Upcycling Silicon Photovoltaic Waste into Thermoelectrics
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DOI: 10.1002/adma.202110518
Abstract: Two decades after the rapid expansion of photovoltaics, the number of solar panels reaching end‐of‐life is increasing. While precious metals such as silver and copper are usually recycled, silicon, which makes up the bulk of… read more here.
Keywords: photovoltaic waste; waste thermoelectrics; upcycling silicon; waste ... See more keywords
Controllable fabrication of tendril-inspired hierarchical hybrid membrane for efficient recovering tellurium from photovoltaic waste
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jclepro.2019.05.141
Abstract: Abstract Fabrication of membrane-based adsorbent with outstanding functions for efficient recovering tellurium from photovoltaic waste has been intriguing but is still challenging. Inspired by the winding of tendrils, herein, a membrane-based adsorbent for tellurium separation… read more here.
Keywords: tendril inspired; photovoltaic waste; membrane; tellurium ... See more keywords
Photovoltaic waste assessment of major photovoltaic installations in the United States of America
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DOI: 10.1016/j.renene.2018.08.063
Abstract: Abstract During the last decade, photovoltaic capacity in the United States has grown annually by 65% on average. Such rapid growth in capacity is naturally followed by an equally rapid growth of PV waste generation.… read more here.
Keywords: assessment major; waste; photovoltaic waste; waste assessment ... See more keywords
Response to the Upcoming Emerging Waste: Necessity and Feasibility Analysis of Photovoltaic Waste Recovery in China.
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DOI: 10.1021/acs.est.2c06956
Abstract: With the widespread photovoltaic deployment to achieve the net-zero energy goal, the resulting photovoltaic waste draws attention. In China, considerable steps have not been taken for photovoltaic waste management. The lack of relevant scientific information… read more here.
Keywords: photovoltaic waste; waste; analysis; china ... See more keywords