicon oxide film. Another film layer is formed on the former film layer of a surface of the silicon chip as a barrier layer. High temperature process is performed for the silicon chip to diffuse boron atoms in a silicon substrate to form a boron doping layer with resistance of 10 to 150 Omega/square. Thin thickness of the two film layers of the silicon chip is 5-100 nm. Temperature of the silicon chip is 800 to 1050 degrees centigrade during the high temperature process.    USE - Crystal silicon solar battery boron-doping method.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables avoiding need of a diffusion furnace tube in the boron source so as to reduce the corrosion of the furnace tube and prolong the service life of the furnace tube.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram illustrating a crystal silicon solar battery boron-doping method.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The method involves providing a silicon wafer after diffusion process. A plasma etching is performed to a silicon chip around a glass. The plasma etching of the silicon chip etching is performed to remove a phosphorus silicon glass after carrying out a wet-etching process.    USE - Solar battery edge etching method.    ADVANTAGE - The method ensures removing a silicon chip periphery by a plasma etching after diffusion process to cover the most of the area by a retaining glass so as to protect the diffusion layer in the subsequent wet etching process, thus avoiding limitation of the gas phase corrosion, improving square resistance stability and hydrophobic property of the exposed silicon body. The method ensures improving a filling factor of the battery sheet and leakage current. The method reduces cost of the battery, and improves stability and resistance to wet etching of the battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a solar battery.
NOVELTY - The method involves utilizing a plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition method on a silicon slice diffusing surface for depositing a layer of silicon nitride film to form a passivation and anti-reflection layer. A silicon chip is arranged in a film box to be printed. A positive electrode fine grid line is printed in a direction vertical to cutting direction. Positive electrode slurry is passed through a passivation and antireflective layer and a diffusion layer to form a front silver electrode of a solar battery with better ohmic contact.    USE - Method for eliminating a printing raised grain during preparation of a solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The method ensures simple and convenient operation, and reduces cost of industrial production of the solar battery.
NOVELTY - The method involves adhering acid-resistant material i.e. paraffin, with a rear layer of a passivation layer by performing ink jet printing to obtain an acid-resistant mask on the passivation layer. A cleaning acid mask and residual corrosive liquid are coated on the passivation layer to remove the acid-resistant mask in the rear layer to form an opening in the passivation layer. The passivation layer is made of silicon dioxide, silicon oxynitride or aluminum oxide. The residual corrosive liquid contains hydrofluoric acid or hydrochloric acid.    USE - Method for forming an opening in a passivation layer of a solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables eliminating the need of screen printing, reducing cleaning solution cost and reducing production cost.
NOVELTY - The method involves etching a silicon sheet, passivating a surface of a silicon wafer. A front surface of the wafer is removed by high pure ammonia. Thickness of a lower surface of an aluminum film is 80-150 nm after plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition to form a passivation layer. Corrosion area passivation layers are etched on a back surface of the sheet to form a corrosion area. Conductive material is filled to the corrosion area that is connected with two corrosion regions to form a silver net. The passivation layer is arranged at a lower surface of two punctate electrodes.    USE - Crystalline silicon solar battery preparation method.    ADVANTAGE - The corrosion area removes the passivation layer so as to effectively prevent the passivation layer from being passivated while manufacturing a back electrode, thus inducing the back electrode and the silicon chip to easily form a better ohmic contact on a back surface of the silicon chip.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The conductive material is made of aluminum, silver, arsenic oxide, zinc oxide or indium oxide.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of a crystalline silicon solar battery.
NOVELTY - The method involves removing the periphery of a PN junction and a front face of a silicon chip plating anti-reflection film. A back PN junction silicon chip and the plating anti-reflection film are removed after secondary diffusion. Thin oxide or nitride of the silicon chip is removed to form a silicon oxide film or a silicon nitride film. A front face of the silicon chip plating anti-reflection film is in anti-reflection state with different refractive index.    USE - Selective emitting electrode crystalline silicon solar battery preparation method.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables improving photoelectric conversion efficiency of the silicon solar battery.
NOVELTY - The method involves placing a silicon insulating layer on a quartz substrate by heating process. A PN junction is formed in an amorphous silicon layer by performing plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD) process. P, I and N-type polycrystalline silicon layers are adhered with the amorphous silicon layer by performing vacuum evaporation plating process to obtain adulterated alumina upper layer electrode film in the transparent conductive layer. An upper electrode is fixed with an ohmic electrode of a solar battery by performing laser etching process.    USE - Method for preparing a solar battery film.
NOVELTY - The method involves forming multiple uniform holes in a surface of a flexible film. The flexible film is heated and adhered with a protective film on a hard base plate to form a transparent conducting front electrode that is fixed on a surface film solar cell layer and provided with a connection structure to form a packaging layer. An encapsulation layer is integrated with a hard substrate and separated from a thin film solar cell layer. A clamping plate made of quartz, glass or graphite is adhered with the protective film.    USE - Large area flexible film solar battery manufacturing method.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The flexible film is made of polyimide, polyetherimide (PEI), polyether-ether-ketone (RTM: colorless organic polymer thermoplastic) resin, polyethylene naphthalate (PEN), polyethylene terephthalate (PET) or polyvinyl fluoride (PVF) polyethylene-tetrafluoroethylene copolymer (ETFE). An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a large area flexible film solar battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a large area flexible film solar battery.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The method involves preparing polysilicon with solar battery layers. Active layer is provided with a cross-linkable unsaturated double bond active group containing halogen element. The active layer is made of a single material or multiple materials. The structure of the solar battery is a single layer or stack. The battery is coated with intaglio printing, slit extrusion coating, screen printing or ink jet printing.    USE - Method for preparing flexible substrate organic thin-film solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables utilizing UV irradiation cross linking process to obtain stable structure of the active layer, thus improving stability of the active layer, and hence improving stability of a battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical illustration of a method for preparing flexible substrate organic thin-film solar battery.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - A composition for the solar cell encapsulating material comprises first cross-linking agent (0.5-0.8 parts by weight) selected from peroxyketal having half-life temperature of 110-120 degrees C; second cross-linking agent selected from dialkyl peroxide having half-life temperature of 130-150 degrees C; ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer resin (100 parts by weight); and peroxycarbonate (0.02-0.05 parts by weight) having half-life temperature of 90-130 degrees C.    USE - As a composition for the solar cell encapsulating material (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The composition reduces total content of the used cross-linking agent; improves productivity; and reduces the yellowing induction element.
NOVELTY - The solar cell has a finger electrode and a bus bar electrode (17) that are arranged in the rear side (11) of the silicon single crystal wafer. The two emitter electrodes are set to contact the rear surface and the P-type electrode. The finger electrode and the bus bar electrode are formed of silver, aluminum or silver-aluminum alloy. The emitter electrodes are formed of gallium arsenide, indium phosphide, cadmium telluride, copper indium gallium selenide, indium gallium phosphide and germanium.    USE - Solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The operational efficiency of the solar cell can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the solar cell.    Substrate rear side (11)    Bus bar electrode (17)
NOVELTY - A nonaqueous electrolyte composition comprises supporting electrolyte, nonaqueous solvent, sulfonate and phosphazene compound.    USE - Nonaqueous electrolyte composition for nonaqueous electrolyte secondary battery (claimed) used as driving power supply for electric vehicles, hybrid electric vehicles and fuel cell vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - The nonaqueous electrolyte composition forms protective film on the surface of the electrode and prevents the decomposition of the solvent molecule.
NOVELTY - A N-type-semiconductor material comprises fullerene derivative (I) having 60 carbon atoms.    USE - N-type-semiconductor material for a light converting element of an organic thin-film solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The material is inexpensive and improves energy conversion efficiency of the solar cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A N-type-semiconductor material comprises fullerene derivative of formula (I) having 60 carbon atoms.    R1,R2=alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, aryl, aralkyl (all optionally having a substituent) or H, where R1 and R2 are not H atoms simultaneously;and    Ar1=aryl optionally having a substituent, preferably phenyl.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an organic thin-film solar cell comprising a light conversion layer containing the n-type-semiconductor material.
NOVELTY - An isolated salt comprising titanium oxide, 1,4-diazabicyclo(2.2.2)octane and oxalate anion or its hydrate, is new.    USE - For preparing an amorphous titania/carbon composite material used in lithium ion electrochemical cell (claimed) such as photoelectric cell, solar cell, and catalysis.    ADVANTAGE - The anatase material has a higher electrochemical capacity when used as the anode in a lithium or lithium ion cell, compared to commercial anatase.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An isolated salt comprises a compound of formula (H2X)(TiO(Y1)2) or its hydrate, is new.    X = 1,4-diazabicyclo(2.2.2)octane (DABCO);    Y1 = oxalate anion (C2O4-2).    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) preparing (M1) an amorphous titania/carbon composite material, involving heating the isolated salt in an oxygen-containing atmosphere at 275-400 degrees C for a period of time sufficient to achieve a mass loss of at least 45 wt.%;    (2) particulate amorphous titania/carbon composite material comprising amorphous titania (40-50 wt.%) and carbonaceous material (50-60 wt.%) coating the titania;    (3) an anode for a lithium or lithium ion electrochemical cell, comprising the particulate amorphous titania/carbon composite material;    (4) electrochemical cell comprising the anode, a cathode, and a lithium ion-containing electrolyte between it;    (5) battery comprising electrochemical cells, arranged in series and/or in parallel;    (6) preparing an anatase material involving heating the amorphous titania/carbon composite at 400-500 degrees C for a period of time sufficient to crystallize the majority of the titania in the composite to anatase.
NOVELTY - An aromatic amine derivative (I), is new.    USE - New aromatic amine derivative used as luminescent material for organic electroluminescent element (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to, mobile telephone, television, copier, printer, liquid crystal display, measuring instrument, display board, marker lamp, electrophotographic photoreceptor, photoelectric conversion element, solar cell and image sensor.    ADVANTAGE - The aromatic amine derivative provides organic electroluminescent element with low power consumption.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An aromatic amine derivative of formula: N(-Ar1)(-Ar2)-(Ar5)l-CH=CH-(Ar6)m-(CH=CH(Ar7)n)pN(-Ar3)(-Ar4) (I), is new.    l,m,n=1-3;    Ar1-Ar4=6-30C aryl or 5-30C heteroaryl (both optionally substituted by silyl, 1-20C alkyl or 3-10C cycloalkyl or cyano);    Ar5-Ar7=6-30C arylene or 5-30C heteroarylene (both optionally substituted);and    p=0-2.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for organic electroluminescent element, consists of organic thin film layer(s) which contains a light emitting layer comprising the compound (I) clamped between a cathode and an anode.
NOVELTY - The packaging material (150) has several photovoltaic units (120) that are arranged on a substrate (110). Two adjacent photovoltaic units are electrically connected in series. Each photovoltaic unit is provided with a conductive layer (122) arranged on the substrate (110). A second conductive layer (126) is arranged on a photovoltaic layer (124) between substrates (110,130). An insulating frame (140) is assembled on the substrates.    USE - Packaging material for thin film solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The cost of the packaging material is reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the packaging material.    Substrates (110,130)    Photovoltaic units (120)    Conductive layers (122,126)    Photovoltaic layer (124)    Insulating frame (140)    Packaging material (150)
NOVELTY - A solar film battery is manufactured by subjecting substrate to an oxide magnetic control sputtering coating field to deposit photo-electric conversion layer and transparent oxide film layer on the photoelectric conversion layer, subjecting substrate to a plasma cleaning to clean area between oxide coating area and metal film coating area, subjecting substrate to magnetic control sputtering plating to obtain metal reflecting layer to obtain film having transparent oxide film layer as upper part back electrode layer and metal reflecting layer as plating manufacture back electrode pattern.    USE - Method of manufacturing a solar film battery.    ADVANTAGE - The method enhances stress resistance of battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A solar film battery is manufactured by subjecting substrate to an oxide magnetic control sputtering coating field to deposit photo-electric conversion layer and transparent oxide film layer on the photoelectric conversion layer, subjecting substrate to a plasma cleaning to clean area between oxide coating area and metal film coating area, subjecting substrate to magnetic control sputtering plating to obtain metal reflecting layer to obtain film having transparent oxide film layer as upper part back electrode layer and metal reflecting layer as plating manufacture back electrode pattern. The back electrode layer comprises the transparent oxide film layer, a front electrode layer, a photoelectric conversion layer, a back electrode layer. The back electrode film layer comprises an oxide film layer and the metal reflecting layer. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a vacuum sputtering coating device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic view of a method of manufacturing a solar film battery.
NOVELTY - Packing adhesive film for solar photovoltaic assembly comprises (in parts by wt.) ethylene vinyl acetate copolymer (100), 2,5-dimethyl-2,5-bis(tert-butylperoxy)hexane (7-10), titanic acid ester coupling agent (1-3), antioxidant (0.5-1) and nano inorganic stabilizer (1-2).    USE - Used as a packing adhesive film for solar photovoltaic assembly.    ADVANTAGE - The adhesive film: is cured at low temperature in short time; efficiently improves the solar assembly production efficiency and reduces the energy consumption; and has excellent transparency and anti-aging anti-tarnishing performance.
NOVELTY - The cloth has a solar battery, a junction box, a high molecular polymer layer, a glass fiber layer and a backlight combined with the high molecular polymer layer. A solar cell e.g. crystal silicon battery, is attached to a macromolecule polymer layer and the glass fiber layer. Polymer is coated at a solar battery assembly. A high molecular polymer glass fiber compound cloth edge is arranged with a pure high molecular polymer layer. The junction box is set on a light receiving surface of the solar battery.    USE - Macromolecule polymer glass fiber compound cloth for a solar battery assembly.    ADVANTAGE - The compound cloth is easy to manufacture.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a macromolecule polymer glass fiber compound cloth.
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a micro lens layer on a substrate, where the micro lens layer is made of siloxane. An electrode is arranged on the micro lens layer. A semiconductor layer and another electrode are formed on the former electrode. Multiple dots are formed in a liquid material that is arranged on the substrate, where the liquid material is made of silsesquioxane and photo initiator.    USE - Method for manufacturing a solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables utilizing the micro lens layer as an anti-reflective layer, thus increasing solar cell productivity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a solar cell manufacturing method.
NOVELTY - A multilayer film comprises an amorphous substrate and multi-cascaded semiconductor P-N nodes.    USE - Multilayer film is used for solar battery used in buildings, factories, mines, commercial building roofs, automobile shells, solar power generation stations, and mobile electronic terminal e.g. calculator, laptop computer, mobile phone, digital camera, digital vidicon, wireless mouse, Bluetooth headset, MPEG audio layer-3 player, personal data assistant, personal navigation system and global positioning system (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The film is economically prepared.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) preparation of multilayer film. The multilayer film is formed by method (A) or (B). The method (A) is carried out as follows. An aluminum arsenide sacrificial layer, and multi-cascaded semiconductor P-N nodes are sequentially grown on a single crystal substrate. The resultant substrate is soaked in hydrofluoric acid solution, such that aluminum arsenide sacrificial layer is corroded, and multi-cascaded semiconductor P-N nodes are removed from the single crystal substrate. The obtained multi-cascaded semiconductor P-N nodes are assembled on the amorphous substrate. The method (B) is carried out as follows. The single crystal substrate is assembled on amorphous substrate, then, substrate is soaked in hydrofluoric acid solution, aluminum arsenide sacrificial layer is corroded, such that multi-cascade P-N nodes are assembled on the amorphous substrate, multi-cascade P-N nodes is removed from the single crystal substrate, and then, single crystal substrate is recovered; and    (2) solar battery, which has a multilayer film, a metal positive electrode and a negative electrode.
NOVELTY - The charger stores the voltage generated by a multi module solar cell (100) consisting of multiple solar cells in a battery (200). The charger is equipped with a solar cell universal serial bus (USB) port (300), a secure digital (RTM: flash memory) card reader, (400) and a high intensity LED (600). A control circuit (500) is provided for controlling the current or voltage of the battery, USB port, the card reader, and the high intensity LED. The bus-bar of solar cell is coated with ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA), polyethylene terephthalate (PET) or tempered glass.    USE - Solar battery charger with card reader function and Bluetooth function, for cellular phone. Can also be used in smart phone, MPEG audio layer-3 (MP3) player, MPEG audio layer-4 (MP4) player, portable media player (PMP), personal computer (PC), and notebook computer.    ADVANTAGE - The charging of the battery is possible without the separate step-up and the step-up loss. The solar cell efficiency is improved, and the durability of solar cell module is improved. Since the wiring in the substrate is unnecessary, the manufacturing steps of the solar cell module are reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the solar battery charger. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Solar cell (100)    Battery (200)    USB port (300)    Card reader (400)    Control circuit (500)    High intensity LED (600)
NOVELTY - A polybenzimidazole comprises (in weight parts) sulfonated polybenzimidazole (1), acyl chlorinating agent (1-9), azide (1-5), catalyst (0.05-1), organic solvent (160-500) and precipitator (200-1000), where the polybenzimidazole is prepared by leading sulfonyl azide group on a main chain of the polybenzimidazole polymer without small molecule cross linking agent, directly using activity of the sulfonyl azide group to decompose at high temperature, and releasing nitrogen.    USE - Polybenzimidazole with sulfonyl azide group for a polymer electrolyte membrane fuel cell, fireproof fiber and high temperature resistant adhesive.    ADVANTAGE - The polybenzimidazole has better mechanical property, a cross-linking network structure, high size stability, wide range of application, oxidation resistance function and better controllability. The polybenzimidazole avoids containing small molecule agent in an efficient manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for synthesizing polybenzimidazole with sulfonyl azide group.
NOVELTY - An up-conversion luminescent piezoelectric material formed on oxide substrate of bismuth layered perovskite-like structure is obtained by doping rare earth elements in the oxide matrix of bismuth layered perovskite-like structure.    USE - Up-conversion luminescent piezoelectric material formed on oxide substrate of bismuth layered perovskite-like structure is used for three-dimensional display, infrared detecting, anti-counterfeiting, solar battery, photoelectric integration, microelectromechanical systems and photoelectric sensing field (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The up-conversion luminescent material has thermal stability and chemical stability, and high luminous intensity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An upconversion luminescent piezoelectric material on oxide substrate of bismuth layered perovskite-like structure is obtained by doping rare earth elements in the oxide matrix of bismuth layered perovskite-like structure, and of compositional formula: Am-1-x-yRxYbyBi2BmO3m+3.    R=Er3+, Ho3+ and Tm3+;    A=Bi3+, Ca2+, Sr2+, Ba2+, Pb2+, Na+, K+, La3+ or Y3+;    B=Ti4+, Zr4+, Nb5+, Ta5+, W6+ or Mo6+;    m=2-8;    x=0.000001-0.3, preferably 0.02-0.6;    y=0.02-0.6;and    O=0.6 or less.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of Up-conversion luminescent piezoelectric material on oxide substrate of bismuth layered perovskite-like structure.
NOVELTY - The solar cell comprises a substrate (100) and multiple beads made of glass, silicon, polystyrene, silver, copper, sodium or soda lime glass, which are arranged on the substrate. A back surface electrode layer (200) is formed for covering the beads. A light absorption layer (300) is arranged on the back surface electrode layer. A front electrode layer (600) is arranged on the light absorption layer. The back surface electrode layer comprises multiple protrusions (210), which are formed corresponding to the beads.    USE - Solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The light absorption layer is arranged on the back surface electrode layer, where a front electrode layer is arranged on the light absorption layer, and the back surface electrode layer comprises multiple protrusions, which are formed corresponding to the beads, and thus enables improving photoelectric conversion efficiency of the solar cell by reducing reflection of the incoming sunlight.    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.    Substrate (100)    Back surface electrode layer (200)    Protrusion (210)    Light absorption layer (300)    Buffer layer (400)    Front electrode layer (600)
NOVELTY - The cell has conductive polymer membrane (20) with unevenness pattern (20a) is arranged on top surface of primary substrate (10). One-dimension nano particles are arranged on the unevenness pattern of the conductive polymer membrane. The photoreception nano particles (40) e.g. dye or quantum dot are combined on surface of one-dimension nano particles e.g. metal oxide particle (35) or carbon nanotube (31). A secondary electrode (50) is arranged on secondary substrate (60). A hole conducting layer (70) is positioned between conductive polymer membrane and electrode.    USE - Solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The mobility of electron carried through one-dimension nano particles can be improved. The photoelectric conversion efficiency of the solar cell can be improved and recombination rate of the electron-hole is reduced. The solar cell is environment friendly and cost of the solar cell is reduced. The optical absorption rate 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 sectional view of the solar cell.    Substrates (10,60)    Conductive polymer membrane (20)    Unevenness pattern (20a)    Carbon nanotube (31)    Metal oxide particle (35)    Photoreception nano particle (40)    Electrode (50)    Hole conducting layer (70)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming primary electrode (210) having the concavo-convex surface on substrate (200). The chemical vapor deposition (CVD) is formed on primary electrode to form semiconductor layer (220). The chemical vapor deposition is formed on semiconductor layer to form embo layer (230). A secondary electrode (250) is formed on the embo layer.    USE - Method for fabricating solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The light efficiency of solar cell can be improved by increasing the sunlight route. The manufacturing cost of the solar cell can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view illustrating manufacturing process of the solar cell.    Substrate (200)    Primary electrode (210)    Semiconductor layer (220)    Embo layer (230)    Secondary electrode (250)
NOVELTY - A white laminated polyester film has a layer (a) containing anatase-type titanium dioxide particles and a layer (b) comprising rutile-type titanium dioxide particles. The concentration of titanium dioxide particles of layer (a) is 2-30 %mass with respect to polyester. The center plane average surface roughness on surface of layer (b) is 80 nm or less.    USE - White laminated polyester film is used for solar-cell backsheet.    ADVANTAGE - The white laminated polyester film has smooth surface and excellent photodegradation characteristics and durability.
NOVELTY - A semiconductor wafer comprises a substrate layer; and a first gallium nitride (GaN) layer having one or more silicon nitride (SiNx) interlayers in it. The first GaN layer at least one SiNx interlayer has a thickness of 0.5-10 nm. The GaN penetrates through one or more portions of the SiNx interlayer.    USE - The semiconductor wafer is used in an LED and solar cell. The GaN layer having one or more SiNx interlayers in it, is applied to a substrate, having GaN penetrating through one or more portions of the SiNx interlayer, to reduce the threading dislocation density in layers formed on it (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The present invention provides an improved LED having a silicon substrate that minimizes the dislocation-defects that occur when larger support wafers are used.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are:    (1) an LED comprising the semiconductor wafer;    (2) a solar cell comprising the semiconductor wafer; and    (3) a process for forming a composite wafer, where the layers are sequentially formed on the substrate using metalorganic vapor phase epitaxy (MOVPE) growth procedure.
NOVELTY - The structure has a transparent substrate, a front transparent electric conduction layer, an ohmic contact layer, absorbing layer/microcrystalline silicon layer and a medium layer formed with each other. The medium layer is provided with cationic polysaccharide. A back electrode is arranged from bottom to top of the structure. The back electrode is arranged with a dielectric layer. A transparent substrate is made of glass. The absorbing layer/microcrystalline silicon layer is made of amorphous silicon or microcrystalline silicon. The medium layer is made of lithium or polymer.    USE - Schottky structure for an amorphous silicon thin film battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery utilizes amorphous silicon film to improve solar spectrum absorbing long wave area, reduces absorbing loss and series resistance, and improves open circuit voltage and filling factor, thus reducing manufacturing cost.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an amorphous silicon thin-film battery preparing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a schottky structure for an amorphous silicon thin film battery.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The element has a semiconductor joining part generating diffusion potential in an element of a heterojunction with a silicon-germanium layer of more than one p-type and an n-type silicon-germanium layer. The p-type silicon-germanium layer is joined in a back surface field (BSF) structure. An i-type silicon-germanium layer is provided between the germanium layer and the silicon-germanium layer. Composition ratio of the p-type and the n-type silicon-germanium is about 30-90 atomic percent of germanium.    USE - Photoelectric conversion element i.e. solar cell, for transforming light energy into power energy using a semiconductor.    ADVANTAGE - The semiconductor joining part generates the diffusion potential in the element of the heterojunction with more than one p-type and the n-type silicon-germanium layer, so that the element can be provided with high sensitivity in long wavelength areas such as infrared region, and the element can be manufactured in an inexpensive manner,and the forming of a film in large area can be made in an easy manner. The element has high photoelectric conversion efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a photoelectric conversion element.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The method involves performing heat-setting process of the stretched film (1) consisting of a polyester resin in a heat-setting zone (5) at temperature lower 35-65?0 C than melting point of polyester resin. The edge portion (9,9') of a film is cut-separated in the atmosphere of 140-175?0 C after passing through the maximum-temperature portion of the heat-setting zone. A relaxation heat processing to a film in continuous film forming direction is performed by the relaxation rate of 1.8-5.0 %.    USE - Method for manufacturing polyester film for solar cell back surface protective films (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Deterioration of mechanical capability can be suppressed. The insulating property can be improved. The durability of the film can be improved. The working efficiency can be improved. The productivity can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for polyester film for solar cell back surface protective films.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of film making apparatus.    Film (1)    Clip (2,2')    Heat-setting zone (5)    Cooling zone (7)    Edge portion of film (9,9')
NOVELTY - The composition has an electro-conductive oxide particles and a spherical colloidal silica particle of average particle with diameter 6-45 nm. A polymer type binder and/or non polymer type binder which a binder hardens by heating is provided. A non polymer type binder metallic soap, a metal complex and a metal alkoxide are provided. The halosilanes, 2-alkoxy ethanol, (beta) - diketone, and the group that consists of an alkyl acetate are provided.    USE - Composition for transparent conductive films for solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The low cost thin film solar cell with possible formation of a transparent conductive film and high electric power generation efficiency can be manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of transparent conductive film of superstrate-type thin film solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of cross section of superstrate-type thin film solar cell using transparent conductive film.    Base material (10)    Transparent conductive film (11)    Photoelectric converting layer (12)    Transparent electrode layer (13)    Electro-conductive reflecting film (14)
NOVELTY - The composition has an electro-conductive oxide particles and the anisotropic colloidal silica particle of average particle diameter as 5-50 nm. A polymer type binder and/or non polymer type binder which a binder hardens by heating is provided. A non polymer type binder metallic soap, a metal complex and a metal alkoxide are provided. The halosilanes, 2-alkoxy ethanol, (beta)-diketone, and the group that consists of an alkyl acetate are provided.    USE - Composition for transparent conductive films for solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power generation efficiency of a solar cell can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of transparent conductive film of superstrate-type thin film solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of superstrate-type thin film solar cell using transparent conductive film. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Base material (10)    Transparent conductive film (11)    Photoelectric converting layer (12)    Transparent electrode layer (13)    Electro-conductive reflecting film (14)
NOVELTY - Fuel additive composition (I) produced by: (a) mixing together, (i) fruit juice containing (x) moles of sugars with cellulose composition, (ii) dilute volume of hydrogen peroxide containing (y) moles of hydrogen peroxide, (iii) iron(II) catalyst, and (iv) diluted sulfuric acid to turn the green iron(II) catalyst solution to yellow/brown iron(III) solution at a pH of approximately 5.5; and (b) holding the solution for greater than or equal to 48 hours in dark at pH of 5-6.5 until the sugars crosslink forming hydroxide, oxygen double bonds and carbonyl groups to produce a dark brown fuel additive, is claimed.    USE - (I) is useful for solid and liquid carbon based fuels (claimed) to improve combustion burning or as a fuel or electrolyte for a fuel cell or battery to produce electricity.    ADVANTAGE - (I) provides a sugar based solution suitable for use with liquid as well as solid carbon based fuels to improve combustion burning, and can be used with or without catalysts, and as a stand alone fuel for fuel cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Fuel additive composition (I) produced by: (a) mixing together, (i) a given volume of fruit juice containing (x) moles of sugars with cellulose composition, (ii) a dilute volume of hydrogen peroxide containing (y) moles of hydrogen peroxide, where the ratio of moles of sugars to moles of hydrogen peroxide (x/y) selected to provide the desired combustion properties of the resultant fuel additive (iii) an iron(II) catalyst which turns green in the presence of the hydrogen peroxide solution, (iv) sufficient volume of diluted sulfuric acid to turn the green iron(II) catalyst solution to a yellow/brown iron(III) solution at a pH of approximately 5.5; and (b) holding the yellow/brown iron(II) solution for greater than or equal to 48 hours in the dark at a pH of 5-6.5 until the sugars crosslink forming hydroxide, oxygen double bonds, and carbonyl groups to produce a dark brown fuel additive, is claimed.
NOVELTY - An organic device having a layer structure on a substrate (200) in the following deposition sequence: an anode (201); a layer structure mainly consisting of organic compounds, a radical anion-contained layer in which an organic electron-transporting molecule is in a state of radical anions generated by a radical anion generation unit; cathode-adjacent layer (202) of molybdenum oxide (MoO3) layer; and cathode layer, where the laminated layer of radical anion-contained layer and cathode-adjacent layer of MoO3 layerworks as hole current-electron current conversion layer.    USE - As an organic device, e.g. tandem-connection solar cell (claimed), organic electroluminescent device, or organic solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The organic device replaces the combination of vanadium pentoxide and organic hole-transporting compound with combination of molybdenum oxide and organic hole-transporting compound. Thus, molybdenum oxide proved to be more preferable in a point of view regarding safety since it is less toxic to the human body, along with better light transmissivity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of organic device.    Substrate (200)    Anode (201)    Cathode (202)    Test substance (203)
NOVELTY - The nozzle has a body connected with an inner side of a chamber. An outlet member is fixed with a lower part of the body that is provided with a nozzle hole. A cover member is bonded to an upper part of the body. An O-ring is provided with the outlet member. Another O-ring is provided with the cover member. A fastening member is provided with a paste supply part that is connected to a paste feeder. An air supplying unit supplies air through the fastening member. A single piece is provided with the inner side of the chamber.    USE - Multi-dispensing nozzle for forming an electrode pattern of a solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The nozzle discharges paste of a metallic component in a smooth manner, and has low resistance value. The nozzle improves electric conductance, productivity and processing efficiency of a solar cell and contact area of a reflection barrier layer. The nozzle reduces processing time, manufacturing time, manufacturing cost, maintenance cost and failure rate of a product. The nozzle is easy to maintain and repair. The nozzle prevents a silicon wafer from being damaged during electrode pattern formatting process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The single piece is made of ceramic material among alumina, zirconia, quartz, aluminum-nitride, silicon nitride and silicon carbide. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an electrode pattern forming device comprising a silicon wafer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of a multi-dispensing nozzle.
NOVELTY - Making edge-sealed barrier film composite (200) involves providing substrate (205) having polymer; depositing initial barrier stack (220) directly on substrate, where initial barrier stack comprising decoupling layer (210) comprising organic material and two barrier layers (215) comprising inorganic material such that first layer of two barrier layers is deposited directly on substrate, where decoupling layer defines area where first layer of barrier layers has an area that is greater than area of decoupling layer such that decoupling layer is sealed from substrate by two barrier layers.    USE - For making edge-sealed barrier film composite (claimed), for environmentally sensitive device e.g. organic light emitting devices, liquid crystal displays, displays using electrophoretic inks, light emitting diodes, light emitting polymers, electroluminescent devices, phosphorescent devices, electrophoretic inks, organic solar cells, inorganic solar cells, thin film batteries, or thin film devices.    ADVANTAGE - The method potentially allows the moisture, oxygen, or other contaminants to diffuse laterally into an encapsulated environmentally sensitive device from the edge of the composite.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of edge-sealed, barrier composite.    Edge-sealed barrier film composite (200)    Substrate (205)    Decoupling layer (210)    Barrier layer (215)    Initial barrier stacks (220)
NOVELTY - Conductive paste composition, comprises: a conductive powder; a binder resin; and a solvent, where the conductive powder includes a flake type powder having an average particle diameter (D50) of 1.2-3 mu m, and a spherical powder having an average particle diameter (D50) of 0.2-2 mu m, the flake type powder and the spherical powder are present in a weight ratio of 1:0.4-1:2, and the conductive powder and the binder resin are present in a weight ratio of 1:0.04-1:0.08.    USE - The conductive paste is useful: to prepare an electrode (claimed) for various electrical/electronic devices; in packaging and assembly of electrical/electronic devices; for the production of electrical/electronic device components by screen printing; to form an electrode of a heterojunction with intrinsic thin layer solar cell or a thin-film solar cell including transparent conductive oxide film and fired solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The conductive paste: provides an electrode, which has a contact resistance of 5-65 m Omega -cm2 and a wire resistance of 45-85 Omega /m; lowers the contact resistance of an electrode without causing reliability problems (e.g. electrode peeling); and increases flexibility and reduces resistance of an electrode.
NOVELTY - Photoelectric conversion polymer comprises: a light absorber that generates a carrier by absorbing a light; and a carrier mediating part that mediates a transfer of the carrier to an outside electrode.    USE - The photoelectric conversion polymer is useful as a photoelectric conversion element in an electronic apparatus (all claimed) including solar cells, optical sensors and switches.    ADVANTAGE - The photoelectric conversion polymer provides stable and robust photoelectric conversion element having high photoelectric conversion efficiency and excellent durable number, in a simple manner while suppressing variations of each element, thus providing highly reliable electronic apparatus.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a photoelectric conversion element (10), comprising: the photoelectric conversion polymer; a first electrode (30) disposed on one side of the photoelectric conversion polymer, where the first electrode is the outside electrode; a second electrode (60) disposed on another side of photoelectric conversion layer (40); and an electrolyte disposed between the photoelectric conversion layer and the second electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure illustrates a sectional view schematically showing a photoelectric conversion element.    Photoelectric conversion element (10)    First substrate (20)    First electrode (30)    Photoelectric conversion layer (40)    Second electrode (60)
NOVELTY - An epoxy resin composition comprises diglycidyl isocyanurate compound (I) and hardener.    USE - Epoxy resin composition for coating material, adhesive agent, electric insulation material, sealing agent and laminated sheet. Uses include but are not limited to civil engineering and construction field, motor vehicle field, aircraft and electric/electronic field, adhesive agent, light emitting element, matrix material of laminated sheet for printed wiring board, impregnation varnish of generator or coil of motors, LED, semiconductor laser, photoconductive element, photodiode, solar cell, photo-transistor, photothyristor, photocoupler, insulation sealing material of photoelectric conversion element, photo-interrupter, liquid crystal and resin for photo-fabrication.    ADVANTAGE - The epoxy resin composition has excellent mechanical characteristics, heat resistance and light resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An epoxy resin composition comprises diglycidyl isocyanurate compound of formula (I) and hardener.    R=H or 1-4C alkyl.
NOVELTY - The glass pane (2) has an upper surface on which a conductive metal oxide layer (3) is provided, and a lower surface on which an anti-reflection layer (12) is formed. The metal oxide layer scatters 5 to 40% of incident light having wavelength of 550 nm.    USE - Glass pane for producing thin film solar module.    ADVANTAGE - The simple structured glass pane is designed easily while improving the scattering efficiency of the light, so that thin film solar module can be manufactured easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for preparing thin film solar module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the glass pane.    Glass pane (2)    Conductive metal oxide layer (3)    Anti-reflection layer (12)
NOVELTY - The radially extending receiving units (36,38) are rotatable about an axis by a turning device (14). The object (10) placed in the receiving unit is fixed by negative pressure while rotating the receiving unit. The object is fed and taken away through the belt-shaped conveying elements (16,18) of the receiving units. The longitudinal edge portions of the object are made to rest on the conveying elements. The receptacle is made of plastic such as polyaryletherketone.    USE - Method for handling flat object e.g. semiconductor wafer used in manufacture of solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The safe contact of the object is guaranteed by simple measures, and the mechanical stress on the object when turning the receiving unit is reduced by fixing the object by negative pressure when rotating the receiving unit. The risk of damage of the object can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for arrangement for handling flat object.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the arrangement for handling flat object.    Object (10)    Turning device (14)    Conveying elements (16,18)    Radially extending receiving units (36,38)
NOVELTY - The cell (100) has a silicon semiconductor substrate (110) comprising multiple honeycomb-shaped concave portions (115) formed at a surface and an emitter layer (120) formed at the surface of the silicon semiconductor substrate with the concave portions. An anti-reflection layer (130) is formed on the emitter layer. A front electrode layer (140) is connected to the emitter layer via penetration through the anti-reflection layer. The front electrode layer is formed on a flat surface between the concave portions and exhibiting finger matrix shape.    USE - Solar cell for converting solar energy into electrical energy. Uses include but are not limited to a silicon solar cell, thin-film solar cell, colorant solar cell and an organic polymer-type solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The design of the cell enables increasing the area of the concave portions that absorb the sun light in an effective manner, and reducing loss of sunlight and filling factor by short horizontal migration length of the electrons. The concave portions are formed in a honeycomb structure so that reflection at the surface of the cell can be reduced, thus improving efficiency that corresponds to the ratio of converting incident sunlight into electric energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a solar cell.    Solar Cell (100)    Silicon semiconductor substrate (110)    Concave portions (115)    Emitter layer (120)    Anti-reflection layer (130)    Front electrode layer (140)
NOVELTY - The structure has multi-junction solar cell material whose upper part comprises an anti-reflection film that is provided with an electrode. A lower surface of the multi-junction solar cell material is provided with another electrode. A layered structure includes a substrate, a bottom battery, a middle battery and a top battery. The substrate is formed as a semiconductor wafer. The bottom battery is formed as indium arsenide/gallium arsenide quantum dot solar cell pin structure. A battery top layer and the bottom battery are connected with each other via a tunnel junction.    USE - Indium arsenide quantum point structure for a photovoltaic generating system.    ADVANTAGE - The structure optimizes bandwidth of a solar cell so as to improve conversion efficiency of the solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an indium arsenide quantum point structure.
NOVELTY - The method involves providing a substrate, and forming a back electrode layer on a surface of the substrate. Target of a back electrode layer surface film layer and a substance selenium source evaporation selenium layer are utilized. A precursor film layer is formed on a sputtering surface of the film layer in protective atmosphere for annealing process to form an absorbing layer. A buffer layer is formed on the surface of the absorbing layer, and a transparent conductive layer is formed on the buffer layer.    USE - Method for manufacturing chalcopyrite type thin-film solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables improving deposition of copper-indium-gallium (CuInGa) in uniform and controllable manner, and providing safety of production process of a precursor film in an effective manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a chalcopyrite type thin-film solar cell comprising a back electrode layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating a chalcopyrite type thin-film solar cell manufacturing method.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The method involves selecting n-type single crystal silicon slice. n + layer of a monocrystalline silicon piece is prepared. A double-faced silicon nitride anti-reflection film is prepared. Back silicon nitride and the n + layer are selectively etched through a laser groove. A silver electrode and an aluminum electrode are prepared. Patterns are formed on a metal surface of the monocrystalline silicon piece. Sintering is performed in a sintering furnace to form an aluminum back and ohmic contact such that preparation of a battery is completed.    USE - Full back electrode aluminum solar cell manufacturing method.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables utilizing photo-etching and chemical corrosion process to control laser, improving production speed, and ensuring wide application range.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram illustrating a full back electrode aluminum solar cell manufacturing method.
NOVELTY - The method involves depositing a P-type semiconductor layer (1) on a transparent conductive oxide (TCO) glass layer (2). A transition layer (3) with a gap is formed by a band gap-change function. The transition layer is formed on the P-type semiconductor layer, where substrate temperature of the P-type semiconductor layer is 200 to 250 degrees centigrade. silane, methane and hydrogen are filled in a deposition furnace. An intrinsic semiconductor layer and an N-type semiconductor layer (4) are separated by the transition layer.    USE - Method for preparing an amorphous silicon solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables ensuring that performance of an amorphous silicon solar cell can be improved by improving photo-electric conversion efficiency and stability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an amorphous silicon solar cell.    P-type semiconductor layer (1)    TCO glass layer (2)    Transition layer (3)    N-type semiconductor layer (4)
NOVELTY - The battery has a single battery unit provided with a macromolecule fiber film (3) that is divided into two parts. One of the parts of the macromolecule fiber film is provided with a waterproof breathing layer (1) and arranged with a cathode catalyst of a loaded current collector (4). The waterproof breathing layer and oxygen are directly connected with the cathode catalyst of the loaded current collector. The other one part of the macromolecule fiber film is directly arranged with an anode catalyst of the loaded current collector and a fuel cavity loading borohydride fuel (5).    USE - Non-noble metal catalytic macromolecule fiber film borohydride fuel battery.    ADVANTAGE - The macromolecule fiber film replaces a fuel battery nafion film, and allows ion free so as to effectively reduce internal resistance of the battery to greatly improve performance of the battery. The catalyst is provided with low oxygen to avoid functioning of catalyst boron hydrogen radical ion decomposition to avoid the ion cross problem in the fuel cell, thus avoiding influence of fuel solution leaking into cathode and catalytic efficiency of the cathode catalyst.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The cathode catalyst is provided with Manganese oxide, Manganese dioxide, Manganese Oxide Micropowder, Cerium Oxide Powder, Iron phthalocyanine, Cobalt phthalocyanine and lanthanum-203.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a non-noble metal catalytic macromolecule fiber film borohydride fuel battery.    Waterproof breathing layer (1)    Macromolecule fiber film (3)    Loaded current collector (4)    Fuel cavity loading borohydride fuel (5)
NOVELTY - The battery has a protective cover (1) provided with multiple through-holes (2) that are utilized to pass sunshine. Each through-hole is located on a surface of a gallium arsenide solar battery sheet. The protective cover is provided with multiple rectangular plates. The through-hole is formed as a circular, square, rectangular or regular polygon-shaped structure. The protective cover is formed as a rectangle, strip, square, cuboid, cylinder or cone-shaped structure. Shape and size of the through-hole are adapted to a cone light beam that reflects to a gallium arsenide solar battery unit (4).    USE - Gallium arsenide solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery allows the protection cover to directly focus sunshine by a junction terminal surface of a pass diode so as to ensure normal work of the gallium arsenide battery sheet.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a gallium arsenide solar battery.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Protective cover (1)    Through-holes (2)    Gallium arsenide solar battery unit (4)
NOVELTY - A textured zinc oxide thin film is obtained by growing an undoped zinc oxide film with thickness of 30-1000 nm on glass substrate, growing boron-doped zinc oxide film with thickness of 30-1000 nm on the undoped zinc oxide film, and repeating the above mentioned process for several times. The zinc oxide film has thickness of 1000-2500 nm. Diethylzinc with purity of 99.995% and water are used as source materials, and hydrogen is used for diluting dopant diborane, during preparation of zinc oxide thin film.    USE - Textured zinc oxide thin film is used for pin-type noncrystalline silicon film solar cell and noncrystalline silicon/microcrystalline silicon laminated film solar cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The textured zinc oxide thin film is manufactured by simple process. The solar cell including the zinc oxide thin film has high photoelectric conversion efficiency.
NOVELTY - The low melting point glass powder for solar energy battery silver slurry, has chemical components with predetermined weight percentages. The components include 0.1-30 wt.% phosphorus oxide, 10-40 wt.% bismuth oxide, 0-9 wt.%, boron oxide, 0-20 wt.% aluminum oxide, 8-25 wt.% silicon dioxide, 0-5 wt.%, copper oxide, 0-9 wt.% lithium oxide and 0-7 wt.% zirconium oxide.    USE - Low melting point glass powder for solar energy battery silver slurry.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a solar cell positive silver slurry lead-free silver paste used for lead-free glass powder to meet the requirements of environment protection and has no harm to human body. Provides minimal shrinking rate, warping solar battery, high forming ratio of battery into sheet and the sintered glass powder of the electronic paste has high conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a preparation method of low melting point glass powder for solar energy battery silver slurry.
NOVELTY - The structure has a p-type region provided with an anti-reflecting film that is laminated top to bottom together with a light receiving surface of a silicon film, a back electrode and a transparent conductive oxide (TCO) film to form silicon hetero-junction structure. An N-type region is provided with another anti-reflection film that is orderly laminated top to bottom together with a light receiving surface of another silicon film, another back electrode and another TCO film to form another hetero-junction structure. Thickness of the anti-reflection films is in range of 70-90 nanometer.    USE - Back contact hetero-junction solar battery structure.    ADVANTAGE - The structure has better spectral response characteristics, and reduces conventional solar front electrode so as to improve short circuit current of a solar battery, thus greatly improving conversion efficiency of the solar battery. The structure simplifies production process by low temperature sintering method, and reduces production cost of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The light receiving surfaces of the anti-reflection films are made of silicon dioxide, silicon nitride, tantalum pentoxide or titanium dioxide. The TCO film is made of indium oxide, tin oxide, zinc oxide, indium tin oxide, indium tin oxide, molybdenum-doped indium oxide, antimony doped tin oxide, fluorine doped tin oxide, aluminum-doped zinc oxide, cadmium antimony oxide, manganese indium oxide, indium tin oxide, zinc indium oxide, cadmium indium oxide, zinc tin oxide, gallium indium oxide.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a back contact hetero-junction solar battery structure.
NOVELTY - The assembly has two battery plates (4) connected with each other by a locating adhesive tape (5). A base material of the locating adhesive tape is connected with a packaging material (3), where the packaging material is made of ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) and polyvinyl butyral (PVB).    USE - Solar battery assembly.    ADVANTAGE - The assembly is laminated so as to prolong service life of the assembly. The adhesive tape is bulge in appearance so as to avoid the tape to affect appearance of the assembly, thus improving pass rate of the assembly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a solar battery assembly.    Front plate (1)    Back plate (2)    Packaging material (3)    Battery plates (4)    Locating adhesive tape (5)
NOVELTY - The battery comprises silicon layer and multi-chip package (MCP) structure layer. The SINW array by chemical wet etching is formed on a light receiving surface of the single crystal silicon solar photovoltaic cell layer (1). The SINW structure layer is formed on the bulk silicon layer (2). The silicon layer is provided to form the structure layer (3) on the cathode material of lithium ion battery SiNW structure layer. The battery cathode is provided on SINW layer and the battery anode is provided on the MCP structure layer.    USE - Silicon base nano structure photovoltaic-combined heat and power conversion solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The photovoltaic efficiency is improved. The solar energy can be fully used for energy conversion.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the solar battery.    Silicon layer (1)    SiNW structure layer (2)    Structure layer (3)    Pole (4)    Negative electrode (5)
NOVELTY - The structure has an N-type region provided with an anti-reflection film that is orderly laminated top to bottom together with a light receiving surface of an N-type silicon film, a back electrode and a transparent conductive oxide (TCO) film to form silicon hetero-junction structure. A P-type region is provided with another anti-reflection film that is orderly laminated top to bottom together with a light receiving surface of another N-type silicon film, another back electrode and another TCO film to form another silicon hetero-junction structure.    USE - Back contact hetero-junction solar battery structure.    ADVANTAGE - The structure has better spectral response, and greatly reduces the electrodes that are printed on a backside of a solar battery so as to greatly improve conversion efficiency of the solar battery. The structure simplifies production process by low temperature sintering method, and reduces production cost of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The light receiving surfaces of the anti-reflection films are made of silicon dioxide, silicon nitride, tantalum pentoxide or titanium dioxide. The TCO film is made of indium oxide, tin oxide, zinc oxide, indium tin oxide, indium tin oxide, molybdenum-doped indium oxide, antimony doped tin oxide, fluorine doped tin oxide, aluminum-doped zinc oxide, cadmium antimony oxide, manganese indium oxide, indium tin oxide, zinc indium oxide, cadmium indium oxide, zinc tin oxide or gallium indium oxide.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a back contact hetero-junction solar battery structure.
NOVELTY - A highly concentrating solar power generation and thermal collection apparatus, comprises a multi-coated lens (3) being capable of reflecting UV light and visible light (51) while allowing infrared light (52) to transmit through it; a lens for collecting and then concentrating sunlight on the multi-coated lens; a solar cell (2) for collecting the UV light and visible light reflected by the multi-coated lens; and a thermal collection unit (4) for collecting the infrared light transmitted through the multi-coated lens.    USE - Used as a highly concentrating solar power generation and thermal collection apparatus (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - A highly concentrating solar power generation and thermal collection apparatus capable of generating power and collecting thermal energy from sunlight at the same time, is provided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A highly concentrating solar power generation and thermal collection apparatus, comprises a multi-coated lens (3) being capable of reflecting UV light and visible light (51) while allowing infrared light (52) to transmit through it; a lens being located at one side of the multi-coated lens for collecting and then concentrating sunlight on the multi-coated lens; a solar cell (2) being located on a light reflection path of the multi-coated lens for collecting the UV light and visible light reflected by the multi-coated lens; and a thermal collection unit (4) being located on a light transmission path of the multi-coated lens for collecting the infrared light transmitted through the multi-coated lens.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a highly concentrating solar power generation and thermal collection apparatus.    Solar cell (2)    Multi-coated lens (3)    Thermal collection unit (4)    Visible light (51)    Infrared light (52)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a housing provided with a plane heater layer. A power supply unit supplies power to the plane heater layer. A screen is connected to a roll part. A base and a cover are made of a synthetic resin material. A carbon nano tube is coated by the plane heater layer. A far infrared layer is arranged in the plane heater layer that is provided with a heating element. A controller controls the power supply unit. A motor rotates the roll part. A thin film-type solar cell layer is installed at a side of the screen.    USE - Heat generation-type curtain apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The device achieves calorific function, UV protection function and indoor temperature. The screen has better optical permeability.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a heat generation-type curtain apparatus.
NOVELTY - A photocatalyst coated component consists of a base material containing an organic component, and a transparent photocatalyst layer provided on the base material. The photocatalyst layer comprises photocatalyst particles (1-20 %mass), inorganic oxide particles (30-89 %mass), and product (greater than 10 %mass and less than 50 %mass) obtained by drying a silicone emulsion.    USE - Photocatalyst coated component is used as cladding material (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to window frames, window glasses, dustproof covers and coatings, traffic signs, advertising signs, sound insulation walls, solar cell covers, solar-water heater heat collecting covers, vinyl greenhouse, illuminating lamps, outdoor lighting fixtures, and surface sticks of various products.    ADVANTAGE - The photocatalyst coated component is less susceptible to visible defects resulting from streaking. Corrosion of organic substrate is effectively prevented without compromising the design of the substrate. The photocatalyst coated component has excellent harmful-gas decomposition property, film strength, and weather resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A photocatalyst coated component consists of a base material containing an organic component, and a transparent photocatalyst layer provided on the base material. The photocatalyst layer comprises photocatalyst particles (1-20 %mass), inorganic oxide particles (30-89 %mass), and product (greater than 10 %mass and less than 50 %mass) obtained by drying a silicone emulsion. The silicone emulsion consists of silicone of formula: R'aSiO(4-a)/2.    R=alkyl or phenyl group;and    a=2 or more and less than 4.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) photocatalyst coating liquid, which is coated on the base material and drying at 60 degrees C or less to form a coating film on the base material; and    (2) manufacture of photocatalyst coated body.
NOVELTY - A high molecular compound containing benzochromene-containing repeating unit (I), is new.    USE - New high molecular compound used in organic photoelectric conversion element (claimed) e.g. organic solar cell and photoresistor.    ADVANTAGE - The high molecular compound has excellent light absorbency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A high molecular compound containing benzochromene-containing repeating unit of formula (I), is new.    Q,R=H, F, alkyl or alkoxy (both optionally substituted by fluoro), or aryl or heteroaryl such as thienyl, pyrrolyl, furyl, pyridyl, quinolyl or isoquinolyl (all optionally substituted) or -(CH2)m1-C(=O)O-(CH2)m2-R';    m1,m2=0-6;and    R'=alkyl optionally substituted by fluoro or aryl or heteroaryl such as thienyl, pyrrolyl, furyl, pyridyl, quinolyl or isoquinolyl (all optionally substituted).    (CH2)m1 and (CH2)m2 are optionally substituted by fluoro. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for organic photoelectric conversion element, which consists of pair of electrodes and functional layer containing the high molecular compound and electron-accepting compound provided between the electrodes.
NOVELTY - A laminate has an organic layer (3) and an inorganic layer (4) provided in the surface of organic layer. The organic layer is formed by hardening a polymeric composition containing polymeric compound having a phosphate ester group, by irradiating an ultraviolet-ray in an amount of 10-250 mJ/cm2. The oxygen concentration during ultraviolet irradiation is 50 ppm or less.    USE - Laminate is used for gas barrier film used in device (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to wrapping film for food packaging, industrial commodity and pharmaceuticals, substrate film for flexible displays, flat panel displays, touch panel and flexible circuits, protective film for optical disk and polarizing plate, optical film, retardation film, transparent conductive film, front sheet and back sheet of solar cell and electronic paper.    ADVANTAGE - The laminate is excellent in adhesiveness of organic layer and inorganic layer, even when the organic layer is thick. The production efficiency of device is improved by using the laminate. The device also has improved durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) gas barrier film which has laminate formed on a base film (1); and    (2) manufacture of laminate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of gas barrier film.    Base film (1)    Easily bonding layer (2)    Organic layer (3)    Inorganic layer (4)
NOVELTY - Deposition apparatus for organic metal gas in continuous manufacturing of metallic film gallium arsenide solar battery includes large vacuum chamber with vacuum pumping system, metallic film automatic discharge and deposition reaction zone and metal gas-deposition reactor are isolated in the vacuum chamber. The nozzle (14) combination of organic metal gas is used for spraying uniformity on the base material heating platform. The deposition reaction zone is located between the discharge, exhibition system and the receiving system.    USE - Deposition apparatus for organic metal gas in continuous manufacturing of metallic film gallium arsenide solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The device used taped metallic film gallium arsenide, thus increasing the production efficiency and reducing the production cost of the solar battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A deposition apparatus comprises a large vacuum chamber (1) and vacuum pumping system (3) where the continuous metallic film automatic discharging and exhibition system, receiving system, deposition reaction zone and metal gas-deposition reactor are isolated in the vacuum chamber. The nozzle (14) combination of organic metal gas is used for spraying uniformity on the base material heating platform. The deposition reaction zone is located between the discharge, exhibition system and the receiving system. The metal gas deposition reactor and nozzle combination of organic metal gas (11) is located on the deposition reaction zone. The heating platform (10) is set under the deposition reaction zone.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic diagram of the deposition apparatus.    Large vacuum chamber (1)    Vacuum pumping system (3)    Heating platform (10)    Organic metal gas (11)    Nozzle (14)
NOVELTY - The module has a grade condensing lens set installed on a top part of a solar cell module box body. A light gathering lens is fixed to a light collecting system. A cylindrical support is connected to a part of the light collecting system. A grade condensing lens assembled battery and a cylinder are connected with a bottom part of a lens module. Bottom of a module box is provided with a light gathering lens set module. A mirror face is provided at an incident surface structure of a silicon crystal battery. The grade condensing lens set is made of Poly (methyl methacrylate) (PMMA).    USE - Two-time focusing photovoltaic generating module.    ADVANTAGE - The module is simple in structure and convenient to assemble. The module has light weight, high system efficiency and low manufacturing cost. The module ensures high tracking precision so as to ensure high light-gathering ratio.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a two-time focusing photovoltaic generating module.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The method involves provided P-type crystalline silicon wafer or n-shaped crystal silicon slice after cleaning and etching the front surface layer of silicon dioxide film. The indium tin oxide (ITO) thin film is prepared and taken as front electrode on the silicon dioxide nanometer particle film surface. The silicon dioxide film is deposited on the back surface of the n-type crystalline silicon sheet after cleaning the wool. The layer of ITO film is prepared as the back electrode on the silicon dioxide nanometer particle.    USE - Manufacturing method of tunneling crystal silicon solar battery such as lithium ion secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery can be manufactured simply and easily. The manufacturing process can be simplified. The manufacturing cost can be reduced.
NOVELTY - The system has a battery energy storage monitoring part (1) connected with a vanadium liquid flow battery energy storage monitoring unit (2). A power grid access device is connected with the vanadium liquid flow battery energy storage monitoring unit via a serial interface bus (3) and a vanadium redox flow battery set (5). The vanadium liquid flow battery energy storage monitoring unit is provided with a main board module. A device interface module is electrically connected with a control module. The device interface module is connected with a network module.    USE - Vanadium liquid flow battery energy storage monitoring system for performing decision making, planning and scheduling in macro management process.    ADVANTAGE - The system reduces loss of a system transmission network and a peak valley load so as to obtain better economic benefit.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for controlling a vanadium liquid flow battery energy storage monitoring system.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a vanadium liquid flow battery energy storage monitoring system.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Battery energy storage monitoring part (1)    Vanadium liquid flow battery energy storage monitoring unit (2)    Serial interface bus (3)    Vanadium redox flow battery set (5)
NOVELTY - The control system has a control unit, a sensor, a data acquisition unit, an executing unit and a fluid pump sensor to measure electric charge of battery stack. The data acquisition unit converts the real-time working parameter to the digital signal and sends the digital signal to the main control unit. The main control unit performs the logic operation and outputs the control signal to the executing unit. Liquid inlet pipe controls the flow of positive electrolyte and negative electrolyte.    USE - Control system for vanadium type energy-storing battery stack.    ADVANTAGE - Since the control system has data acquisition unit that converts the real-time working parameter to the digital signal and sends the digital signal to main control unit, the safe and stable operation of the control system can be ensured and battery performance is improved. An environment-friendly energy-storing battery stack is achieved. The service lifetime of the battery is increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the control system.
NOVELTY - A hydrogen generating apparatus (1) comprises reaction container containing modification part which makes raw material and water react and produces hydrogen-containing-gas, and carbon monoxide reduction part (B) which reduces carbon monoxide contained in hydrogen-containing-gas, heating part which heats modification part and carbon monoxide reduction part, heat insulating material (12) which is arranged so that outer periphery of reaction container may be covered, and convection prevention part which is arranged between heat insulating materials.    USE - Hydrogen generating apparatus for supplying fuel gas to fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Thermal radiation of the modification part is suppressed, fall of the carbon monoxide reduction performance of carbon monoxide reduction part can be suppressed, and the high temperature deterioration of the catalyst of carbon monoxide reduction can be prevented.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the hydrogen generating apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Hydrogen generating apparatus (1)    Fuel cell (3)    Conversion catalyst layer (7)    Heat insulating material (12)    Carbon monoxide reduction part (B)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a biodesulfurization column portion (1) that performs biological desulfurization of a hydrogen gas. The sulfur compound contained in the hydrogen gas is oxidized by using a dry-type desulfurization tower (2). The oxygen from the hydrogen gas is removed by using a deoxidation device (3). A recycle pipe (12) of a modifier (4) is connected to the deoxidation device. The oxygen is supplied to the deoxidation device through a blower. The air flow of blower is controlled by a control unit. The catalyst of deoxidation device is a copper-zinc-based catalyst.    USE - Fuel treating apparatus of fuel cell power generating device (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The flow of oxygen concentration of gas into the modifier can be prevented effectively, since air flow of blower is controlled by the control unit. Hence, the deterioration of catalyst of modifier can be prevented efficiently. The temperature of deoxidation device can be raised by adding air to the deoxidation device. The maintenance cost of fuel cell power generating device can be reduced. The electric generating capacity of fuel cell can be improved reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the fuel treating apparatus.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Biodesulfurization column portion (1)    Dry-type desulfurization tower (2)    Deoxidation device (3)    Modifier (4)    Recycle pipe (12)
NOVELTY - The battery has an embossing glass substrate whose surface is arranged with a light trapping structure. A front electrode i.e. zinc oxide transparent conducting front electrode, is formed on the surface of the substrate. Light energy conversion layers are formed on the front electrode. A back electrode i.e. zinc oxide back electrode, is formed between the light-energy conversion layers. The energy converting layers are made of amorphous silicon layer and microcrystalline silicon layer. The trapping structure includes a regular hexagon or geometrical-shaped concave pit.    USE - Film solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery utilizes the embossing glass substrate, which simplifies manufacturing process and saves raw material, and improves short circuit current density and photoelectric conversion efficiency of a thin film solar cell and working performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a film solar battery.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The battery assembly has solar battery module whose back side is provided with supple line for outputting the electric energy. The back glass is connected with the junction box. The adhesive layer is provided at the back side of battery module. The junction box seals the round hole on back glass. The diameter of the round hole is 25 to 27 nm. The junction box and the power supply wire are electrically connected with circuit board. The adhesive layer is made of polyvinyl butyral or ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer.    USE - Solar battery assembly.    ADVANTAGE - The humidity resistance performance and anti-leakage performance can be improved effectively, so that reliability of the solar battery assembly can be improved. The quality of the back glass is improved, so that yield of solar battery assembly can be increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view illustrating the setting of round hole on back glass of solar battery assembly.
NOVELTY - Chlorosilane and hydrogen (CC) are subjected to hydrogenation reaction (101) in presence of metal grade silicon (AA), or metal-grade silicon and hydrogen chloride (DD) subjected to chlorination reaction (102), to obtain chlorosilane distillate containing and tetrachlorosilane (BB) and trichlorosilane. The obtained chlorosilane distillate is processed in presence of aldehyde compound (EE), and donor impurities and acceptor impurities are converted into high-boiling substance. The electronic material-grade chlorosilane is separated and recovered from chlorosilane distillate.    USE - Purification of chlorosilane to obtain electronic material-grade chlorosilane used as raw material for forming polycrystalline silicon for semiconductor, solar cell and epitaxial wafer, and for forming silicon-oxide film (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method enables efficient purification of chlorosilane, by simple method.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Chlorosilane and hydrogen are subjected to hydrogenation reaction in presence of metal grade silicon, or metal-grade silicon and hydrogen chloride subjected to chlorination reaction, to obtain chlorosilane distillate containing and tetrachlorosilane and trichlorosilane as a main component. The obtained chlorosilane distillate is processed in presence of aldehyde compound of formula: Ar'-R-CHO, and donor impurities and acceptor impurities are converted into high-boiling substance. The electronic material-grade chlorosilane is separated and recovered from chlorosilane distillate.    Ar'=optionally substituted aryl;and    R=2C or more organic group.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows flowchart of purification of chlorosilane. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Hydrogenation process (101)    Chlorination process (102)    Impurity conversion process (103)    Purification process (104)    Metal silicon (AA)    Tetrachlorosilane (BB)    Hydrogen (CC)    Hydrogen chloride (DD)    Aldehyde compound (EE)
NOVELTY - The solar cell has reflecting layer (200) that is arranged on the bearing substrate (100) while oxide layer (250) is arranged on the reflecting layer. The back surface electrode layer (300) is arranged on the oxide layer. The light absorption layer (400) is on the back surface electrode layer while the buffer layer (500) is arranged on the light absorption layer. The reflecting layer comprises of at least one of tantalum, tungsten, aluminum, magnesium, niobium, zirconium or beryllium.    USE - Solar cell for changing solar energy to electric power.    ADVANTAGE - Reduces the production cost in comparison with the bearing substrate including the case where the bearing substrate is formed including the metal and glass. Provides flexible structure thus improving the portability. Improves the reliability of the solar cell. Improves the reliability of the solar cell thus improving the photoelectric conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a solar cell manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross sectional view of the solar cell.    Bearing substrate (100)    Reflecting layer (200)    Oxide layer (250)    Back surface electrode layer (300)    Light absorption layer (400)    Buffer layer (500)
NOVELTY - A cyclic organic compound having organic group-containing structural unit (I), is new.    USE - New cyclic organic compound is used for laminated structure, electric charge injection material, charge transport material, electroluminescent element and photoelectric conversion element (all claimed) for organic thin-film solar cell and condenser.    ADVANTAGE - The photoelectric conversion element using cyclic organic compound has excellent photoelectric conversion element and luminous efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A cyclic organic compound having organic group-containing structural unit of formula: -(R1(-R2)n1)- (I), is new.    R1=organic group of 2+n1 valency;    n1=1 or more;    R2=monovalent organic group of formula: -(R3)n2-((R4)n3-Y1)n4(M1)a(Z1)b;    M1=groups 1, 2, or 4-13 metal cation chosen from ammonium, phosphonium, sulfonium, sulfoxonium and iodonium (all optionally substituted);    R3=organic group of 1+n4 valency containing 4 or more oxygen or sulfur;    R4=bivalent organic group;    Y1=-CO2-, -SO2-, -SO3-, -PO32- or -BR'a3-;    R'a=H or monovalent organic group;    or adjacent R'a=ring;    Z1=counter anion;    n2,n4,b=0 or more;    n3=0 or 1;and    a=more than 0.
NOVELTY - A dye-sensitized-type photoelectric conversion element has semiconductor layer formed by supporting sensitizing dye on semiconductor, and electric charge transport layer. The sensitizing dye contains metal-ion containing compound chosen from compound (I)-(V).    USE - Dye-sensitized-type photoelectric conversion element is used for solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The element has high photoelectric conversion efficiency, and absorption rate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A dye-sensitized-type photoelectric conversion element has semiconductor layer formed by supporting sensitizing dye on semiconductor, and electric charge transport layer. The sensitizing dye contains metal-ion containing compound of formula: (M(L3a))(L3b)(A)b (I), (M(L3a))(L2a)(L1a)(A)b (II), (M(L3a))(L1a)(L1b)(L1c)(A)b (III), (M(L2a))(L2b)(L2c)(A)b (IV) and/or (M(L2a))(L2b)(L1a) (L1b)(A)b (V).    M=metal atom or its metal ion;    (L3a),(L3b)=trivalent ligands coordinated to metal;    (L2a),(L2b),(L2c)=bivalent ligand coordinated to metal or substituent bonded with metal;    (L1a),(L1b),(L1c)=monovalent ligand coordinated to metal or substituent bonded with metal, where at least one of (L3a), (L3b), (L2a), (L2b), (L2c), (L1a), (L1b), and (L1c) is substituted by group of formula (a);    A=counter-ion and is anion or cation of monovalence or bivalence;    b=0-2;    R1=H, cyano, alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, aryl, amino or optionally substituted heterocyclic;    R2=alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, alkyl seleno, amino, aryl, or heterocyclic optionally substituted by X;    X=acidic group;and    m=1 or more.    When carbon-carbon double bond is included in group of formula (a), the double bond is cis-isomer or trans-isomer.
NOVELTY - A dye-sensitized-type photoelectric conversion element has a semiconductor layer formed by carrying a sensitizing dye to a semiconductor, and an electric charge transport layer (5). The sensitizing dye is porphyrin compound (I).    USE - Dye-sensitized-type photoelectric conversion element for use in a solar cell (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to single crystal silicon solar cell, polycrystalline silicon solar cell, amorphous silicon solar cell, cadmium telluride solar cell and copper indium selenide solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The element has high photoelectric conversion efficiency and provides good adsorptivity to the oxide semiconductor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A dye-sensitized-type photoelectric conversion element has a semiconductor layer formed by carrying a sensitizing dye to a semiconductor, and an electric charge transport layer. The sensitizing dye is porphyrin compound of formula (I).    R11-R18=alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkyl carbonyl, alkoxycarbonyl, ester, alkoxy, alkylthio, amino, aryl (all optionally substituted), heterocyclic group, cyclic structure or condensed-ring structure of formula (a), H, halo, nitro, CN, OH or thiol;    M=two H atoms, metal atom of bivalence, trivalence and tetravalence having O, halo or another substituent;    R1=alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, aryl, amino, heterocyclic group (all optionally substituted), H, CN or condensed-ring structure (a);    R2=alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, alkylseleno, amino, aryl (all optionally substituted)or heterocyclic group that is substituted by X;    X=acidic group;and    m= greater than or equal to 1.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a photoelectric conversion element. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Substrate (1, 1')    Transparent conductive film (2, 7)    Semiconductor (3)    Pigment (4)    Electric charge transport layer (5)    Counter electrode (6)    Platinum (8)
NOVELTY - A photoelectric conversion element has a semiconductor layer formed by supporting sensitizing dye containing cyclobutene-type compound (I) to a semiconductor, and an electric charge transport layer.    USE - Photoelectric conversion element is used for solar cell (claimed) for residence.    ADVANTAGE - The photoelectric conversion element has excellent photoelectric conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A photoelectric conversion element has a semiconductor layer formed by supporting sensitizing dye containing cyclobutene-type compound of formula (I) to a semiconductor, and an electric charge transport layer.    L1-L3=optionally substituted alkyl, H, cyano, alkenyl, alkynyl, amino, aryl, or heterocyclyl, in which at least one of L1-L3 is imidazole-type group of formula (i);    L1+L2=ring;    R1=L1;    R2=alkyl, alkenyl, alkynyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, alkyl seleno, amino, aryl or heterocyclyl (all optionally substituted);    X=acidic group;and    m=1 or more.    Carbon-carbon double bond in group (i) is cis-isomer or trans-isomer.
NOVELTY - Porous silicon particles (1a,1b) have a continuous void (3) which penetrates the silicon particles, and three-dimensional network structure. The void contains electroconductive element (7a,7b) chosen from copper, nickel, tin, zinc, silver and copper, and their alloy.    USE - Porous silicon particles are used as negative electrode active material for negative electrode for lithium ion secondary battery (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to lithium ion capacitor, solar cell, luminescent material, raw material for filter, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The negative electrode material formed using the porous silicon particles provides lithium ion secondary battery with high capacitance and favorable cycle characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) lithium ion secondary battery, which has a positive electrode capable of occluding and discharging lithium ion, a negative electrode formed using active material containing the porous silicon particles, a separator arranged between the positive electrode and the negative electrode, and an electrolyte having lithium ion conductivity; and    (2) manufacture of porous silicon particle, which involves depositing electroconductive element inside the void of porous silicon particles.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic sectional view of porous silicon particles. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Porous silicon particle (1a,1b)    Continuous void (3)    Silicon fine particle (5)    Electroconductive element or its alloy (7a,7b)
NOVELTY - Electrode comprises a volumetrically compressed and structurally stable mixture (224) of reactive metal particles (228) having substantially high reactive surface area, and metal substrate particles (226) having lesser surface area than the reactive metal particles, and the quantity of the metal substrate particles is to provide structural stability to the electrode upon compression, where the electrode is volumetrically compressed to a percentage of the mixture's original volume to minimize volume while still permitting sufficient permeability to maintain high catalytic efficiency.    USE - The electrode is useful: in at least one electrochemical or catalytic application; in electrochemical sensor, which is configured to detect an analyte capable of undergoing electrochemical reaction at the sensor (all claimed); and in fuel cells and electrolysis devices to generate hydrogen and oxygen.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode: exhibits metal high electrical conductivity and electrochemical stability, and metal mesh screen with high surface area; provides structural integrity; prevents permeation of gasses and thus avoids mixing of hydrogen and oxygen gas, and allows aqueous electrolyte flux; and provides composition which maintains mechanical stability and provides sufficient permeability to reacting species.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a side view of the electrode.    Sintered electrode (220)    Current collector (222)    Compressed mixture (224)    Metal substrate particles (226)    Reactive particles (228)
NOVELTY - Oligothiophene derivative (I), is new.    USE - (I) is useful in electrically semi-conducting and hybrid nanocomposite material, which is useful in device including a solar cell and an electronic switching device (all claimed).    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Oligothiophene derivative of formula (I), is new.    n = 2-10;    X = H, halo, CHO group or Sn (R)3 group;    R = 1-6C alkyl;    Y1 = 5,5-dimethyl-(1,3)dioxane;    R1-R6 = H or 1-4C alkyl;    p, q, r = 0-1;    n = 2; and    X = Sn(n-Bu)3.    provided that p + q + r = 2 or 3, with the exception of the compound. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) an electrically semi-conducting organic compound of formula (A);    (2) a toluene of formula (G);    (3) a hybrid nanocomposite material comprising an electrically semi-conducting inorganic elongated nanocrystals grafted on at least part of the surface with an electrically semi-conducting organic compound;    (4) a device comprising a thin film of a hybrid nanocomposite material; and    (5) preparing (I).    t, u = 0,1-20;    R7-R8 = H, halo, 1-6C alkyl, OR1a, NR1aR1b or S(O)mR1a;    m = 0-2;    R1a, R1b = H, 1-6C alkyl;    w = 0-1;    z = 0-1;    A = anchoring p-conjugated electron withdrawing moiety; either    R1R2 = C=O group with the carbon atom to which they are attached; and    R1,R2 = H, OH or P+Ph3 Br1, where dot lines optionally double or triple bond, and alkyl is optionally substituted by one or more of halo, OR1a, NR1aR1b, S(O)mR1a or PR1a3.
NOVELTY - An organic electroluminescent element consists of anode (2), organic layer containing nitrogenated heteroaromatic compound (I) and cathode (7) laminated on substrate (1).    USE - Organic electroluminescent element. Uses include but are not limited to liquid crystal display, electronic paper, organic field effect transistor, organic thin film solar cell, information tag, electronic artificial skin sheet and sheet type scanner.    ADVANTAGE - The nitrogen-containing compound has excellent charge transfer characteristics. The organic electroluminescent element has high efficiency and high driving stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An organic electroluminescent element consists of anode, organic layer containing nitrogenated heteroaromatic compound of formula (I) and cathode laminated on substrate.    L=1-30C alkyl, 3-30C cycloalkyl, 6-50C aryl, 3-50C heteroaryl which does not contain 4 or more condensed heterocyclic ring, 9-30C triarylamine or n+m valence 6-24C diarylsulfone;    A=1-30C alkyl, 3-30C cycloalkyl, 2-30C alkenyl, 2-30C alkynyl, 3-18C silyl, 2-19C acyl, 6-50C aryl or 3-50C heteroaryl which does not contain 4 or more condensed heterocyclic ring;    X=CR2, O, S or Se;    R=H, A;    m=1-4;    n=0-3;and    m+n=2-4.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the organic electroluminescent element.    Substrate (1)    Anode (2)    Positive hole transport layer (4)    Light emitting layer (5)    Cathode (7)
NOVELTY - A chalcogen-containing aromatic compound (I), is new.    USE - New chalcogen-containing aromatic compound is used for organic-semiconductor material for organic-semiconductor thin film and organic electronic device e.g. organic electroluminescent element, thin-film transistor, and photovoltaic device (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to area sensor of organic electroluminescent panel, electronic paper, liquid crystal display, organic field effect transistor, organic thin-film solar cell, information tag, electronic artificial skin sheet, and sheet-type scanner.    ADVANTAGE - The chalcogen-containing aromatic compound has excellent planarity and high charge transfer characteristics and electrically-resistant load stability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A chalcogen-containing aromatic compound of formula (I), is new.    X=oxygen, sulfur, or selenium;    A=1-30C alkyl, 3-30C cycloalkyl, 2-30C alkenyl, 2-30C alkynyl, 6-50C aromatic hydrocarbyl, 3-50C heteroaryl which does not contain condensed heterocyclic ring of four or more rings, or 2-30C amino;and    n=0-2, where sum of 2 n is 1-4.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows sectional view of organic electroluminescent element.    Substrate (1)    Anode (2)    Positive hole injection layer (3)    Positive hole transport layer (4)    Light emitting layer (5)
NOVELTY - An amide group-containing tetracarboxylic dianhydride (I) derived from 1,2,4-cyclohexane tricarboxylic acid-1,2-anhydride, is new.    USE - New amide group-containing tetracarboxylic dianhydride is used for polyimide precursor for polyimide for transparent glass substrate for solar cell, display and illumination (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to flexible printed wiring, interlayer insulation film, protective film, electrical and electronic material, liquid crystal display, electronic paper, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The polyimide obtained using amide group-containing tetracarboxylic dianhydride has high glass transition temperature, transparency and solubility, and low linear thermal expansion coefficient.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An amide group-containing tetracarboxylic dianhydride of formula (I) derived from 1,2,4-cyclohexane tricarboxylic acid-1,2-anhydride, is new.A=2-15C aliphatic diamine residue or aromatic diamine residue containing 1-4 benzene rings optionally substituted (excluding hydroxy).    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) polyimide precursor, which contains amino group-containing repeating unit of formula (II) derived from amide group-containing tetracarboxylic dianhydride and diamine;    (2) polyimide, which has amide group-containing repeating unit of formula (III) derived from amide group-containing tetracarboxylic dianhydride and diamine; and    (3) transparent plastic substrate, which contains polyimide.    B'=A.
NOVELTY - The method involves cleaning PET film by active agent and water. Surface roughness of PET film is increased by generating low temperature plasma with corona treatment after drying PET film. One side of PET film is uniformly coated with glue. PET film coated with adhesive is dried by maintaining at different temperature. Adhesive layer is formed by applying and sewing mixture having main agent and curing agent. The curing agent is provided with di-methylbenzene and butyl acetate. Primary paint and solidifying is coated above adhesive layer.    USE - Method for producing solar battery backboard.    ADVANTAGE - Service life of backboard can be improved by enhancing electric insulation performance, hydrolysis resistance aging performance and vapor barrier performance.
NOVELTY - The method involves preparing P-type back surface by boron diffusion. A silicon oxide (SiO2) film is formed on P-type back surface. The SiO2 film is etched with alkali solution. The phosphorus diffusion is performed after etching the SiO2 film. The P-N junction is formed in SiO2 film, after diffusing the phosphorus. The silicon nitride (SiN) film is formed on the SiO2 film. The substrate is made of single crystal silicon.    USE - Relieving mask method for manufacturing solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The solar battery can be manufactured easily. The manufacturing cost can be reduced. The photoelectric conversion efficiency can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDNT CLAIM is included for structure for manufacturing solar battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view illustrating the process for manufacturing solar battery.
NOVELTY - Ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer sealing membrane comprises ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, cross-linking agent, cross-linking aid and additive.    USE - The ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer sealing membrane is useful for solar cell module encapsulation.    ADVANTAGE - The sealing membrane possesses cross-linking aid, which increases cross-linking efficiency and reduces the usage of the cross-linking agent; prevents the aging phenomenon caused by residual cross-linking agent; has the prepared membrane has excellent humidity resistance, ultraviolet resistance, thermal-oxidative aging resistance and has long service life.
NOVELTY - A phosphorus washing solution contains hydrofluoric acid (7-15%, preferably 7-10%), deionized water (85-95%, preferably 90-95%) and surfactant (5-100 ppm, preferably 5-20 ppm).    USE - Phosphorus washing solution is used for crystal silicon solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The phosphorus washing solution has excellent workability.
NOVELTY - A felting accelerating agent comprises (in wt.%) methyl pyruvate (0.01-5), vitamin C (0.01-5), oxalic acid (0.01-3), lactic acid (0.01-5), isopropanol (0.1-2) and alkali (0.1-2).    USE - Felting accelerating agent for use in small suede single crystalline silicon solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The agent improves stability and consistency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an application of the felting accelerating agent.
NOVELTY - A polymer comprises fluorine, anthracene and thiophene pyrazine unit.    USE - Polymer for generating a solar battery device, an organic field effect transistor, an organic electroluminescence device, an organic optical storage device, an organic nonlinear material and an organic laser device (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The polymer is obtained by using Suzuki reaction having gentle condition and easy control with low band gap, high current carrier mobility and wide spectrum absorption range, so that the utilization rate can be improved and the purpose can be widely used.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A polymer of formula (1) comprises fluorine, anthracene and thiophene pyrazine unit. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for preparing polymer which involves taking 2,7-di(4,4,5,5-tetramethyl-1,3,2-pentaborane dioxide) group-9, 9-dialkyl fluorine, 9,10-anthracene dibromide and thiophene (3, 4-b) pyrazine as the raw materials. Organic solvent with a catalyst and basic solution are added to the materials. Suzuki reaction is carried out for 12-72 hours at 60-100 degrees C without oxygen to obtain the fluorine copolymer containing anthracene and pyrrole pyrroledione unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating a method for preparing a polymer.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The method involves preparing vanadium battery anode electrolyte mother liquor by adding vanadium pentoxide with mixture of acid. The sulfuric acid is added to tetravalent vanadium ion electrolyte. The vanadium reduction-oxidation (redox) battery cathode electrolyte mother liquor is prepared to obtain trivalent vanadium ion electrolyte mother liquor. The methyl is added to the electrolyte mother liquor for preparing anode and cathode of the vanadium battery.    USE - Method for preparing electrolyte for vanadium battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The electrode reaction and energy efficiency of the vanadium battery can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for electrolyte for vanadium battery.
NOVELTY - A semiconductor film is doped with antimony, its alloy or compound using electrodeposition or chemical bath deposition method. The molar ratio of antimony in the semiconductor film is 0.1-4%.    USE - Semiconductor film e.g. copper-indium selenide/copper-indium-gallium selenide thin film and indium-gallium arsenide film for solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The semiconductor film is formed economically by a simple process. The solution used for forming semiconductor film has excellent coverage property and dispersion property. The CIS/CIGS thin film grain size is increased by antimony doping.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) preparation of semiconductor film involves using saturated salt solution by dissolving a metal salt and a conductive salt in deionized water, adding organic acid, inorganic acid, and adjusting pH value using saturated alkaline solution; and    (2) application method of semiconductor film, involves forming copper-indium selenide/copper-indium-gallium selenide (CIS/CIGS) film on glass/molybdenum substrate and heat-treating at 400-550 degrees C for 10-30 minutes.
NOVELTY - A perylene tetracarboxylic imidodicarbonic diamide copolymer comprises dithienylquinoxaline compound (I).    USE - Perylene tetracarboxylic imidodicarbonic diamide copolymer for manufacturing a polymer solar battery device, an organic field effect transistor, an organic electroluminescent device, an organic light storage device, an organic nonlinear material manufacturing and an organic laser device (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The copolymer has better dissolvability, strong absorbance and excellent charge transmission performance. The absorption range of the copolymer can be extended to near infrared area.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A perylene tetracarboxylic imidodicarbonic diamide copolymer comprises dithienylquinoxaline compound of formula (I).    R1,R2,R3=H, 1-20C alkyl, 1-20C alkoxyl, phenyl or substituted phenyl;    R4,R5=1-20C alkyl or 1-20C alkoxyl.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a perylene tetracarboxylic imidodicarbonic diamide copolymer preparing method, which involves putting perylene tetracarboxylic imidodicarbonic diamide dibromide compound of formula (II) and 6,9-double tributyl tin-dithienyl quinoxaline derivative of formula (III) in organic solvent, adding a catalyst and performing stille coupling reaction for 24-72 hours at 50-120 degrees C, obtaining perylene tetracarboxylic imidodicarbonic diamide copolymer containing a dithienylquinoxaline unit, where a molar ratio of perylene tetracarboxylic imidodicarbonic diamide dibromide compound of formula (II) and 6,9-double tributyl tin-dithienyl quinoxaline derivative of formula (III) is (1-1.5): 1.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic illustration of a method for preparing perylene tetracarboxylic imidodicarbonic diamide copolymer.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - A first pipe system guides gas with tube opening in container provided at position away from liquid surface of starting materials (110,120). A second pipe system is configured such that first opening in container is connected. A gas supply device is provided for guiding first gas (90) to be ejected from tube opening. The starting material is transported into sputtering and heating unit, to atomize and heat material, so that starting material with high concentration and capacitance is formed and transported by carrier gas.    USE - Transparent conductive layer separation system used in solar cell manufacture.    ADVANTAGE - As the different types of steam-precursors with high concentration and high capacity are provided in a process chamber of the layer separation device, the layer deposition reaction is accelerated, so that the efficiency of the layer deposition is improved. The transparency of the transparent conductive layer is improved, so that uniformity the layer thickness is increased effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for transparent conductive layer separation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the layer separation system.    Layer separation device (10)    Gas supply devices (11,12)    First gas (90)    Support material (101)    Starting materials (110,120)
NOVELTY - The anometer/micron-level titanium oxide glass ball has an expression formula of chemical components (M1)(1-x)(M2)x (Ti(1- y1)(M3)y2)y2Oz, in which M1 is selected from any of the elements including lanthanum, barium, cerium, praseodymium, neodymium, M2 is selected from e.g. magnesium, calcium, strontium, samarium, europium, gadolinium and M3 is selected from e.g. vanadium, chromium, manganese, iron, cobalt. The expression satisfies the relation; x greater than or equal to 0 and not greater than 0.31, y2 not less than 4 and not greater than 3.3, z is not less than 3.9 and not greater than 8.0, glass ball is in regular spherical shape, the diameter is 5 nanomicrons to 2000 microns.    USE - Nanometer/micron-level titanium oxide glass ball for high resolution optical imaging. Can also be used in high density photo storage (solid immersion lens), solar battery, LED and photonic crystal.    ADVANTAGE - Enables to obtain titanium-containing oxide glass in geometric size since rain diameter of the product can be controlled. Realize large scale and continuous production.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a preparation method for nanometer/micron-level titanium oxide glass ball.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a three-dimensional view of the nanometer/micron-level titanium oxide glass ball.
NOVELTY - The method involves performing anode oxidation treatment for titanium group to form titanium oxide nanotube array film on titanium group. The water immersion treatment is performed to the titanium oxide nanotube array film for 6-80 hours. The slow drying treatment is performed to volatilize the distillation water in the titanium oxide nanotube array film.    USE - Method for preparing titanium oxide nanotube array film used for dye sensitization solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The preparation process of titanium oxide nanotube array film is simplified. The efficiency of the array film is improved. The shape and size of the array film can be controlled.
NOVELTY - The reformer (100) has a reforming unit with a first reaction part (150) placed around heating units (140, 145). A second reaction part (170) is placed around the former reaction part. A donut-shaped space mixing-reaction part (160) connects an outlet end of the former reaction part with an inlet of the latter reaction part such that fluid flows between the end of the former reaction part and the inlet of the latter reaction part. The mixing-reaction part with a mixed catalyst simultaneously performs a reforming reaction and a reduction reaction of carbon monoxide.    USE - Reformer for use in a fuel cell for receiving reformation fuel and converting the reformation fuel into reformate that is used for electric generation by the fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The mixed catalyst can simultaneously perform reforming and reduce an amount of carbon monoxide, thus increasing the generation amount of hydrogen to 1805, and reducing the generation amount of carbon monoxide to about 50 percentages. The reformer allows oxidation fuel to be supplied to generate heat, and anode off gas to be supplied as another oxidation fuel into the reformer, thus improving efficiency of the reformer. The reformer can be equipped with an integrated reactor for carrying out a reforming reaction and reducing carbon monoxide to maintain durability of the reformer for a long period of time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The heating units are hollow cylinders and hollow polygonal cylinders.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic longitudinal cross-sectional view of a reformer.    Reformer (100)    Fuel distributor (120)    Heating units (140, 145)    Reaction part (150, 170)    Donut-shaped space mixing-reaction part (160)
NOVELTY - Hydrogen filet cell system comprises: a fuel cell (110); a fuel cartridge (120) including a reactant fuel material; and a water feed tray (130) operably connected to the fuel cartridge and configured to provide an aqueous solution into the fuel cartridge to react with the reactant fuel material to develop hydrogen for the fuel cell.    USE - Used as hydrogen filet cell system.    ADVANTAGE - The system has the fuel cartridge that: does not store hydrogen gas when disconnected from the fuel cell; is waterproof and configured so as to not generate hydrogen when the fuel cartridge is immersed in water; is an insulated fuel cartridge to allow safe handling of the fuel cartridge; is removable/replaceable fuel cartridge; has a minimum shelf life of two years; can be stored at temperatures of up to 70 degrees C; and can be used in operating temperatures of 0-40 degrees C to generate hydrogen gas to be used in fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a hydrogen fuel cell power system including a fuel cell, water feed tray and a fuel cartridge.    Fuel cell (110)    Fuel cartridge (120)    Water feed tray (130)    Check valve (140)    Water (199)
NOVELTY - The method involves allowing atoms or molecules generated from solid substance by sublimation caused by heat of plasma or activator species in the plasma. The base material (2) of semiconductor surface is irradiated with the plasma to dope the atoms or molecules in the silicon semiconductor, when the semiconductor is heated to an activatable temperature.    USE - Method for doping plasma used in e.g.liquid crystal panel and solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The gas leakage prevention in the plasma can be attained. The usage of the hazardous doping material gas can be avoided. The structure of the plasma doping apparatus can be simplified. The quality and high speed operations of the doping process can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for plasma doping apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross sectional view of the plasma doping apparatus.    Base material (2)    Solenoid coil (3)    High frequency power supply (91)    Shield gas supply device (92)    Control device (95)
NOVELTY - Back-contact solar cell comprises connectors to collect the current from the contact points of the cell. The connectors are spatially separated from the non-illuminated surface by a uniform layer of insulating fabric material and electrically connected to the contact points of the cell through the insulating fabric material, the electrical connection embedding the fabric material.    USE - Used as a back-contact solar cell. The uniform layer of insulating material is used as solder-through insulating layer in back-contact solar cells (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The present invention provides a method for electrically connecting a contact point to an interconnector without the need to make a hole in the insulating layer separating the connector from an area of opposite polarity surrounding the contact point; and a process that does not require any specific alignment of the insulating layer over the non-illuminated surface of the cell before electrically connecting the connectors with the contact points.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is a process for connecting ohmic contacts of a back-contact solar cell to external connectors.
NOVELTY - The method involves applying printed conductive paste (605) comprising an organic binder and inorganic components comprising conductive powder and glass frit onto a passivation layer (603) formed on front and back surfaces of a P-type silicon substrate (601), where temperature of a softening point of the glass frit is 395 degree celsius and thickness of the passivation layer is 200 nanometer. The conductive paste applied onto the passivation layer is fired.    USE - Method for forming an electrode of a back contact type solar cell and a front contact type solar cell e.g. front contact P-type base solar cell and front contact N-type base solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables obtaining the electrode that is fired to minimize contact resistance with the silicon substrate, thus improving electrical characteristics of the solar cell. The method allows incident light to enter a carrier generating section, thus increasing conversion efficiency of the solar cell. The method enables forming the passivation layer with thickness of about 200 nanometer, thus controlling interference color of the passivation layer and leakage current and improving external appearance of the layer. The method enables firing the conductive paste at temperature lower than 900 degree Celsius to reduce damage to P-N junctions, thus decreasing susceptibility to occurrence of destruction caused by thermal damage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a solar cell electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic illustration of a method for forming a solar cell.    P-type silicon substrate (601)    N-layer (602)    Passivation layer (603)    Printed conductive paste (605)    Electrode (614)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a back contact electrode (200) on substrate (100). A light absorption layer (300) is formed on back contact electrode. A buffer layer (400) is formed on light absorption layer. A buffer layer (500) containing aluminum (Al) is formed on the buffer layer (400). A front electrode (650) is formed on buffer layer (500). A buffer layer (450) and buffer layer (500) is progressed in the substrate. A thermal process is performed for doping aluminum in front electrode.    USE - Method for fabricating solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Since the thermal process is performed for doping aluminum in front electrode, the junction of front electrode and light absorption layer can be formed effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view illustrating the process for fabricating solar cell.    Substrate (100)    Back contact electrode (200)    Light absorption layer (300)    Buffer layer (400,450,500)    Front electrode (650)
NOVELTY - The multilayer film has an inorganic thin film layer that is formed by vacuum evaporation technique using silicon dioxide and by chemical vapor deposition. The film thickness of the inorganic thin film layer formed by vacuum evaporation technique is 0.1 to 500 nm. The carbon content of the inorganic thin film layer formed by chemical vapor deposition is 0.5-20% and film thickness is less than 20 nm. The base film is formed of transparent-polymers film.    USE - Gas-barrier multilayer film used for packaging foodstuff. Can also be used in packaging of pharmaceutical, electronic device, electronic paper and solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - Since film thickness and carbon content of the inorganic thin film layer formed by vacuum evaporation technique and by chemical vapor deposition is low, the gas-barrier laminate film with good productivity, high transparency and high gas barrier properties can be produced. The gas-barrier laminate film has excellent interlayer adhesion strength and cannot be curled easily.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for manufacturing gas-barrier multilayer film.
NOVELTY - The sheet (4) has a hot-melt boding portion coated by a heat adhesive resin. The heat adhesive resin is made of an ethylene copolymer material.    USE - Sheet for encapsulating material of a solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The sheet reduces thermal shrinkage ratio. The sheet improves solar cell module productivity, flexibility and durability of the encapsulating material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a sheet.    Front surface side protection element (1)    Backside protection element (2)    Solar cell device (3)    Sheet (4)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming seed points (105) on a surface (110a) of a substrate (110). Masks (105a) are grown from the seed points to create masked regions of the substrate underlying the masks. Each mask and masked region of substrate is increased in size with growth time, while decreasing the size of unmasked region of substrate. The unmasked region is etched to remove material from substrate in a depth direction, during growing of mask. Unetched structures (125) are formed from masked regions of the substrate, during etching of unmasked region.    USE - Method for forming array of nanostructures used in solar cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Since the unetched structures are formed from masked regions of the substrate, during etching of unmasked region, the throughput of nanostructures can be improved. The incident light can be absorbed effectively in broad wavelength range. The reliability and yield of nanostructures can be improved. Thus, time and cost effective nanocone array structures can be obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) array of semi-conducting nanostructures on substrate; and    (2) solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating the plasma enhanced reactive ion synthesis and etching process for forming array of nanostructures.    Seed point (105)    Masks (105a)    Substrate (110)    Surface of substrate (110a)    Unetched structure (125)
NOVELTY - The glass wafer (30) has a glass with a coefficient of thermal expansion equal to coefficient of thermal expansion of semiconductor silicon. Semiconductor fabrication equipment recognizes an indexing feature. A coating on portion of one face of the glass extends inwardly from an outer edge of the glass. The coating changes an optical characteristic or dielectric property of the glass.    USE - Glass wafer used as carriers, interposers, etc., for fabrication of integrated circuit (IC) in electronic device. Can also be used in microelectromechanical system (MEMS) device, LED, contact image sensor, concentrated-photovoltaic device, memory, radio frequency/analog IC, microfluidic device, microdisplay, laser/vertical-cavity surface emitting laser, fuel cell, micro-battery, power device, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The functionality of gripping the wafer in existing electrostatic chucks can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for fabricating electronic device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the formation of the glass wafer.    Glass wafer (30)    Surface (31)    Notch (34)
NOVELTY - The system has silicon etch chamber to perform (408) etch process to remove portion of silicon oxide layer on the silicon wafer and a second etch process that is highly selective of silicon to oxide. An oxidation chamber is provided to form the silicon oxide layer on surface of the silicon wafer. The oxidation chamber is a plasma oxidation chamber, which is coupled to the silicon etch chamber, so that the silicon oxide layer is formed on the surface of silicon wafer before the wafer enters silicon etch chamber.    USE - System for forming texture surface of solar cell (claimed) e.g. passivated emitter rear contact (PERC) solar cell on silicon wafer.    ADVANTAGE - The system improves surface reflectance of silicon wafers by forming a textured surface on the silicon wafer by performing surface oxidation and dry etching processes in an effective way. The dry etching process enables black silicon formation, which minimizes and eliminates light reflection/scattering, so that the energy conversion efficiency is efficiently improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) method of making silicon wafer with textured surface; and    (2) solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flow diagram illustrating the process for making a solar cell surface texture.    Process for making a solar cell surface texture (400)    Step for forming silicon oxide layer at silicon wafer surface (404)    Step for etching to remove silicon oxide layer portion (408)    Step for selective etching of silicon wafer (412)    Step for cleaning wafer surface to remove residue (416)
NOVELTY - Complex (I) comprising polythiophene and sulfonated synthetic rubber, is new.    USE - In a composition, useful for producing an electrically conductive layer in an electronic component or for producing an antistatic coating (claimed). The electronic components are selected from organic light emitting diodes, organic solar cells or capacitors.    ADVANTAGE - The complex is produced in water-immiscible organic solvent systems, which has advantageous film-forming properties and allows the production of hole-injection layers in organic light emitting diodes, which are distinguished by a particularly long lifetime. The complex is produced by simple synthesis steps, preferably from starting materials that are readily available commercially.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) preparation of the complex (I);    (2) a composition comprising a water-immiscible organic solvent and the complexes (I) dissolved or dispersed in the organic solvent;    (3) a layer structure comprising a substrate and electrically conductive layer applied to at least a part of the substrate surface, where the electrically conductive layer contains the complex (I);    (4) producing (P1) layer structure involving providing a substrate; applying the composition to at least a part of the surface of the substrate; at least partial removing the organic solvent to obtain an electrically conductive layer containing the complex (I);    (5) a layer structure obtainable by the process (P1); and    (6) an electronic component comprising the layer structure.
NOVELTY - A solar cell sealing material contains ethylene- alpha -olefin copolymer having melt flow rate of 2-10 g/10 minutes at 190 degrees C and load of 2.16 kg according to ASTM D1238, density of 0.865-0.884 g/cm3 according to ASTM D1505 and shore D hardness of 60-85 according to ASTM D2240. The copolymer contains structural unit derived from ethylene (80-90 mol%) and structural unit (10-20 mol%) derived from 3-20C alpha -olefin.    USE - Solar cell sealing material is used for solar cell module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell sealing material has excellent transparency, flexibility, adhesiveness, heat resistance, appearance, crosslinking characteristics, electrical characteristics, and calender formability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell module (20), which has surface-side transparent protection component (24), back surface side protection component (26), solar cell element (22), and sealing layer (28) which is formed by crosslinking solar cell sealing material, and which seals solar cell element between surface-side transparent protection component and back surface side protection component.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of solar cell module.    Solar cell module (20)    Solar cell element (22)    Surface-side transparent protection component (24)    Back surface side protection component (26)    Sealing layer (28)    Interconnector (29)
NOVELTY - A photoelectric conversion element (1) has a multi-layered structure having electroconductive layer (20), photoelectric conversion layer (30) and transparent electrode (60), formed on substrate (10). A transition metal dichalcogenide thin film (25) made of transition metal element and group VIB element, is formed between electroconductive layer and photoelectric conversion layer. The ratio of microcrystals having c axis formed perpendicular to surface of electroconductive layer is 80% or less with respect to microcrystals in transition metal dichalcogenide thin film.    USE - Photoelectric conversion element is used for solar cell and charge coupled device.    ADVANTAGE - The photoelectric conversion element has excellent adhesiveness, peeling inhibitory effect, conversion efficiency and yield.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A photoelectric conversion element has a multi-layered structure having an electroconductive layer made of transition metal element, a photoelectric conversion layer made of compound semiconductor containing group IB element, group IIIB element, and group VIB element, and a transparent electrode, formed on a substrate. A transition metal dichalcogenide thin film made of transition metal element and group VIB element, is formed between the electroconductive layer and photoelectric conversion layer. The ratio of microcrystals having c axis formed perpendicular to the surface of electroconductive layer is 80% or less with respect to microcrystals in transition metal dichalcogenide thin film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of photoelectric conversion element.    Photoelectric conversion element (1)    Substrate (10)    Electroconductive layer (20)    Transition metal dichalcogenide thin film (25)    Photoelectric conversion layer (30)    Transparent electrode (60)
NOVELTY - The method involves depositing microparticles on a substrate (12). The matrix layers (14,18,20,22) are formed with uniform thickness. The matrix layer is composed of a dielectric material and nitride semiconductor. The formation process of the microparticles and matrix layer are performed repeatedly. The microparticles and matrix layer are laminated with each other. The microparticles are crystallized so as to form a quantum dot structure. The matrix layer is made of gallium nitride, silicon nitride, aluminum nitride and indium gallium nitride.    USE - Method for forming quantum dot structure for wavelength converter, light-to-light conversion apparatus and photoelectric conversion apparatus (all claimed). Can also be used in photo sensors, LED such as solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The resonance tunnel effect of the quantum dot structure can be utilized efficiently. The cost of the wavelength converter, light-to-light conversion apparatus and photoelectric conversion apparatus are reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) quantum dot structure;    (2) wavelength converter;    (3) light-to-light conversion apparatus; and    (4) photoelectric conversion apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the quantum dot structure.    Quantum dot structure (10)    Substrate (12)    Surface (12a)    Matrix layers (14,18,20,22)    Quantum dot (16)
NOVELTY - A metal layer is formed by electroplating method inside the surface of polyelectrolyte to obtain polyelectrolyte complex.    USE - Manufacture of polyelectrolyte complex (claimed) for polymer actuator element, sensor, capacitor, battery electrode, shield material and electrode for solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The polyelectrolyte complex has low surface resistance, and the metal layer with improved adhesiveness with respect to polyelectrolyte and favorable thickness is formed within a short time by simple process. The plating thickness and electrode shape can be easily adjusted by changing applied voltage. Since a dissimilar metal can be laminated easily, the polyelectrolyte complex having outstanding performance can be obtained.
NOVELTY - The paste comprises 6-15 percent of an organic carrier, 1-5 percent of adhesive agent, 2-6 percent of solvent, 0.5-5 percent of auxiliary agent and 0.1-2 percent of additive and conductive silver powder. The additive is selected from phosphorus trichloride, phosphorus and tributyl phosphate. The conductive silver powder comprises silver sheet powder and micro powder that are mixed according to weight ratio of a sheet.    USE - Silicon solar cell positive silver paste.    ADVANTAGE - The paste can improve conductive performance, and has high photoelectric conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a silicon solar cell positive silver paste preparation method.
NOVELTY - The module has a photovoltaic element, an energy storage device, a power connector e.g. micro universal serial bus (USB) connector, and a lighting unit arranged in a compact, portable housing. The housing is made of sheet metal, riveted sheet metal, powder-coated aluminum sheet, airtight connected sheet metal, splash-proof connected sheet metal, water-proof connected sheet metal, extruded plastic plate, blow- molded plastic housing and molded composite material. The lighting unit comprises a light source e.g. gas discharge lamp.    USE - Compact solar module.    ADVANTAGE - The photovoltaic element, the energy storage device, the power connector and the lighting unit are arranged in the compact, portable housing, thus avoiding adverse weather conditions and improper handling of light and energy source in a reliable and durable manner while enabling modular interchangeability of components of the module.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The light source comprises an incandescent lamp, induction lamp, LED, white LED, surface-mount device (SMD)-LED, red, green and blue LEDs, hot LED, thin-film LED and organic LED. The power connector is designed as a 6-volt motor vehicle power port, 12-volt motor vehicle power port, USB port and a mini-USB port. The energy storage device comprises a lead-acid battery, nickel-cadmium battery, polymer battery, lithium-ion- battery, metal hydride battery, capacitor, capacitor bank and a fuel cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic top perspective view of a compact solar module.
NOVELTY - An antireflection visible light and reflection near infrared ray dualfunction coated glass comprises film layer structure of dual-function coated glass comprising single-face coated glass, where glass is taken as substrate, and silica gel isolation film layer, transparent conductive oxide film layer and porous silica film layer orderly arranged on glass; and double-faced coated glass, where glass is taken as substrate, and a silica gel isolation film layer, transparent conductive oxide film layer and porous silica film layer orderly respectively arranged on both faces of the glass.    USE - Antireflection visible light and reflection near infrared ray dualfunction coated glass for package of silicon solar battery and building industry.    ADVANTAGE - Compared with a non-coated photovoltaic sealing glass, 2.0-4.0% of transmissivity of visible light is improved, and 70-75% of transmissivity of the near infrared ray in a solar spectrum is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparation of the coated glass which comprises heating clean glass sheet to 300-450 degrees C; coating first layer of coating liquid containing silica to form silica gel isolation film layer; coating a second layer of coating liquid containing transparent conductive oxide to form transparent conductive oxide film layer; coating a third layer of coating liquid containing silica on second layer, and forming porous silica film layer by utilizing volatilization quantity of liquid in coating liquid; and thermally treating glass sheet coated with three layers of film at 610-650 degrees C for 3.5-3 minutes.
NOVELTY - The protection sheet (1) has thermoplastic resin layer (12) that is stacked on the surface of base material (11) and formed by extrusion coating. The density of thermoplastic resin layer is in the range of 875-920 g/m3. The thermoplastic resin contains 100 J/g of olefin resin as main component which contains 60-100 mass% of ethylene as a monomeric unit.    USE - Protection sheet for solar cell used in solar cell module (claimed) installed in dome-shaped building, and sound insulating wall of highway.    ADVANTAGE - Since the thermoplastic rein contains olefin resin, the adhessiveness with respect to the sealing material of solar cell module is improved, the contraction of thermoplastic resin layer is reduced and the curvature of the solar cell module during installation is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacturing method of protection sheet for solar cell; and    (2) solar cell module has photovoltaic cell that is sealed with the protection sheet by the sealing material. The protection sheet is adhered on the sealing material through the thermoplastic resin layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the protection sheet for solar cell.    Protection sheet (1)    Base material (11)    Thermoplastic resin layer (12)
NOVELTY - The apparatus (200) has plate-shaped element (2) by which board is arranged on surface (2S). An engine controller is configured to change the connection state of heater elements (3A-3D) into serial connection and parallel connection. A temperature sensor (8) is configured to detect the temperature of heater elements. The heating amount of heater elements is uniform in surface direction with respect to board based on the temperature of heater elements detected by temperature sensor.    USE - Heating apparatus of plasma processing apparatus for manufacturing semiconductor element (all claimed) such as thin film transistor (TFT) element, light emitting element, photoreceptor, and solar cell panel, and liquid crystal panel for electronic device. Can also be used in image forming apparatus and chemical vapor deposition (CVD) apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The heating amount of heater element is uniform in surface direction with respect to board based on the temperature of heater elements, so that the uniform temperature can be obtained in the surface direction of to-be-processed object.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) plasma processing apparatus; and    (2) formation method of semiconductor element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the heating apparatus.    Plate-shaped element (2)    Surface (2S)    Heater elements (3A-3D)    Temperature sensor (8)    Heating apparatus (200)
NOVELTY - The bus-bar (1) is formed from a soft dilute copper alloy material comprising copper and additional element selected from the group which consists of titanium, magnesium, zirconium, boron, niobium, calcium, vanadium, nitrogen, manganese and chromium, and a remainder of unavoidable impurity. The average crystal grain size in the surface layer from the surface of the material to a 50 micrometer depth is 20 micrometers or less.    USE - Bus-bar used as flat conductor for solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - Provides a bus-bar with high electroconductivity and high bend lifetime compared with a conventional oxygen free copper (OFC) raw material and a tough pitch copper (TPC) raw material. Relieves the electrical bad influence resulting from bending in the case of construction and the stress of bending location.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a manufacturing method of the bus-bar for solar cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of the bus bar on the solar cell.    Bus-bar (1)    Cell (2)    Interconnector (3)
NOVELTY - An organic photoelectric conversion element (10) comprises substrate (11), cathode, electron carrying layer (18), bulk heterojunction-type photoelectric converting layer (14, 14') containing p-type and n-type semiconductor materials having a fullerene derivative, and anode, wherein photoelectric converting layer converts incident light from cathode side, and electron carrying layer adjoins photoelectric converting layer.    USE - An organic photoelectric conversion element for solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Photoelectric conversion efficiency and durability are excellent.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An organic photoelectric conversion element (10) comprises substrate (11), cathode, electron carrying layer (18), bulk heterojunction-type photoelectric converting layer (14, 14') containing p-type and n-type semiconductor materials having a fullerene derivative, and anode, wherein photoelectric converting layer converts incident light from cathode side, electron carrying layer adjoins photoelectric converting layer, and compound in photoelectric converting layer is represented by formula Q1-L1-Q2 (A).    Q1=optionally substituted aryl group or heteroaryl group;    Q2=4-10C polycyclic aromatic cyclic group;    L1=alkylene group, arylene group, hetero arylene group, alkenylene group, -O-, -S-, -CO-, -SO2-, -NHCO-, -CONH-, and/or -SiR2R2-; and    R1, R2=alkyl group or aryl group.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional diagram of a solar cell containing an organic photoelectric conversion element.    Organic photoelectric conversion element (10)    Substrate (11)    Transparent electrode (12)    Photoelectric converting layer (14, 14')    Electron carrying layer (18)
NOVELTY - The method involves applying fluorine resin coating material (2) to the surface of sheet like base material (1). The material is heat-dried and hardened into semi-hardened state. Release sheet (5) is piled up on the fluorine resin coating surface (3) of semi-hardened state. Fluorine resin coating is cured.    USE - Manufacturing method of fluorine resin coating sheet used for solar call modules (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The time taking for stoving process can be reduced in the method. The fluorine resin coating of semi-hardened state can be simultaneously processed in during the process of complete curing.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) protection sheet for solar cell modules; and    (2) solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating the manufacturing method of fluorine resin coating sheet. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Base material (1)    Fluorine resin coating material (2)    Fluorine resin coating surface (3)    Heat drying zone (4)    Release sheet (5)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has a generator i.e. solar cell, for generating energy. A storage battery electrically stores electric power from the generator. Multiple chargers respectively supply electric power with respect to the storage battery for a moving body. A determination part is used for detecting amount of electric power from the system. A switch part connects a solar cell module (2), the storage battery and a system unit to each charger based on a detection result of a determination part. The storage battery, the chargers and the switch part are provided in a support body.    USE - System for supplying electric power to a storage battery of a vehicle such as electric vehicle and hybrid vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The storage battery can be charged within range of amount of contract demands with an electric power company. The system is provided with an LED illumination unit in an arch part of support pole to irradiate a parking space, so that charge can be performed satisfactorily even in night time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The storage battery is nickel hydrogen storage battery or lithium ion secondary battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a system for supplying electric power to a storage battery of a vehicle.    System for supplying electric power to storage battery of vehicle (1)    Solar cell module (2)    Center stem-part (4)    Support pole (10)    Ground (100)
NOVELTY - Conductive ink comprises carbon nanotubes, ionic liquid and a solvent, where a viscosity of the ink is 0.01-10000 Pa's.    USE - The conductive ink is useful for preparing transparent conductive film (claimed), which is useful in electronic devices and electronic elements including touch panel, display, solar cell, photoelectric conversion element, field effect transistor (such as thin film transistor), and molecular sensor.    ADVANTAGE - The conductive ink exhibits excellent printing process suitability and conductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) preparing the conductive ink comprising preparing a dispersion obtained by dispersing carbon nanotubes in a solvent, and adjusting the viscosity to be 0.01-10000 Pa's by adding ionic liquid to the dispersion and stirring the dispersion, or adding carbon nanotubes to ionic liquid, obtaining a paste-like substance by grinding the ionic liquid to which the carbon nanotubes have been added, separating the paste-like substance into a gel-like composition formed of the ionic liquid including the carbon nanotubes and the ionic liquid by performing centrifugation on the paste-like substance, and adjusting the viscosity to be 0.01-10000 Pa's by adding a solvent to the composition and stirring the gel-like composition; and    (2) preparing a transparent conductive film, comprising printing the conductive ink on a substrate.
NOVELTY - A high-barrier solar cell back plate comprises a substrate (4), a barrier layer (2) comprising an oxygen barrier layer (3) and a water vapor barrier layer, an adhesive layer, and a weather resistant layer (1), where the two sides of the substrate is provided with the weather resistant layer and the barrier layer.    USE - A high-barrier solar cell back plate.    ADVANTAGE - The solar battery back plate has water vapor, oxygen barrier property, and excellent mechanical property. It is prepared using simple and easy to operate method.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A high-barrier solar cell back plate comprises a substrate (4), a barrier layer (2) comprising an oxygen barrier layer (3) and a water vapor barrier layer, an adhesive layer, and a weather resistant layer (1), where the two sides of the substrate is provided with the weather resistant layer and the barrier layer. The oxygen barrier layer is 20-100 mu m thick. The water vapor barrier layer is 10-150 nm thick. The substrate is 100-350 mu m thick. The barrier layer is 40-150 mu m thick. The adhesive layer is 1-30 mu m thick. The water vapor barrier layer is 30-100 nm thick. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparing the high-barrier solar cell back plate, comprising sputtering a water vapor barrier layer on an oxygen barrier layer; and compounding the water vapor barrier layer and the base material with a weather resistant layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a sectional view of the solar battery back plate.    Weather resistant layer (1)    Barrier layer (2)    Oxygen barrier layer (3)    Substrate (4)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a housing of individual cells (1) with two casing plates (2, 3) and a frame (4) that is connected with the casing plates, where the cells are electrically connected by the plates. An inner side of one of the casing plates is mechanically, chemically and/or thermally pretreated, and the frame is formed at the preheated casing plate in an injection molding process or in an injection embossing method, where the frame is made from thermoplastic material e.g. polypropylene-copolymer. Another casing plate is connected with the frame in a hot-pressing method.    USE - Method for manufacturing an individual cell for a battery of a vehicle e.g. fuel cell vehicle, vehicle with hybrid drive and electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The inner side of one of the casing plates is mechanically, chemically and/or thermally pretreated, and the frame is formed at the preheated casing plate in the injection molding process or in the injection embossing method, thus ensuring exact positioning of the frame at the preheated plate, and hence producing fault-free housing and/or the individual cells with reduced manufacturing time and costs.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side perspective view of an individual cell.    Individual cells (1)    Casing plates (2, 3)    Frame (4)
NOVELTY - The solar cell has a rear side passivation layer (2) arranged on a light-remote rear side surface (11) of a semiconductor substrate (1). A covering layer (3) is arranged on the passivation layer, and a metallization layer (4) is arranged on the covering layer. The covering layer has a protective layer section (31) facing the passivation layer, and a contact layer section (32) facing the metallization layer in surface regions, where the contact layer section has higher refractive index than the protective layer section. The covering layer covers the rear side surface of the substrate.    USE - Solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell ensures better adhesion between the passivation layer and a metal layer in conjunction with better passivation effect of the passivation layer, thus enhancing stability of 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 sectional view of a solar cell with a semiconductor substrate.    Semiconductor substrate (1)    Rear side passivation layer (2)    Covering layer (3)    Metallization layer (4)    Light-remote rear side surface (11)    Protective layer section (31)    Contact layer section (32)
NOVELTY - The module i.e. thin layer solar module (10), has a transparent support substrate (12) supporting photovoltaic cells (20). The photovoltaic cells are covered on the support substrate by a side of a metallic covering layer (28) that is designed as a metal foil (32). The covering layer is made of pure aluminum or aluminum alloy from a group of chromium-nickel steel 14301. A material layer (36) is arranged between the support substrate and the covering layer to connect the covering layer with the support substrate. The material layer is formed of multiple layers of unitary material (38).    USE - Photovoltaic module e.g. thin layer solar module and wafer solar module (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The metallic covering layer designed as the metal foil allows producing effective gas barrier in a cost-effective manner, while protecting the module against external mechanical stresses during operating the module in a better manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The material layer is made of thermoplastic i.e. polyvinyl butyral, cross-linked i.e. ethylene vinyl acetate, or resin e.g. epoxy resin or polyurethane resin. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a photovoltaic module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of a thin layer solar module.    Thin Layer Solar Module (10)    Transparent support substrate (12)    Photovoltaic cells (20)    Metallic covering layer (28)    Metal foil (32)    Material layer (36)    Unitary material (38)
NOVELTY - A curable resin composition comprises a cycloaliphatic epoxy resin and/or an organopolysiloxane, polyhydric carboxylic acid, and zirconium salt and/or zirconium complex. The epoxy resin has an epoxy cyclohexane structure in the skeleton. The organopolysiloxane is an epoxy resin having glycidyl group and/or epoxy cyclohexyl group in a molecule. The polyhydric carboxylic acid has two or more carboxyl groups, and aliphatic hydrocarbon group or siloxane skeleton as main structure.    USE - Curable resin composition is used for forming cured material (claimed) for electric/electronic material use, especially for sealing optical semiconductors e.g. LED used for illumination, and optical media (compact disk, DVD, video disk). Can also be used for resists of printed circuit boards and wire coatings, adhesive agents of electronic materials (underfill for ball grid array reinforcement, anisotropic electroconductive film), civil engineering materials, motor-vehicle components, general office work, and medical applications, coating materials, coating agents, solar cell peripheral materials, agricultural materials, and molding materials of sheets, films, and fiber reinforced plastics.    ADVANTAGE - The curable resin composition provides cured material having excellent heat resistance, light resistance, and corrosion resistance with respect to gas, and reduced tack.
NOVELTY - A crosslinkable resin composition comprises (in parts mass) ethylene-( alpha )-olefin copolymer (A) (100) which are low crystalline ethylene-type random copolymer, organic peroxide (B) (0.05-3), crosslinking adjuvant (C1) (0.1-5) chosen from triaryl isocyanurate, trimethylol-propane (meth)acrylate, ditrimethylol propane tetraacrylate, tetramethylol methane tetraacrylate, 1,2-polybutadiene and/or m-phenylene di-maleimide, and crosslinking adjuvant (C2) (0.05-5) containing dimethacrylate-type compound.    USE - Crosslinkable resin composition is used for extrusion molded film and sealing agent for solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The crosslinkable resin composition has excellent transparent, and suppressed scorching.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A crosslinkable resin composition comprises (in parts mass) ethylene-( alpha )-olefin copolymer (A) (100) which are low crystalline ethylene-type random copolymer, organic peroxide (B) (0.05-3), crosslinking adjuvant (C1) (0.1-5) chosen from triaryl isocyanurate, trimethylol-propane (meth)acrylate, ditrimethylol propane tetraacrylate, tetramethylol methane tetraacrylate, 1,2-polybutadiene and/or m-phenylene di-maleimide, and crosslinking adjuvant (C2) (0.05-5) containing dimethacrylate-type compound. The component (A) has ethylene unit content of 80-95 mol%, ( alpha )-olefin unit content of 5-20 mol%, intrinsic viscosity of 0.5-3 dl/g measured in decalin at 135 degrees C, and molecular weight distribution of 2.5 or less measured by gel permeation chromatography. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of crosslinkable resin composition, which involves melt-kneading ethylene-( alpha )-olefin copolymer (A), organic peroxide (B), crosslinking adjuvant (C1) and crosslinking adjuvant (C2).
NOVELTY - A water-containing cutting fluid contains polyoxyalkylene compound (I) having hydrophilic-lipophilic-balance value of 8-20, and water. The content of water is 70-99.99 wt.% with respect to total content of cutting fluid.    USE - Water-containing cutting fluid is used for silicon wafer for electronic material (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to memory device, oscillation element, amplifier, charge-coupled device, solar cell, personal computer, mobile telephone, digital camera and portable music player.    ADVANTAGE - The water-containing cutting fluid has low foaming property and excellent washability. The silicon wafer formed using the water-containing cutting fluid has excellent flatness.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A water-containing cutting fluid contains polyoxyalkylene compound of formula: RO-((CH2-CH2-O)m/(CH2-C(-CH3)H-O)-n)-H (I) having hydrophilic-lipophilic-balance value of 8-20, and water. The content of water is 70-99.99 wt.% with respect to total content of cutting fluid.    R=1-8C alkyl;    m=1-10;    n=0-5;and    m/(m+n)=0.4-1.    The ethylene oxide and propylene oxide is in the form of block or random addition type. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for silicon wafer.
NOVELTY - A vapor deposition material is formed by heating metallic silicon, silicon dioxide and magnesium oxide powder. The ratio of number of atoms of oxygen and sum total number of silicon and magnesium is 1-1.8. The ratio of number of magnesium and number of silicon is 0.02-0.5.    USE - Vapor deposition material is used for backsheet of solar cell, and material for packaging foodstuffs, hard disk, semiconductor module and pharmaceutical.    ADVANTAGE - The vapor deposition material having excellent thermal impact characteristics and gas barrier property, and suppressed generation of splash phenomenon is manufactured, with high yield.
NOVELTY - An ultraviolet blocking property layer containing inorganic ultraviolet absorber, ultraviolet curable resin and silica layer are formed in order on a base material. The formed layers are modified by irradiating vacuum ultraviolet light with wavelength below 200 nm, to form functional multilayer film. The silica layer is formed by modifying polysilazane containing coating film.    USE - Manufacture of functional multilayer film used for gas barrier film used in organic element device (all claimed) e.g. bulk heterojunction type organic photoelectric conversion element for solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The functional multilayer film has excellent bending proof property, weather resistance, antifouling property, gas barrier property and abrasion resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for gas barrier film, which has gas barrier layer provided on the base material on the side opposite to the ultraviolet blocking property layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the solar cell containing bulk heterojunction type organic photoelectric conversion element.    Bulk heterojunction type organic photoelectric conversion element (10)    Substrate (11)    Anode (12)    Cathode (13)    Electric power generation layer (14)
NOVELTY - The anti-reflection film has a common packaging glass (1) whose outer surface is orderly overlapped with three optical films such as silicon dioxide and titanium dioxide or zirconium dioxide or tantalum pentoxide composite thin film (2), a titanium dioxide or zirconium dioxide or tantalum pentoxide film (3) and a silicon dioxide thin film (4) from an inner side to an outer side, where refractive indexes and thickness of the optical films are respectively about 1.58-1.85, 1.91-2.52 and 1.43-1.45, and 42.6-109.8 nm, 105.4-139.7 nm and 81.2-109 nm.    USE - Solar cell packaging glass three-layer plated anti-reflection film.    ADVANTAGE - The film reaches average penetration rate of visible light area to about 98 percent, realizes industrialization effect in a convenient manner, effectively improves solar energy and visible light area utilization rate and ensures simple preparation process, and is simple in structure and easy to operate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a solar cell packaging glass three-layer plated anti-reflection film.    Common packaging glass (1)    Silicon dioxide and titanium dioxide or zirconium dioxide or tantalum pentoxide composite thin film (2)    Titanium dioxide or zirconium dioxide or tantalum pentoxide film (3)    Silicon dioxide thin film (4)
NOVELTY - The assembly has a vacuum glass and a glass base plate that are provided with a solar battery. The solar battery is laminated with a rubber layer. The vacuum glass and the glass base plate are bonded with each other by glue, where vacuum degree of the vacuum glass is 0.01 Pa to 10 Pa. The vacuum glass is 0.1-1mm in thickness and provided with two pieces of glass, where each piece of glass is common float glass, toughened glass, or coated glass. A periphery of the vacuum glass is provided with a glass solder. A support of the vacuum glass is made of metal, glass, ceramic or alloy support.    USE - Photovoltaic vacuum glass assembly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The rubber layer is poly vinyl butyral (PVB) or ethylene-vinyl acetate (EVA) rubber layer, and the glue is dry or wet laminated clamped glue. The solar battery is a thin film battery, mono-crystalline silicon battery or poly-silicon battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side sectional view of a photovoltaic vacuum glass assembly.
NOVELTY - A resistant protective polyester solar cell back board comprises a first adhesive layer (2), a structure enhancing layer (3) having a thickness of 20-500 mu m, a second adhesive layer (4) having a thickness of 1-20 mu m, a heat-sealing layer (5) having a thickness of 20-200 mu m, and a polyester resistant protection layer (1) on the surface of the first adhesive layer and having a thickness of 5-80 mu m.    USE - A resistant protective polyester solar cell back board.    ADVANTAGE - The resistant protective polyester solar cell back board utilizes easy to process raw materials, and is cheap.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic view of a resistant protective polyester solar cell back board.    Polyester resistant protection layer (1)    First adhesive layer (2)    Structure enhancing layer (3)    Second adhesive layer (4)    Heat-sealing layer (5)
NOVELTY - The assembly has heat exchanging device, insulating layer and bottom plate that are arranged on frame (1). Insulating layer is covered on lower portion of heat exchanging device and four sides of bottom plate. Water inlet pipe and water outlet pipe of exchange device are provided with square-shaped pipe. Upper surface of hollow plate is provided with photovoltaic laminate (6). The water inlet pipe is provided with connecting wire which is connected with laminate. The laminate is provided with heat insulation ring and polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) plate (12).    USE - Solar battery assembly.    ADVANTAGE - The PMMA board can be enabled to improve the transmittance and absorb more energy, and hence the utilization rate of the solar energy can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The bottom plate is located between the insulating layer and lower portion of panel. The panel is covered on the heat exchange device on the upper portion of the frame.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of solar battery assembly.    Frame (1)    Photovoltaic laminate (6)    PMMA plate (12)
NOVELTY - The battery unit has a heat exchange device provided with a square water inlet pipe, a square water outlet pipe and a hollow plate. An upper surface of the hollow plate is provided with a photovoltaic laminate (6). The water inlet pipe is provided with a connecting wire connected with the photovoltaic laminate. An upper part of the hollow plate and the photovoltaic laminate are provided with a heat insulation ring. The heat insulation ring is covered with a polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA) plate (12). The PMMA plate, the heat insulation ring and the hollow plate form an air bag.    USE - Solar battery unit.    ADVANTAGE - The battery unit converts light energy into electric energy that is utilized to make hot water, and is provided with the PMMA plate to improve transmittance and absorb energy. The battery unit improves utilization ratio of solar energy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a solar battery unit.    Frame (1)    Photovoltaic laminate (6)    PMMA plate (12)
NOVELTY - The module has an inner sole made of an ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) module body (1) that is provided with a serial battery. The serial battery is arranged at intervals with a guide bar. The guide bar is arranged at intervals with a battery string (2). Width of the battery string is 2 mm. Length of the battery string is 3mm.    USE - EVA module.    ADVANTAGE - The module has better battery assembly lamination process and convenient artificial alignment, and reduces battery string displacement during conveying process, so as to avoid serial battery deformation and distortion. The module improves battery assembly performance.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of an EVA module.    EVA module body (1)    Battery string (2)
NOVELTY - The component has a small solar battery core plate provided with a metal foil or non-metal flexible substrate. A core veneer is arranged in sides of the solar battery plate. A curved surface glass is arranged between an upper protective layer and a lower protective layer of the core plate and made of flexible material. Bending curvature of the upper protective layer is same as bending curvature of the lower protective layer. The upper protective layer and the lower protective layer are respectively provided with an upper rubber film and a lower rubber film.    USE - Building material type curtain wall, lighting roof and bus shelter complex curved surface and plane double-face glass solar photovoltaic component.    ADVANTAGE - The component is convenient, safe and reliable to use, aesthetic in appearance and utilized for different types of buildings, and has high photoelectric conversion efficiency, stable performance, prolonged service life, better heat insulation, heat preservation and sound insulation effects, anti-UV and anti-crushing functions, and enables selecting non-light tight material with double glass photovoltaic component and satisfies double-surface optical power lighting requirements.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The upper protecting layer and the lower protecting layer are formed as single bending and composite bending structure. The curved surface glass is formed in multi-bending and spherical crown shape.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a side view of a building material type curtain wall, lighting roof and bus shelter complex curved surface and plane double-face glass solar photovoltaic component.
NOVELTY - The battery has an electroplating film layer (3) arranged on a glass substrate (1) and a thick molybdenum film (2). The electroplating film layer is arranged on an upper surface of a positive-negative (p-n) junction area (11). The electroplating film layer is coated on a cadmium sulfide (4). The cadmium sulfide is coated on a transparent and conductive zinc oxide insulating layer (5). Aluminum oxide (6) is coated on a surface of plating nickel (7). The nickel is coated with thick aluminum film and nickel protecting aluminum (9) that is coated on a soda-lime glass cover (10).    USE - Film photovoltaic solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery enables a plasma inductive coupling radio frequency coil to prevent atmosphere form environment pollution due to argon and selenide. The battery avoids generation of void, and has high density.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a film photovoltaic solar battery.    Glass substrate (1)    Thick molybdenum film (2)    Electroplating film layer (3)    Cadmium sulfide (4)    Transparent and conductive zinc oxide insulating layer (5)    Aluminum oxide (6)    Plating nickel (7)    Nickel protecting aluminum (9)    Soda-lime glass cover (10)    P-n junction area (11)
NOVELTY - A thermosetting-type electroconductive coating composition contains conductive polymer, melamine resin derivative, sulfonic-acid curing catalyst, silicone with both ends modified by polyether, electroconductive-improving agent, and solvent or dispersion medium.    USE - Thermosetting-type electroconductive coating composition is used for optical film for protection film (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to liquid crystal television, plasma television, electroluminescent display and solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The protective film obtained using thermosetting-type coating composition has excellent electroconductivity, and improved scratch-resistance, solvent resistance, printing property, and adhesiveness.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for optical film, which has electroconductive film containing thermosetting-type electroconductive coating composition laminated on a base material.
NOVELTY - A solar battery coating liquid comprises (pts.wt.) deionized water (100), doped and modified nano titanium dioxide (TiO2, 0.1-2), luminescent powder (0.1-1.5), film forming agent (0.01-0.1), and dispersing agent (0.2-1.5).    USE - Solar battery coating liquid.    ADVANTAGE - The coating liquid can improve photoelectric conversion efficiency of the solar battery photoelectric conversion efficiency of solar battery by 13.72 W.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparation of the coating liquid, comprising:    (A) dispersing the dispersing agent in deionized water, stirring and uniformly mixing to form stable water dispersion liquid;    (B) adding doped and modified nano TiO2 and luminescent powder in the water dispersion liquid, stirring and uniformly mixing; and    (C) adding film forming agent in the water dispersion liquid, stirring and uniformly mixing to obtain stable suspension liquid which is the coating liquid.
NOVELTY - The structure has back scattering film that is formed on the surface of substrate. A back surface of the scattering film is provided with composite film. The substrate is provided in direct contact with the substrate to change shape of metal compound and silver (Ag) film composite at relatively low temperature deposited on or after the low temperature heat treatment to change shape of the metal to form the metal film and Ag film composite. The surface of the composite film is provided to form sub-micron scale rough structure.    USE - Back-scattering structure of thin-film silicon solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The heat process temperature needed to roughening of surface can be reduced. The consumption of noble metal Ag can be reduced with low manufacturing cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of back-scattering structure. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The system (1) has control device (2) in which alternating current (AC) power source unit (21) and direct current power supply unit are installed. AC power source unit is connected with direct current (DC) power source unit (22). Power frequency unit is connected with power variable-frequency unit (XT). Power variable frequency unit is connected with signal transmitting module (26).    USE - Battery control system.    ADVANTAGE - The system is convenient to operate. The system is flexible and provided with fault self-diagnosis and self-recovery function. The system effectively avoids error and leakage. The system improves the system reliability and usability. The system monitors and adjusts the parameter in various operating state through human-computer interface.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for vanadium liquid flow battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the battery control system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Battery control system (1)    Control device (2)    AC power source unit (21)    DC power source unit (22)    Signal transmitting module (26)
NOVELTY - An electrolyte comprises amide compound, lithium salt, 2-12C alkoxy alkyl nitrile or oxydi alkyl nitrile.    USE - In electrochemical device selected from lithium secondary battery (claimed), fuel cell, solar cell, electric double layer capacitor, and dye-sensitized solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The electrolyte has viscosity of less than or equal to 100 (preferably less than or equal to 30) cP; has excellent chemical and thermal stability, and electrical reliability; and has high ion conductance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrolyte comprises amide compound of formula (R)m-X-C(=O)-N(R1)(R2), lithium salt, and 2-12C alkoxy alkyl nitrile or oxydi alkyl nitrile.    R=1-20C alkyl group (substituted by halo);    R1 and R2=alkylamine, alkenyl, aryl group, CH3, -(CH2)p-O or (CH2)q-;    p and q=0-8;    X=C, Si, O, N, P, S or H.    Provided that at least one of R1 and R2 is selected from CH3, or -(CH2)p-O or (CH2)q-. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for an electrochemical device comprising anode, cathode, and the electrolyte.
NOVELTY - Back plate structure of a solar battery module comprises a bottom rubber layer made up of polyurethane resin material and a silane material. The silane material (0.5-1.5 wt.% of the bottom rubber layer) and an insulating layer arranged on the bottom rubber layer. A conductor waterproof layer arranged on the insulating layer and a weatherproof layer arranged on the conductor waterproof layer.    USE - Used as a back plate structure of a solar battery module.    ADVANTAGE - The solar battery module and the back plate structure: avoids ethylene vinyl acetate layer by the design of the bottom rubber layer to improve the yellowing phenomenon, and switch to a partial attaching manufacture procedure to increase the production efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the solar battery module, comprising a photoelectric conversion structure and a back plate structure, where the back plate structure comprises a bottom rubber layer directly arranged on the photoelectric conversion structure; and #manufacturing a solar battery module, comprising providing a photoelectric conversion structure and a back plate structure, and partially attaching the back plate structure to the photoelectric conversion structure by a partially attaching machine to directly contact the bottom rubber layer with the photoelectric conversion structure.
NOVELTY - A tungsten, molybdenum sputtering plated stainless steel film or layer of tantalum is grafted, such that gallium arsenide material layer having different electrical property is deposited on main material, to obtain metal film.    USE - Manufacture of metal film used for solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The metal film is economically manufactured with excellent toughness and durability.
NOVELTY - A metal complex containing bidentate ligand and cyclic hydrocarbon compound, is new.    USE - As a catalyst, multi-electron catalyst, dye or as a pH indicator; in electrode comprising triple-junction solar cell or a tandem cell; and for splitting water into oxygen and protons, which are used to prepare hydrogen, a chemical component or carbon based fuel such as methanol, ethanol or formic acid (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The complex exhibits improved catalytic properties. The complex is used as multi-electron catalyst that catalyzes the water splitting reaction at a high catalytic turnover number and turnover frequency. By using the catalyst the reaction can proceeds with moderate activation energy and low overpotential over wide pH range.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A metal complex containing bidentate ligand and cyclic hydrocarbon compound of formula ((BL)-(M')-(Ar')-(X))n+ (A')n- (I), is new.    M' = metal ion;    BL = bidentate ligand having two nitrogen atoms coordinating with a metal ion M';    Ar' = conjugated cyclic hydrocarbon compound (optionally substituted);    X = H2O;    A' = anion;    n = 1-5.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) preparation of the compound (I);    (2) electrode linked to the complex (I); and    (3) splitting (M1) water into oxygen and protons by means of electrolysis involving using the complex (I).
NOVELTY - A light conversion element appears homogeneous and transparent when observed visually, and contains organic photosensitizer molecules and organic light emitting molecules exhibiting triplet-triplet annihilation process, melted and/or dispersed in ionic liquid.    USE - Light conversion element for solar cell, photocatalyst and photocatalyst type hydrogen and oxygen generation apparatus (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The light conversion element has low vapor pressure, reduced toxicity, favorable fluidity, improved safety and is environmentally-friendly.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the light conversion element, which involves producing organic solution by dissolving organic photosensitizer molecules and organic light emitting molecules in volatile organic solvent, mixing ionic liquid and volatile organic solution, producing homogeneous and transparent solution and/or dispersion, and removing the solvent under reduced pressure.
NOVELTY - A photoelectric conversion element comprises semiconductor layer formed by supporting sensitizing dye to semiconductor (3) and electric charge transport layer (5).    USE - A photoelectric conversion element for solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Sensitizing dye has good adsorptivity, and photoelectric conversion efficiency is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A photoelectric conversion element comprises semiconductor layer formed by supporting sensitizing dye of formula (1) to semiconductor (3) and electric charge transport layer (5).    R1=H, CN, optionally substituted alkyl group, alkenyl group, alkynyl group, aryl group, NH2, or heterocyclic group of formula Za;    R2=optionally substituted alkyl group, alkenyl group, alkynyl group, alkoxy group, alkylthio group, alkyl seleno group, NH2, or aryl group;    R11-R18, R21-R24=H, halo, NO2, CN, OH, thiol group, optionally substituted alkyl group, alkenyl group, alkynyl group, alkyl carbonyl group, ester group, alkoxy group, alkylthio group, NH2, aryl group, heterocyclic group, cyclic structure, or condensed-ring structure through another direct or joint atom, provided that greater than or equal to 1 of R11-R18 and R21-R24 is a group of formula Za;    M=H or optionally substituted bivalent, trivalent, or tetravalent metal atom;    X=acidic group; and    m= greater than or equal to 1.
NOVELTY - The structure has a phosphorus doped layer (4) that is arranged on a p type silicon substrate (1). A silicon aluminum alloy layer (9), n+/n-light doped layer (6), silicon oxide layer (3), silicon nitride film layer and metal slurry layer (10) are arranged on the p type silicon substrate. A metal electrode (5) is provided on the phosphorus doped layer, to form ohm contact or rectifying contact with the metal slurry layer and silicon-aluminum alloy layer. The n+/n-light doped layer is separated from silicon oxide layer and silicon nitride film layer.    USE - Floating junction solar battery structure.    ADVANTAGE - The manufacturing process of floating junction solar battery structure can be simplified. The efficiency of the floating junction solar battery structure can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of floating junction solar battery structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the floating junction solar battery structure.    P type silicon substrate (1)    Silicon oxide layer (3)    Phosphorus doped layer (4)    Metal electrode (5)    Light doped layer (6)    Silicon aluminum alloy layer (9)    Metal slurry layer (10)
NOVELTY - Solar battery back panel comprises a gas barrier layer, processing layer, and outer coating layer composed of polyimide and polytetrafluoroethylene composite film. The gas barrier layer is provided with opposite upper and lower surfaces. The processing layer is located above gas barrier layer. The outer coating layer is located below gas barrier layer.    USE - Used as a solar battery back panel.    ADVANTAGE - The panel has good water resistant, weather resistant, flame retardant and ultraviolet resistant properties.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of the solar battery back panel.
NOVELTY - The method involves depositing aluminum doped zinc oxide layer (AZO) film layer on ultra-white glass substrate and using dilute hydrochloric acid with specific concentration to obtain AZO film layer of conductive glass or a conductive transparent conducting oxide (TCO) film layer doped fluorine tin oxide (FTO) glass. The TCO film layer is provided with high conductive composite front electrode. The physical vapor deposition process is performed using predetermined range of power density and pressure at specific deposition time.    USE - Method for manufacturing thin film solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The photoelectric conversion efficiency of thin film solar battery can be improved.
NOVELTY - A tetra-layered crystalline silicon solar battery film has a silicon nitride film-I with a thickness of 10-15 nm and a refractive index of 2.2-2.4, a silicon nitride film-II with a thickness of 30-35 nm and a refractive index of 1.95-2.05, a silicon nitride film-III with a thickness of 8-10 nm and a refractive index of 2.3-2.4 and a silicon nitride film-IV with a thickness of 30-35 nm and a refractive index of 2.1-2.15, where the films are installed on a surface of the solar battery from inner side to outer side.    USE - Tetra-layered crystalline silicon solar battery film.    ADVANTAGE - The film has an anti-reflection property with a reflection loss of 0.9-1.2% and an improved conversion efficiency on the surface of the battery.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for preparing a tetra-layered crystalline silicon solar battery film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a tetra-layered crystalline silicon solar battery film. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - A polypyrrole/graphene composite film material preparing method involves adding graphene powder in succinic acid and dioctyl sodium sulfonate mixture to form uniformly dispersed mixed solution. Pyrrole monomer is added to the uniformly dispersed mixed solution. The obtained solution is stirred uniformly using magnetic force. A conductive substrate is polymerized using an electrochemical process to obtain a polypyrrole/graphene composite film material. The composite film material is washed by ethanol and distilled by water. The distilled composite film material is dried.    USE - Method for preparing polypyrrole/graphene composite film material utilized as a corrosion protection material. Uses include but are not limited to capacitor, lithium ion battery, sensor, electronic device and fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables preparing the polypyrrole/graphene composite film material in a simple, controllable, quick and inexpensive manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a photograph of a polypyrrole/graphene composite film material.
NOVELTY - A sealant comprises (in weight parts) polydimethylsiloxane (50-90), methyl triethoxysilane (20-50), flame retardant (5-30), filler (5-20) and thixotropic agent (5-20).    USE - Sealant for a solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The sealant is neutral, non-toxic and non-corrosive, and prevents environmental pollution and satisfies sealing and encapsulating performance requirements of a solar cell module. The sealant has easy construction, high elasticity, large adhesive strength, high insulating ability, better aging and UV and radiation resistance effects.
NOVELTY - Electrochemical reaction is performed using conductive fluorine-doped tin oxide glass as substrate, high pure deionized water as reaction solvent, copper sulfate and potassium iodide as reaction solute and ethylene diamine tetraacetic acid as complexing agent at sedimentation potential of -0.05V to -0.6V for 30-200 minutes, to obtain copper iodide thin film.    USE - Preparation of copper iodide thin film used for photoelectronic device e.g. solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method economically provides copper iodide thin film having excellent quality, by a simple process.
NOVELTY - The method involves preparing velvet using acid liquid comprising nitric acid and hydrogen fluoride. The acid liquid on the velvet is removed using alkaline solution such as sodium hydroxide solution, and porous silicon. The oxidation layer and the metal ion on the velvet are removed using the mixture of hydrochloric acid and hydrogen fluoride. The velvet is washed and dried 3O degrees C.    USE - Method for manufacturing multi-crystalline silicic acid velvet for solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The weight of the silicon wafer is not changed during the manufacturing process of multi-crystalline silicic acid velvet. The reflectivity of the velvet is improved. The black line on the surface of the velvet is controlled efficiently. The productivity of velvet is improved.
NOVELTY - An alkaline fuel cell catalyst comprises an active component, which is formed by compounding nitrogen and a metal component chosen from iron, cobalt, nickel, titanium, vanadium, chromium, manganese, copper, zinc, zirconium, niobium, molybdenum, cadmium, tungsten, stannum, lead, palladium, iridium, ruthenium, and/or oxides of the metal components, where atomic ratio of the nitrogen and the metal component in the catalyst is 20:1-0.1:10, wt. % of an active component in the catalyst is 10-80%, and the remaining amount of the content is a carrier.    USE - Catalyst for an alkaline fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst is small in size and low in cost, and has uniform granularity.
NOVELTY - A bio-cathode microbial fuel cell has a cathode chamber comprising an aerobic cathode chamber and an anoxic cathode chamber, where fillers are filled in an anode chamber and the aerobic and anoxic cathode chambers. A cation exchange membrane is arranged between the anode chamber and the aerobic chamber. An anion exchange membrane is arranged between the anode chamber and the anoxic chamber. Two sides of the membranes are provided with a metal net. Two ends of the net are made to communicate via a guide line. A bottom part of the aerobic cathode chamber is provided with an aerating device.    USE - Bio-cathode microbial fuel cell for generating electricity for treatment of waste water i.e. nitrogen-containing organic waste water (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The cell removes nitrogen in an organic substance, and generates large amount of electricity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A bio-cathode microbial fuel cell has a cathode chamber comprising an aerobic cathode chamber and an anoxic cathode chamber, where fillers are filled in an anode chamber, the aerobic and anoxic cathode chambers. Electrogenesis microbial films are loaded on the fillers, and a cation exchange membrane is arranged between the anode chamber and the aerobic chamber. An anion exchange membrane is arranged between the anode chamber and the anoxic chamber. Two sides of the exchange membranes are provided with a current collection metal net. Two ends of the net are made to communicate via a guide line, where a load is arranged on the guide line. A bottom part of the aerobic chamber is provided with an aerating device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of a bio-cathode microbial fuel cell.
NOVELTY - The method involves providing a texturing surface with multiple protrusion parts. The protrusions parts are fixed on a first side of a crystalline substrate that is provided with a conductivity-type reactive ion etching part. An emitter part is fixed with the crystalline substrate. Impurity is injected into the substrate. An electrode is fixed with the emitter part. Another electrode is fixed with the substrate. Fluorine base gas, hydrochloric acid gas and oxygen gas are injected into a processing chamber of a drying apparatus. Maximum diameter of protrusion parts is 100-800 nm.    USE - Method for manufacturing a solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables reducing reflectance of the solar cell by utilizing the texturing surface in the protrusion parts, thus improving efficiency of the solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating a solar cell manufacturing method.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The method involves forming an emitter part in a semiconductor substrate. A front side protection unit is formed in an entrance face of the semiconductor substrate. An electrode is connected to the emitter part. Another electrode is connected with the semiconductor substrate. Hydrogen is sprayed to the front side protection unit by a plasma jet. The front side protection unit is provided with a hydrogenated silicon nitride film, a silicon oxide film, a silicon nitride oxide film and an amorphous silicon film.    USE - Method for manufacturing a solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables improving photoelectric efficiency of a solar cell by spraying hydrogen to the front side protection unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic representation of method for manufacturing a solar cell.
NOVELTY - The method involves mixing lithium magnate and a subactive material. Electric potential of lithium is higher than electric potential of the lithium magnate. A positive electrode material is obtained. A preservation operation is performed by the subactive material at high temperature that is smaller than state-of-charge (SOC) corresponding to an irreversible capacitance value of a battery. A negative electrode active material layer (13) is arranged on two surfaces of a negative electrode collector (11) and an electrolyte layer (17).    USE - Method for manufacturing a lithium ion secondary battery of a vehicle in an automobile industry. Uses include but are not limited to a non-bipolar-type lithium ion secondary battery, a bipolar-type lithium ion secondary battery, a laminated-type lithium ion secondary battery and winding-type lithium ion secondary battery, and a vehicle such as electric vehicle, hybrid electric vehicle, fuel-cell vehicle and hybrid fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The preservation operation is performed by the subactive material at high temperature that is smaller than the SOC corresponding to the irreversible capacitance value of the battery, so that the storing capacity of the battery can be improved and manufacturing cost of the battery can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a laminated-type lithium ion secondary battery.    Negative electrode collector (11)    Negative electrode active material layer (13)    Electrolyte layer (17)    Cell layer (19)    Negative electrode current collecting plate (25)
NOVELTY - A dye-sensitized-type photoelectric conversion element has a pair of electrodes, a rectification layer (3), a semiconductor layer (4) and a solid electric charge transport layer (6) on a substrate (1,1'). The rectification layer contains cage-type silsesquioxane derivative (I).    USE - Dye-sensitized-type photoelectric conversion element for a solar cell (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to single crystal silicon solar cell, polycrystalline silicon solar cell, amorphous silicon solar cell, cadmium telluride solar cell and copper indium selenide solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The element has high photoelectric conversion efficiency, durability, heat resistance, internal resistance and weather resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A dye-sensitized-type photoelectric conversion element has a pair of electrodes, a rectification layer, a semiconductor layer and a solid electric charge transport layer on a substrate. The rectification layer contains cage-type silsesquioxane derivative of formula (RMO(1.5))n (I).    M=silicon, titanium, zirconium, tin, aluminium or niobium, preferably titanium or silicon;    R=-R1-OCO-CR2=CH2, -R1-CR2=CH2, unsaturated group (-CH=CH2), alkyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, phenyl, H, alkoxyl, alkyl siloxy or OSi(R3)2R4;    R1=alkylene, alkylidene or phenylene;    R2=H or alkyl;    R3=alkyl;and    R4=-R1-OCO-CR2=CH2, -R1-CR2=CH2, unsaturated group (-CH=CH2), alkyl, cycloalkyl, cycloalkenyl, phenyl, H, alkoxyl or alkyl siloxy.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a photoelectric conversion element. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'    Substrate (1,1')    Transparent conductive film (2, 7)    Rectification layer (3)    Semiconductor layer (4)    Sensitizing dye (5)    Solid electric charge transport layer (6)    Platinum (8)    Counter electrode (9)    Partition (10)    Incident light (11)
NOVELTY - An organic niobium compound and organotitanium compound as gas, are sprayed on a glass substrate at 450 degrees C or more as microdroplets under atmospheric pressure or pressure of vicinity, and a film containing niobium-doped titanium oxide is formed on the glass substrate, such that concentration of oxidizing gas and reducing gas is 10 volume% or less and 4 volume% or less. The obtained film is cooled until the temperature of the glass substrate reaches 350 degrees C or less to obtain transparent conductive film.    USE - Manufacture of transparent conductive film used for glass substrate (claimed) used for solar cell substrate, touch-panel substrate and flat panel display substrate.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently and economically provides transparent conductive film has excellent electroconductivity and transparency, by simple method.
NOVELTY - The protection sheet (1) has a thermoplastic resin layer (12) that is stacked by one surface of a base material (11). The thermoplastic resin layer is provided with primary layer (121) which is stacked on the base material showing adhesiveness with respect to the base material. The thermoplastic resin layer is provided with secondary layer (122) which is stacked on primary layer and provided with olefin resin as a main component. The thickness of the base material is set to 50-250 mu . which is 11 / 3 to 2 time of the thickness of thermoplastic resin layer.    USE - Protection sheet for solar cell module (claimed) installed in dome shaped building and sound insulating wall of highway.    ADVANTAGE - The adhesive force of the protection sheet can be improved, while suppressing the curvature produced at the time of installation of the solar cell module. The dampproofness of the protection sheet can be improved. The thermoplastic resin layer can be firmly joined to the base material. The productivity of the protection sheet can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for manufacturing protection sheet for solar cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic sectional view of the protection sheet.    Protection sheet (1)    Base material (11)    Thermoplastic resin layer (12)    Primary layer (121)    Secondary layer (122)
NOVELTY - A crystallizable solder glass has thermal expansion coefficient of 8x 10-6/K or more at 20-300 degrees C and sinter-start temperature in amorphous state of 750 degrees C or more. The crystallizable solder glass comprises sintered ceramic having sinter-start temperature of 1250 degrees C or more and containing (in wt.%) strontium oxide (40-58), barium oxide (less than 1), silica (25-60), alumina (less than 10), boron oxide (less than 0.5), cesium oxide (0-5), metallic (R) oxide (0-30), dimetallic (R) trioxide (0-40),metallic (R) dioxide (0-30) and lithium oxide, sodium oxide and potassium oxide (less than 1).    USE - Crystallizable solder glass is used for fuel cell, sensor, actuator, preparing sintered compact and film, and filler material (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The crystallizable solder glass has excellent temperature resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A crystallizable solder glass has thermal expansion coefficient of 8x 10-6/K or more at 20-300 degrees C and sinter-start temperature in amorphous state of 750 degrees C or more. The crystallizable solder glass comprises sintered ceramic having sinter-start temperature of 1250 degrees C or more and containing (in wt.%) strontium oxide (40-58), barium oxide (less than 1), silica (25-60), alumina (less than 10), boron oxide (less than 0.5), cesium oxide (0-5), metallic (R) oxide (0-30), dimetallic (R) trioxide (0-40), metallic (R) dioxide (0-30) and lithium oxide, sodium oxide and potassium oxide (less than 1). The metallic (R) oxide is alkaline-earth metal oxide chosen from magnesium oxide, calcium oxide, zinc oxide and beryllium oxide. The dimetallic (R) trioxide is gallium (III) oxide, indium trioxide, yttrium trioxide, lanthanum oxide and/or dysprosium oxide. The metallic (R) dioxide is titania, zinc-tin oxide and/or hafnium oxide.
NOVELTY - The cell (1) has a cell housing (G) formed of two housing side walls (1.1, 1.2). An electrically insulating frame (1.3) i.e. plastic frame, is arranged between the side walls. An electro-chemically active electrode stack is arranged inside the cell housing. The frame comprises a filling opening for filling the inside of the cell housing with electrolyte liquid. A free space i.e. channel, is formed between the frame and the electrode stack, where the electrode stack is directed toward an inner side of the frame at which the filling opening is formed.    USE - Single cell e.g. lithium ion single cell and frame flat cell, for a battery e.g. lithium ion battery for use in a vehicle e.g. electric vehicle, hybrid vehicle and fuel cell vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The free space is formed between the electrically insulating frame and the electro-chemically active electrode stack that is directed toward the inner side of the frame at which the filling opening is formed, thus enabling uniform and rapid distribution of the electrolyte liquid within the cell housing when filling the cell with the electrolyte liquid while ensuring complete filling of the cell interior with the electrolyte liquid and reducing manufacturing time of the cell by shortening the filling time, and hence increasing production volume per time and reducing manufacturing costs of the cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective view of a single cell.    Cell housing (G)    Single cell (1)    Side walls of cell housing (1. 1, 1.2)    Side wall elements (1.1.1, 1.2.1)    Electrically insulating frame (1.3)
NOVELTY - The cell (1) has a housing equipped with an electrolyte and an electrochemically active electrode foil stack (1.4). The housing consists of two opposite sheathing plates (1.1,1.2). An electrically insulating frame (1.3) is arranged between the sheathing plates. An electrolyte diffusion barrier (1.5) is arranged directly between the electrically insulating frames. A spacer element (1.6) made of plastic, glass-fiber reinforced plastic, ceramic, and layered silicate is arranged between the sheathing plates.    USE - Cell of battery e.g. lithium ion battery used in vehicle e.g. hybrid vehicle and fuel cell vehicle (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Since the electrolyte diffusion barrier is arranged directly between the electrically insulating frames, the diffusion of electrolyte is prevented, and the efficiency of the cell is maintained over entire service life. The stability of the housing of the cell is enhanced by the electrolyte diffusion barrier.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the cell of battery.    Cell (1)    Sheathing plates (1.1,1.2)    Electrically insulating frame (1.3)    Electrochemically active electrode foil stack (1.4)    Electrolyte diffusion barrier (1.5)    Spacer element (1.6)
NOVELTY - A gas barrier film comprises gas barrier layer which is laminated by surface of plastic film used as base material in which base-material plastic film has thermal contraction rate of the longitudinal direction and the width direction of less than or equal to 0.8%.    USE - Gas barrier film for solar cell backsheet film (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The film has excellent adhesion strength, hydrolysis resistance, barrier property and durability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a solar cell backsheet film comprising gas barrier film.
NOVELTY - An amorphous transparent conductive film containing indium, tin, element (A) chosen from at least one of dysprosium, erbium, europium, gadolinium, holmium, lutetium, neodymium, praseodymium, scandium, samarium, terbium, thulium, yttrium and ytterbium, and oxygen, is heated at 250-300 degrees C in presence of oxygen atmosphere to obtain crystalline transparent conductive film. The atomic ratio (x) of element (A) with respect to total content of element (A), indium and tin is 0.002-0.05.    USE - Manufacture of crystalline transparent conductive film for display electrode for flat panel display, window material for solar cell and heat ray reflective membrane.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently provides crystalline transparent conductive film having excellent resistivity and weather resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An amorphous transparent conductive film containing indium, tin, element (A) chosen from at least one of dysprosium, erbium, europium, gadolinium, holmium, lutetium, neodymium, praseodymium, scandium, samarium, terbium, thulium, yttrium and ytterbium, and oxygen, is heated at 250-300 degrees C in presence of oxygen atmosphere to obtain crystalline transparent conductive film. The atomic ratio (x) of element (A) with respect to total content of element (A), indium and tin is 0.002-0.05. The atomic ratio (x) and atomic ratio (y) of tin with respect to total content of indium, tin and element (A), satisfy a relation: -0.612x+0.0806 less than or equal to y less than or equal to -1.02x+0.151 (I).
NOVELTY - A cable consists of a conductor (1), an insulating layer (2) coated on the outer periphery, and a sheath (3) coated on the outer periphery of insulating layer. The conductor contains oxygen (greater than 2 mass ppm), additional element chosen from magnesium, zirconium, boron, niobium, calcium, vanadium, nickel, manganese, titanium and chromium, and copper and unavoidable impurity (remainder), and has an electroconductivity of 101.5% or more.    USE - Cable is used for solar energy power generation systems.    ADVANTAGE - The cable has excellent electroconductivity, workability, and bending strength when compared with oxygen-free copper and touch pitch copper, and provides solar energy power generation systems having excellent conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of cable.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the cable.    Conductor (1)    Insulating layer (2)    Sheath (3)
NOVELTY - The method involves applying a coating composition on a substrate, and irradiating the coating composition applied on the substrate with electromagnetic radiation. The coating composition is dried if necessary. The coating composition is thermally converted into an indium oxide-containing layer. An indium oxide precursor is provided as an indium halogen alkoxide in generic formula. The irradiation is performed with electromagnetic radiation with significant proportions of radiation within range of 170-210 nano meters and 250-258 nano meters.    USE - Liquid phase method for manufacturing indium oxide-containing layers i.e. conductive or semiconductive layers, for electronic components e.g. transistors, diodes, sensors and solar cells (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The irradiation is performed with electromagnetic radiation with significant proportions of radiation within range of 170-210 nano meters and 250-258 nano meters, thus improving manufacturing efficiency of the indium oxide-containing layers with field effect flexibility.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical representation of spectrum of indium oxide-containing layers.
NOVELTY - A laminated material consists of resin layer containing aromatic vinyl type resin, adhesive bond layer and resin layer containing saturated polyester type resin. The adhesive bond layer is formed using adhesive composition formed by blending 0.1-8 parts mass of carbodiimide modified isocyanate compound with respect to 100 parts mass of two-component polyurethane adhesive containing prepolymer having polyester segment or polycarbonate segment and hardening agent.    USE - Laminated material for component for solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The laminated material has excellent design property, interlayer peeling strength and excellent mechanical strength even when left in hostile environment for a long period of time.
NOVELTY - An amorphous silicon thin film chemical vapor deposition system comprises an electrode box (1), and multiple vapor distribution boxes (2-5) connected with a vapor transmission pipe (6) by pipelines. The end portion of the vapor transmission pipe is connected with a vapor inlet of the electrode box. A pressure regulating valve (9) and a pneumatic valve (7) are arranged on the pipelines.    USE - An amorphous silicon thin film chemical vapor deposition system used in producing solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - Residual vapor in the vapor transmission pipe can be fully used only by switching each vapor distribution box and controlling the pressure and flow of the vapor, thus reducing waste of resources, increasing the utilization rate of vapor, reducing production cost, and improving coating quality.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a sectional view of the system.    Electrode box (1)    Vapor distribution boxes (2-5)    Vapor transmission pipe (6)    Pneumatic valve (7)    Pressure regulating valve (9)
NOVELTY - A radiation curing dispersion solution containing electroconductive polymer or dye-pigment phosphor is prepared. The obtained radiation curing dispersion solution is milled. The dispersed radiation curing dispersion solution and photoreactor chemical materials are mixed, and subjected to microfiltration, to obtain radiation curable inkjet ink composition.    USE - Preparation of radiation curable inkjet ink composition used for electrical and electronic material for inkjet printer. Uses include but are not limited to liquid crystal display, organic luminescent display, inorganic luminescent display, plasma display, electroluminescent display, solar cell, secondary battery, fuel cell and biosensor.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently provides radiation curable inkjet ink composition without polluting the environment.
NOVELTY - An adsorber assembly (10) comprises adsorber (18) and housing (22) extending between inlet and outlet. The housing is configured to communicate a reformate gas through at least a portion of the adsorber. The adsorber includes a material coating chosen from cerium oxide, rare-earth oxide and manganese oxide. The material coating having predetermined thickness is configured to react with hydrogen sulfide throughout the thickness.    USE - Adsorber assembly is used for fuel cell adsorber arrangement used for conditioning reformate gas stream (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The absorber assembly has high sintering activity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) fuel cell adsorber arrangement; and    (2) method for conditioning a reformate gas stream.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows schematic view of fuel cell adsorber arrangement.    Adsorber assembly (10)    Reformer (14)    Adsorber (18)    Housing (22)    Inlet gas stream (26)
NOVELTY - This invention describes an effective way to obtain high photovoltaic efficiency of Inx Ga1-x N/GaN-based solar cell with the multiple quantum well (MQW) structure by applying SiCN/Si substrate. The p/MQW(i)/n+ device with sophisticated structures, including SiCN buffer layer, epitaxily laterally overgrowth (ELOG) GaN on Si substrate, surface roughness, and anti-reflection layer, is disclosed. The ELOG procedure and SiCN layer employed in this work are aimed at reducing the stress and defect of GaN and Si substrate to obtain a low threading dislocation density that approaches the ideal value. It was found that the device and fabrication developed in the disclosed structure is applicable to the realization of solar cell with a low leakage dark current and an adjustable the energy bandgap of Inx Ga1-x N-based diode. This effect increased the solar spectrum response.
NOVELTY - A sheet is formed from a resin composition containing a crystalline ethylene- alpha -olefin copolymer having a density of less than 0.900 g/cm3, an amorphous alpha -olefin copolymer, and an organic peroxide and a crosslinking additive.    USE - Sheet is used for sealing material of solar cell in solar cell module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The sheet has excellent water-vapor resistance. The solar cell module is economically manufactured using the sheet. The generation of gas causing deterioration of the module, is prevented.
NOVELTY - A metal-clad laminated sheet has a metal foil and a primary resin layer formed on the metal foil. The primary resin layer contains fluorine-containing polymer having hardenable functional group, and epoxy resin.    USE - Metal-clad laminated sheet is used for flexible printed circuit board (claimed) for light emitting device, solar cell, semiconductor and organic electroluminescent device.    ADVANTAGE - The metal-clad laminated sheet has excellent electrical characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) flexible printed circuit board, which has a pattern circuit formed by etched a metal foil of metal-clad laminated sheet; and    (2) manufacture of metal-clad laminated sheet, which involves obtaining metal-clad laminated sheet by adhering metal foil and film containing fluorine-containing polymer having hardenable functional group and epoxy resin.
NOVELTY - A silicon wafer is etched using acidic etching liquid containing halo oxoacid and/or its salt, hydrogen fluoride and/or its salt, nitric acid and/or hydrogen peroxide and water. A corrugated structure is formed on surface of silicon wafer, to obtain silicon substrate.    USE - Manufacture of silicon substrate used for manufacturing solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method economically, stably and efficiently provides silicon substrate having excellent contamination resistance. The solar cell comprising the silicon substrate has excellent photoelectric conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for etching liquid.
NOVELTY - The base material (2) has a pure copper thin plate having slit materials that is provided to contain 99.90 mass % or more of copper. The maximum height of slit material surface is set to 0.05-2.5 mu m. The ratio of root mean square to maximum height of slit material surface is set to 0.06-1.1. The ratio of total length of special grain boundary to total length of a crystalline grain boundary (L) is measured by a scanning electron microscope. An electron diffraction pattern system of scanning electron microscope is attached at a depth of 10 mu m.    USE - Rectangular base material for electrode wire material used in solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The adhesiveness of rectangular base material with electrode wire material can be improved, so that the durability of rectangular base material can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacturing method of rectangular base material for electrode wire material used in solar cell; and    (2) electrode wire material for solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the rectangular base material for electrode wire material used in solar cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Electrode wire material (1)    Rectangular base material (2)    Solder plating layer (3)
NOVELTY - The separator has a polyolefin microporous base that contains 10-25 mass% of polyolefins having molecular weight of 100,000. A heat-resistant porous layer is formed on surfaces of polyolefin microporous base. The temperature of the heat-resistant porous layer is set to 130-155 degrees C based on equation representing resistance of solar cell.    USE - Separator for non-aqueous electrolyte battery (claimed) such as lithium ion battery used in electronic device such as mobile phone and notebook type personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The short-circuit proof property of the separator can be improved. The non-aqueous electrolyte battery can be operated in safe and reliable manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for non-aqueous electrolyte battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical representation illustrating change in resistance of solar cell with respect to change in temperature. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A polyphenylene-ether layered film is formed by laminating an ultraviolet-absorbing coating film on at least one surface of a base film comprising a resin composition (A1). The resin composition (A1) contains polyphenylene ether and a pigment.    USE - Polyphenylene-ether layered film is used for sheet e.g. backsheet for solar cell module (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The polyphenylene-ether layered film has excellent weather resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for sheet (16) containing the polyphenylene-ether layered film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the solar cell module containing the polyphenylene-ether layered film.    Transparent substrate (10)    Sealing resin layers (12A,12B)    Sheet (16)    Junction box (18)    Wiring (20)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing a substrate (102) having a transparent conductive oxide layer (104) in processing chamber. A gas mixture having oxygen containing gas is supplied into the processing chamber. Plasma is formed from the gas mixture to treat the surface of the oxide layer. The surface treatment process is performed using the gas mixture on the surface of the oxide layer. The oxygen containing gas is selected from group including nitrous oxide, nitrogen oxide, water, carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide and clean air.    USE - Method of performing surface treatment process on transparent conductive oxide layer for solar cell device.    ADVANTAGE - The surface treatment process can be performed on the surface of transparent conductive oxide layer so as to assist incorporating desired elements into desired depth from the surface of the transparent conductive oxide layer. Hence the film transparency, mobility and device electric performance can be effectively improved so that high conversion efficiency solar cell devices can be obtained.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing show the schematic views illustrating the fabrication stages of performing the surface treatment process.    Substrate (102)    Transparent conductive oxide layer (104)    Roughened surface (304)    Surface roughness (306)
NOVELTY - A superhydrophobic film comprises a surface having several microstructures containing nanofeatures, where the microstructures and nanofeatures comprise a material that is a majority silicone polymer, where the film has a water contact angle of at least 150 degrees and a sliding angle of less than 10 degrees .    USE - As a superhydrophobic film (claimed) useful on the sun-facing surfaces of solar (photovoltaic) cells, anti-icing applications, corrosion prevention, anti-condensation applications, wind blades, traffic signals, edge seals, anti-fouling applications, drag reduction, noise reduction for automobiles, aircraft, boats and microfluidic devices.    ADVANTAGE - The superhydrophobic film reflects less than 2% of incident light; has a sliding angle of less than 5 (preferably less than 1) degrees ; has a water contact angle of at least 160 (preferably at least 170) degrees ; is highly durable and weatherable in harsh conditions e.g. long-term use outdoors; performs very effectively, even without a surface coating; offers improvement in transparency compared to other superhydrophobic constructions in the art; and has high superhydrophobic performance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) a superhydrophobic article comprising the superhydrophobic film, and a substrate upon which the superhydrophobic film is disposed; and    (2) producing a superhydrophobic film involving providing a film containing a majority by weight silicone polymer and microstructures on a first surface of the film; applying a layer of metal oxide nanoparticles directly onto the microstructures; and etching the film, using the metal oxide nanoparticles as an etch mask, where etching the film results in nanofeatures formed into the microstructures, and where the etched film has a water contact angle of at least 150 degrees and a sliding angle of less than 10 degrees .
NOVELTY - A solar cell contact is formed by firing paste composition containing (in wt.%) silver (50-92), glass frit (1-15) and metal additive (0.01-5) comprising yttrium, organo-vanadium compound, organo antimony compound, organo yttrium compound and organo phosphorus compound.    USE - Solar cell contact. The paste is used as conductor paste, resistor and semiconductor paste, ink and tape.    ADVANTAGE - The contact provides solar cell with improved efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) method for making the paste composition;    (2) method for making solar cell contact;    (3) fired front solar cell contact; and    (4) paste composition.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the solar cell.    P-type silicon substrate (10)    N-type diffusion layer (20)    Front side passivation layer (30)    Back surface field (40)    Back electrodes (71,81)
NOVELTY - An optoelectronic device has aluminum-gallium-indium nitride light emitting diode grown on semipolar (20-2-1) plane.    USE - Optoelectronic device e.g. laser diode, laser, solar cell and photodetector.    ADVANTAGE - The optoelectronic device has narrow emission spectrum width, lower injection current dependent blue shift, increased oscillator strength, and low efficiency droop.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fabrication of optoelectronic device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of prototype light emitting device.    Semipolar substrate (100)    N-gallium nitride (102)    P-aluminum-gallium nitride (106)    P-gallium nitride (108)    Indium-tin oxide (110)
NOVELTY - The container has a pair of container portions (22A,22B) which is made from polymer and organic pulp material with a pair of double wall side walls (26,28) hat extends from a base portion at two of four sides. Each double side wall has a proximal portion adjacent to base and a distal portion. The container portion has a first connection structure at distal portion of two side walls and a second connection structure at base portion at open sides. The two connection structures cooperate to engage two container portions together which define an enclosed substrate receiving region.    USE - Container for shipping substrate such as solar cell wafer.    ADVANTAGE - The better protection to the substrates can be provided by the substrate stack region with recesses at the corners. The shipping and storing operations can be done easily by nesting the components together for maximum quantities in a reduced volume in an elongated stack. The compact, high density shipping configuration can be provided by assembling the container portions into a stack of container portions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) method for shipping stack of solar cell substrates; and    (2) method for manufacturing enclosures for shipping stack of substrates.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an exploded perspective view of the substrate shipping container.    Container portions (22A,22B)    Base wall (24)    Double wall side walls (26,28)    Groove (35)    Top edge (40)
NOVELTY - A redox flow battery comprises: positive electrolytic solution; negative electrolytic solution; and an ion exchange membrane located between them, where each of the electrolytic solutions comprises a solvent, a support electrolyte, and a metal-ligand coordination complex (I). The metal-ligand coordination complex in the positive electrolytic solution and negative electrolytic solution comprise different metals, and are each selected from iron (Fe)-ligand coordination complex and vanadium (V)-ligand coordination complex.    USE - As a redox flow battery (claimed) used in e.g. small mobile devices, middle or large-capacity power storage devices, as key components in semiconductor and liquid crystal fields, sound fields, and communication fields pertaining to portable mobile phones and notebook computers, as power sources for hybrid vehicles.    ADVANTAGE - Due to use of different metals in the positive and negative electrode electrolytes, the redox flow battery has high energy density and high charge and discharge efficiency.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has multiple unit chambers that are divided by a substrate (610) as a boundary. A deposition gas injecting unit injects deposition gases independently to each of multiple unit chambers. A decomposition unit is provided in each of multiple unit chambers to decompose the deposition gases introduced to the unit chambers. The surfaces of the substrate are exposed to multiple unit chambers.    USE - Apparatus for thin film deposition of solar cells e.g. heterojunction solar cells (claimed) for electronic watches, radios, unmanned light houses, artificial satellites, and rockets.    ADVANTAGE - The number of processing units required for carrying out deposition can be decreased, so that the high efficiency can be ensured, the time required for the process can be shortened, the surfaces of the substrate can be minimized and the solar cells can be provided with excellent reliability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) system for thin film deposition of solar cells; and    (2) method for producing heterojunction solar cells.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view illustrating the process for thin film deposition of solar cells.    Silicon substrate (610)    Intrinsic silicon layers (620a,620b)    Silicon layers (630a,630b)    Transparent conductive electrode layers (640a,640b)
NOVELTY - Method comprises: dispersing carbon nanotubes in a mixed solution containing a solvent, the carbon nanotubes, and a dispersant, where the carbon nanotubes include semiconducting carbon nanotubes, the dispersant comprises a polythiophene derivative including a thiophene ring and a hydrocarbon side chain linked to the thiophene ring, the hydrocarbon side chain includes an alkyl group containing a carbon number of 7 or greater, and the hydrocarbon side chain is regioregularly arranged; and separating the semiconducting carbon nanotubes from the mixed solution.    USE - The method is useful for separating the semiconducting carbon nanotubes, which is useful in electronic device including transistor, a solar cell, a photodetector, a photoconductor, an electrode, and a flexible electronic device (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method is highly selective.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) an electronic device comprising the semiconducting carbon nanotubes, and the polythiophene derivative; and    (2) a dispersion comprising the polythiophene derivative, and the semiconducting carbon nanotubes.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic view of solar cells.    Substrate (10)    Lower electrode (20)    N-type layer (30)    P-type layer (40)    Photoactive layer. (50)
NOVELTY - A light absorption layer is prepared by respectively evaporating copper, indium, gallium and selenium; and depositing on substrate. Gallium is evaporated at 900-1100 degrees C, in which the evaporation process comprises uniformly cooling to 35-45 degrees C and uniformly heating at 35-45 degrees C. Indium is evaporated at 800-1000 degrees C, in which evaporation process comprises uniformly heating to 45-55 degrees C and uniformly cooling to 45-55 degrees C to actively control the evaporation amounts of gallium and indium.    USE - Method for preparing light absorption layer for copper indium gallium selenium membrane solar battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method is capable to accurately control energy band structure of copper indium gallium (di)selenide.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Preparing light absorption layer comprises respectively evaporating copper, indium, gallium and selenium; and depositing on substrate. Gallium is evaporated at 900-1100 degrees C, in which the evaporation process comprises uniformly cooling to 35-45 degrees C and uniformly heating at 35-45 degrees C. Indium is evaporated at 800-1000 degrees C, in which evaporation process comprises uniformly heating to 45-55 degrees C and uniformly cooling to 45-55 degrees C to actively control the evaporation amounts of gallium and indium so that the gallium contents on 2 sides of the light absorption layer are a little higher than the gallium content in the middle.
NOVELTY - A conductive paste comprising: a conductive powder; a metallic glass comprising a first element having a heat of mixing value with the conductive powder of less than 0; and an organic vehicle.    USE - As conductive paste used in an electronic device and a solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The conductive paste is capable of reducing charge loss and improving efficiency of a solar cell. The crystallized conductive powder decreases the contact resistance between the upper semiconductor layer and the front electrode portion together with the buffer layer, and improves the electrical characteristics of the solar cell. The crystallized conductive powder decreases the contact resistance between the first doping region and the first electrode portion and between the second doping region and the second electrode portion and improves the electrical characteristics of solar cell. The solar cell including both the first electrode and the second electrode on the rear surface of the solar cell, decreases an area where a metal is positioned on the front surface, which may decrease shadowing loss and increase solar cell efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) an electronic device comprising, an electrode formed using the conductive paste;    (2) a solar cell comprising: an electrode electrically connected to a semiconductor layer and formed using the conductive paste.
NOVELTY - A solar battery back plate comprises weathering layer, structure reinforcing layer, and barrier layer.    USE - Solar battery back plate useful for solar battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The back board has good resistance, low production cost, and does not contain fluorine element which will not pollute the environment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparing a solar battery back plate which comprises:    (A) mixing weather resistant layer to prepare mixed first plastic;    (B) adding structure reinforcing layer to prepare mixed second plastic;    (C) mixing barrier layer to obtain mixed third plastic;    (D) melting and plasticizing the three plastics;    (E) entering the melt to co-extruding die head through a dispenser to obtain a co-extruded composite film;    (F) cooling the composite film; and    (G) performing bidirectional stretching technique to obtain a third layer co-extruded thin film, and cutting the film to obtain the solar cell back plate.
NOVELTY - The cover has a main portion that accommodates different types of lithium iron oxide batteries, semi-solid flow cell, 230V inverter and modular fuel cell with battery module voltages of approximately 12V. An intelligent charging station for charging the battery is provided, while providing an explosion protective and flame-retardant protective housing with respect to the individual battery modules. An intelligent power delivery system with electronic voltage and current management function and overload protection and temperature monitoring function, is integrated.    USE - Protective cover for rechargeable battery. Uses include but are not limited to electronic mobile apparatuses such as mobile telephones, personal digital assistant (PDA), tablet personal computer (PC), laptop computers, electric bikes, electric scooter, gulf carts, medical equipment such as oxygen generators, syringe pumps, camping and outdoor activities.    ADVANTAGE - Easy replacement of the battery modules and weight-optimized battery supply are enabled, while simplifying the charging process. The availability of electrical power on construction sites is ensured without requiring provisional net infrastructure. Easy replacement of defective single cells and easy filling of the individual cells or modules is enabled. High performance accumulator is provided and it can be efficiently used in diverse applications. The battery can be effectively protected from the environment and moisture, while preventing ingress of water or wind. The cover is tear-resistant, sturdy and easy to manufacture. Usage comfort of the cover is improved. Weight and energy requirement of the cover are reduced. Explosion-protecting and flame retarding functions are provided.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD) chamber (100) with a bottom part (104), side walls (102) and a chamber lid defining a process volume (106). A substrate support assembly (130) is placed within the process volume of the chamber. A quadrilateral gas distribution plate (110) comprises an upstream side and a downstream side, and is placed within the chamber. The distribution plate has corner portions with a set of chokes (111) and edge regions with another set of chokes, where the former chokes has greater flow resistance than the latter chokes.    USE - Substrate processing apparatus for depositing a silicon film on a transparent substrate in a solar cell application.    ADVANTAGE - The gas distribution plate creates the flow gradient by different choke lengths so as to provide flexible control of the edge to corner distribution of process gases provided through the distribution plate to the substrate surface, thus enhancing the ability to adjust thickness and/or profile of the films deposited on the substrate, controlling film property variation over the width of the substrate, and hence increasing the quality control of the film, increasing photoelectric conversion efficiency and improving electrical properties of the solar cells formed on the substrate and overall performance of the cells.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for depositing a film on a substrate in a processing chamber.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a PECVD chamber.    Plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition chamber (100)    Side walls (102)    Bottom part of the chamber (104)    Process volume (106)    Quadrilateral gas distribution plate (110)    Chokes (111)    Substrate support assembly (130)
NOVELTY - A solar cell with graded bandgap comprises transparent conductive layer (110) on a substrate (100), conductive layer (120) above the transparent conductive layer, and polysilicon layer (130) between the transparent conductive layer and conductive layer in which the polysilicon layer has a gradually decreased bandgap from a 1st interface (120a) contacting the transparent conductive layer to the 2nd interface contacting the conductive layer.    USE - A solar cell with graded bandgap.    ADVANTAGE - Efficiencies of using solar energy can be increased to decrease the energy losses by the solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the solar cell.    Substrate (100)    Transparent conductive layer (110)    Conductive layer (120)    1st interface (120a)    Polysilicon layer (130)
NOVELTY - The solar module (20) has a connecting element with a photovoltaically active absorber layer that is partially electrically conductively connected to a back electrode layer. A connection housing (8) includes an electrical conductor connection between a contact element (9) and a connecting point of a conductive film. The film is arranged around a side edge of a substrate (1). The film and the housing are mounted on a rear side of the substrate or the film is arranged around a side edge of a cover pane (2). The film and the housing are mounted on a front side of the pane.    USE - Solar module i.e. thin film solar module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The design of the solar module ensures safe electrical contacting of a photovolatic layer without degrading mechanical stability of the substrate by a recess or an opening.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a solar module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a solar module when viewing on a rear side of a substrate.    Substrate (1)    Cover pane (2)    Connection housing (8)    Contact element (9)    Solar module (20)
NOVELTY - The method involves arranging groove (7) in substrate (1) surface. A surface layer is deposited on portion of substrate, by vacuum chamber sputtering of selected material, when substrate is moved in predefined pattern in direction perpendicular to direction of main lobe, and normal to substrate surface in predefined angle. A surface layer material deposited on substrate is uniformly etched away by sputtering. The predetermined pattern is defined by selected material on bottom face of groove.    USE - Method of producing surface layer of selected material in predetermined pattern on substrate used in micro electronic device for photovoltaic cell (all claimed). Can also be used in solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The leakage or shunting of the current is prevented, as the oxide layer act as the isolating layer. The cells are manufactured in a simple and accurate manner. Since only two steps are included in the process, the cost of the process is reduced. Hence the process is robust, reproducible and compatible with the large-scale production.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) micro electronic device;    (2) apparatus for preparing structured surface layer of selected material on micro electronic device substrate;    (3) photovoltaic cell; and    (4) computer readable recording medium storing program for producing surface layer of selected material on substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross-sectional view of the substrate provided with the groove.    Substrate (1)    Top face (2)    Bottom face (3)    Groove (7)    Side face (8)
NOVELTY - Coating of solar battery passivation layer comprises silicon wafer cleaning; etching; drying; expanding; performing plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD) of silicon nitride passivation layer; drying; and sintering, in which silicon chip after etching, further adopts PECVD deposition of passivation layer in vacuum reaction chamber using atomic layer deposition of aluminum oxide passivation layer.    USE - Coating of solar battery passivation layer.    ADVANTAGE - The method allows deposition of aluminum oxide film of cell sheet in open-circuit voltage with good conversion efficiency and filling factor.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar battery passivation layer film coating device comprising air inlet with one end connected with air inlet pipe having each branch passing through corresponding high speed diaphragm valve and precursor source steel bottle, in which speed diaphragm valve comprises pulse actuator.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of solar battery passivation layer film coating device.
NOVELTY - The device has a cabin body provided with a material cabin. A preparing tank is provided with a feeding opening. An elastic sheet is fixedly connected with an end on an annular clapboard. A rotating shaft is provided with multiple variable fans. A tray is fixed on the rotating shaft. A material outlet is fixed at bottom of a control device. The elastic sheet is provided with a connecting part and a lifting part. An upper end of the lifting part is provided with a limiting device. The connecting part is connected with an annular plate by bolts.    USE - Solar battery recycling decomposition equipment air separation device.    ADVANTAGE - The device can effectively realize solar battery recycling process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a solar battery recycling decomposition equipment air separation device.
NOVELTY - The electronic component (100) has electrode (104) and organic functional layer structure (106) that is located on the electrode. A semi-transparent electrode (112) is located on the functional layer structure. A reflection layer structure (116) is provided on the semi-transparent electrode through dielectric layer (114) such as atomic layer epitaxial film. The semi-transparent electrode is positioned such that dielectric layer is optically coupled with functional layer structure.    USE - Light emitting electronic component e.g. bottom emission type electronic component and top emission type electronic component such as organic LED (OLED), organic photodiode (OPD), organic solar cell (OSC), organic thin-film transistor (OTFT) for use in electronic device such as lighting device and display device.    ADVANTAGE - The reliability of electronic component is improved and the color rendering index of electronic component is increased. By the arrangement of organic functional layer, the functionality and efficiency of electronic device are improved. The penetration of air or water into component is prevented by the arrangement of organic functional layer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for manufacturing electronic component.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the electronic component.    Electronic component (100)    Electrodes (104,112)    Organic functional layer structure (106)    Dielectric layer (114)    Reflection layer structure (116)
NOVELTY - The device comprises vacuum chamber and frame depositing box which is equipped with air inlet chamber and mixing chamber; depositing box further includes two deposition chambers connected in series to form a multi-level deposition chamber and in which in between the adjacent deposition chamber is connected with mixing chamber and in each deposition chamber is provided with gas filter unit and electrode plate that has deposition substrate.    USE - Plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition device used for thin film solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The device provides a plasma enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD) belonging to fuel cell that adopts multi-level deposition chamber structure. In this way, low gas utilization rate and complex operation in depositing PECVD is solved. Hence, utilization rate of the process gas in the PECVD thin film preparing process is effectively improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of PECVD device.
NOVELTY - A hydrogen generator produces hydrogen by hydrolysis of magnesium hydride particles. The hydrogen generator consists of a reaction container (1) having a pipe (1d) in which hydrolysis is carried out, nozzle (7) for injecting water along the surrounding surface (1c) of the reaction container, nozzle (9) for injecting the particles along the surrounding surface, a hydrogen-sending portion (1a) for sending out hydrogen produced in the reaction container, and a discharge port (1b) for discharging out magnesium hydroxide and water produced by hydrolysis.    USE - Hydrogen generator is used for fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The hydrogen generator enables efficient and continuous hydrolysis of magnesium hydride particles. The quantity of water required for hydrogen production is decreased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of hydrogen generator. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Reaction container (1)    Hydrogen sending portion (1a)    Discharge port (1b)    Surrounding surface (1c)    Pipe (1d)    Nozzles (7,9)
NOVELTY - Fabricating a semi-polar III-nitride substrate comprises: providing a vicinal surface of a substrate, where the substrate is a semi-polar III-nitride substrate, where the growth of device layers on the vicinal surface compensates for epilayer tilt of the device layers caused by at least one misfit dislocations at at least one heterointerfaces with the device layers, and the device layers are semi-polar III-nitride layers and are relaxed heteroepitaxial layers.    USE - The method is useful in the fabrication of a semi-polar III-nitride substrate for semi-polar III nitride device layers to fabricate an electronic or optoelectronic device including a LED, a transistor, a solar cell or LD (claimed), photovoltaic cell or high electron mobility transistors, where the device can be used in solid-state projection displays, high resolution printers, high density optical data storage systems, next generation DVD players, high efficiency solid-state lighting, optical sensing applications and medical applications.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides improved surface morphology and device performance, leading to: better uniformity in the thickness, composition, doping, electrical properties and luminescence characteristics of individual layers in the device; and significant reductions in optical scattering losses.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for the III-nitride substrate comprising the vicinal surface of the substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional schematic of a semi-polar III-nitride light emitting device structure.    Semi-polar light emitting active layers (702)    Aluminum gallium nitride blocking layer (708)    Gallium nitride layer (710)    Total thickness of all the active layers (712)    Total thickness of the n-type waveguiding layers (714)
NOVELTY - The method involves bonding one layer of semiconductor material (142) to substrate using bonding layer. The substrate is selected to include material that exhibited coefficient of thermal expansion higher than coefficient of thermal expansion exhibited by one layer. Another layer of semiconductor material is deposited over one layer, when one layer is supported on bonding layer, and bonding layer is provided in viscous state. Two layers, bonding layer and substrate are cooled. One layer is compressively strained using thermal contraction of substrate.    USE - Method of fabricating semiconductor structure or device such as LED, laser, optical sensor, power electronic device and solar cell (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to integrated circuits (ICs), resonant cavity LEDs (RCLEDs), vertical cavity surface emitting lasers (VCSELs), bipolar junction transistors (BJTs), power MOSFETs, thyristors, Schottky diodes, junction field effect transistors (JFETs), insulated gate bipolar transistors (IGBTs) and positive-intrinsic-negative (PIN) diode.    ADVANTAGE - Since the lattice strain of the semiconductor material is reduced, a relatively thicker layers of high-quality semiconductor material is formed. Hence improved semiconductor devices are manufactured.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the intermediate structure formed by growing additional semiconductor material over the patterned semiconductor material.    Seed structure (104C)    Semiconductor material (142)    Carrier substrate (152)    Non-glassy bonding layer (154)    Intermediate structures (160,170)
NOVELTY - Carbide furnace gas and catalyst are contacted, to obtain carbon nanofiber.    USE - Manufacture of carbon nanofiber used for manufacturing carbon composite (all claimed) used for electroconductive filler for battery e.g. primary battery, secondary battery, fuel cell and capacitor, and resin and thermal conductive filler.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently provides carbon nanofiber having excellent conductivity, dispersibility and quality.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) carbon black-carbon nanofiber composite, which has particles or aggregate of carbon black as nucleus, and carbon nanofiber connects with carbon black; and    (2) manufacture of carbon composite.
NOVELTY - The photovoltaic device comprises a transparent conductive film layer, a titanium oxide layer, a photovoltaic layer, and an electrode layer, where the photovoltaic layer consists of nickel oxide and titanium oxide. The electrode layer is consisting of carbon.    USE - Photovoltaic device for a solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The photovoltaic device comprises a transparent conductive film layer, a titanium oxide layer, a photovoltaic layer, and an electrode layer, where the photovoltaic layer consists of nickel oxide and titanium oxide, and hence ensures simple manufacturing of photovoltaic device.
NOVELTY - A photosensitive resist layer is formed on a transparent conductive film of a transparent substrate (14) used as light receiving surface of solar cell. The reflected light is obtained by the reflection of high coherent light from a light source (11) on a scattering board (13) having a speckle pattern. A texture having an uneven pattern according to the speckle pattern is formed in the transparent conductive film by etching process.    USE - Texture formation method for solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - An optimal texture is formed on the transparent conductive film by controlling the average size of uneven pattern of the texture with a simple structure consisting of a light source and a scattering board. The depth of recessed portion of uneven pattern and height of the convex portion of uneven pattern are controlled by etching operation. High photoelectric conversion efficiency is obtained by using the dye-sensitized solar cell having a large wavelength absorption range. The light transmittance of solar cell is improved by forming the texture according to the speckle pattern.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of the optical system for forming texture.    Optical system (1)    Light source (11)    Zoom expander (12)    Scattering board (13)    Substrate (14)
NOVELTY - A substrate (1) has a continuous layer (5) containing oxide (e2) and a discontinuous monticulus portion (4) containing oxide (e1). The continuous layer has micro convex layer continuously on the surface. An intermediate layer (6) containing oxide (e3) provided on the substrate. The oxide (e1) and oxide (e2) comprises tin oxide. The oxide (e3) comprises silica. The height (Hc) of discontinuous monticulus portion is 250-500 nm. The surface coverage of discontinuous monticulus portion on substrate is 10-50%.    USE - Substrate is used for photoelectric conversion element (claimed) e.g. solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The substrate having excellent transparency and light-scattering characteristics, and low resistance is manufactured, with high yield. The photoelectric conversion element comprising the substrate has excellent photoelectric conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for photoelectric conversion element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the cross-sectional view of the substrate.    Substrate (1)    Discontinuous monticulus portion (4)    Continuous layer (5)    Intermediate layer (6)    Height of discontinuous monticulus portion (Hc)
NOVELTY - Hydrogen passivation of semiconductor layer involves passivating semiconductor layer (1) electrochemically.    USE - Hydrogen passivation of semiconductor layer (claimed) used for solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method economically enables hydrogen passivation of semiconductor layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of electrolysis equipment.    Semiconductor layer (1)    Proton source-containing electrolyte (2)    Anode (3)
NOVELTY - The device has silicon solar energy slices which is soaked in container with acidic solution. The mixed solution of chemical activity is lower than the silicon metal compound. The mixing solution of solar silicon chip is provided on the surface of metal compound to form chemical replacement reaction with the solar silicon chip surface. The solar silicon chip is uniformly distributed on surface attached with metal atom. The oxide region is formed by oxidation of acid solution so as to form concave surfaces.    USE - Etching device.    ADVANTAGE - The cost of the simple structured etching device is reduced. The formation of the recesses on the surface of the solar silicon wafer is controlled effectively.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the etching device.
NOVELTY - A nanocarbon dispersing agent has repeating unit containing hemiacetal ester structure (I).    USE - Nanocarbon dispersing agent used for forming nanocarbon thin film (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to liquid crystal display, organic electroluminescent element, plasma display panel, solar cell, touch panel, and blue light emitting diode.    ADVANTAGE - The nanocarbon dispersing agent improves the dispersion stability of nanocarbon in a solvent. The nanocarbon dispersion liquid produces nanocarbon thin film having excellent electroconductivity, with improved productivity by a simple process.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A nanocarbon dispersing agent has repeating unit containing hemiacetal ester structure of formula (I).    R1,R2=H or methyl;    X1=3-30C alkylene or 5-30C arylene (both optionally containing heteroatom and optionally substituted);    p=0 or 1;    R3=3-30C alkyl or 5-30C aryl (both optionally containing heteroatom and optionally substituted);    R5,R6=H or 1-3C alkyl;    R4=atom group which interacts with nanocarbon and contains functional group which can absorb to the surface;    m,n=natural numbers;    m+n=5-1000;and    m/m+n=0.5-1.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) nanocarbon dispersion liquid, which contains nanocarbon dispersing agent adsorbed on surface of nanocarbon dispersed or uniformly dissolved in organic solvent; and    (2) manufacture of nanocarbon thin film, which involves preparing the nanocarbon dispersion liquid, casting the dispersion liquid on a base material and evaporating the organic solvent.
NOVELTY - A zinc oxide/cadmium telluride/cadmium sulfide nano cable array electrode has a zinc oxide buffer film layer with a thickness of 20-40 nm, a zinc oxide nanometer wire array layer with a thickness of 50-100 nm, a zinc oxide nanorod with a thickness of 0.5-3 mu m, cadmium telluride nano cable layer with a thickness of 3-30 nm, and cadmium sulfide nanometer protective layer with a thickness of 2-20 nm, where the cadmium sulfide protective layer has saturated photocurrent density of 12.4 mA/cm2, and all the layers are sequentially provided on an indium tin oxide conducting glass substrate.    USE - Zinc oxide/cadmium telluride/cadmium sulfide nano cable array electrode for a solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode can be manufactured in a simple, easy and economical manner with high productivity and wide range of application.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a zinc oxide/cadmium telluride/cadmium sulfide nano cable array electrode.
NOVELTY - The battery has a glass substrate base used as an anode of an indium tin oxide (ITO) layer. An electron transport channel is provided in a silicon oxide-cadmium sulfide (SiO-CdS) heterogeneous core-shell structure nano-rod array. Poly(2-methoxy-5-(2'-ethylhexyloxy)-p-phenylene vinylene)(MEH-PPV)is filled into a silicon oxide-cadmium sulfide heterostructure nano-rod to form a MEH-PPV film layer on nano-rod array. A poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene) poly(styrenesulfonate) (PEDOT) is formed on MEH-PPV film layer. A gold film arranged on a cavity transmission layer is used as a cathode of battery.    USE - Organic/inorganic hybrid solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The thickness of a cadmium sulfide shell layer of the battery is about 6 nm so as to ensure performance of the battery, reach open circuit voltage about 0.89V and increase conversion rate of the battery above 0.74 percent. The battery improves pure zinc oxide nano-rod array battery open-circuit voltage of the zinc oxide - cadmium sulfide array cell by 170 percent and increases the short circuit current by 146 percent and improves conversion efficiency by 517 percent.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an organic/inorganic hybrid solar battery preparation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an organic/inorganic hybrid solar battery.
NOVELTY - The sub-assembly has a substrate (1), a power connecting point (6), a blue light LED chip (2) and a package (3) that are orderly connected with each other, where the blue light LED chip is coated with a nitride or oxynitride layer (4). The nitride or oxynitride layer is made of silicon or strontium europium material. The substrate is connected with a current-limiting resistor (5).    USE - LED red light source sub-assembly for use in a solar battery four colored light string.    ADVANTAGE - The sub-assembly reduces lamp string cost by greater than 20 percent-30percant, and has high production efficiency, prolonged service life and wide range of application. The sub-assembly reduces production and processing cost and saves electricity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of an LED red light source sub-assembly.    Substrate (1)    Blue light LED chip (2)    Package (3)    Nitride or oxynitride layer (4)    Current-limiting resistor (5)    Power connecting point (6)
NOVELTY - The gallium arsenide battery plate has solar ultra-white glass replaceable transparent silica gel that encapsulates the gallium arsenide solar battery surface. The gallium arsenide solar battery sheet (2) is welded on the printed circuit of the aluminum substrate (1). The ultra-white glass (3) is covered on the gallium arsenide solar battery sheet.    USE - Gallium arsenide battery plate.    ADVANTAGE - The utilization ratio of the gallium arsenide solar battery plate can be improved. The service life of the gallium arsenide solar battery can be improved. The structure of the gallium arsenide solar battery plate can be simplified. The manufacturing process of the gallium arsenide solar battery plate can be simplified. The cleaning and maintenance of the gallium arsenide solar battery plate can be easily handled.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of the Gallium arsenide battery plate.    Aluminum substrate (1)    Gallium arsenide solar battery sheet (2)    Ultra-white glass (3)    Installation screw hole (4)
NOVELTY - The yttrium alloy contains, in mass percentage, 15% of yttrium, 15% of scandium, and 60 to 90% of aluminum. Preferably, titanium, molybdenum, vanadium, strontium, beryllium or their alloys are added into the yttrium alloy.    USE - Yttrium alloy for heat superconducting device for dissipating heat from electronic device e.g. high-power LED module or package, solar photoelectric module. Can also be used in production of brake system of car or lift, or as a fuel additive.    ADVANTAGE - Exhibits good heat stability and low thermal resistance, thus achieving a high-temperature superconductance. Ensures high heating speed and high heat radiation rate, thus absorbed heat can be dissipated quickly. Eliminates the need for design sealing, and enhances cross-ventilation between hot end and cold end by drilling through holes to boost heat dissipation. Can be easily manufactured, thus achieving high production efficiency and low manufacturing cost. Enables production of heat superconducting device which can conveniently replace existing heat pipe, heat plate and other heat conducting devices. Improves conversion rate of oil circuit, and enhances combustion efficiency. Achieves energy saving effect and emission reduction effect.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the perspective view of a heat superconducting device.    Heat superconducting device (1)    Through hole (10)
NOVELTY - The module has an optical permeability front substrate that is located at front side of solar cells. An optical permeability rear substrate is arranged at the back side of solar cells. A protective film is positioned between the optical permeability front substrate and optical permeability rear substrate. The protective film is provided to protect solar cells.    USE - Light-receiving type solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - Since the protective film is positioned between the optical permeability front substrate and optical permeability rear substrate, the current density of short-circuit can be increased. The efficiency and durability of solar cell module can be improved. The generation of corrosion in solar cell module can be suppressed. The thickness of solar cell module can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the light-receiving type solar cell module.    Substrate (110)    Emitter portion (120)    Anti-reflection film (130,160)    Electrode (140,170)    Back surface field portion (150)
NOVELTY - The brick has a brick body provided with a cavity. An LED module is located on a floor of the cavity. A light guide plate is fixed with the LED module. A solar cell is fixed in a side of the light guide plate. A wavelength conversion layer is formed on the light guide plate. Refractive index of the light guide plate is larger than that of the wavelength conversion layer. An air layer is formed between the LED module and the light guide plate. The light guide plate is made of glass, polymethyl methacrylate, acryl, polycarbonate, and ethylene vinyl acetate.    USE - Solar brick.    ADVANTAGE - The brick has increased light emission region, and improves photoelectric conversion efficiency of a solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a solar brick.
NOVELTY - A gas sensor is provided with catalyst layer and pipe-shaped thermo-electric generating device that is provided with inner through holes, several metal made cup-like portions (11b), cup-like portions (12b) made of thermoelectric conversion material and electrodes. The cup-like portions (11b,12a) are inserted into cup-like portions (12b,11b), such that outer and inner surfaces (111b,112b) of cup-like portion (11b) are adhered to inner and outer surfaces (122b,121a) of cup-like portions (12b,12a) respectively. The catalyst layer is provided on inner surface of inner through hole.    USE - Method for detecting gas such as hydrogen, carbon monoxide and nitrogen oxide (all claimed) contained in fluid in fuel cell using gas sensor.    ADVANTAGE - The gas contained in fluid can be detected reliably by using a simple technique, since outer and inner surfaces of one cup-like portion are adhered to respective surfaces of other cup-like portions.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The cup-like portions are alternately positioned repeatedly in axis direction. The electrodes are provided on respective ends of device. Each cup-like portion is provided with inner surface, outer surface and through hole in lower end, whose cross-section area is reduced towards the lower end. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) method for measuring concentration of gas contained in fluid;    (2) gas detector; and    (3) gas concentration measuring instrument.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of pipe-shaped thermoelectric power generation device.    Cup-like portions (11b,12a,12b)    Outer surfaces of cup-like portions (111b,121a)    Inner surfaces of cup-like portions (112b,122b)
NOVELTY - The battery has a quantum point structure that is provided on a flexible substrate. A silicon nitride thin film insulating layer, zinc oxide thin film buffer layer, and microcrystalline silicon film are arranged on the flexible substrate. A quantum dot silicon film and amorphous silicon carbide film are arranged on the flexible substrate.    USE - Flexible film solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The photoelectric conversion efficiency, flexibility and operability of the battery can be improved. The time consumption of the battery can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparation method of flexible film solar battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the block flow diagram of the flexible film solar battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The cell has photoactive layer that is formed between primary and secondary electrode. A dye charge transport layer with dye is formed between the primary electrode and photoactive layer. An electron-transport layer is formed between secondary electrode and photoactive layer. The dye is selected from carboxylic acid group, anhydride group, sulfonic acid group, phosphate group or oxy group interacting with hydroxyl group.    USE - Organic solar cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of organic solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the organic solar cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The method involves etching silicon wafer at room temperature using etching solution containing hydrofluoric acid, nitric acid and phosphoric acid in the ratio of 1:2:2. A cleaning agent primer is used for cleaning the surface of the silicon wafer. The concentration of hydrofluoric acid, nitric acid and phosphoric acid is 35%, 45% and 10-30% respectively.    USE - Texturing method for surface of polycrystalline silicon wafer for solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating texturing process for surface of polycrystalline silicon wafer. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - The material has nanotube and nanorod. The nanotube structure is provided with six-prism tube with hexagonal tube mouth. The nanotube is deformed into several shapes including triangle and rhombus, and is set with 8 nm thickness. The nanorod is in the shape of circular column, and is set with diameter of 30-60 nm. The two bells are connected to form coaxial cable structure. Multiple bells are collected together to form trumpet flower shape. Two solutions are prepared by using zinc salt e.g. zinc acetate or zinc nitrate and by weighing certain amount of hexamethylenetetramine.    USE - Bell-shaped zinc oxide nanometer component material for use in pharmaceutical antibiosis field, optoelectronic component field, gas sensor, and solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The bell-shaped nanometer structure is featured with good dispersion property, partial gathering phenomenon, and unique structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for producing bell-shaped zinc oxide nanometer component material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view illustrating the bell-shaped zinc oxide nanometer component material.
NOVELTY - The method involves forming (S120) an anti-reflective coating barrier layer in a surface of a substrate. The surface of the substrate is textured (S110) through dry etch. An emitter region is formed (S130) by injecting the impurity ion into an upper layer of the substrate through the ion implantation process. An electrode is formed (S140) in top bottom side of the substrate.    USE - Method for fabricating solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The efficiency of the solar cell can be improved while simplifying the fabrication of the solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart explaining the method for fabricating solar cell. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Step to prepare substrate of silicone material (S100)    Step to texture surface of substrate (S110)    Step to form anti-reflective coating layer (S120)    Step to form emitter region (S130)    Step to form electrode in top side of substrate (S140)
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a bass (50) that serves a space in which etching of a substrate (30) is performed with an etchant (10). A vibration generator (55) removes the bubble (1) that is adhered on surface of the substrate by generating the vibration.    USE - Substrate texturing apparatus used for production of solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The bubble can be removed reliably by generating the vibration so that the optical absorption rate of the substrate surface can be improved. The substrate texturing can be performed effectively and the solar battery productivity can be improved efficiently.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for substrate texturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of the substrate texturing apparatus.    Bubble (1)    Etchant (10)    Substrate (30)    Bass (50)    Vibration generator (55)
NOVELTY - The photoelectric device (101) has a metal layer (152) that is made of aluminum or silver, in which the metal powder is coated. One side of a base substrate (151) is provided to be in opposite direction with respect to an electrode (120,140). An organic layer (154) is formed on other side of the base substrate. A glue layer (153) made of chrome, titanium, molybdenum and tungsten, is provided with a reflecting layer which is formed on the surface of the metal layer.    USE - Photoelectric device e.g. thin film solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The simple structured photoelectric device is provided with the improved photoelectric conversion efficiency. The cause of damage to the photoelectric layer can be prevented, so that the degradation of the photoelectric conversion efficiency can be suppressed. The service life of photoelectric device can be prolonged. The reliability of the photoelectric device can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of photoelectric device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the photoelectric device.    Photoelectric device (101)    Electrodes (120,140)    Base substrate (151)    Metal layer (152)    Glue layer (153)    Organic layer (154)
NOVELTY - The system has liquid medicine supplier (18) that is provided for supplying medicinal fluid (19) to equation ostiolum chastity. A weight measurement unit (12) is installed at the location in which the solar cell board (11) is loaded inside the equation ostiolum chastity to measure the weight of the solar cell board. A controller (14) provided to generate the control signal for the chemical supply modulation and the weight value is measured from the input of weight measurement unit.    USE - Chemical etching system.    ADVANTAGE - The amount of the etching can be found in the real-time by measuring the weight of the solar cell board. The solar cell board can be easily extracted and uniformly etched. The amount of administration of the medicinal fluid can be flexibly controlled, according to the measured etching consume rate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the chemical etching system.(Drawing includes non-English language text)    Solar cell board (11)    Weight measurement unit (12)    Controller (14)    Liquid medicine supplier (18)    Medicinal fluid (19)
NOVELTY - A specimen having a solar cell electrode is prepared, solar cell electrode is preprocessed and photo induction plating coated layer of silver material is formed on the preprocessed solar cell electrode. The photo induction plating coated layer is optical induction plating coating liquid. The optical induction plating coating liquid contains (in weight%) silver nitrate (1-2), aqueous ammonia (0.0004-0.0008), potassium sodium tartrate (30-40), ethylene diamine tetraacetic acid disodium salt (0.05-0.2) and distilled water as remaining solvent.    USE - Manufacture of solar cell electrode.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell electrode is efficiently manufactured.
NOVELTY - A single crystal silicon solar battery component has a low iron toughened glass (1), an ethylene vinyl acetate rubber film (2), a single crystal silicon solar battery (3) and a back plate (4). The low iron toughened glass is connected with the ethylene vinyl acetate rubber film, the single crystal silicon solar battery and the back plate. The low iron toughened glass is plated with an anti-reflection film (5). The back plate is made of an ethylene vinyl acetate material.    USE - Single crystal silicon solar battery component.    ADVANTAGE - The component utilizes a monocrystalline silicon battery with high working efficiency and a triphenyltin material with high reflectivity, and improves photoelectric conversion efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a single crystal silicon solar battery component.    Low iron toughened glass (1)    Ethylene vinyl acetate rubber film (2)    Single crystal silicon solar battery (3)    Back plate (4)    Anti-reflection film (5)
NOVELTY - A frameless building-integrated photovoltaics (BIPV) solar cell assembly has a solar battery composite layer and a junction box. The solar battery layer is provided with an anode and a cathode, where the junction box is connected with the anode and cathode through a lead. The solar battery layer includes a glass substrate, a glass cover plate and a packaging film. The packaging film is laminated among a back electrode layer, a film layer, a buffer layer, and a front electrode set on the glass substrate.    USE - Frameless BIPV solar cell assembly.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell assembly has high photoelectric conversion efficiency, and is economical to use.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a frameless BIPV solar cell assembly. '(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - An organic adhesive composition comprises (in wt. %) polyamide resin (5-13), abietic resin or phenolic modified terpene resin (8-25), organic solvent (65-80) and wetting dispersant (0-1).    USE - Organic adhesive composition for silicon solar cell silver paste.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for preparing an organic adhesive composition.
NOVELTY - A methane reforming catalyst comprises (in wt.%) active component nickel (425), rare earth element catalytic accessory ingredient (0-10) and aluminium oxide carrier (65-96).    USE - Methane reforming catalyst for direct inner reformation of a molten carbonate fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst is prepared in a simple manner at medium temperature and low water-carbon ratio with high reaction activity, and strong in carbon accumulation resistance and stability.
NOVELTY - A fluorene copolymer containing thiophene-quinoxaline compound (I) is new.    USE - Fluorene copolymer containing thiophene-quinoxaline unit. Uses include but are not limited to organic photoelectric material, polymer solar battery, organic electro-fluorescence apparatus, organic field effect transistor, organic optical storage apparatus and organic laser apparatus (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The compound (I) has better stability and solubility, strong absorption capacity and wide absorbing scope, and increases the photoelectric converting efficiency, and can be prepared with high yield in a simple manner while achieving industrial production.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A fluorene copolymer containing thiophene-quinoxaline compound of formula (I) is new.    x+y=1;    n=1-200;    R1,R2=H or 1-20C alkyl;    R3-R8=1-20C alkyl, alkoxy, phenyl or phenoxy;and    Ar1=group containing thiophene unit, where x, y is not 0.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for a preparation of fluorene copolymer containing thiophene-quinoxaline compound (I).
NOVELTY - An etching liquid is formed using (in weight%) potassium hydroxide (3-8), pure water, sodium silicate (2-6) and isopropanol (0.0005-0.01).    USE - Etching liquid for mono-crystalline silicon solar battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The fragment rate of the solar battery can be reduced. The strength of the mono-crystalline silicon solar battery can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) method for preparing single crystal silicon solar battery;    (2) single crystal silicon solar battery; and    (3) photovoltaic assembly.
NOVELTY - A glass plate is produced by float technique or download technique, and comprises soda-lime-silica glass comprising magnesium oxide (4.5 %mass or more), calcium oxide, sodium oxide and alumina. The mass ratio of magnesium oxide with respect to calcium oxide in the glass plate is more than 1. The contents of magnesium oxide, calcium oxide, sodium oxide and alumina satisfy a specific relation (I).    USE - Glass plate e.g. cover glass, glass substrate for thin film solar cell, glass plate for collection mirror in solar cell generation.    ADVANTAGE - The glass plate has high solar transmittance and iron content, and excellent productivity, and can be manufactured efficiently and economically.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A glass plate is produced by float technique or download technique, and comprises soda-lime-silica glass comprising magnesium oxide (4.5 %mass or more), calcium oxide, sodium oxide and alumina. The mass ratio of magnesium oxide with respect to calcium oxide in the glass plate is more than 1. The contents of magnesium oxide, calcium oxide, sodium oxide and alumina satisfy a relation: (((MgO)/(CaO))x ((CaO)+(Na2O)-(Al2O3)))=20 or more (I). An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of glass plate.
NOVELTY - The module (10) has a solar cell submodule (12) whose front surface is stacked with a water vapor barrier film (22), first adhesion filled layer (24), and a front surface protective layer (26). Second adhesion filled layer and a back surface protective layer are stacked on a back surface of solar cell submodule. A light absorption layer having copper indium gallium selenide (CIGS) film is formed in solar-cell submodule. The front surface protection layer is provided with a plastic sheet having thermal contraction rate of 0.04 % or less.    USE - Solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The mechanical strength and impact strength of the front surface protective layer can be improved. The manufacturing cost of the solar cell module can be reduced. The weight of the solar cell module can be reduced.    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 (10)    Solar cell submodule (12)    Front surface protective layer (22)    Adhesion filled layer (24)    Front surface protective layer (26)
NOVELTY - The film (60) has multiple conductive particles (64) electrically connected to an electrode portion of a solar panel (100). An adhesive resin (62) is distributed on the conductive particles. Multiple conductive pillars (66) are correspondingly connected to the conductive particles through the adhesive resin. The conductive pillars are made of graphene, a carbon nano tube, a metallic nano wire, a metal wire or metal particle.    USE - Conductive adhesive film for a solar panel (claimed) of a solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The adhesive resin improves conductivity among conductive pillars and conductive particles so as to improve power output efficiency of a solar cell module.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for the following:    (1) a solar panel    (2) a solar panel manufacturing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a conductive adhesive film.    Conductive adhesive film (60)    Adhesive resin (62)    Conductive particles (64)    Conductive pillars (66)    Solar panel (100)
NOVELTY - Photovoltaic device comprises base solar cell with p-n junction (20); top contact (28) selectively on top of base cell; back contact (40) at bottom of base cell; p-n junction structures (22) formed by nanostructures of nanowire or nanotubes on top of top contact; and conductive material on the p-n junction structure.    USE - Photovoltaic device i.e. nanostructure-based or hybrid photovoltaic cell.    ADVANTAGE - The nanowire or nanotube p-n junction structures are fabricated on top of metal collectors from the base solar cell as an additional photovoltaic cell on top of the main cell. This allows full area utilization and subsequently improving the overall efficiency of the device for conversion of light to electrical energy with the capability to absorb and operate at more than one band gap energy. The device minimizes optical losses caused by shading of top contact coverage; and offers the flexibility to be fabricated as a single or multi-junction cell, with the option of additional nanowire arrays.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fabrication of photovoltaic device with nanostructures comprising depositing and patterning a layer of metal catalyst on top of metal contacts of a base solar cell; growing p-type or n-type materials by doping nanowires or nanotubes on metal catalyst; depositing p-type or n-type materials over the nanowires or nanotubes to form p-n junction (20); and depositing conductive material on the top surface of the nanowire or nanotubes with p-n junction structure (22).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic view of solar cell device with nanowire photovoltaic cell on the top contact.    P-n junction (20)    P-n junction structures (22)    Top contact (28)    Back contact (40)
NOVELTY - The LCD (300) has a display device (102) comprising a cholesteric liquid crystal (CLC) layer (116) between a first transparent substrate (112) and a second transparent substrate (114). An electrode layer (118) is placed between the first substrate and the CLC layer. A common electrode layer (120) is placed between the second substrate and the CLC layer. A photoelectric conversion layer (106) is adhered between the first substrate and a third transparent substrate (104). The first substrate, the third substrate and the photoelectric conversion layer constitute a solar cell module (130).    USE - LCD i.e. reflective type cholesteric LCD, for use in an electric product i.e. portable computer.    ADVANTAGE - The first substrate, the third substrate and the photoelectric conversion layer constitute the solar cell module, so that the solar cell module and the display device can share the first substrate, thus reducing the whole weight of the LCD, and hence reducing the material cost of the LCD, while avoiding the extra burden of carrying a solar cell charger. The utilization of the reflective type cholesteric LCD device as the display device makes the LCD to effectively use the outside sunlight as light source for displaying, thus avoiding the problem of reducing the contrast ratio under strong light.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The display device is a reflective type cholesteric LCD device, and includes scan lines, data lines, gate electrodes, source electrodes and drain electrodes respectively made of a transparent conductive material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a LCD integrated with a solar cell module.    Display device (102)    Transparent substrates (104, 112, 114)    Photoelectric conversion layer (106)    CLC layer (116)    Electrode layer (118)    Common electrode layer (120)    Solar cell module (130)    LCD (300)
NOVELTY - The method involves growing epitaxial layers of semiconductor structure (23) on sacrificial layer (224). A layer of device substrate (24) to be magnetized is formed on semiconductor structure. A patterned passage unit (25) is extended from device substrate to depth as deep as sacrificial layer such that semiconductor units (2) are defined in semiconductor structure and device substrate. The semiconductor units are separated from epitaxial substrate (21) by etching sacrificial layer laterally through patterned passage unit, while magnetic attraction force is applied to device substrate.    USE - Method for fabricating epitaxial semiconductor device such as LED, laser diode, and solar cell used for manufacturing high-electron-mobility transistors (HEMTs).    ADVANTAGE - The fabrication process can efficiently and safely separate the epitaxial layer from epitaxial substrate, and the internal heat generated by epitaxial semiconductor device can be dissipated through the metal conductive substrate layer of device substrate so that the stability and service life of epitaxial semiconductor device can be increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view showing the process for fabricating epitaxial semiconductor devices.    Semiconductor unit (2)    Epitaxial substrate (21)    Semiconductor structure (23)    Device substrate (24)    Patterned passage unit (25)    Sacrificial layer (224)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing substrate with base layer (10). Dopant is introduced to front surface of base layer. Substrate is annealed and introduced dopant is activated, so that n-type doped layers (15,20) are formed in front surface of base layer. Oxygen is introduced into furnace during annealing. An oxide layer (40) is formed on front surface of doped layer. Back contact (35) is screen printed on back surface of base layer. P-type doped layer comprising aluminum and silicon is formed at interface of back surface and back contacts during firing of contacts.    USE - Method for manufacturing solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The charge carrier recombination in the emitter layer and at the emitter layer surface is reduced, so that overall cell efficiency can be improved. The manufacture of solar cell can be achieved with less time and low cost. The solar cell with ion implanted doped layers and high-quality in situ passivation layer can be obtained efficiently.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the solar cell.    Solar cell (5)    Base layer (10)    Doped layers (15,20)    Back contact (35)    Oxide layer (40)
NOVELTY - The method involves applying the voltage to a micro-heater array in the presence of source and doping gases, where the micro-heater array is comprised of heating portions (21,31) extended in different directions. Several indium gallium nitride (InxGa1-xN) p-n junction layers (41-43) are formed at a juncture of heating portions.    USE - Method for fabricating solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The higher-efficiency, multi-stacked, small-sized solar cell can be fabricated without fabrication difficulty. The fabrication cost of the solar cell can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view illustrating the process of forming p-n junction layers at juncture of heating portions.    Substrate (10)    Heating portions (21,31)    P-N junction layers (40,41-43)    P-type junction layers (41a-43a)    N-type junction layers (41b-43b)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming (S63) dielectric layer on different substrate. The mixed solution of aluminum oxide is coated (S65) on dielectric layer. The nitride base cermets semiconductor layer is formed (S67) on nano-particle layer. The bearing substrate is welded (S71) on semiconductor layer. The different substrate in which dielectric layer is formed, is separated (S73). The nano-particle layer is removed (S75) and nitride semiconductor device is obtained in which the nitride base cermets semiconductor layer is formed on bearing substrate.    USE - Method for manufacturing nitride semiconductor device e.g. nitride semiconductor light emitting device of solar cell device, curing machine, health care analyzer, medical instrument and purification system.    ADVANTAGE - The high-quality nitride base cermets simiconductor layer can be ensured. The strain and dislocation density of the device can be reduced. The nano-particle layer can be manufactured efficiently. The damage of the nitride base cermets simiconductor layer can be minimized. The manufacturing process of the semiconductor device can be streamlined. The manufacturing cost of the semiconductor device can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the process of manufacturing nitride semiconductor device. (Drawing includes non-English language text).    Step for forming dielectric layer on different substrate (S63)    Step for coating mixed solution on dielectric layer (S65)    Step for forming nitride base cermets semiconductor layer (S67)    Step for welding bearing substrate on semiconductor layer (S71)    Step for separating different substrate (S73)    Step for removing nano-particle layer and obtaining nitride semiconductor device (S75)
NOVELTY - The structure has a connection terminal phosphorus ribbon in which terminal (20) and diode (30) are comprised in the inside for delivering the energy to the case inside the photovoltaic module. The case (1) has an establishment wall protruding from the bottom surface of the floor to top. The terminal is inserted in the establishment wall of the case and is installed. A heat radiation pad (130) is adhered to terminal. A heat dissipation hole is formed in the bottom surface of the case.    USE - Heat dissipation structure of terminal box for solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The heat radiation pad is adhered to terminal so that the damage of the termination box or deformation and malfunction can be prevented by effectively discharging the heat, and the thermal performance can be enhanced. The quick heat radiation can be achieved by forming heat dissipation hole on the establishment wall.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the lead and diode installation structure. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Case (1)    Terminal (20)    Diode (30)    Cable (70)    Heat radiation pad (130)
NOVELTY - The device has a zinc oxide (ZnO) thin film (62f) that is provided with dopant deposited on a substrate (61). The zinc oxide thin film is provided with P-type and N-type zones (661-663) having different types of carrier respectively. Activation is performed using a laser to irradiate the local zone for changing carrier type and carrier concentration.    USE - Semiconductor device used in LED, photoelectric device and solar cell applications.    ADVANTAGE - Since the pattern of transparent semiconductor device is directly formed on ZnO thin film, the usage of mask and etching process can be reduced. The manufacturing process of semiconductor device can be simplified. The manufacturing time of semiconductor device can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of semiconductor device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the semiconductor device.    Substrate (61)    Zinc oxide thin film (62f)    N-type zinc oxide zone (661,663)    P-type zinc oxide zone (662)
NOVELTY - An optoelectronic device comprises: substrate (101); and first transition stack formed on the substrate containing first transition layer (1021) formed on the substrate having a hollow component formed inside the first transition layer, a second transition layer (1022) formed on the first transition layer, and a reflector rod formed inside the second transition layer.    USE - As an optoelectronic device, used as light-emitting diode (LED), laser diode (LD), photoresister, infrared emitter, organic light-emitting diode, liquid crystal display, or solar cell, and photo diode.    ADVANTAGE - The reflector rod increases the light emitting efficiency by reflecting the emitted light. By forming the reflector rod, the lattice mismatch defect of the first transition layer is decreased. By utilizing the lateral growth of the second transition layer, a high-quality layer with less crystal defects such as threading dislocation is formed, and the manufacturing yield, characteristics and reliability of the optoelectronic device is greatly enhanced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fabricating an optoelectronic device involving providing a substrate; and forming a first transition stack on the substrate, where the first transition stack contains first transition layer formed on the substrate having a hollow component formed inside the first transition layer, a second transition layer formed on the first transition layer, and a reflector rod formed inside the second transition layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a top view of scanning electron microscope (SEM) picture of optoelectronic device.    Substrate (101)    First conductivity semiconductor layer (103)    Active layer (104)    Second conductivity semiconductor layer (105)    Electrodes (106, 107)    First transition layer (1021)    Second transition layer (1022)
NOVELTY - An optoelectronic device comprises: a substrate (101); and a first transition stack (102a) formed on the substrate containing at least a first transition layer (1021) formed on the substrate having at least a hollow component formed inside the first transition layer, and a second transition layer (1022) formed on the first transition layer, where the second transition layer is an unintentional doped layer or an undoped layer.    USE - As an optoelectronic device, used as light-emitting diode (LED), laser diode (LD), photoresister, infrared emitter, organic light-emitting diode, liquid crystal display, or solar cell, and photo diode.    ADVANTAGE - The use of hollow component decreases the total reflection, and increases the light emitting efficiency of the optoelectronic device. The second transition layer is unintentional doped layer or an undoped layer, and avoids the absorption of the doping material such as silicon (Si) or magnesium (Mg) into the hollow component from the doped n-type or p-type semiconductor layer, thus increases the transmittance and the light extraction efficiency of the optoelectronic device.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for fabricating an optoelectronic device comprising: providing a substrate; forming a first transition layer on the substrate; forming at least a hollow component inside the first transition layer; and forming a second transition layer on the on the first transition layer, where the second transition layer is an unintentional doped layer or an undoped layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view of optoelectronic device.    Substrate (101)    First transition stack (102a)    First conductivity semiconductor layer (103)    Active layer (104)    Second conductivity semiconductor layer (105)    First transition layer (1021)    Second transition layer (1022)
NOVELTY - The module (10) has an array of different sized functional components e.g. solar tiles (14), mirrors, light emitters, light scattering components, and sensors (16), arranged on pre-existing interconnections between creases of a flexible wavy substrate (12) made of polymer, elastomer, or flexible woven fabric. A lens made of elastomer, silicone, acrylic or urethane is formed over the components. An encapsulant layer made of fluorocarbon, silicone, Parylene (RTM: protective polymer coating material), moisture barrier material or transparent material is arranged over the components.    USE - Electronics module i.e. stretchable photovoltaic module, for a solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The substrate is stretched or flattened, thus allowing attachment of individual functional components. The surface of the lens is concave to better direct the light onto solar tiles, and a reflective coating resides on the surface of the substrate opposite to the surface exposed to light to redirect the light back upward toward a light source, thus increasing effectiveness and efficiency of the electronic components. The interconnections between the functional components minimize shading loss for the components.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing an electronics module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an electronics module having functional components arrayed on a flexible substrate in a stretched position.    Electronics module (10)    Flexible wavy substrate (12)    Solar tiles (14)    Sensors (16)
NOVELTY - A solar cell comprises substrate (10), 1st micro-heater (20) having 1st heating portion (21) and 1st supports (22) in which 1st heating portion is spaced apart from the substrate by 1st supports, 2nd micro-heater having 2nd heating portion and 2nd supports in which 2nd heating portion is arranged parallel to 1st heating portion while spaced apart from substrate by 2nd supports, and indium-gallium nitride (of formula InxGa1-xN) p-n junction on 1st and 2nd heating portions in which indium-gallium nitride p-n junction layers (40) are electrically connected to 1st and 2nd heating portions.    USE - A solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell is highly efficient.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A solar cell comprises substrate (10), 1st micro-heater (20) having 1st heating portion (21) and 1st supports (22) in which 1st heating portion is spaced apart from the substrate by 1st supports, 2nd micro-heater having 2nd heating portion and 2nd supports in which 2nd heating portion is arranged parallel to 1st heating portion while spaced apart from substrate by 2nd supports, and indium-gallium nitride (of formula InxGa1-xN) p-n junction on 1st and 2nd heating portions in which indium-gallium nitride p-n junction layers (40) are electrically connected to 1st and 2nd heating portions.    x=0 or 1.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the solar cell.    Substrate (10)    1st micro-heater (20)    1st heating portion (21)    1st supports (22)    Indium-gallium nitride p-n junction layers (40)
NOVELTY - The tandem type thin-film solar cell comprises a body (202) and a polymer layer (204). The body comprises a first electrode layer (206), a second electrode layer (212), and a photoelectric conversion layer (207) disposed between the first electrode layer and the second electrode layer. The polymer layer covers the photoelectric conversion layer, and comprises a hardening material and an interface material. The interface material is used for bonding the hardening material to the photoelectric conversion layer.    USE - The tandem type thin-film solar cell is useful in buildings and industries.    ADVANTAGE - The tandem type thin-film solar cell can be economically manufactured with high photoelectric conversion efficiency, increased output power and reduced the Staebler-Wronski Effect.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for fabricating a thin-film solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The diagram shows a schematic cross-sectional structural view of a thin-film solar cell.    Body (202)    Polymer layer (204)    First electrode layer (206)    Photoelectric conversion layer (207)    Second electrode layer. (212)
NOVELTY - The optoelectronic device has a group-III nitride solar cell that is grown on a thin portion (202) of a group-III nitride crystal. The group-III nitride crystal is mounted on a carrier (200) comprising foreign material. The solar cell is made of aluminum, boron, gallium and indium. A silicon layer and magnesium layer are arranged in the solar cell. The foreign material is comprised of silicon dioxide, amorphous solid, plastic, polymer material, metal, metal alloy, semiconductor, ceramic, non-crystalline solid and poly-crystalline material.    USE - Optoelectronic device.    ADVANTAGE - Since nitride solar cell that is grown on thin portion of nitride crystal mounted on carrier, the bottom most layer can absorb light with UV or higher energies and the next layer can absorb UV, blue, and green light energies. Hence light at the highest possible energy and voltage can be collected easily. The absorption losses in the gallium nitride substrate are reduced and nitrogen faced gallium nitride cells can be produced easily. The group-III nitride solar cells are operated at higher sunlight concentrations by using lenses to focus the sunlight from larger area onto smaller area. Hence material costs are reduced as cheap materials can be used to collect the sunlight from the large area and concentrated onto smaller area. By using custom carrier wafer, the thermal conductivity of the solar cell can be improved and efficiency of the solar cell can be increased. The carrier wafer can be optimized with antireflection coatings and performance enhancing techniques.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for fabricating optoelectronic device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the solar cell.    Carrier material (200)    Thin portion of nitride crystal (202)    N-type nitride layer (204)    Active region (206)    P-type nitride layer (208)
NOVELTY - The cell (100) has an electrode stack (150) with an arrester device (110) and an enclosure (130), where the enclosure partially encloses the electrode stack and comprises a point of passage (140) from an interior part to an exterior part of the enclosure for the arrester device. A protective device (120) is arranged at the point of passage for maintaining fluid-tight property of the enclosure in a region of the point of passage in order to minimize a risk of damage to the enclosure and/or seal seam in the region of the point of passage.    USE - Electrochemical cell e.g. secondary battery cell such as heavy-duty battery cell, for an electric car and a hybrid vehicle. Uses include but are not limited to a traction battery, hybrid battery, starter battery and a solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The protective device is arranged at the point of passage for maintaining the fluid-tight property of the enclosure in the region of the point of passage in order to minimize the risk of damage to the enclosure and/or the seal seam in the region of the point of passage in a simple and inexpensive manner. The cell is integrated with polymer in order to enhance chemical and physical properties in a simple manner.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing an electrochemical cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of an electrochemical cell.    Electrochemical cell (100)    Arrester device (110)    Protective device (120)    Enclosure (130)    Point of passage (140)    Electrode stack (150)
NOVELTY - A kesterite solar cell is fabricated by providing a substrate (28), subjecting the substrate to a high vacuum environment, depositing copper (Cu), zinc (Zn), tin (Sn), and sulfur (S) and/or selenium (Se) on surface of the substrate by thermal evaporation while maintaining the temperature of the substrate in a sufficiently low range so that re-evaporation of the materials deposited on the substrate is not substantial, therefore forming an absorber layer (34) suitable for solar cell applications, and annealing the deposited absorber layer on the substrate.    USE - A method of fabricating a kesterite solar cell for solar cell applications (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Flux of each element can be controlled individually during vacuum deposition to achieve precise composition, substrate can be heated during deposition, all elements containing the kesterite material can be deposited simultaneously, and the employed methods are environmentally safe.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A kesterite solar cell is fabricated by providing a substrate (28), subjecting the substrate to a high vacuum environment, depositing copper (Cu), zinc (Zn), tin (Sn), and sulfur (S) and/or selenium (Se) on surface of the substrate by thermal evaporation while maintaining the temperature of the substrate in a sufficiently low range so that re-evaporation of the materials deposited on the substrate is not substantial, therefore forming an absorber layer (34) suitable for solar cell applications, and annealing the deposited absorber layer on the substrate at a 2nd temperature substantially higher than the temperature maintained during the depositing step.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show sectional views of a solar cell device.    Substrate (28)    Absorber layer (34)    Thin layer of i-ZnO (38)    Transparent conducting oxide (40)    Electrode (42)
NOVELTY - A solar cell conductor comprises additive comprising magnesium, zirconium, niobium, calcium, vanadium, nickel, manganese, titanium and/or chromium, oxygen (more than 2 mass ppm), and pure copper comprising unavoidable impurities, and has elongation rate of 25% or more, and 0.2% proof stress of 55 MPa or less.    USE - Conductor is used for solar cell battery.    ADVANTAGE - The conductor has excellent crack resistance and bending fatigue characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of solar cell conductor.
NOVELTY - A solar cell backsheet has a liquid crystalline polyester layer (53) and a white pigment content layer (56) provided on back side of the liquid-crystalline-polyester layer.    USE - Solar cell backsheet for solar cell module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell backsheet has excellent weather resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell module, which has surface protection sheet arranged on the front side of solar cell element, and the solar cell backsheet arranged on the back side of the said solar cell element.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of solar cell backsheet.    Sealing layer (4)    Polyolefin layer (51)    Contact bonding layer (52)    Liquid crystalline polyester layer (53)    Water vapor barrier layer (54)    White pigment content layer (56)
NOVELTY - A resin composition comprises polyimide silicone which has crosslinking portion at which crosslinking reaction occurs by heating at temperature (B) more than temperature (A) in silicone portion, and solvent which volatilizes by drying at temperature (A) lower than temperature (B).    USE - Resin composition is used for manufacturing laminate for manufacture of structure used in manufacture of electronic device (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to liquid crystal panel, plasma display panel, organic electroluminescent panel, solar cell and thin film secondary battery.    ADVANTAGE - The resin layer formed using the resin composition has excellent adhesiveness and heat resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) laminate (10), which has resin layer (12) formed using the resin composition, and stationary plate (14);    (2) manufacture of laminate;    (3) structure (20);    (4) manufacture of structure; and    (5) manufacture of electronic device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the side view of structure.    Laminate (10)    Resin layer (12)    Stationary plate (14)    Structure (20)    Substrate (22)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming corrugated structure (2a) on surface of zinc-oxide type crystalline transparent conductive film (22). The surface electrode (11b) is formed on the translucent substrate (1) in 0.1 to 100 Pa by heat-processing at 400 to 550 degrees C. The zinc-oxide type crystalline transparent conductive film is provided with zinc oxide doped with aluminum, gallium, boron, indium, fluorine, silicon, germanium, titanium, zirconium or hafnium. The indium oxide type transparent conductive film is provided with indium oxide doped with titanium, tin or gallium.    USE - Method for manufacturing transparent electrically conductive substrate for thin film solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - A surface electrode with higher optical confinement effect can be provided, and a thin film solar cell with higher photoelectric conversion efficiency can be obtained.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of thin film solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings show sectional views illustrating the manufacturing process of transparent electrically conductive substrate.    Translucent substrate (1)    Corrugated structure (2a)    Transparent electrically conductive substrate (11a)    Surface electrode (11b)    Zinc-oxide type crystalline transparent conductive film (22)
NOVELTY - The back sheet (14) has a metal support substrate provided at the side opposite to the light incidence surface side of solar cell module. The metal support substrate is formed by laminating multiple metal layers such as lower copper (Cu) layer, iron-nickel (Fe-Ni) layer and an upper Cu layer.    USE - Back sheet of solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The generation of curvature in the solar cell module is prevented effectively even when subjected to thermal load by making the linear expansion coefficient of metal support substrate same as the linear expansion coefficient of front substrate of solar cell module and obtaining a stress relaxation effect. The elasticity of metal support substrate is secured by forming the metal support layer from punching metal. The light condensing efficiency is increased by forming the back sheet in a triangular shape. The metal layers are bonded easily and the reduction of weight and cost of the metal support substrate is possible.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the principal structure of the solar cell module.    Solar cell module (1)    Light transmission layer (11)    Photovoltaic cell (12)    Front substrate (13)    Back sheet (14)
NOVELTY - Solar cell (100) comprises: a light absorbing layer (130); a window layer (140) comprising a positive (p)-type copper oxynitride layer on the light absorbing layer; a rear electrode (110) below the light absorbing layer; and a transparent electrode (150) on the window layer.    USE - Used as a solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell: utilizes the optional window layer that serves as an anti-reflection layer and prevents electron-hole recombination, thus transferring electrons without difficulty or improving internal electric field; and is manufactured with low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a sectional view illustrating the solar cell.    Solar cell (100)    Rear electrode (110)    Light absorbing layer (130)    Window layer (140)    Transparent electrode (150)
NOVELTY - Photovoltaic device (100) comprises a substrate (110), a first electrode on the substrate, a first semiconductive layer (140) comprising first metallophthalocyanine, a second semiconductive layer (150) comprising second metallophthalocyanine and an electron acceptor, an electron transporting layer (160), and a second electrode, where the second semiconductive layer is arranged between the first semiconductive layer and electron transporting layer.    USE - The photovoltaic device is useful in organic solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The photovoltaic device exhibits larger absorption and high power conversion efficiency    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Photovoltaic device (100) comprises a substrate (110), a first electrode on the substrate, a first semiconductive layer (140) comprising a first metallophthalocyanine, a second semiconductive layer (150) comprising second metallophthalocyanine and an electron acceptor, an electron transporting layer (160), and a second electrode, where: the first and second metallophthalocyanine exhibits different valencies; the second semiconductive layer is arranged between the first semiconductive layer and electron transporting layer; the first semiconductive layer is arranged spatially more closer to the first electrode than the second semiconductive layer; and the electron transporting layer is arranged between the second semiconductive layer and the second electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-section view of the photovoltaic device.    Photovoltaic device (100)    Substrate (110)    Anode (120)    Electron barrier layer (130)    First semiconductive layer (140)    Second semiconductive layer (150)    Electron transporting layer (160)    Hole barrier layer (170)    Cathode. (180)
NOVELTY - Photovoltaic device (100) comprises: a substrate (110); a first and a second electrode on the substrate; a semiconducting double layer (140) comprising a first continuous lower layer (142), which is in contact with a second continuous lower layer; and an electron transporting layer between the second lower layer and the second electrode. The first lower layer is spatially closer to the first electrode than the second lower layer. The first lower layer comprises a metal phthalocyanine. The second lower layer comprises a different polymorph of the metal phthalocyanine of the first lower layer.    USE - The photovoltaic device is useful in organic solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The photovoltaic device exhibits greater absorption, greater efficiency and improved power conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Photovoltaic device (100) comprises: a substrate (110); a first and a second electrode on the substrate; a semiconducting double layer (140) located on the substrate between the first and the second electrode, comprising a first continuous lower layer (142), which is in contact with a second continuous lower layer; and an electron transporting layer between the second lower layer and the second electrode. The first lower layer is spatially closer to the first electrode than the second lower layer. The first lower layer comprises a metal phthalocyanine. The second lower layer comprises a different polymorph of the metal phthalocyanine of the first lower layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawings 1 and 2 show a schematic representation of the lateral cross-sectional view and the cross-sectional view of the photovoltaic device, respectively.    Photovoltaic device (100)    Substrate (110)    Anode (120)    Semiconducting double layer (140)    First lower layer (142)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing a double side polishing substrate for semiconductor epitaxial growth, and forming a first sub-cell on front surface of the double side polishing substrate. A graded buffer layer is formed over the first sub-cell. A second sub-cell is arranged above the graded buffer layer. A third sub-cell is arranged on rear part of the double side polishing substrate. The double-surface polishing substrate is a P-type indium phosphide (InP) substrate.    USE - Method for manufacturing four-junction solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables providing a four-junction solar battery with high efficiency and wide spectral absorption.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating a method for manufacturing a four-junction solar battery.
NOVELTY - A gas-barrier laminate film has base material, and at least one thin film layer (a) formed on surface of the base material. The layer (a) contains silicon, oxygen, and carbon. The carbon distribution curve, which represents the relationship between the distance from the surface of layer (a) in the thickness direction and the ratio of carbon atoms in layer (a) to the total number of silicon, oxygen, and carbon atoms (the atomic concentration of carbon).    USE - Gas-barrier laminate film is used for organic electroluminescent element, organic thin-film solar cell and liquid crystal display (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to packaging container for pharmaceutical, drinks, cosmetics and detergent, and flexible illumination.    ADVANTAGE - The film has excellent gas-barrier property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A gas-barrier laminate film has base material, and at least one thin film layer (a) formed on surface the base material. The layer (a) contains silicon, oxygen, and carbon. The carbon distribution curve, which represents the relationship between the distance from the surface of layer (a) in the thickness direction and the ratio of carbon atoms in layer (a) to the total number of silicon, oxygen, and carbon atoms (the atomic concentration of carbon). The difference of maximum value of ratio of carbon atom in thin film layer (a) and the minimum value of the ratio of carbon atom is 5% or less. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of gas-barrier laminate film.
NOVELTY - A laminated multilayer film consists of thin film layer containing silicon, carbon and nonmetallic element other than silicon, carbon and oxygen, formed on the surface of the base material. The carbon content cloth curve shows the relation between the distance from the surface of the layer in the film thickness direction of the layer, and the ratio of the quantity of the carbon atom with respect to total amount of silicon atom, carbon and the non-metallic atom. The carbon content cloth curve is continuous and has at least one extreme value.    USE - Laminated multilayer film. Uses include but are not limited to packaging container for pharmaceutical, organic thin film solar cell, liquid crystal display and organic electroluminescent element.    ADVANTAGE - The laminated multilayer film has excellent gas barrier property.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the apparatus used for manufacturing the laminated multilayer film.    Delivery roll (11)    Conveyance rolls (21-24)    Film-forming roll (31,32)    Gas supply line (41)    Power supply (51)
NOVELTY - The thin film layers containing silicon, oxygen and carbon, is formed on surface of base material. The element is selected from semiconductor element, semimetal element and metallic element other than silicon. The carbon-content cloth curve is obtained by relationship between distance of tin film layer from thick film layer and carbonaceous atomic ratio of quantity of carbon atom with respect to total amount of silicon atom, oxygen atom and carbon atom. The thin film layer satisfies condition where cloth curve is continuous and provided with extreme value.    USE - Laminated film structure used for organic thin-film solar cell, liquid crystal display, pharmaceutical portion and packaging container for filling packaging food-drink, cosmetic, and detergent.    ADVANTAGE - The laminated film can be used as the gas-barrier film. The flexibility of the laminated film structure can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the laminated film structure.    Delivery roll (11)    Gas supply line (41)    Power supply (51)    Magnetic field generator (61,62)    Winding-up roll (71)
NOVELTY - A mold release material contains copolymerized imide-modified elastomer.    USE - Mold release material for release sheet used in solar cell module manufacture, and belt (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Peeling is smooth, has outstanding release property, abrasion resistance, durability, and tensile strength are improved, and has outstanding water repellent property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A mold release material contains copolymerized imide-modified elastomer with structural unit of formula (I) and structural unit of formula (II).    R1, R4=divalent organic group containing an aromatic ring or an aliphatic ring;    R2=divalent organic group with weight average molecular weight of 300-10000;    R3=divalent organic group containing an aromatic ring, an aliphatic ring, or an aliphatic chain;    R5=bivalent group which has a siloxane bond;    R6= greater than or equal to 4C tetravalent organic group; and    n=1-100.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) release sheet for solar cell module comprising mold release material; and    (2) belt comprising mold release material.
NOVELTY - A titanium plate comprises (in %mass) oxygen (0.03 or more and less than 0.08), iron (0.015 or more and less than 0.055), nitrogen (0.001 or more and less than 0.02), carbon (less than 0.015, including 0), and titanium and unavoidable impurity (remainder). The sum total of oxygen content and 0.12 times the content of iron is less than 0.08. The area ratio of crystal grain ( alpha -phase) whose Schmidt factor of (11-22)(11-23) twinning at rolling-direction puling in the rolling plane of 1/4th of plate thickness section is less than 0.35, is 8% or less.    USE - Titanium plate is used for separators of fuel cells, mobile telephones, mobile personal computers, camera components, frames of spectacles, and plate-type heat exchangers.    ADVANTAGE - The titanium plate has excellent moldability, isotropic/anisotropic bulging property, economical efficiency, durability, and strength.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of titanium plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the titanium plate.
NOVELTY - The array has eighteen single-crystal silicon solar battery sets laminated with each other, where phalanx peak power of the single-crystal silicon solar battery set is 240 W. Peak voltage of the single-crystal silicon solar battery set is 34 V. An area of the single-crystal silicon solar battery set is 2.3 m2. Environment temperature of the single-crystal silicon solar battery set is minus 25 degrees Celsius to plus 75 degrees Celsius. Height of the single-crystal silicon solar battery set above sea level is more than or equal to 6000 m.    USE - Back-pack foldable type lithium, nickel-hydrogen, lead acid or single crystal silicon solar cell array.    ADVANTAGE - The array is convenient to carry, fold and pack, and has high temperature.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front view of a back-pack foldable type lithium, nickel-hydrogen, lead acid or single crystal silicon solar cell array.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - Silicon optical mask etching process involves processing the optical mask for multi-crystal silicon chip and then placing on the hydrofluoric acid, nitric acid and buffer of the mixed liquid for etching.    USE - In silicon optical mask etching process (claimed) for used in solar battery silicon chip and in semiconductor device.    ADVANTAGE - The method optimizes the phosphorus diffusion bonding, and the subsequent screen printing and sintering technique parameter; provides wool with strong controllability; and provides polycrystalline silicon solar battery texture of the structure which is very reasonable.
NOVELTY - Solar battery (10) comprises a solar cell at the back of an aluminum electric field that further comprises forming a patterned electro-brush plating to form at the back of an aluminum electric field back. The back electrode has a brush-plating pen (230) of an electric brush-plating device at the back of the solar battery.    USE - Solar battery for solar panel.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for the solar battery preparing device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic diagram of a solar battery.    Solar battery (10)    Anti-reflective layer (111)    Negative electrode plate (220)    Brush-plating pen (230)    Anode lead (231)
NOVELTY - A light-emitting integrated wafer structure comprises 3 vertically overlying crystalline layers, wherein each of the 3 crystalline layers emits light at a different wavelength, a 4th crystalline layer overlying the 3 crystalline layers and containing single crystal transistors, and greater than or equal to 10 individual LED pixels sharing 1 substrate and separated by etching.    USE - A light-emitting integrated wafer structure for semiconductor manufacture (claimed) e.g. image sensors for cameras, LCDs, and solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - An improved smart light is obtained, and semiconductors with enhanced characteristics and efficiency are manufactured.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for semiconductor manufacture.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a block diagram of a light-emitting integrated wafer structure, wherein red green blue (RGB) LEDs are stacked with ion-cut technology, flip-chip packaging, and conductive oxide bonding.    Sapphire, silicon carbide, or bulk-gallium nitride substrate (424)    N-type confinement layer (426)    Multiple quantum well (428)    Buffer layer (430)    P-type confinement layer (432)
NOVELTY - The sputtering target comprises a metal consisting of copper, indium and gallium, a sodium containing compound (0.1-5 wt.%), an alloy (95-99.9 wt.%) of copper, indium and gallium as a metal matrix, which includes the sodium containing compound, and a cylindrical target formed on a cylindrical sputtering target support. The sodium containing compound comprises a sodium salt, which is present as inclusion regions in the metal matrix, a sodium halogen salt, a sodium and transition metal containing salt, and a sodium chalcogen salt.    USE - The sputtering target is useful for making a photovoltaic device (claimed) or a copper-indium-gallium-selenide solar cell, where the target is copper indium gallium sputtering target.    ADVANTAGE - The sputtering target is capable of providing the solar cells with improved efficiency and enhanced open-circuit voltage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) a method of making a sputtering target; and    (2) a method of making a photovoltaic device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The diagram shows a schematic side cross-sectional view of a copper-indium-gallium-selenide based solar cell.    Substrate (100)    First electrode (200)    P-type semiconductor absorber layer (301)    N-type semiconductor layer (302)    Transparent top electrode. (400)
NOVELTY - The method involves mixing 99.8 percent of water and 0.2 percent of nontoxic electrolyte in a mixing tank to destabilize molecular orbit and obtain secondary conductive aqueous solution. PH value is responsible for reading proportion of water and electrolyte solution. A water inlet valve (6) and an electrolyte inlet valve (7) are modulated by a programmable logic controller (5) according to the pH value. A level transmitter (8) is used for measuring a level of the mixing tank. A recirculating pump (9) is used for transferring the water and electrolyte solution to an electrolyzer.    USE - Molecular orbital destabilizing method.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables consuming less energy and preventing entering of impurities into a turbine tower of a diesel engine to avoid pollution.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating a molecular orbital destabilizing method.    Programmable logic controller (5)    Water inlet valve (6)    Electrolyte inlet valve (7)    Level transmitter (8)    Recirculating pump (9)
NOVELTY - The heat dissipation unit has a pair of ethyl vinyl acetate films which are installed in the lower part of tempered glass, and multiple solar cells are inserted between the films. The tempered glass is provided to make the sunlight incident inside the solar heat apparatus. A heat plate is adhered directly to the ethyl vinyl acetate film in surface. A radiant heat block is comprised of multiple heat radiation pins which make a hooking engagement to maintain the regular gap in the upper and lower part.    USE - Heat dissipation unit for solar heat apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The radiant heat block is comprised of multiple heat radiation pins which make a hooking engagement to maintain the regular gap in the upper and lower part, and hence ensure smooth flow of the air and improved thermal performance in solar heat dissipation unit.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a solar heat dissipation unit.
NOVELTY - An amide group-containing tetracarboxylic dianhydride for polyimide synthesis is new.    USE - An amide group-containing tetracarboxylic dianhydride for polyimide synthesis used for transparent plastic substrate for display, solar cells, and illumination (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Polyimide synthesized from amide group-containing alicyclic tetracarboxylic dianhydride is colorless and transparent, has high solubility in organic solvent, and does not color easily at high temperature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An amide group-containing tetracarboxylic dianhydride of formula (1) for polyimide synthesis is new.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for:    (1) polyimide precursor containing repeating unit of formula (2) synthesized from amide group-containing dianhydride and diamine; and    (2) polyimide containing repeating unit of formula (3) synthesized from amide group-containing tetracarboxylic dianhydride and diamine.    A=aromatic diamine residue with electron-attractive group; and    B=2-15C aliphatic diamine residue or aromatic diamine residue with 1-4 optionally substituted Ph groups.
NOVELTY - A titanium plate comprises (in %mass) oxygen (0.07-0.2), iron (0.04-0.1), nitrogen (0.001 or more and less than 0.02), carbon (less than 0.015, including 0), and titanium and unavoidable impurities (remainder). The sum total content of oxygen and 0.12 times the content of iron is 0.08 or more. The area ratio of crystal grain ( alpha -phase) whose Schmidt factor of (11-22)(11-23) twinning during pulling in rolling direction in the rolling plane of 1/4 of plate thickness is less than 0.35, is 10% or less.    USE - Titanium plate is used for heat exchangers e.g. plate-type heat exchangers, separators of fuel cells, mobile components, mobile personal computers, camera components, and spectacle frames. Can also be used for components of chemical processing plants, and seashore structural components.    ADVANTAGE - The titanium plate has excellent mechanical strength, durability, isotropic and anisotropic bulging property, and moldability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of titanium plate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the titanium plate.
NOVELTY - The method involves slicing silicon in a diffusion furnace using a double-face diffusion process to obtain a mixture. Temperature of the mixture is increased to 850-950 degree centigrade. Diffusion time of the furnace is 10-20 minutes. The temperature of the mixture is reduced to 750-850 degrees centigrade. Carrying process of phosphorus source nitrogen is stopped at 600-700 degrees centigrade for 10 to 20 minutes.    USE - Crystal silicon solar battery selective emitter phosphorus diffusion method.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables achieving guttering effect to form high electric field in a transmitting area.
NOVELTY - The film has a laminated-structured passivation dielectric film provided with two dielectric film parts. One of the dielectric film parts and a silicon base material directly contact with each other, where the dielectric film part includes fixing metal oxide i.e. aluminum oxide, of negative charge. The other dielectric film part is deposited on the former dielectric film part, where the latter dielectric film part is made of silicon nitride, silicon carbide, silicon oxide or titanium oxide.    USE - Passivation medium film for a solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The film has better high temperature sintering process and optical anti-reflection performance, high feasibility and large scale production.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The film produces a passivation film that includes aluminum-containing compound and pyrrole-containing compound that includes trimethylaluminum, f-butyl bromide and dimethylethyl amine alane.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a passivation medium film.
NOVELTY - The method involves etching a light receiving surface and a hole on a silicon wafer. A PN junction is formed in the light receiving surface of the silicon wafer. Phosphorus silicon or boron silicon glass is removed from a silicon sheet surface. An inner periphery of the PN junction is provided with a transparent conductive film. The silicon wafer is etched on a silicon wafer removing transparent conducting film and the inner periphery of the PN junction. A back contact silicon solar cell is obtained. A transparent electrode is electrically connected by the conducting film.    USE - Method for preparing a back contact silicon solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables preparing shielding obtained by a face without electrode of a back contact silicon solar battery so as to avoid light loss, obviously improve photoelectric conversion efficiency, greatly reduce the fragment rate and simplify the producing process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a back contact silicon solar battery.
NOVELTY - The method involves preparing a glass layer plated with an anti-reflection film. The glass layer is diffused by a velvet to partially remove an anti-reflecting film, where the anti-reflection coating is removed by using corrosive paste. The glass layer is cleaned and printed on the anti-reflection film. The glass layer is sintered to obtain a crystalline silicon solar battery. A pattern of the positive electrode is removed in the anti-reflection film. The front electrode and front face of a silicon chip are directly printed in the crystalline silicon solar battery.    USE - Method for preparing a crystalline silicon solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables directly printing the front electrode and silicon in the crystalline silicon solar cell to form a better contact resistance, improving the electric performance of the crystalline silicon solar battery with 0.2 percent, and effectively increasing photo-electric conversion efficiency of the crystal silicon solar cell experiment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The anti-reflection film is made from silicon nitride.
NOVELTY - Diffusing phosphorus for a class of single crystal solar battery comprises processing a monocrystalline silicon piece into a diffusion furnace, and raising the temperature, introducing phosphorus source carrying gas and dry oxygen for diffusion, dispersing when the oil temperature is stable, where the flow rate of phosphorus source carrying gas and dry oxygen is respectively 0.8-2 l/minute and 0.4-2.5 l/minute, and the class of monocrystalline silicon is polycrystalline region square having resistance of more than 10 than the mean square resistance of a single area/square, and cooling.    USE - The method is useful for diffusing phosphorus for a class of single crystal solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The method provides the single crystal solar battery, which exhibits high photo-electric conversion efficiency increased by 0.5% in comparison with the conventional method.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Diffusing phosphorus for a class of single crystal solar battery comprises processing a monocrystalline silicon piece by introducing into a diffusion furnace, and raising the temperature to 80-82 degrees C, where the furnace environment includes nitrogen atmosphere and nitrogen flow rate of 8-30 l/minute, introducing phosphorus source carrying gas and dry oxygen for diffusion, dispersing for 40-60 minutes when the oil temperature is stable, where the flow rate of phosphorus source carrying gas is 0.8-2 l/minute and the flow rate of the dry oxygen is 0.4-2.5 l/minute, and the class of monocrystalline silicon is polycrystalline region square having resistance of more than 10 than the mean square resistance of a single area per square, and cooling a boat of the furnace to complete the diffusion process.
NOVELTY - The method involves forming (1) scattering layer on the graphite substrate, and the scattering layer covers the surface area of the graphite substrate. The nano-crystal layer slurry and the nano-crystalline layer slurry dried (2) to form crystal layer on the scattering layer. The oxide layer is formed (3) on the surface of the nano-crystalline layer. The crystal layer contains mixture made of titanium oxide and zinc oxide.    USE - Method of preparing flexible optical anode.    ADVANTAGE - The high temperature sintering process for nano-crystalline layer can improve the light conversion efficiency of the flexible solar battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating the flexible optical anode manufacturing process.    Step for forming scattering layer (1)    Step for drying nano-crystal layer slurry and the nano-crystalline layer slurry (2)    Step for forming oxide layer (3)    Step for forming oxide layer with flexible substrate (4)    Step for peeling off the graphite substrate (5)
NOVELTY - The structure has a silicon substrate (1), and a solar battery sheet. The solar battery sheet is provided in the middle area of the silicon substrate. The edge of the silicon substrate is used as a substrate for a LED component.    USE - Integrated structure of light-emitting component and solar battery chip.    ADVANTAGE - The material cost is saved. The application range of the solar battery and semiconductor devices are improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of semiconductor structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of the integrated structure of light-emitting component and solar battery chip.    Silicon substrate (1)    Silicon film (3)    Gallium nitride layer (4)    Lanthanide-gallium nitride layer (5)
NOVELTY - The battery has a silicon nitride film layer arranged between an N-type single crystal silicon substrate and a P-type amorphous silicon layer. A silver/aluminum grid electrode (7), a zinc oxide/aluminum transparent conductive thin film (6), a p-type amorphous silicon layer (5), a silicon nitride film layer (4) containing silicon quantum dots, a N-type single crystal silicon substrate (3), a zinc oxide/aluminum transparent conductive film (2) and an aluminum metal film back electrode (1) are overlapped with each other. Thickness of aluminum transparent conductive film is 80 to 150 nm.    USE - N-I-P type heterojunction solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The battery has simple structure, wide spectral response range, high open circuit voltage, large photo current, compatible preparation technique and high conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for an N-I-P type heterojunction solar battery preparation method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional perspective view of a N-I-P type heterojunction solar battery in section.    Aluminum metal film back electrode (1)    Zinc oxide/aluminum transparent conductive film (2)    N-type single crystal silicon substrate (3)    Silicon nitride film layer (4)    P-type amorphous silicon layer (5)    Zinc oxide/aluminum transparent conductive thin film (6)    Silver/aluminum grid electrode (7)
NOVELTY - The component of etching liquid is formed by using (in weight%) tetramethyl ammonium hydroxide (1-3) and deionized water (7-9) (88-92).    USE - Texturing solution of single crystal silicon solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The anisotropy etching properties and corrosion speed of the single crystal silicon solar cell can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparation method of roughening liquid of single crystal silicon solar cell.
NOVELTY - The structure has frame which is equipped with horizontal transmission unit (2) provided with processing chamber. Processing chamber (4) is provided with the air outlet in the top portion of infrared heating tube (1) equipped with cooling pipeline. Each cooling pipe (3) is installed along longitudinal circumference of the outer wall of the processing chamber. Inner walls of the processing chamber are respectively provided with the filling pipe (5).    USE - Structure of optimized indium-gallium-selenium solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The conversion efficiency of the solar battery is improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the structure of optimized indium-gallium-selenium solar battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Infrared heating tube (1)    Transmission unit (2)    Cooling pipe (3)    Processing chamber (4)    Filling pipe (5)
NOVELTY - The core plate has plated film layer whose upper plate is provided with molybdenum film conductive layer, copper-indium gallium- selenium film layer, film buffer layer, zinc oxide layer, intrinsic aluminum zinc oxide window layer. The upper aluminum zinc oxide window layer is plated with magnesium fluoride anti-reflection layer.    USE - Core plate for indium-gallium-selenium solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The light reflectance effect can be reduced so that power of solar battery can be increased.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of core plate for indium-gallium-selenium solar battery.
NOVELTY - The assembly has polyethylene terephthalate layer, ethylene vinyl acetate layer, solar cell string layer and glass layer which are arranged from bottom to top portions of assembly main portion. The thickness of ethylene vinyl acetate layer is 0.1-0.3 mm.    USE - Ultra-thin solar assembly for electronic products such as notebook personal computer.    ADVANTAGE - The size of the solar assembly can be reduced so that solar assembly can be transported easily.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective view of ultra-thin solar assembly.
NOVELTY - The furnace has a transmission carrier connected with a silicon chip table. A roller is provided with multiple rotatable roller parts. A silicon wafer is made of non-metal contact material. The silicon wafer is utilized for supporting a driving roller that is made of metal material. The contact material of the wafer is selected from one of ceramic, quartz ceramic, quartz glass, silicon adenine (SiA), silicon nitride (Si3N4), silicon carbide (SiC) or aluminum oxide (Al2O3). Transmission speed of the roller is less than 15000 mm/min. A discharging area is provided with a forced air cooling area.    USE - Roller-type solar battery silicon sheet sintering furnace.    ADVANTAGE - The furnace avoids the silicon sheet from being polluted during pattern transmission process, and improves transmission speed of the quick heating cooling process, so as to realize ideal temperature peak effect and improve sintering quality. The furnace shortens furnace length, and reduces energy consumption.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a partial sectional view of a roller-type solar battery silicon sheet sintering furnace.
NOVELTY - The clamp has a stacked silicon chip that is connected with a base plate. The silicon sheet is a base sheet of two side walls and is connected with a support seat by a bolt. The supporting seat is provided with a gap. A notch is provided to support the supporting shafts. The inner contact surface plate is provided with the corner angle and is respectively connected with the support shafts. A bolt rod of the top rod is connected with the top end contact of the movable plate.    USE - Dry etching clamp of crystalline silicon solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - Since silicon sheet overlaps the pedestal, so that the overlapped silicon wafer process can be simpler, the friction between the silicon wafers can be reduced, and the generation of fragment can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the dry etching clamp of crystalline silicon solar battery.
NOVELTY - The apparatus (1000) has a vacuum chamber (11) that accommodates base material (2). A gas supply apparatus supplies the organometallic compound. A pair of electrode (13) is arranged in the vacuum chamber. The power supply for plasma generation (14) supplies alternating current power to a pair of electrode and generates the plasma of the film forming gas. The control unit (100) controls the gas supply apparatus (17) and the power supply for power generation apparatus. The organometallic compound and reactive gas are reacted to produce metallic element.    USE - Film forming apparatus for use during manufacturing of gas barrier laminated film for packing articles and electronic device such as organic electroluminescent (EL) element and organic thin film solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The gas barrier film is manufactured easily. Since the gas barrier film is made to bend, the fall of gas barrier is suppressed.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for film forming method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of film forming apparatus.    Base material (2)    Vacuum chamber (11)    Electrode (13)    Power supply for plasma generation (14)    Gas supply apparatus (17)    Control unit (100)    Film-forming apparatus (1000)
NOVELTY - A diene-type carboxylate anion (I) or (II) is new.    USE - New diene-type carboxylate anion is used for ionic composition for polymerizable or curable composition for forming polymerized or hardened material (all claimed) used for oxygen absorbent material, lens, dental material, antibacterial agent, rubber, tire, illumination apparatus, solar cell, wiring material, electrode material, metal-plating undercoat, optical fiber, optical waveguide, superconducting material, semiconductor chip, magnetic material, memory, capacitor, piezoelectric material, motor-vehicle component, construction material, and medical field.    ADVANTAGE - The polymerizable or curable composition containing diene-type carboxylate anion has excellent adhesiveness, dispersibility and antistatic property, and provides hardened material with excellent hardness, abrasion resistance, gas-barrier property, oxygen absorbance, fingerprint resistance, water-vapor barrier property, and infrared-blocking property, and high refractive index.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A diene-type carboxylate anion of formula (I) or (II) is new.    R=H or methyl;and    X1,Y1,Z1,X2,Y2=oxygen, sulfur, imino, or methylene group in which hydrogen atom is optionally substituted by methyl.    At least 1 of X1, Y1 and Z1, and X2 and Y2 is oxygen, sulfur, or imino group. The dotted line of continuous line in the bonding of the oxygen-carbon-oxygen has 2 carbon-oxygen bonding, and is monovalent anion by the whole bonding of oxygen-carbon-oxygen. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) ionic composition;    (2) polymerizable or curable composition, which contains diene-type carboxylate anion or ionic composition;    (3) polymerization or hardening method of polymerizable or curable composition; and    (4) polymerized or hardened material.
NOVELTY - Multi-segment crystal rod full assemble fixture having reference surface is groove-shaped, bottom reference (2) is located on the same horizontal plane and a side surface reference (1), where the bottom surface reference is step arrangement and side reference, bolt (3) is fixed to the edge of the bottom surface reference.    USE - As multi-segment crystal rod full assemble fixture (claimed) for locating the crystal rod in the solar photovoltaic or semi-conductor field.    ADVANTAGE - The device can accurately locate the crystal rod, with simple operation, high processing efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a structure of multi-segment crystal rod full assemble fixture.    Surface reference (1)    Bottom reference (2)    Bolt (3)
NOVELTY - The solar cell has semiconductor layer made of fullerene derivative and dye is formed on primary electrode. A secondary electrode is formed on the primary electrode. An electrolyte is introduced between the primary and secondary electrodes. The fullerene derivative is selected from carboxylic acid group, anhydride group, phosphate group, siloxane group or sulfonic acid group.    USE - Organic-inorganic hybrid solar cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of organic-inorganic hybrid solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the organic-inorganic hybrid solar cell.
NOVELTY - The processing structure has an N-type crystalline silicon sheet, silicon surface with hydrogen atom and back surface silicon film as passivation layer. A conductive layer is deposited as the back electrode film on the P-type doped or intrinsic buffer layer in the P-type doped area. A transparent conductive layer is provided on the P-type thin film layer, and an electrode is installed on the transparent conductive film.    USE - Interface processing structure of hetero-junction solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The underlay of the single crystal silicon is performed by vapor transport and effective passivation of crystalline silicon surface is unsaturated so that the hetero-junction interface is reduced and the overall performance of hetero-junction solar battery can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating the interface processing of hetero-junction solar battery. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - A fluorene derivative (I), is new.    USE - New fluorene derivative is used for organic electronic device e.g. organic electroluminescent device, solar cell, organic photoreceptor drum and organic thin film transistor for terminals (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The organic electronic device using the fluorene derivative has excellent durability and stability, and low drive voltage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A fluorene derivative of formula (I), is new.    Cz=group of formula (i);    R1,R2,R',R",R3-R7,X=H, deuterium or tritium, 5-60C aryl, 5-60C heteroaryl optionally having S, N, O, P and Si, 1-60C alkyl, 1-60C alkoxy or 5-60 alkoxy silyl (all optionally substituted by amino, halo, hydroxy or carboxy);    m=1-3;and    Ar1-Ar3=3-60 aryl, 5-60C alkyl or heterocyclyl optionally containing S, N, O, P and Si (all optionally substituted).    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) organic electronic device, which has organic layer containing fluorene derivative; and    (2) terminals, which has organic electronic device.
NOVELTY - A variable temperature diffusion process comprises (1) putting a roughed silicon wafer into a boat, increasing the temperature to 700-810 degrees C and feeding large-scale nitrogen, small-scale nitrogen and oxygen to carry out low-temperature pre-deposition diffusion; (2) increasing the temperature to 810-830 degrees C and feeding large-scale nitrogen to carry out junction pushing; and (3) feeding large-scale nitrogen, small-scale nitrogen and oxygen, and then increasing the temperature to 830-870 degrees C to carry out high-temperature deposition diffusion.    USE - Variable temperature diffusion process for crystalline silicon battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method is capable of forming multi-level P-N junction structure which can guarantee good ohmic contact with metal gate line and provide crystalline silicon battery with good blue-light response. The P-N junction formed after performing the diffusion process has great junction depth, thus the rate of occurrence of junction burnout and electric leakage can be reduced.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic sectional view illustrating the P-N junction structure formed via variable temperature diffusion process.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has a main portion which is provided with primary solar cell (200) and secondary solar cell (300). The secondary cell is arranged above the primary cell. The grid-shaped auxiliary electrode (400) comprising open area, is interposed between the primary solar cell and secondary solar cell. The transparent conductive layer (310) made of indium-tin-oxide or the tin oxide, is formed in the main portion. The grid shaped electrode is made of molybdenum, chrome, tungsten or silver.    USE - Solar energy generating apparatus.    ADVANTAGE - The electrical property of the solar energy generating apparatus can be improved. The contact resistance and the surface resistance between the solar cells can be reduced. The photoelectric conversion efficiency of the solar energy generating apparatus can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross sectional view of the solar energy generating apparatus.    Solar cells (200,300)    Conductive layer (310)    Buffer layer (340)    Window layer (350)    Auxiliary electrode (400)
NOVELTY - The solar cell has a substrate, and an emitter part, which is positioned in one side of the substrate (110). An electrode (140) is provided which is connected to the emitter part (120). An anti-reflection film (130) is located at the front side of the emitter part. Another electrode (160) and another anti-reflection film (170) are also provided.    USE - Solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell has substrate, and emitter part, which is positioned in one side of substrate, and electrode is provided which is connected to emitter part, and thus the solar cell is simple and improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a solar cell.    Substrate (110)    Emitter part (120)    Anti-reflection films (130,170)    Electrodes (140,160)    Back surface (150)
NOVELTY - An amorphous silicon thin-film solar cell manufacturing method involves providing a substrate, forming a composite electrode layer on the substrate, followed by performing an annealing process to form an amorphous silicon photoelectric unit, where the material of the composite electrode layer comprises silicon, P-type material and N-typed material, and amorphous silicon photoelectric unit sequentially includes a N-typed amorphous silicon layer, an intrinsic amorphous silicon layer and a P-type amorphous silicon layer.    USE - Method for manufacturing amorphous silicon thin-film solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables preparing the solar cell in a simple, economical and eco-friendly manner.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a flowchart illustrating a method for manufacturing amorphous silicon thin-film solar cell.
NOVELTY - The film has a silicon nitride film layer that is deposited on a silicon substrate (1). The silicon substrate is selected from group consisting of single crystal substrate and polycrystalline substrate. The refractive index of silicon nitride film layer is gradually reduced from bottom portion to top portion. The thickness of silicon nitride film layer is differed from bottom portion to top portion.    USE - Silicon nitride anti-reflecting film of solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The passivation effect of the plating film can be enhanced. The anti-reflection function of antireflection film and photoelectric conversion efficiency of the solar battery can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for preparation method of crystal silicon solar battery multilayer silicon nitride anti-reflecting film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the silicon nitride anti-reflecting film.    Silicon substrate (1)    Silicon nitride film (2)    Middle layer of silicon nitride film (3)    Loose silicon nitride film (4)
NOVELTY - A carbon supported cobalt nitrate fuel cell catalyst comprises (in wt.%) carbon material (40-99) and active constituents (1-60), where the active component comprises nitrogen-containing compound and metal salt of 1-19 wt.%.    USE - Carbon supported cobalt nitrate fuel cell catalyst for use in alkaline fuel cell, direct methanol fuel cell, direct ethanol fuel cell and low temperature fuel cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The catalyst is non-platinum catalyst, and can reduce production cost of the fuel cell. The catalyst is simple to prepare and suitable for industrial production, and has wide range of applications.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for preparing carbon supported cobalt nitrate fuel cell catalyst.
NOVELTY - The board has a glass top plate (101) that is arranged on the top layer of the solar battery pack. A glass base plate (104) is provided on the upper and lower surfaces of solar cell pack plate. A transparent curing portion is provided on the upper and lower surfaces of the solar cell pack plate. A glass base is provided on the lower surface of the solar cell pack plate. The glass top plate is provided with several through-holes (105). A junction box is provided on the lower surface of the glass base plate of the solar cell pack plate.    USE - Packing board for glass-sealed solar battery.    ADVANTAGE - The component plate can be conveniently assembled on target object so that the additional component requirement can be reduced with more convenience and low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of packing board.    Glass top plate (101)    Amorphous silicon solar battery (102)    Ethylene vinyl acetate hot melt gel curing layer (103)    Glass base plate (104)    Through-hole (105)
NOVELTY - A dense compound proton exchange film preparation method involves dissolving perfluorinated sulfonic acid resin in low boiling point alcohol water solution to obtain perfluorinated sulfonic acid resin solution. Silicon dioxide, heteropolyacid and water-retaining substance are added to the solution. A preprocessed PTFE porous substrate bottom film is pre-soaked in the mixed solution of the low boiling point alcohol and high boiling point solvent. The solvent is heated and volatilized, and heat process is performed to obtain a compound proton exchange film. The exchange film is rolled.    USE - Method for preparing a dense compound proton exchange film used in a fuel battery.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables preparation of the dense compound proton exchange film with better mechanical strength, water-retaining property, stability and compactness in a simple manner. The thickness of the film is controlled. The film is wide in application range, high in stability and long in service life.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A dense compound proton exchange film preparation method involves dissolving perfluorinated sulfonic acid resin in low boiling point alcohol water solution to obtain perfluorinated sulfonic acid resin solution, and adding high boiling point solvent in the solution to replace low boiling point solvent. Silicon dioxide, heteropolyacid and water-retaining substance are added to the solution. A preprocessed PTFE porous substrate bottom film is pre-soaked in the mixed solution of the low boiling point alcohol and the high boiling point solvent. The resin solution containing the water-retaining substance is uniformly dropped on a surface of the PTFE porous substrate bottom film. The solvent is heated and volatilized, and heat process is performed to obtain a compound proton exchange film. The compound proton exchange film is rolled to obtain a dense compound proton exchange film.
NOVELTY - The passivation layer structure of a semiconductor device comprises a halogen-doped aluminum oxide layer (110) and an oxide layer of a semiconductor substrate such as a p-type semiconductor layer (102). The passivation layer structure is disposed on the semiconductor substrate. A thickness of the halogen-doped aluminum oxide layer is 5-200 nm. A doping concentrate of halogen in the halogen-doped aluminum oxide layer is 0.01-5%. The oxide layer is disposed between the semiconductor substrate and the halogen-doped aluminum oxide layer.    USE - The passivation layer structure is useful in a semiconductor device such as a solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The passivation layer structure can be economically and rapidly manufactured with increased carrier life time, and enhances electrical efficiency of the solar cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The passivation layer structure of a semiconductor device comprises a halogen-doped aluminum oxide layer (110) and an oxide layer of a semiconductor substrate such as a p-type semiconductor layer (102). The passivation layer structure is disposed on the semiconductor substrate. A thickness of the halogen-doped aluminum oxide layer is 5-200 nm. A doping concentrate of halogen in the halogen-doped aluminum oxide layer is 0.01-5%. The oxide layer is disposed between the semiconductor substrate and the halogen-doped aluminum oxide layer. A thickness of the oxide layer of the semiconductor substrate is less than 5nm. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for a method for forming the passivation layer structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The diagram shows a schematic cross-sectional view of a semiconductor device.    P-type semiconductor layer (102)    N-type semiconductor layer (104)    Material layer (106)    Electrode (108)    Halogen-doped aluminum oxide layer. (110)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a pair of semiconductor layers (130, 140) on respective surfaces of a light-absorbing layer (100). Transparent conductive layers (150, 160) i.e. anti-reflective layers, are formed on the respective semiconductor layers in corresponding directions, where the conductive layers are made of oxidized tungsten. A pair of electrodes (170, 180) is formed on the respective conductive layers. The conductive layers are formed at about 180 to about 220 degree Celsius such that each conductive layer has X-ray diffraction peak at which an angle 2 theta is 30.2 plus minus 0.1 degrees.    USE - Method for manufacturing a solar cell i.e. PN junction solar cell, used to convert solar energy into electrical energy.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables forming the transparent conductive layers at about 180 to about 220 degree Celsius such that the transparent conductive layers have X-ray diffraction peak in which angle theta is 30.2n0.1 degrees, thus reducing the light absorptance of the transparent conductive layers, and hence increasing the efficiency of the solar cell. The transparent conductive layer prevents electron recombination and allows current to smoothly flow from the semiconductor layer to the electrode. The electrodes are made of low-resistance metal, and designed in a grid pattern, thus reducing shadowing loss and sheet resistance in the electrodes.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The transparent conductive layers are formed by injecting argon gas and oxygen gas in a range of about 8:1 to about 11:1. 7. Sheet resistance of the transparent conductive layer is in a range of about 26.1 to about 26.4 Ohms. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a solar cell comprising semiconductor layers.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of a solar cell.    Light-absorbing layer (100)    Buffer layers (110, 120)    Semiconductor layers (130, 140)    Transparent conductive layers (150, 160)    Electrodes (170, 180)
NOVELTY - The cell has a back contact (2) positioned on a substrate (1) e.g. sodalime glass substrate. A light absorption layer (3) is provided on the contact, and comprises a single junction diode comprising a copper, indium, gallium and selenium (CIGS) thin film, a P type CIGS layer (31) positioned on the contact and an N type CIGS layer (32) positioned on the P type CIGS layer using a single junction. A reflection prevention film (4) is provided on the absorption layer. A window layer i.e. zinc oxide thin film, is formed on the N type layer between the absorption layer and the prevention film.    USE - Single junction type CIGS thin film solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The reflection prevention film reduces reflection loss of sunlight absorbed by the solar cell to increase the efficiency of the solar cell by approximately 1 percent. The P type CIGS layer is coupled to the N-type CIGS layer to form the solar cell including the light absorption layer in a single junction structure, thus preventing surface and interface contamination due to a buffer layer and environmental pollution due to a toxic element, and hence improving the performance of the solar cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a single junction type CIGS thin film solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a single junction type CIGS thin film solar cell.    Substrate (1)    Back contact (2)    Light absorption layer (3)    Reflection prevention film (4)    P type CIGS layer (31)    N type CIGS layer (32)
NOVELTY - A supported catalyst comprises: a support comprising an oxide or a doped oxide of a Metal M; a PdxM core catalyst deposited directly upon the support where x is greater than 1; and a platinum (Pt) shell catalyst deposited directly upon the PdxM core catalyst.    USE - The supported catalyst is useful for a fuel cell with enhanced oxygen reduction activity.    ADVANTAGE - The supported catalyst has high activity, efficient and can be effectively used in fuel cell.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is a method of increasing the oxygen reduction activity and stability of a supported catalyst comprising a PdxM core catalyst where M is a metal and x is greater than 0, a Pt shell catalyst deposited directly upon the PdxM Core catalyst, and a support comprising an oxide or a doped oxide of the metal M, the method comprising: directly depositing the PdxM core catalyst on the support; and directly depositing the Pt shell catalyst on the supported PdxM core catalyst.
NOVELTY - The method involves preparing nano-substance group (10) containing nano-substances. An optical induction force is produced by irradiating the axially symmetrical polarized-light which is polarized symmetrically with respect to the optical axis to the nano-substance group.    USE - Method for manufacturing nano-substance structure for use in plasmonic solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The array structure of nano-substance can be diversified effectively.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for apparatus for manufacturing nano-substance structure.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic block diagram of the apparatus for manufacturing nano-substance structure. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Nano-substance group (10)    Light source (201)    Casing (202)    Medium supply element (204)    Control element (206)
NOVELTY - An underground mine supply for supplying back-up power to an underground mine in a power-out event, the power supply comprises: a housing, an electrically insulating potting material, at least one lithium iron based fuel cell for supplying a back-up current during the power-out event, a charging circuit, and a switching power circuit.    USE - The underground mine supply is useful for supplying back-up power to an underground mine in a power-out event (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The underground mine power supply is safe and highly suitable for use in potentially combustible environments.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An underground mine supply for supplying back-up power to an underground mine in a power-out event, the power supply including: a housing, an electrically insulating potting material, at least one lithium iron based fuel cell for supplying a back-up current during the power-out event, each fuel cell being disposed within the housing and substantially encased within the potting material, a charging circuit electrically connected to a first one of the fuel cell and an external power source for providing a charging current to the first fuel cell during normal power-on conditions, and a switching power circuit electrically connecting at least one the fuel cell and a power supply output for outputting the backup current during the power-out event.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic perspective view of a fuel cell unit used in the power supply.    Fuel cell unit (16)    Rechargeable lithium iron phosphate batteries (44)    Bottom carrier cards (46, 48)    Cylindrical stainless steel casing (50)    End tip (56)    Threaded nut fasteners (60)    Mounting boards (68, 70)    DC input plugs (81)    IS power output plug (82)    Safe power output (83)
NOVELTY - The solar electric power generation system has an inverter which is provided to connect the storage battery with a sunlight module. The generated electric power flowing from the solar cell in the storage battery is provided to the inverter. The storage battery is provided with a capacitance of 150-240V laminated with the lithium acid system cell having 1.2V in series.    USE - Solar electric power generation system used for household application.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power generation efficiency can be improved at high or low temperature. The stable electric current can be produced even in the unstable weather. The electric power can be effectively used in business. The solar electric power generation system can be installed at low cost.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the inverter combined with the storage battery of the solar electric power generation system. (Drawing includes non-English language text)
NOVELTY - Fabricating solar cell, comprises: providing molybdenum-coated substrate (102); depositing absorber layer constituent components on substrate, where two of which are sulfur and selenium, the sulfur and selenium are deposited on substrate using thermal evaporation in vapor chamber, and controlled amounts of sulfur and selenium are introduced into chamber to regulate ratio of sulfur and selenium provided for deposition; annealing constituent components to form absorber layer on substrate; forming buffer layer (402) on absorber layer; and forming transparent conductive electrode on buffer layer.    USE - The method is useful for fabricating solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method controls the bandgap during production of a solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional diagram illustrating an exemplary methodology for fabricating a solar cell.    Substrate (102)    Molybdenum layer (104)    Buffer layer (402)    Transparent conductive oxide layer (602)    Metal grid electrode (702)
NOVELTY - The method involves providing a substrate (31) and forming electrodes (32,36) on the substrate. The doped semiconductor layers (33,35) are formed on electrode by CVD. An intrinsic layer (34) is formed on doped semiconductor layer by CVD. The intrinsic layer has various energy bandgaps formed by varying average grain sizes of amorphous/nanocrystalline silicon layers (341-343). The doped semiconductor layers are p-type amorphous silicon layer and n-type amorphous/nano-microcrystalline silicon layer.    USE - Method for manufacturing silicon thin-film solar cell. Can also be used in single junction solar cell and double junction solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The intrinsic layer with graded bandgaps is formed by varying average grain sizes of the amorphous/nanocrystalline silicon layers, such that solar cells with broadband absorption and enhanced photoelectric conversion efficiency are obtained. The manufacturing process of silicon thin-film solar cells is simple and operational cost is low.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view illustrating the manufacturing process of silicon thin-film solar cell.    Substrate (31)    Electrodes (32,36)    Doped semiconductor layers (33,35)    Intrinsic layer (34)    Amorphous/nanocrystalline silicon layers (341-343)
NOVELTY - Sputtering source comprises: a vacuum chamber having an ion emitting aperture; a sputtering target provided within the chamber; a plasma power applicator for igniting and sustaining plasma within the chamber; a bias field apparatus provided across from the aperture; and a bias power source coupled to the bias field apparatus.    USE - The sputtering source is useful in a deposition system for performing physical vapor deposition on substrates (all claimed) e.g. hard disk drives, solar cells and light emitting diodes.    ADVANTAGE - The sputtering source utilizes remote plasma with low magnetic field to generate highly ionized carbon atoms, thus providing high density carbon film.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are also included for:    (1) a deposition system for depositing a layer onto a substrate, comprising: a processing chamber (140); the sputtering source provided on one side of the processing chamber; and a transport mechanism provided within the processing chamber to scan the substrate while the sputtering source is energized; and    (2) performing physical vapor deposition on a substrate, comprising: energizing a sputtering source to ignite and sustain plasma in it, so that ions are emitted from an aperture of the sputtering source; transporting the substrate in front of the aperture while ions are emitted from the aperture; and applying a bias field between the substrate and the aperture.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure illustrates a system for high capacity sequential processing of substrates.    Processing chambers (140)    Gate valves (142)    Carrier (156)    Front end module (160)    Loading module (170)
NOVELTY - The method involves forming a texturing surface on a side of a substrate, where the texturing surface is provided with multiple protrusion parts. A final texturing surface is arranged on another side of the substrate. A damaged point of the texturing surface is removed by wet etching. A conductivity-type emitter part is formed by injecting impurity into the substrate. An electrode is connected to the emitter part. Another electrode is connected with the substrate. A paste is coated on the latter electrode.    USE - Method for fabricating a solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables removing the damaged point of the texturing surface so as to improve efficiency and reduce shunt inferiority rate of a solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of a solar cell.
NOVELTY - Back contact electrode type solar cell includes crystal form silicon substrate with first conductivity type, passivation layer on one side of substrate, reflection barrier layer on passivation layer, first electrode which is located on surface if it gets on to substrate, and second electrode which separates from first electrode. The passivation layer comprises amorphous oxide of silicon (a-SiOx) or amorphous silicon carbide (a-SiC).    USE - Back contact electrode type solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Passivation layer has large band gap energy, and formed on light-receiving surface where sunlight is incident, thus absorption of light increases and photoelectric conversion efficiency can be improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing of back contact electrode type solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a cross-sectional view of back contact electrode type solar cell.
NOVELTY - The method involves implanting uniform dose of species (300) e.g. hydrogen, helium and nitrogen, into an entire surface of a workpiece (206), where a portion is less than 360 degree of a periphery of the workpiece. A non-uniform dose of helium (302) is implanted into the workpiece by altering scan speed of the workpiece or ion beam current of the helium such that the helium has a higher dose at the portion of the periphery of the workpiece. A split of the workpiece at an edge is initiated with the higher dose using a thermal process or a mechanical process.    USE - Method for implanting a workpiece e.g. 300 mm diameter disk shaped silicon wafer, silicon carbide workpiece, gallium nitride workpiece, gallium phosphide workpiece, gallium arsenide workpiece, polysilicon workpiece, germanium workpiece and quartz workpiece, during fabricating silicon-on-insulator (SOI), three-dimensional (3D) integrated circuit (IC) or stacked chip configuration. Can also be used during fabricating a flat panel, an LED, a solar cell or a thin film.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables implanting the workpiece before splitting. The method enables positioning the portion of the workpiece with the increased dose such that the portion is placed in a hottest part of a thermal processing unit, thus optimizing the split across the workpiece in a simple and quick manner, thus reducing damage to the part of the workpiece that is not subjected to the highest temperature. The method enables returning the beam current between the species, thus increasing throughput of the implanter.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows cross-sectional views illustrating a workpiece splitting process.    Workpiece (206)    Species (300)    Microbubbles (301)    Helium (302)    Handle (303)
NOVELTY - The structure has resist thin film that is etched on top and bottom faces of semiconductor substrate. The main portion is pulled or stretched out from planar surface area to form larger surface area than the semiconductor substrate. The non-polar or semi-polar faced crystal substrate is produced by etching crystalline wafer of crystalline gallium nitride (GaN) or other semiconducting crystals to reveal facets of other crystal planes or random planes.    USE - Contiguous thin film/semiconductor composite structure for semiconductor device such as LED, photovoltaic solar cell and micro-electromechanical system (MEMS) device.    ADVANTAGE - The cost of the semiconductor device is reduced by reducing the use of raw materials. The reliability of the semiconductor device is improved so that quality of the semiconductor device is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) contiguous coil of semiconductor material; and    (2) area expansion method of semiconductor substrate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the serpentine edge-connected vertical sidewall of semiconductor composite structure.
NOVELTY - The method involves forming semiconductor layer (130) having semiconductor regions (131,132) that are adjacent to each other. A metal silicide layer (160) is formed adjacent to a surface of the semiconductor region (131). A dopant (161) is implanted into metal silicide layer. An anneal process is performed to cause dopant to migrate towards the metal silicide-semiconductor layer interface (135) such that the peak concentration of dopant is within a portion of metal silicide layer bordering the interface.    USE - Method of forming semiconductor device such as planar FET, non-planar FET (all claimed), diode and solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Since the peak concentration of the dopant is within the metal silicide defects, the silicide to silicon contact is effectively engineered to increase the Schottky barrier height at the defect to reduce the current leakage of the semiconductor device. The diffusion of the dopant into the semiconductor layer is avoided.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) method of forming FET; and    (2) semiconductor device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the FET.    Semiconductor layer (130)    Semiconductor regions (131,132)    Metal silicide-semiconductor layer interface (135)    Metal silicide layer (160)    Dopant (161)
NOVELTY - Method comprises forming the first impurity part of the first conductivity type on the substrate surface (110), forming the masking layer on top of the first impurity part (121), forming the etching paste on top of the masking layer (300), positioning the masking layer at the lower part of the etching paste, heating up the etching paste and etching first impurity part and removing.    USE - Method for fabricating solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a cross-sectional view of the solar cell.    Substrate surface (110)    First impurity part (121)    Rear protection unit (192)    Masking layer (300)
NOVELTY - Phosphonic acid polymer containing a repeating unit, is new.    USE - The phosphonic acid polymer is useful for preparing electrolyte film for fuel cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The invention provides phosphonic acid polymer having high proton conductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Phosphonic acid polymer containing a repeating unit represented by formula (1), is new.    R=represents a hydrogen atom or methyl group.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are:    (1) an electrolyte film for a fuel cell, comprising the phosphonic acid polymer; or an electrolyte film for a fuel cell, comprising a cross-linked form of the phosphonic acid polymer; and    (2) a method for producing phosphonic acid polymer.
NOVELTY - An electrode (12) consists of metal collector (122), electroconductive intermediate layer (123) comprising electroconductive particles (50) and binder (60), and active material layer (124) comprising electrode active material formed on the layer (123). The mass ratio of electroconductive particles is more than mass ratio of binder. The particle size distribution of electroconductive particles has particle size distribution area having peak with preset particle size value, and another particle size distribution area having peak with larger particle size value.    USE - Electrode for nonaqueous electrolyte battery used as vehicle drive power supply (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to personal computer, hybrid vehicle, electric vehicle and fuel cell electric vehicle.    ADVANTAGE - The electrode has reduced sheet resistance and reduced gas emission.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An electrode consists of metal collector, electroconductive intermediate layer comprising electroconductive particles and binder, formed on collector, and active material layer comprising electrode active material formed on the layer (123). The mass ratio of the electroconductive particles is more than the mass ratio of the binder. The particle size distribution of the electroconductive particles has a particle size distribution area having peak with preset particle size value, and another particle size distribution area having peak with larger particle size value. The mass ratio of the electroconductive particles with larger particle size distribution area is 10-60%. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of the battery electrode.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the electrode.    Electrode (12)    Electroconductive particles (50)    Binder (60)    Collector (122)    Intermediate layer (123)    Active material layer (124)
NOVELTY - An electroconductive adhesive composition comprises an electroconductive organic polymer compound and an aqueous emulsion adhesive.    USE - Electroconductive adhesive composition is used for forming conductive layers in manufacture of electronic devices (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to solar cells, touch panels, mobile telephones, electronic paper, organic transistors, LCDs, electrochemical light-emitting devices, thermoelectric conversion devices, piezoelectric conversion devices, and electrical storage devices.    ADVANTAGE - The electroconductive adhesive composition forms conductive layers having excellent adhesiveness and transparency, and low surface resistivity. The photoelectric-conversion layer is not damaged by energy when a metal layer becomes heterogeneous, and reduction in performance of electronic device is prevented.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) electronic device formed by arranging an anode layer (1), a conductive layer (4) formed using the electroconductive adhesive composition, a photoelectric-conversion layer (3), and a cathode layer (2) sequentially; and    (2) manufacture of electronic device, which involves forming a conductive layer on anode layer to obtain an anode laminate, forming a photoelectric-conversion layer on cathode layer to obtain a cathode laminate, and bonding the photoelectric-conversion layer surface of cathode laminate and conductive layer surface of anode laminate.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic views explaining the cross-section and manufacture of electronic device.    Anode layer (1)    Cathode layer (2)    Photoelectric-conversion layer (3)    Conductive layer (4)
NOVELTY - An opto-electric device has opto-electric element (10) which is enclosed by barrier structure (20) for inhibiting transmission of moisture from environment towards the opto-electric element. The barrier structure includes stack of layers comprising at least an inorganic layer (22) and moisture getter material in layer arranged between the inorganic layer and the opto-electric element. The stack includes lateral diffusion layer (26).    USE - Opto-electric device. Uses include but are not limited to organic light-emitting diode for lighting and displays, thin film batteries, thin film organic solar cell, electrochromic foil and electrophoretic display.    ADVANTAGE - The organic layer of opto-electric device is formed easily using the resin composition.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An opto-electric device has opto-electric element which is enclosed by barrier structure for inhibiting transmission of moisture from environment towards the opto-electric element. The barrier structure includes stack of layers comprising at least an inorganic layer and moisture getter material in layer arranged between the inorganic layer and the opto-electric element. The stack includes lateral diffusion layer, where the getter material is present in separate getter layer arranged between opto-electric element and lateral diffusion layer and/or the getter material is present in lateral diffusion layer. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of opto-electric device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of opto-electric device.    Opto-electric element (10)    Barrier structure (20)    Inorganic layer (22)    Getter layer (24)    Lateral diffusion layer (26)
NOVELTY - A protection sheet (1) consists of a base material (11) and a thermoplastic resin layer (12) laminated on the surface(s) of base material. The thermoplastic resin layer consists of layer (121) laminated on the base material and containing a copolymer of ethylene, and (meth)acrylic acid, (meth)acrylic acid ester, glycidyl (meth)acrylate, and/or vinyl acetate, and layer (122) laminated on layer (121) and containing an olefin resin.    USE - Protection sheet is used for solar cells of solar cell modules (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The protection sheet has excellent adhesiveness between base material and thermoplastic resin layer, and suppresses warping in solar cell modules. The protection sheet provides solar cell modules having excellent flexibility.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of protection sheet; and    (2) solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of the protection sheet.    Protection sheet (1)    Base material (11)    Thermoplastic resin layer (12)    Layers (121,122)
NOVELTY - The element has a photoelectric converting layer fixed between a pair of electrodes. A barrier film is provided with multiple thin film layers. A silicon distribution curve, an oxygen-content cloth curve and a carbon-content cloth curve show a relationship among ratios of quantity of an oxygen atom and a silicon atom based on total amount of carbon atoms. Surface relative roughness of the barrier film satisfies a condition that maximum surface height is lesser than 200 nm when surface height is set to the maximum surface height.    USE - Photoelectric conversion element for an optical detection sensor i.e. image sensor, and a solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The surface relative roughness of the barrier film satisfies the condition that the maximum surface height is lesser than 200 nm when the maximum surface height is set to the maximum surface height, so that the element has high flexibility and high gas-barrier property.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a graphical representation of a barrier film of a photoelectric conversion element.'(Drawing includes non-English language text)'
NOVELTY - The back-sheet (1) has a reflection layer that is stacked by the surface side of a base material sheet. A white bead containing titanium dioxide, is provided in the polymer composition to form the material of white binder. The average thickness of the reflection layer is 80-300% of the average particle diameters of a white bead. The base material sheet has a gas barrier layer.    USE - Solar cell module back-sheet for solar cell of calculator and non-portable type house-roof.    ADVANTAGE - The electric power generation efficiency can be stimulated by the outstanding diffused reflection property. The durability of the back-sheet can be improved. The productivity can be improved, such that the production cost can be reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of solar cell module back-sheet.    Solar cell module back-sheet (1)    Translucent substrate (12)    Filler layers (13,15)    Photovoltaic cell (14)
NOVELTY - A laminated polyester film has three layers having outermost layer and central layer, and contains polyester obtained by polymerizing using polycondensation catalyst containing aluminum and/or its compound, and phenol-type compound. The surface of the laminated polyester film has haze value of 5% or less, total light transmittance of 85% or more, terminal carboxyl concentration of 25 equivalent/tons or less with respect to polyester, and intrinsic viscosity of 0.6-0.9 dl/g. The number of 1 mu m or more protrusions contained in the laminated polyester film is 100/1000 cm2.    USE - Laminated polyester film is used for protection sheet for solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The laminated polyester film has excellent transparency and flexibility. The solar cell using the laminated polyester film has excellent damp-proof property, durability and workability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A laminated polyester film has three layers having outermost layer and central layer, and contains polyester obtained by polymerizing using polycondensation catalyst containing aluminum and/or its compound, and phenol-type compound. The outermost layer contains particles. The central layer does not contain particles. The surface of the laminated polyester film has haze value of 5% or less, total light transmittance of 85% or more, terminal carboxyl concentration of 25 equivalent/tons or less with respect to polyester, and intrinsic viscosity of 0.6-0.9 dl/g. The number of 1 mu m or more protrusions contained in the laminated polyester film is 100/1000 cm2.
NOVELTY - A back side insulation layer (5) consisting of organic material such as polyimide, polyimide precursor and polyamidoimide is formed at the back surface side of a crystalline silicon substrate (1) by printing method. The heat treatment process is performed at 200-500 degrees C after the printing process. An electrode (6) is formed at the light receiving surface side of the substrate after the formation of back side insulation layer.    USE - Preparation method of crystalline-silicon solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The bad influence of insulating layer on the electrode is prevented and the mass production of solar cell is possible. The crystalline-silicon solar cell is produced using a simple process by reducing the number of process steps. A highly efficient solar cell is produced by using organic material reflecting light. The solar cell is produced efficiently without damaging the back side insulation layer during the formation of electrode. The solar cell is produced at low cost using printing method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the crystalline-silicon solar cell manufacturing process.    Substrate (1)    Impurity diffused layer (2)    Anti-reflection film (3)    Back side insulation layer (5)    Electrodes (6,7)
NOVELTY - A sealing material integrated back surface protection sheet is multilayered back surface protection sheet containing backside sealing material obtained using aromatic vinyl compound-olefin-type polymer.    USE - Sealing material integrated back surface protection sheet is used for solar power generation module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The sealing material integrated back surface protection sheet has excellent strength, weather resistance, heat resistance, water resistance, damp-proof property, antifouling property, and chemical stability. The solar power generation module can be manufactured economically and efficiently with high reliability.
NOVELTY - A transparent electrode has transparent conductive oxide containing zinc oxide as main component, silicon oxide, and oxide of group 13 elements (1-4 weight%), and is formed on a substrate (1).    USE - Transparent electrode is used for thin film solar cell (claimed), touch panel and electrode substrate for electroluminescent. Uses include but are not limited to plasma display panel, liquid crystal display device, electroluminescent display device, optical recording element, optical switch, optical waveguide, optical splitter, photoacoustic material, and high temperature heater material.    ADVANTAGE - The transparent electrode has excellent durability and electroconductivity.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for thin film solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of transparent electrode.    Substrate (1)    Transparent conductive oxide layer (2)
NOVELTY - The polycrystalline-layer has a metallic activator layer (2) made from silver, and applied on a quartz glass substrate (4) by a physical vapor deposition. An amorphous output layer (1) is provided with impurities i.e. boron impurities, and made from semiconductor material e.g. silicon and germanium. A cleaning layer (3) is formed on the quartz glass substrate between the output layer and the activator layer based on titanium or titanium oxide for removing the impurities from the output layer. A heat treatment is performed after applying a layer sequence to form a polycrystalline final layer.    USE - Polycrystalline layer for an electronics installation of solar cells and flat display screens on a large area.    ADVANTAGE - The cleaning layer is formed on the quartz glass substrate between the output layer and the activator layer based on the titanium or titanium oxide for removing the impurities from the output layer, where the heat treatment is performed after applying the layer sequence to form the polycrystalline final layer, so that the polycrystalline final layer can be produced with a lower density of impurities than contaminated precursor material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a polycrystalline layer.    Amorphous output layer (1)    Metallic activator layer (2)    Cleaning layer (3)    Quartz glass substrate (4)    Silver layer grain boundaries (5)
NOVELTY - Solar cell module (40) having laminated layers, comprises (a) a solar cell assembly (43) comprising at least one solar cell, (b) a first ionomeric encapsulant layer comprising a first ionomer composition, and (c) a first outer protective layer comprising a first thin glass sheet having a thickness of less than 1.5 mm, where: the first ionomer composition comprises an ionomer that is an ionic neutralized derivative of a precursor acid copolymer; and the first ionomer composition has a Young's modulus of 200-600 MPa, and 1 minute of load duration.    USE - The solar cell module is useful in light weight frames, or in frameless mounting systems.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell module has a light weight construction, and exhibits superior moisture resistance and weatherability, good pummel adhesion levels and low stress.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Solar cell module (40) having laminated layers, comprises (a) a solar cell assembly (43) comprising at least one solar cell, (b) a first ionomeric encapsulant layer comprising a first ionomer composition, and (c) a first outer protective layer comprising a first thin glass sheet having a thickness of less than 1.5 mm, where: the first ionomer composition comprises an ionomer that is an ionic neutralized derivative of a precursor acid copolymer comprising copolymerized units of an alpha -olefin having 2-10C and 20-25 wt.% of copolymerized units of an alpha , beta -ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid having 3-8C; and the first ionomer composition has a Young's modulus of 200-600 MPa, as determined in accordance with ASTM D5026 at 30 degrees C and 1 minute of load duration.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a cross-sectional view of a solar cell module comprising two mounting devices.    Solar cell module (40)    Encapsulant layers (42, 44)    Solar cell assembly (43)    Mounting device (46)    Anchoring means (47)
NOVELTY - A substrate (102) is coated with molybdenum layer (104). A stress-relief layer (202) is deposited on the molybdenum layer. Diffusion barrier (204) is coated on the stress-relief layer. Absorber layer constituent components containing sulfur and selenium are deposited on diffusion barrier and the constituent components are annealed, to form an absorber layer (302a) on the diffusion barrier. A buffer layer (502) is formed on the absorber layer. Transparent conductive electrode is formed on the buffer layer, to obtain solar cell.    USE - Fabrication of solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The method provides solar cell having high quantum efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A substrate is coated with molybdenum layer. A stress-relief layer is deposited on the molybdenum layer. Diffusion barrier is coated on the stress-relief layer. Absorber layer constituent components containing sulfur and selenium are deposited on diffusion barrier and the constituent components are annealed, to form an absorber layer on the diffusion barrier. A buffer layer is formed on the absorber layer. Transparent conductive electrode is formed on the buffer layer, to obtain solar cell. The stress-relief layer relieves thermal stress imposed on the absorber layer by annealing process, and the diffusion barrier blocks diffusion of the one or more of sulfur and selenium into the molybdenum layer during the annealing process.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows cross-sectional view of solar cell structure.    Substrate (102)    Molybdenum layer (104)    Stress-relief layer (202)    Diffusion layer (204)    Absorber layer (302a)    Buffer layer (502)    Transparent conductive oxide layer (702)    Metal grid electrode (802)
NOVELTY - A solar cell comprises a semiconductive substrate (102) with front and back surfaces (102a, 102b), a doping layer (104) on front surface, an anti-reflection layer (106) on doping layer, an electrode (107) on anti-reflection layer and connected to the doping layer, a passivation stacked layer (108) on back surface, and a contact layer (110) covering the stacked layer and contacting the back surface. The passivation layer has a middle dielectric layer (108b) sandwiched between two dielectric layers (108a, 108b). A dielectric constant of middle layer is lower than that of the dielectric layers.    USE - A solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The passivation stacked layer may be bonded with a dangling bond on a silicon surface or in a defect, thus reducing the recombination rate of electrons and holes on the silicon surface and in the defect to prolong the lifetime of a small number of carriers, thus enhancing the efficiency of the solar cell. Since the dielectric constant of the middle dielectric layer is low, the reflective efficiency of light in the solar cell can be enhanced, thus enhancing the performance of the solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing is a schematic cross-sectional view of a solar cell.    Semiconductive substrate (102)    Front and back surfaces (102a, 102b)    Doping layer (104)    Anti-reflection layer (106)    Electrode (107)    Passivation stacked layer (108)    Dielectric layers (108a, 108b)    Middle dielectric layer (108b)    Contact layer (110)
NOVELTY - A solar cell (10) has doped-type crystalline semiconductor substrate (12) having surface (a) (121) and surface (b) (122), doped-type crystalline semiconductor layer (a) (14) disposed on the surface (a) of the crystalline semiconductor substrate, doped-type amorphous semiconductor layer (16) disposed on crystalline semiconductor layer (a), metal electrode layer (a) (18) disposed on the amorphous semiconductor layer and metal electrode layer (b) (20) disposed on the surface (b) of the crystalline semiconductor substrate.    USE - Solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell has improved power conversion efficiency, and open-circuit voltage.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for formation of solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of solar cell.    Solar cell (10)    Doped-type crystalline semiconductor substrate (12)    Doped-type crystalline semiconductor layer (14)    Doped-type amorphous semiconductor layer (16)    Metal electrode layers (18,20)    Passivation layer (22)    Semiconductor layer (24)    Surfaces (121,122)
NOVELTY - A solar cell (20) comprises p-type semiconductor layer (1), n-type semiconductor layer (12), and superlattice semiconductor layer (10) interposed between n- and p-type semiconductor layers, wherein superlattice semiconductor layer has a superlattice structure in which barrier layers (8) and quantum dot layers (6) consist of quantum dots (7) stacked alternately and repeatedly and formed so that band gaps of quantum dots are gradually widened with increasing distance from side of p-type semiconductor layer and decreasing distance to side of n-type semiconductor layer.    USE - A solar cell (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Efficiency of carrier extraction is enhanced, and short-circuit current and open circuit voltage are improved to provide solar cell having higher photoelectric conversion efficiency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional diagram of a solar cell.    P-type semiconductor layer (1)    Quantum dot layers (6)    Quantum dots (7)    Barrier layers (8)    Superlattice semiconductor layer (10)
NOVELTY - An optical base material has base material and gas-barrier layer laminated on at least one surface of base material containing copolymer of ethylene and linear alpha -olefin, cyclic olefin and vinyl compound.    USE - Optical base material is used for substrate for liquid crystal display element, organic electroluminescent element, electronic paper and solar cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The optical base material has excellent heat resistance and optical characteristics.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of optical base material, which involves copolymerizing copolymer of ethylene and linear alpha -olefin, cyclic olefin and vinyl compound, obtaining base material and laminating gas-barrier film on obtained base material.
NOVELTY - A laminated film (100) has a base material and at least one thin film layer formed on surface of at least one side of base material. The thin film layer contains silicon, oxygen and carbon. In carbon distribution curve which shows relationship of distance from surface of thin film layer along the film thickness direction of thin film layer and ratio (carbon atomic ratio) of quantity of carbon atom with respect to total amount of silicon atom, oxygen atom and carbon atom, the maximum value of 5 atomic% or less.    USE - Laminated film. Uses include but are not limited to packaging container of pharmaceuticals, cosmetics and foodstuffs, flexible illumination, organic thin-film solar cell, liquid crystal display device and organic electroluminescent display device.    ADVANTAGE - The laminated film has excellent gas barrier property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A laminated film has a base material and at least one thin film layer formed on surface of at least one side of base material. The thin film layer contains silicon, oxygen and carbon. In carbon distribution curve which shows relationship of distance from surface of thin film layer along the film thickness direction of thin film layer and ratio (carbon atomic ratio) of quantity of carbon atom with respect to total amount of silicon atom, oxygen atom and carbon atom, the carbon distribution curve has maximum value and minimum value, and maximum value of 5 atomic% or less. In the carbon distribution curve, there exists at least one maximum value of 1 atomic% or more.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic view of the apparatus for manufacturing laminated film.    Delivery roll (11)    Conveyance rolls (21-24)    Film-forming rolls (31,32)    Winding-up roll (71)    Laminated film (100)
NOVELTY - A laminated film has base material and at least one layer of thin film layer formed on the both surfaces of base material. The thin film layer contains silicon, oxygen and carbon. The silicon distribution curve, oxygen-content cloth curve and carbon-content cloth curve shows the relationship between the atomic ratio of silicon, oxygen and carbon respectively. The carbon-content cloth curve has at least one maximum value. The absolute value difference of maximum value of atomic ratio of carbon in the carbon-content cloth curve and minimum value is 5 atomic% or more.    USE - Laminated film is used for packaging container for packaging food, drinks, cosmetics and detergent, flexible illumination, organic thin film solar cell, liquid crystal display, organic electroluminescent element and pharmaceuticals.    ADVANTAGE - The laminated film has excellent gas-barrier property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A laminated film has base material and at least one layer of thin film layer formed on the both surfaces of base material. The thin film layer contains silicon, oxygen and carbon. The silicon distribution curve, oxygen-content cloth curve and carbon-content cloth curve shows the relationship between the atomic ratio of silicon, oxygen and carbon respectively. The atomic ratio of oxygen is greater than the atomic ratio of silicon which is greater than atomic ratio of carbon, in 90% or more of area in film thickness direction, or the atomic ratio of carbon is greater than the atomic ratio of silicon which is greater than atomic ratio of oxygen, in 90% or more of area in film thickness direction. The carbon-content cloth curve has at least one maximum value. The absolute value difference of maximum value of atomic ratio of carbon in the carbon-content cloth curve and minimum value is 5 atomic% or more.
NOVELTY - The thin film layers containing silicon, oxygen and carbon, is formed on surface of base material. The carbon-content cloth curve is obtained by relationship between distance of tin film layer from thick film layer and carbonaceous atomic ratio of quantity of carbon atom with respect to total amount of silicon atom, oxygen atom and carbon atom. The element portion is selected from semiconductor element, semimetal element and metallic element other than silicon that satisfies condition where cloth curve is continuous and provided with extreme value.    USE - Laminated film structure used for organic thin-film solar cell, liquid crystal display, pharmaceutical portion and packaging container for filling packaging food-drink, cosmetic and detergent.    ADVANTAGE - The laminated film can be used as the gas-barrier film. The flexibility of the laminated film structure can be improved.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the laminated film structure.    Delivery roll (11)    Gas supply line (41)    Power supply (51)    Magnetic field generator (61,62)    Winding-up roll (71)
NOVELTY - A back surface protection sheet has support layer containing protective layer containing fluorine resin, and cross-copolymer-type resin.    USE - Back surface protection sheet is used for solar power generation module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The back surface protection sheet has excellent heat resistance, weather resistance, strength damproofness and antifouling property, and can be manufactured economically.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar power generation module, which has back surface protection sheet as component.
NOVELTY - A laminate has film sheet-type base material, primer layer, and hard-coat layer formed by irradiating active energy ray to the coating film of active energy ray-curable composition. The active energy ray-curable composition contains polyfunctional (meth)acrylate (A) having 3 or more (meth)acryloyl groups in a molecule, urethane (meth)acrylate (B) obtained by reacting diol having alicyclic structure, lactone, polyisocyanate and hydroxyl-containing (meth)acrylate, ultraviolet absorber (C), hindered amine compound (D) and photoinitiator (E).    USE - Laminate is used for surface-coated window and surface-coated solar cell (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The laminate has excellent transparency, mechanical strength, abrasion resistance, adhesiveness, weather resistance and light transmittance, and can be manufactured by a simple process without polluting the environment.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A laminate has film sheet-type base material, primer layer containing acryl-type polymer having thickness of 20-500 mu m formed on film sheet-type base material, and hard-coat layer formed on primer layer. The hard-coat layer is formed by irradiating active energy ray to the coating film of active energy ray-curable composition. The active energy ray-curable composition contains (in parts mass) polyfunctional (meth)acrylate (A) (50-90) having 3 or more (meth)acryloyl groups in a molecule, urethane (meth)acrylate (B) (10-50) obtained by reacting diol having alicyclic structure, lactone, polyisocyanate and hydroxyl-containing (meth)acrylate, ultraviolet absorber (C) (0.1-15), hindered amine compound (D) (0.1-5) and photoinitiator (E) (0.1-10). INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) surface-coated window, which has light transmissive component and laminate; and    (2) surface-coated solar cell, which has solar cell and laminate arranged on light-receiving surface of solar cell.
NOVELTY - A resin cured material is obtained by hardening resin composition containing cycloaliphatic epoxy resin and cationic hardening agent. The epoxy ring-opening rate of resin cured material is 85-96%.    USE - Resin cured material is used for transparent composite substrate for display element substrate (all claimed) used for liquid crystal display element, organic electroluminescent, color filter and solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The transparent composite substrate formed using resin cured material has excellent transparency and heat resistance, and low humidity expansion coefficient and water absorption. The display element using the substrate has excellent reliability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for transparent composite substrate, which is obtained by molding resin cured material in plate shape.
NOVELTY - A hardenable coating composition contains hydroxyl group-containing (meth)acrylic resin, an organic polyisocyanate, an epoxy resin and antioxidant and/or optical stabilizer. The content of epoxy resin is 2-20 parts mass with respect to total content of 100 parts mass of hydroxyl group-containing (meth)acrylic resin and organic polyisocyanate compound.    USE - Hardenable coating composition is used for laminated polyester resin film for solar cell back sheet (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to residence, rail vehicles, motor vehicles, automatic vending machine, exterior signboard, and sheet for liquid crystal display reflection.    ADVANTAGE - The laminated polyester resin film formed using hardenable coating composition has excellent weather resistance, and can be manufactured by simple method.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for laminated polyester resin film, which is formed by laminating hardenable coating composition on a polyester resin film.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of solar cell back sheet using hardenable coating composition.    Cured coating film (1)    Polyethylene terephthalate film (2)
NOVELTY - A high-refractive composition contains monofunctional (meth)acrylate compound (I), bifunctional (meth)acrylate (II) and diphenyl derivative (III).    USE - High-refractive composition is used for hardened material for plastic lens (all claimed) e.g. eyeglass lens, overcoat agent, hard-coat agent, anti-reflective film, optical fiber, optical waveguide, hologram and prism. Uses include but are not limited to digital camera, Fresnel lens, light-emitting-diode sealing material and coating material for photovoltaic solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The hardened material containing the composition has high refractive index and transparency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A high-refractive composition contains monofunctional (meth)acrylate compound of formula (I), bifunctional (meth)acrylate of formula (II) and diphenyl derivative of formula (III).    R1=H or methyl;and    n=0-5.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) hardened material; and    (2) plastic lens.
NOVELTY - A wholly aromatic polyamide film has reflectance of light at wavelength of 425 nm, of 70% or more.    USE - Wholly aromatic polyamide film is used for laminate (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to back sheet for coverlay film of circuit board for mounting light emitting diode element, flexible printed circuit board, solar cell, semiconductor, and acoustic diaphragm.    ADVANTAGE - The wholly aromatic polyamide film has excellent heat resistance and flame retardance, and reduced heat-expansion coefficient.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of wholly aromatic polyamide film, which involves providing organic-solvent solution of fully aromatic polyamide (1-20 %mass) having structural unit of formula: -(NH-R1-NH-C(=O)-R2-C(=O))-l (I) and -(NH-R3-NH-C(=O)-R4-C(=O))-m (II), and inorganic particles (0.3-2 %mass) on support plate, contacting liquid containing 10 %mass or more of water for 2 minutes or more with organic-solvent solution on support plate and heating at 200-500 degrees C for 10 seconds to 10 minutes; and    (2) laminate.    R1=para orientated aromatic group in which the one portion or all of H of aromatic ring are substituted by substituent chosen from -CF3, -F, -OH, -OCH3, -CH3, -NO2, -CN, or -Br;    R2=arbitrary para orientated aromatic group;    R3=para orientated aromatic group which has group containing S, group containing P, group containing Si, halogenated hydrocarbon group, or group including ether bond, where, the structural unit which has such groups are optionally mixed in a molecule;    R4=arbitrary para orientated aromatic groups;    l=0-100, preferably 60-100;    m=0-100, preferably 0-40;and    l+m=97-100.
NOVELTY - The apparatus has film-forming roll (31) which carries base material (100). Magnetic field formation unit (61) is provided inside film-forming rolls (31,32). Power supply (51) for plasma generation is connected to film-forming rolls. Turn-bar (22) is provided in conveyance path between film-forming rolls. Conveyance direction of base material is changed. Base material is guided to film-forming unit by turn-bar. Turn-bar is provided with injection tips to inject gas to film-forming surface (100a) and make base material to float.    USE - Plasma chemical vapor deposition (CVD) film-forming apparatus for forming gas-barrier multilayer film used in organic electroluminescent (EL) element, organic thin film layer solar cell, LCD and packaging container for packaging of food-drinks, cosmetics and goods such as detergent. Can also be used in forming transparent conductive film.    ADVANTAGE - The film-forming defect by a foreign material can be prevented. The favorable film-forming can be achieved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for film-forming method.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the plasma CVD film-forming apparatus.    Turn-bar (22)    Film-forming rolls (31,32)    Power supply (51)    Magnetic field formation unit (61)    Base material (100)    Film-forming surface (100a)
NOVELTY - A laminated film has a base material and thin layer film(s) formed on surface(s) of base material. At least one layer of thin film layer contains silicon, oxygen, carbon and nonmetallic element excluding silicon, oxygen and carbon. The carbon-content cloth curve which shows the relation between distance from the surface of a thin film layer in film thickness direction and carbonaceous atomic ratio with respect to total amount of silicon, oxygen and carbon, is substantially continuous, and has at least one extreme value.    USE - Laminated film. Uses include but are not limited to packaging container for packaging food-drinks, flexible illumination, organic thin-film solar cell, liquid crystal display, pharmaceuticals, and organic electroluminescent element.    ADVANTAGE - The laminated film has excellent gas-barrier property.
NOVELTY - A copper-gallium alloy sputtering target containing alkali metal (0.01-5 %mass) is obtained by sintering a mixed powder obtained by mixing a copper-gallium alloy powder and an alkali-metal-containing organic substance.    USE - Manufacture of copper-gallium alloy sputtering target used for forming light-absorption layers of copper-indium-gallium-selenium solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The method enables easy and safe manufacture of high-density sputtering targets, without using alkali metal which is difficult to handle and has high reactivity. Mixing of impurity and crack generation are prevented. The obtained sputtering target has a uniform structure in which generation of liquid phase by fusion of gallium is suppressed.
NOVELTY - Manufacture of zinc-oxide vapor-deposition material involves forming zinc-oxide porous sintered compact by sintering molded porous product at predetermined temperature, which is formed by molding porous granulated powder having average particle diameter of 50-300 mu m, obtained by spray-drying gas containing slurry which is formed by mixing blowing gas with slurry obtained by mixing zinc-oxide powder having purity of 99% or more and average particle diameter of 0.1-10 mu m, binder and organic solvent. The concentration of zinc-oxide powder in the slurry is 45-75 weight%.    USE - Manufacture of zinc-oxide vapor-deposition material used for manufacturing zinc-oxide film (all claimed) for liquid crystal display device and solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The zinc-oxide vapor-deposition material is manufactured efficiently and economically with excellent evaporating rate.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) zinc-oxide film; and    (2) manufacture of zinc-oxide film.
NOVELTY - The structure (100) has several control valves which control the oil pressure and oil quantity that performs automatic transmission. Several valve resin molding structure (11-16) are divided and formed along the central line of the oil path in the control-valve accommodating units. The microwave plate shaped heat generating structures (21-25) are narrowed and thrust is given in loading direction. The microwave plate shaped heat generating structures and valve resin molding structures are welded by irradiating microwave.    USE - Resin-made valve for motor vehicles and separator of fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The synthetic resin molding is welded uniformly and distortion to the synthetic resin molding is prevented even if absorption of microwave energy and the surrounding thermal capacity are not uniform.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of resin made valve.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows an explanatory view explaining the manufacturing process of the resin-made valves. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Valve resin molding (11-16)    Microwave plate shaped heat generating (21-25)    Resin-made valve (100)    Linear solenoid valve (A)
NOVELTY - The plate has an injection molding base plate body arranged on a bottom part of a frame main body. A junction box is arranged on the injection molding base plate body. Material of the injection molding base plate body is formed as thermo tropic liquid crystal polymer. Battery sheet fixed slots are located on a bottom part of the injection molding base plate body. Heat deflection temperature of the thermo tropic liquid crystal high polymer is formed about 180 degrees centigrade to -250 degrees centigrade.    USE - Injection molding base plate for packaging a solar battery (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The plate has reduced production period, high automation degree and improved working efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing a solar battery.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a top view of an injection molding base plate.
NOVELTY - The cover has two transparent base materials arranged on side face and connected with a frame body, where the transparent base material are placed opposite or adjacent to each other. A bearing base is arranged on a bottom surface of the frame body and connected with the frame body. A transparent top substrate is arranged on a top surface of a printed circuit board (PCB) and connected with the frame body. Containing space is formed by the bearing base and the transparent top substrate on the bottom surface. A thin film solar cell device is arranged in the space.    USE - Thin film solar battery device machine protective cover.    ADVANTAGE - The cover is inexpensive with an improved structure.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The bearing base and the transparent top substrate are made of inorganic material, organic material i.e. polymethyl methacrylate or polyvinyl alcohol, ceramic material and resin or acryl material. The frame body is a triangular prism.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of a thin film solar battery device machine protective cover.
NOVELTY - The assembly has an epoxy resin back plate, a solar electricity generation unit and a polyethylene terephthalate (PET) film that are overlapped with each other from bottom to top. The solar electricity generation unit is provided with multiple solar semiconductor wafers. A light receiving surface of each solar semiconductor wafer is provided with a cathode electrode sheet. A rear surface of each solar semiconductor wafer is provided with an anode electrode sheet. The anode electrode sheet and the cathode electrode sheet of the solar semiconductor wafers are connected with each other in series.    USE - Solar battery board assembly.    ADVANTAGE - The assembly has thin thickness, light weight and convenient industrial production, and satisfies different market requirements according to the requirements of the actual output voltage corresponding to the solar semiconductor wafers to be connected together in series.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of a solar battery board assembly.
NOVELTY - The solar cell (10) has a transparent conductive layer (16) provided on a support body (12). A conductive mesh (16A) and a conductive polymer layer (16B) are arranged on the support body. The conductive mesh is made of silver and hydrophilic polymer. Wire width of the conductive mesh is 1-20 micrometer. A polythiophene guide-body is coated by polyethylene dioxythiophene. An electronic collection layer (28) is arranged between a bulk hetero layer (18) and a negative electrode (20). The negative electrode is provided with 70 mass percent of a noble metal i.e. gold.    USE - Organic thin-film solar cell i.e. bulk hetero-type organic thin-film solar cell, for use in an organic electronic device.    ADVANTAGE - The conductive mesh and the conductive polymer layer are arranged on the support body, and the negative electrode is provided with 70 mass percent of the noble metal, so that temporal deterioration of electric power generation efficiency can be suppressed without using indium-tin oxide.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for a method for manufacturing an organic thin-film solar cell.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of an organic thin-film solar cell.    Organic thin-film solar cell (10)    Support body (12)    Transparent conductive layer (16)    Conductive mesh (16A)    Conductive polymer layer (16B)    Bulk hetero layer (18)    Negative electrode (20)    Electronic collection layer (28)
NOVELTY - A cylinder portion (26) has a slidable piston portion (25) that is accommodated at inner side. The piston portion is driven by an electromagnet. The fluid flowing by vertical movement of piston portion is circulated in fixed direction of a circular-reaction system by operation of non-return valves (CV-6,CV-7) of a piston pump. A piping portion of circular-reaction system is shared with circulation reaction system.    USE - Fluid reaction apparatus e.g. multifunctional type catalyst evaluation apparatus for evaluating catalyst used during manufacture of various products. Uses include but are not limited to polymer product, environmental clean-up product, home appliance, foodstuff, fuel cell and pharmaceutical, etc.    ADVANTAGE - The effect of catalyst constituent can be grasped exactly for screening of the catalyst, by rational implementation under scientific consideration of deterioration behavior. Hence industrial process can be performed effectively and reliably.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view illustrating the connection of non-return valve and piston cylinder of fluid reaction apparatus. (Drawing includes non-English language text)    Cylinder unit (24a)    Piston portion (25)    Cylinder portion (26)    Hollow sleeve cap (27)    Non-return valves (CV-6,CV-7)
NOVELTY - Natural resin substrate (1) is manufactured by impregnating core material and reinforcing material with binder, adding small amount of sulfur to natural rubber containing hollow glass microsphere and woven fabric, and curing surface material (2) contained in laminated body and consists of ebonite.    USE - A manufacturing method of natural resin substrate for solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Natural resin substrate with improved strength, heat resistance, weather resistance, acid resistance, alkali resistance, flatness, and smoothness is manufactured in different sizes, and occurrence of warpage in high temperature environment and peeling are suppressed.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional diagram of the natural resin substrate.    Natural resin substrate (1)    Surface material (2)    2nd laminated body (4)    1st laminated body (32)
NOVELTY - Backsheet (100) comprises: a dielectric layer (105); an adhesive layer (110) disposed on the dielectric layer; a barrier layer (115) disposed on the adhesive layer and bonded to the dielectric layer via the adhesive layer; and a weather resistant layer (120) directly disposed on and bonded to the barrier layer by a powder coating method.    USE - The backsheet is useful for a photovoltaic module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The backsheet has weather resistant layer which may adhere to the adjacent layer without using an additional adhesive, thus reducing the manufacturing time and cost of the backsheet.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is also included for manufacturing a photovoltaic module comprising: providing a dielectric layer having a first surface and a second surface; applying an adhesive layer over the first surface of the dielectric layer; laminating a barrier layer over the adhesive layer by bonding the barrier layer to the dielectric layer; applying a weather-resistant coating composition over the barrier layer by a powder coating method; providing a photoelectric conversion stack film on the second surface of the dielectric layer, where the photoelectric conversion stack film comprises a solar cell and an encapsulant; and performing at least one curing process by forming a weather resistant layer and bonding the photoelectric conversion stack film to the dielectric layer via the encapsulant.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a schematic diagram illustrating a backsheet.    Backsheet (100)    Dielectric layer (105)    Adhesive layer (110)    Barrier layer (115)    Weather resistant layer (120)
NOVELTY - The module has a junction box provided with a box body. A power circuit is provided with a conductive wire that extends along entire length of a horizontal extending edge. The conductive wire is connected in the box body of the junction box to prevent a panel. Two bus bars are connected with the conductive wire at two sides of a diode of a male connector and a female connector. The sides of the diode are connected with the conductive wire for external connection. The bus bars are arranged on transverse extending edges of the panel, where the edges are connected with two ends of the wire.    USE - Frame type thin film solar battery module.    ADVANTAGE - The module is easy to install and maintain, and protects the conductive wire from being damaged.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The box body of the junction box is made of an insulating material such as plastic or composite material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a front exploded view of a frame type thin film solar battery module.
NOVELTY - Carbon nanotube purified with a continuous method comprising: a first purifying step (S500) for injecting a carbon nanotube liquid mixture containing an oxidizer into a purifying reactor under a sub-critical water or supercritical water condition at a pressure of 50-400 atmospheres and a temperature of 100-600 degrees C to obtain a first purified product; and a second purifying step for allowing the first purified product to be reacted with an acid solution to remove inorganic matters so as to obtain a second purified product, is claimed.    USE - The carbon nanotubes are useful in field emission display, LCD backlight, high-integrated memory device and fuel cells.    ADVANTAGE - The carbon nanotubes: are purified by a continuous method without separate purifying processes; and have high purity.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The figure shows a flow diagram of continuous method of purifying carbon nanotubes.    Carbon nanotube solution production step (S100)    Carbon nanotube solution injection step (S200)    Oxidizer injecting step (S300)    Preheating step (S400)    First purifying step (S500)
NOVELTY - A resin composition comprises a metallocene ethylene polymer having a density of 0.936-0.948 g/cm3 and a crystal melting enthalpy of 150-200 J/g, and a crystal nucleating agent (0.01-3 %mass).    USE - Resin composition is used for sealing materials used in solar cell modules mounted in mobile devices and rooftops, and for molding sheets (all claimed) used for labeling and packaging materials of pharmaceuticals and sweets.    ADVANTAGE - The resin composition provides sheets having excellent transparency and moisture-prevention property, and provides solar cell modules having excellent external appearance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) sealing material containing the resin composition; and    (2) solar cell module produced using the sealing material, a top protective material, a photovoltaic cell, and a lower protective material.
NOVELTY - The device (100) has functional unit (LU-LU3) that is provided with an organic layer (120). An inorganic encapsulation layer (140) is positioned above the functional unit. An organic encapsulation layer (150) is arranged on top of the inorganic encapsulation layer. The conductive line (161,162) is partially embedded in the encapsulation layers and accessible from outside at an external contact point (CT,CL).    USE - Organic electronic device e.g. organic LED, solar cell and organic memory (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The organic layers is provided larger that the each deposition sequence, so that side leakage in the can be prevented. The thin film encapsulation can be provided more reliable by embedding the contact lines into the organic layer.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for method for manufacturing an organic electronic device.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the organic electronic device.    Organic electronic device (100)    Organic layer (120)    Inorganic and organic encapsulation layers (140,150)    Conductive line (161,162)    External contact point (CL,CT)    Functional units (LU-LU3)
NOVELTY - The substrate (2) has gate electrode (18) and gate wiring (20) which are provided on plastic substrate (6). A protective film (16) is provided to cover thin-film transistor (15). A planarizing film (17) is provided to cover protective film. An electrically electrode conductive film (25) is arranged facing gate electrode to provide channel region on planarizing film, and cover channel region in planar view. The electrically conductive film is connected to gate wiring via contact hole formed in gate insulating film, protective film and planarizing film.    USE - Thin film transistor substrate used for display apparatus (claimed) such as LCD device, organic electro luminescence (EL), electrophoresis, plasma display, plasma addressed liquid crystal display (PALC), inorganic electro luminescence, field emission display (FED) and surface-conduction electron-emitter display (SED). Can also be used for electronic paper, flexible circuit, electronic tag, sensor and flexible solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - Since the thin film transistor substrate is equipped with the plastic substrate, the substrate is flexible. Hence the formation of the back channel resulting from the electric charge is prevented reliably, and the fall of the characteristic of the thin-film transistor is prevented. Since the electrically conductive film and the pixel electrode are made of the same material, the manufacturing process is simplified, and the cost of the substrate is reduced.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for display apparatus.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a sectional view of the thin film transistor substrate.    Thin film transistor substrate (2)    Plastic substrate (6)    Thin-film transistor (15)    Protective film (16)    Planarizing film (17)    Gate electrode (18)    Gate wiring (20)    Electrode conductive film (25)
NOVELTY - A polyimide film comprises polyimide obtained by reacting an aromatic diamine and an aromatic tetracarboxylic acid. The linear expansion coefficient (both in length and width directions of the film) is -5 ppm/ degrees C to +15 ppm/ degrees C. When one surface of the film is observed by atomic force microscope, 2-100 craters having a diameter 10-500 nm is observed per 100 mu m2.    USE - Polyimide film is used for manufacturing laminates (claimed) for layered products, layered circuit boards, and other devices. Uses include but are not limited to semiconductor elements, microelectromechanical elements, display elements, probes, integrated circuits, amorphous silicon thin film solar cells, and copper-indium-germanium selenide type compound semiconductor thin film solar cells.    ADVANTAGE - The polyimide film has excellent heat resistance, dimensional stability, and flexibility, and low linear expansion coefficient.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of polyimide film, which involves preparing a precursor solution of polyimide containing lubricant particles (0.05-50 %mass) having an average particle diameter of 0.05-2.5 mu m, forming a polyimide film using the precursor solution, exposing at least one portion of lubricant material on one surface of the polyimide film of surface vicinity to plasma-processing, acid-treating the surface, and removing by dissolving at least one portion of the lubricant particles of the film surface vicinity; and    (2) manufacture of laminate, which involves plasma-processing the surface(s) of polyimide film containing inorganic filler in surface vicinity, acid-treating the surface(s) of the film, carrying out coupling-agent process of the surface(s) of polyimide film and/or surface(s) of substrate consisting of inorganic substance, piling up substrates consisting of polyimide film and inorganic substance, and joining by pressure-heating.
NOVELTY - A polymer component consists of a polymer layer (B), a flame-resistant layer (A), and an environmentally-resistant functional layer (L) provided sequentially. The flame-resistant layer comprises a layered inorganic type compound in a polymer.    USE - Polymer component. Uses include but are not limited to wall materials of residence, large-sized buildings, and public facilities, ceiling materials, roof materials, flooring, partition materials, partitions of clean rooms, surface-finish materials of furniture, surface-finish materials of fire-prevention equipment e.g. exhaust ducts, fire doors, and fire shutters, surface-finish materials of window glasses, surface-finish materials of signboards, roller blinds, boats, ship, aircraft, motor vehicles, solar cell components, battery protective materials, inkjet media materials, ashtray peripherals, and front-panel protective materials of pachinko machines.    ADVANTAGE - The polymer component has excellent flame retardance, environmental resistance, hygienic property, transparency, photocatalytic property, antifouling property, dust resistance, purification property, antimicrobial property, organic-substance decomposing property, damp-proof property, humidity control property, water repellency, and flexibility.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of the polymer component.    Flame-resistant layer (A)    Polymer layer (B)    Environmentally-resistant functional layer (L)
NOVELTY - A new high-molecular compound consists of a bisthieno-pyran repeating unit (I) and a dithienyl-dihydropyrrolo-pyrrole-dione repeating unit (II).    USE - New high-molecular compound is used in organic-semiconductor layers of organic thin-film transistors and functional layers of organic photoelectric conversion elements (all claimed) e.g. organic solar cells and photosensors.    ADVANTAGE - The new high-molecular compound provides organic photoelectric conversion elements having excellent conversion efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A new high-molecular compound consists of a bisthieno-pyran repeating unit of formula (I) and a dithienyl-dihydropyrrolo-pyrrole-dione repeating unit of formula (II).    Q,R=H, fluoro, optionally fluorinated alkyl, optionally fluorinated alkoxy, aryl, heteroaryl, or -(CH2)m1-COO-(CH2)m2-R';    m1,m2=0-6;and    R'=alkyl, aryl or heteroaryl.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) organic photoelectric conversion element consisting of a pair of electrodes and a functional layer provided between the electrodes. The functional layer contains an electron-accepting compound and the high-molecular compound; and    (2) organic thin-film transistor consisting of a source electrode (33), a drain electrode (34), an organic-semiconductor layer (35), and a gate electrode. The organic-semiconductor layer contains the high-molecular compound.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic cross-sectional view of the organic thin-film transistor.    Silicon substrate (31)    Silicon oxide film (32)    Source electrode (33)    Drain electrode (34)    Organic-semiconductor layer (35)
NOVELTY - A transparent conductive film has a base material layer, a gas barrier layer, and a transparent conductor layer. The gas barrier layer is obtained using oxygen atom, carbon atom and silicon atom, and has an area (A) in which abundance of oxygen atom decreases gradually and the abundance of carbon atoms increases gradually in the depth direction from the surface. The area (A) contains partial area (A1) in which abundance of oxygen atom is 20-55%, abundance of carbon atom is 25-70% and abundance of silicon atom is 5-20%, and partial area (A2).    USE - Transparent conductive film is used for component for electronic devices (all claimed) e.g. solar cell, and flexible display.    ADVANTAGE - The transparent conductive film is economically manufactured with excellent sheet resistance, transparency, electroconductivity, heat resistance and bending resistance.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A transparent conductive film has a base material layer, a gas barrier layer, and a transparent conductor layer. The gas barrier layer is obtained using oxygen atom, carbon atom and silicon atom, and has an area (A) in which abundance of oxygen atom decreases gradually and the abundance of carbon atoms increases gradually in the depth direction from the surface. The area (A) contains partial area (A1) in which abundance of oxygen atom is 20-55%, abundance of carbon atom is 25-70% and abundance of silicon atom is 5-20%, and partial area (A2) in which abundance of oxygen atom is 1-15%, abundance of carbon atom is 72-87% and abundance of atom is 7-18%. An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of transparent conductive film, which involves injecting ion to the layer containing polysilane compound and molding layer containing polysilane compound in the surface layer portion and forming ion implantation layer.
NOVELTY - A high molecular compound having sulfur-containing structural unit (I) and nitrogen-containing structural unit (II-1) and (II-2), is new.    USE - New high molecular compound used as organic semiconductor material for organic semiconductor element, organic transistor (all claimed), organic solar cell and organic electroluminescent element.    ADVANTAGE - The high molecular compound has high field effect mobility.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A high molecular compound having sulfur-containing structural unit of formula (I) and nitrogen-containing structural unit of formulae (II-1) and (II-2), is new.    R1=alkyl, aryl or heteroaryl;    R2=H, alkyl, alkoxy, alkylthio, aryl or heteroaryl;    Z1=-CR5=CR6-, -S-, -O-, -Se- or -NR7-;    R3-R6=H, alkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, halo, cyano or nitro;    R7=R1 or H;and    Z2=(=S=), =CR5CR6= or =Se=.    INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) organic semiconductor element, which has organic layer containing organic semiconductor material; and    (2) organic transistor (100), which has source electrode (5), drain electrode (6), gate electrode (4) and active layer (2) containing organic semiconductor material.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic cross-sectional view of an organic transistor.    Active layer (2)    Gate electrode (4)    Source electrode (5)    Drain electrode (6)    Organic transistor (100)
NOVELTY - A physically functional polymer component consists of a polymer layer (B), a flame-resistant layer (A), and a physically/chemically functional layer (L) provided sequentially. The flame-resistant layer comprises a layered inorganic type compound in a polymer.    USE - Polymer component. Uses include but are not limited to wall materials of residence, large-sized buildings, and public facilities, ceiling materials, roof materials, flooring, partition materials, partitions of clean rooms, surface-finish materials of furniture, surface-finish materials of fire-prevention equipment e.g. exhaust ducts, fire doors, and fire shutters, surface-finish materials of window glasses, surface-finish materials of signboards, roller blinds, boats, ship, aircraft, motor vehicles, solar cell components, battery protective materials, inkjet media materials, ashtray peripherals, and front-panel protective materials of pachinko machines.    ADVANTAGE - The polymer component has excellent flame retardance, physical functionality, chemical functionality, flexibility, electroconductivity, fingerprint-proof property, abrasion resistance, design property, contamination resistance, transparency, reflection-prevention property, optical permselectivity, alkali resistance, acid resistance, and solvent resistance, and is environmentally-friendly.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic sectional view of the polymer component.    Flame-resistant layer (A)    Polymer layer (B)    Physically or chemically functional layer (L)
NOVELTY - A back surface-protection sheet (11) comprises a surface layer formed on a single-sided light-incidence type solar cell element, and a corrugated structure on the slope. The surface layer comprises polybutylene terephthalate whose temperature difference with endothermic peak temperature during temperature raise in differential scanning calorimetry measurement and the exothermic peak temperature during temperature fall is 40 degrees C or less, or polybutylene-terephthalate copolymer.    USE - Back surface-protection sheet is used for solar cell module (claimed) for electric power generation.    ADVANTAGE - The solar cell module has excellent electric power-generation efficiency.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the schematic structural view of back surface protection sheet.    Back surface-protection sheet (11)
NOVELTY - The photovoltaic module has a front surface transparent electrode (110) formed on a substrate (100). A photovoltaic layer (120) is formed on the front surface transparent electrode. A back surface transparent electrode (130) made of a light transmissive material is formed on the photovoltaic layer. Several light-transmissive openings are formed in back surface transparent electrode.    USE - Photovoltaic module for solar cell mounted on roof, wall and window of building.    ADVANTAGE - Since the light-transmissive openings are formed in back surface transparent electrode that is made of light transmissive material and is formed on photovoltaic layer, the optical permeability of the photovoltaic module is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacturing method of photovoltaic module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a perspective view of the photovoltaic module.    Substrate (100)    Front surface transparent electrode (110)    Photovoltaic layer (120)    Back surface transparent electrode (130)    Frame (170)
NOVELTY - The back sheet includes resin layer (10), adhesive layer (40), metallic heat conductive layer (20), lower layer and adhesive layer, which are arranged so that insulation properties are improved by increasing withstand voltage and obtaining insulation thicknesses. The resin layer is attached to ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) below a solar cell (SC). A heat conductive layer is formed at bottom portion of resin layer. A lower layer is located at bottom portion of heat conductive layer. An adhesive layer is formed between resin layer and conductive layer.    USE - Back sheet of solar cell module for photovoltaic power generation.    ADVANTAGE - Since heat conductive coating layer is introduced as lower layer, the heat radiation performance is increased by high thermal conductivity, emissivity, and reflexibility in order to increase an amount of power generated from solar cell module. The withstand voltage is increased by using another resin layer as the lower layer, and insulation properties are improved by obtaining an insulation thickness. Because of differences between thermal expansion coefficients and cooling rates of the adhesive layer and the thermal conductive layer, the heat conductive layer is prevented from bending. The solar cell module is environment-friendly. The productivity of solar cell module is increased. The production cost is reduced. The efficiency of back sheet is improved. The quality of product is improved. The surface passivation and humidity prevention performance are improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - The lower layer is provided with heat conductive coating layer formed of inorganic coating or organic-inorganic composite hybrid coating and another resin layer.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a cross-sectional view of the back sheet.    Bonding layer (10)    Heat conductive layer (20)    Adhesive layer (40)    Coating layer (50)    Solar cell (SC)
NOVELTY - Carbon dioxide is conveyed by contacting carbon dioxide-containing waste gas with aqueous ammonia solution to fix carbon dioxide in gas as ammonium bicarbonate, separating ammonium bicarbonate from water, filling container with isolated ammonium bicarbonate, and conveying container to carbon dioxide capture and storage (CCS) pressure injection station.    USE - A conveyance method of carbon dioxide for electric generating facilities e.g. electricity-generation-by-biomass place or electric power generation systems e.g. fuel cell.    ADVANTAGE - Special safety control during conveying carbon dioxide is unnecessary, energy losses are few due to low-temperature process, long-distance transport is carried out safely, and carbon dioxide-containing waste gas emitted from medium and small scale power station or electric generating facilities can be stored to sea-bottom.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for delivery system of carbon dioxide which involves separating ammonium bicarbonate from water after contacting carbon dioxide-containing waste gas with aqueous ammonia solution and fixing carbon dioxide in gas as ammonium bicarbonate, filling container with isolated ammonium bicarbonate and conveying to CCS pressure injection station, decomposing by heating conveyed ammonium bicarbonate, separating carbon dioxide from decomposition generated gas, pressure-injecting in sea-bottom after pressurizing isolated carbon dioxide with compressor and liquefying.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic diagram of a conveyance method of carbon dioxide. (Drawing includes non-English language text).
NOVELTY - A thiophene polymer (I) is new.    USE - New thiophene polymer is used for organic semiconductor element (claimed) Uses include but are not limited to transistor, integrated circuit tag, solar cell, sensor, laser oscillation element and organic electroluminescent element.    ADVANTAGE - The thiophene polymer is manufactured efficiently with excellent charge transport ability.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A thiophene polymer of formula (I) is new.    n=60 or more;and    R=linear, branched or cyclic 1-20C alkyl or alkoxy, linear, branched or cyclic 2-20C alkoxy alkyl or ester group.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for manufacture of thiophene polymer.
NOVELTY - A polyimide resin solution containing polyimide resin having repeating unit (I), and organic solvent is coated on a substrate having linear expansion coefficient of 35 ppm/k or less at 100-300 degrees C, and dried at predetermined temperature for removing organic solvent, to form polyimide resin film.    USE - Manufacture of polyimide resin film is used for thin-film transistor substrate, flexible display substrate (all claimed) and solar cell. Uses include but are not limited to organic electroluminescent element, touch panel, and electronic paper.    ADVANTAGE - The polyimide resin film has excellent heat resistance and dimensional stability, and reduced curvature.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A polyimide resin solution containing polyimide resin having repeating unit of formula (I), and organic solvent is coated on a substrate, and dried at predetermined temperature for removing organic solvent, to form polyimide resin film.    Ar'=divalent fluoro atom-containing aromatic ring and organic group;and    B'=divalent organic group.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for polyimide resin solution. The solid content of polyimide resin in the solution is 1 wt.% or more.
NOVELTY - A polyhedral structure polysiloxane-type composition contains polyhedral structure-polysiloxane modified component, adhesive imparting agent and hardening agent. The polyhedral structure-polysiloxane modified component is obtained by hydrosilylating hydrosilyl group or alkenyl-group containing compound (c) and polysiloxane compound (b) which is obtained by hydrosilylating polyhedral structure polysiloxane-type compound (a) having alkenyl group and hydrosilyl group.    USE - Polyhedral structure polysiloxane-type composition is used as sealing agent for optical semiconductor (claimed). Uses include but are not limited to light-emitting diode, digital versatile disk, organic photorefractive element, optical amplification element, organic electroluminescent element, organic solar cell and fiber material.    ADVANTAGE - The polyhedral structure polysiloxane-type composition provides optical semiconductor with excellent transparency, heat resistance, light resistance and gas-barrier property.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) manufacture of polyhedral structure polysiloxane-type composition; and    (2) optical semiconductor.
NOVELTY - A polyamidoimide solution contains polyamidoimide (I) and an organic solvent having boiling point of 40-120 degrees C.    USE - Solution is used for polyamidoimide film for laminate and flexible display substrate (all claimed). Uses include but are not limited to liquid crystal display device, organic electroluminescent display device, color filter, electronic paper, solar cell and touch panel.    ADVANTAGE - The polyamidoimide film containing the solution has excellent dimensional stability and heat resistance, and low linear thermal expansion coefficient.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - A polyamidoimide solution contains polyamidoimide of formula (I) and an organic solvent having boiling point of 40-120 degrees C. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) polyamidoimide film; and    (2) laminate.
NOVELTY - An epoxy resin composition contains (in %mass) crystalline epoxy resin (A) (15-57.5) chosen from 2-(((1-((2,7-bis(oxiran-2-ylmethoxy)naphthalen-1-yl)methyl)-7-(oxiran-2-ylmethoxy)naphthalen-2-yl)oxy)methyl)oxirane and dicyclopentadiene-type epoxy resin (I), hardening agent (B) (3-50), and hardening accelerator (C) (0.1-2). The component (B) is mixture of phenol resin and acid anhydride.    USE - Epoxy resin composition is used for semiconductor device (claimed) e.g. integrated circuit and solar cell, and for semiconductor sealing agent, die-attach agent, bare chip, and adhesion of module.    ADVANTAGE - The epoxy resin composition has excellent adhesiveness and reduced viscosity during bonding process, and can be adhered in short period of time.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - An epoxy resin composition contains (in %mass) crystalline epoxy resin (A) (15-57.5) chosen from 2-(((1-((2,7-bis(oxiran-2-ylmethoxy)naphthalen-1-yl)methyl)-7-(oxiran-2-ylmethoxy)naphthalen-2-yl)oxy)methyl)oxirane and dicyclopentadiene-type epoxy resin of formula (I), hardening agent (B) (3-50), and hardening accelerator (C) (0.1-2). The component (B) is mixture of phenol resin and acid anhydride.    n=0.2-1.5.    An INDEPENDENT CLAIM is included for semiconductor device, which has semiconductor element adhered using the epoxy resin composition.
NOVELTY - A block copolymer comprises an electroconductive polymer chain with a pi -electron conjugated molecule structure, and a liquid-crystalline polymer chain. The liquid-crystalline molecular structure of the liquid-crystalline polymer chain is coupled as a side chain in the polymeric principal chain.    USE - Block copolymer is used for organic thin films used as active layer of photoelectric conversion elements used in solar cells (all claimed) e.g. bulk heterojunction-type organic thin film solar cell.    ADVANTAGE - The block copolymer forms a regular nano phase-separation structure having orientation order, and provides organic thin films having excellent photoelectric conversion efficiency. The movement efficiency of electric charge in the thin film by which optical induction is carried out is improved.    DETAILED DESCRIPTION - INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for the following:    (1) organic thin film comprising the block copolymer has an organic-semiconductor molecule material; and    (2) photoelectric conversion element consisting of a positive electrode layer (12), a functional layer, and a negative electrode layer (17). The functional layer consists of the organic thin film as an active layer (15).    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows a schematic view of the organic thin film solar cell.    Organic thin film solar cell (10)    Substrate (11)    Positive electrode layer (12)    Active layer (15)    Negative electrode layer (17)
NOVELTY - A sealing-material film (4) contains styrene-type elastomer and polypropylene resin.    USE - Film is used for sealing material of solar cell in solar cell module (all claimed).    ADVANTAGE - The film has excellent flexibility, strength, adhesiveness and transparency.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional view of the solar cell module.    Glass (1)    Photovoltaic cell (2)    Fluorine film (3)    Film (4)    Solar cell module (10)
NOVELTY - A protection sheet (1) has adhesive bond layer (5) that serves as layer that cures lamination adhesive agent consisting of two type of liquids. The lamination adhesive agent is consists of main ingredient and curing agent, and the main ingredient contains mixture of specific polyurethane diol and aliphatic polycarbonate diol while curing agent includes nurate body of isophorone diisocyanate, and mixture with hexamethylene-diisocyanate type bifunctional polyurethane diisocyanate.    USE - Protection sheet for solar cell module (claimed).    ADVANTAGE - Provides a see-through type solar cell module by providing it with transparent protection sheet. Suppresses yellowing of the transparent protection sheet. Increases electric power generation efficiency by effectively utilizing the light injected from the back surface of solar cell module.    DESCRIPTION OF DRAWING(S) - The drawing shows the sectional drawing of the protection sheet for solar cell module.    Protection sheet (1)    Resin sheets (2,3)    Ultraviolet ray shielding layer (4)    Adhesive bond layer (5)    Resin layer (7)
NOVELTY - A composition for contact bonding layer containing adhesive resin, and fluorine resin composition are co-extruded on at least one light-receiving surface of the solar cell in which solar cell element is arranged on a flexible base material. The contact bonding layer and fluorine resin layer are laminated. The solar cell, contact bonding layer and fluorine resin layer are bonded by applying pressure using cooling roll, and laminated, to obtain flexible solar cell module.    USE - Manufacture of flexible solar cell module.    ADVANTAGE - The method efficiently provides solar cell module having excellent adhesiveness without generation of wrinkles.