Developing the Science Basis for Understanding Polymer Encapsulant Degradation Mechanisms: DuraMAT 2.0 Final Project Report

Summary

Polymeric encapsulants, crucial for protecting photovoltaic modules, degrade due to environmental factors, limiting their lifespan. This research employed a dual approach of atomistic simulations and accelerated aging experiments to understand degradation mechanisms at a molecular level. The completed project successfully established quantitative correlations for polymer composition, diffusivity, and chemical reactivity, providing data essential for future lifetime prediction models and the development of more resilient solar module materials.

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