Application of infrared spectroscopy and multivariate quality-control methods in PVC manufacturing

High throughput methodology for evaluation of the moisture barrier performance of thin films for PV applications

“…Accelerated testing protocols for a range of applications often refer to the socalled "10 degree rule" referring to a 2X acceleration factor for each 1Q°C increase in temperature [8,9]. This relationship was validated for degradation of silicon PV cells several years ago during a study on PV module reliability: in addition to a doubling of rate for every 10 degree increase in temperature, it was demonstrated that each 1% increase in RH had the effect of a 1°C rise in temperature [10].…”

Degradation by Other Forms of Radiation

“…2 M n was slightly reduced (5%) which suggests operation of chain scission processes. 6 Figure 7.3 shows that the dehydrochlorination process leads to color change similar to thermal, UV, or γ-degradation. M w and M z were increased by 26 and 50% respectively, which suggests the presence of crosslinking.…”

Analytical Methods

“…Rather than to show a list of different application which would be too numerous to be practical, assignment of various absorption bands is given below (Table 10.2). 155 In some studies, microscopic attachment is also used. 155 In some studies, microscopic attachment is also used.…”