Abstract: A bifacial solar cell module includes solar cells that are protected by front side packaging components and backside packaging components. The front side packaging components include a transparent top cover on a front portion of the solar cell module. The backside packaging components have a transparent portion that allows light coming from a back portion of the solar cell module to reach the solar cells, and a reflective portion that reflects light coming from the front portion of the solar cell module. The transparent and reflective portions may be integrated with a backsheet, e.g., by printing colored pigments on the backsheet. The reflective portion may also be on a reflective component that is separate from the backsheet. In that case, the reflective component may be placed over a clear backsheet before or after packaging.

Abstract: A composite including a base polymer and a surface-treated inorganic moisture absorbent. The surface-treated inorganic moisture absorbent is surface-treated with a surface-treating agent having a solubility parameter difference of less than or equal to about 3.5 from that of the base polymer. An article including the composite, a battery case including the composite or the article, and a battery including the battery case and an electrode assembly including a positive electrode and a negative electrode.

Abstract: Approaches for the foil-based metallization of solar cells and the resulting solar cells are described. For example, a method of fabricating a solar cell involves forming a plurality of alternating N-type and P-type semiconductor regions in or above a substrate. The method also involves forming a paste between adjacent ones of the alternating N-type and P-type semiconductor regions. The method also involves curing the paste to form non-conductive material regions in alignment with locations between the alternating N-type and P-type semiconductor regions. The method also involves adhering a metal foil to the alternating N-type and P-type semiconductor regions. The method also involves laser ablating through the metal foil in alignment with the locations between the alternating N-type and P-type semiconductor regions to isolate regions of remaining metal foil in alignment with the alternating N-type and P-type semiconductor regions.

Abstract: A liquid crystal polymer including structural units derived from an aromatic hydroxy carboxylic acid in an amount of greater than about 30 mol % and less than or equal to about 50 mol %, an aromatic dicarboxylic acid which includes about 50 mol % or greater of a structural unit derived from a compound including two carboxyl groups at a meta-position of an aromatic ring in an amount greater than or equal to about 50 mol % of the amount of the structural unit derived from the aromatic hydroxy carboxylic acid, each based on total moles of the structural units in the liquid crystal polymer, and an aromatic diol that is 4,4?-dihydroxybiphenyl, hydroquinone, or a combination thereof; a composite composition including the liquid crystal polymer, an article produced from the liquid crystal polymer or the composite composition, a battery case including the article, and a battery including the battery case and an electrode assembly.

Abstract: A solar cell module includes serially connected solar cells. A solar cell includes a carrier that is attached to the backside of the solar cell. Solar cells are attached to a top cover, and vias are formed through the carriers of the solar cells. A solar cell is electrically connected to an adjacent solar cell in the solar cell module with metal connections in the vias.

Abstract: A solar cell and a solar laminate are described. The solar cell can have a front side which faces the sun during normal operation and a back side opposite front side. The solar cell can include conductive contacts having substantially reflective outer regions disposed on the back side of the solar cell. The solar laminate can include a first encapsulant, the first encapsulant disposed on the back side of the solar cell and a second encapsulant. The solar laminate can include the solar cell laminated between the first and second encapsulant. The substantially reflective outer regions of the conductive contacts and the first encapsulant can be configured to scatter and/or diffuse light at the back side of the solar laminate for substantial light collection at the back side of the solar cell. Methods of fabricating the solar cell are also described herein.

Abstract: A diffractive optical element including a diffraction layer including a plurality of optical axes along an in-plane direction, wherein the diffraction layer includes an anisotropic material that satisfies one of Relationship Equations 1A to 3A ?n1(450 nm)<?n1(550 nm)??n1(650 nm)??Relationship Equation 1A ?n1(450 nm)??n1(550 nm)<?n1(650 nm)??Relationship Equation 2A ?n1(450 nm)=?n1(550 nm)=?n1(650 nm)??Relationship Equation 3A wherein, in Relationship Equations 1A to 3A, ?n1 (450 nm) is a birefringence of the anisotropic material at a wavelength of 450 nanometers, ?n1 (550 nm) is a birefringence of the anisotropic material at a wavelength of 550 nanometers, and ?n1 (650 nm) is a birefringence of the anisotropic material at a wavelength of 650 nanometers.

Abstract: A diffractive optical element including a diffraction layer including a plurality of optical axes along an in-plane direction, wherein the diffraction layer includes an anisotropic material that satisfies one of Relationship Equations 1A to 3A ?n1(450 nm)<?n1(550 nm)??n1(650 nm)??Relationship Equation 1A ?n1(450 nm)??n1(550 nm)<?n1(650 nm)??Relationship Equation 2A ?n1(450 nm)=?n1(550 nm)=?n1(650 nm)??Relationship Equation 3A wherein, in Relationship Equations 1A to 3A, ?n1 (450 nm) is a birefringence of the anisotropic material at a wavelength of 450 nanometers, ?n1 (550 nm) is a birefringence of the anisotropic material at a wavelength of 550 nanometers, and ?n1 (650 nm) is a birefringence of the anisotropic material at a wavelength of 650 nanometers.

Abstract: A composite including a polymer matrix, a carbonaceous support or a transparent support, and an inorganic moisture absorber on the carbonaceous support or the transparent support, an article including the composite, a battery case including the composite, and a battery including the battery case and an electrode assembly in the battery case.

Abstract: A battery case including a container having an opening and a sink configured to accommodate an electrode, and a cover having a contact portion configured to contact with the container. The battery case includes a polymer base material, the container includes a bottom wall and side walls, that are integrated to form the sink and the opening opposed to the bottom wall. A nanometer-size concavo-convex edge feature is positioned on at least one portion of the end face of the side walls configured to form the opening and on at least one portion of the contact surface of the contact portion of the cover configured to contact with at least one portion of the end face of the sidewalls of the container. A battery or a battery module including the battery case and an electrode assembly accommodated in the sink of the container of the battery case.

Abstract: A composite including a base polymer and a surface-treated inorganic moisture absorbent. The surface-treated inorganic moisture absorbent is surface-treated with a surface-treating agent having a solubility parameter difference of less than or equal to about 3.5 from that of the base polymer. An article including the composite, a battery case including the composite or the article, and a battery including the battery case and an electrode assembly including a positive electrode and a negative electrode.

Abstract: A battery case including a container configured to house an electrode assembly. The container includes a bottom wall and a plurality of side walls, the bottom wall and the side walls are integrated to have an open side opposite to the bottom wall, and which provides a space for housing the electrode assembly. The container includes a composite of a base polymer, a carbon-based filler, and an oligomer or a polymer that is dissolved in a solvent having a solubility parameter of about 15 MPa1/2 to about 30 MPa1/2, and the oligomer or polymer has an amino group or a hydrophobic functional group. The battery case has a water vapor transmission rate (WVTR) of less than about 0.07 g/m2/day measured at a thickness of 1 mm, at 38° C., and relative humidity of 100% according to ISO 15106 or ASTM F1249, and a battery including the battery case.

Abstract: A liquid crystal polymer including structural units derived from an aromatic hydroxy carboxylic acid in an amount of greater than about 30 mol % and less than or equal to about 50 mol %, an aromatic dicarboxylic acid which includes about 50 mol % or greater of a structural unit derived from a compound including two carboxyl groups at a meta-position of an aromatic ring in an amount greater than or equal to about 50 mol % of the amount of the structural unit derived from the aromatic hydroxy carboxylic acid, each based on total moles of the structural units in the liquid crystal polymer, and an aromatic diol that is 4,4?-dihydroxybiphenyl, hydroquinone, or a combination thereof; a composite composition including the liquid crystal polymer, an article produced from the liquid crystal polymer or the composite composition, a battery case including the article, and a battery including the battery case and an electrode assembly.

Abstract: Disclosed are a battery case including a container configured to accommodate an electrode assembly, wherein the container includes a bottom wall and a plurality of side walls, the bottom wall and the plurality of side walls are integrated to have an open side opposed to the bottom wall and to provide a space for accommodating the electrode assembly, the container includes a composite including a base polymer and an inorganic moisture absorbent, expanded graphite, and red phosphorus, each of which are dispersed in the base polymer, and the battery case has a water vapor transmittance rate at about 38° C. under relative humidity of about 100% according to ISO 15106 or ASTM F1249 of less than about 0.07 g/m2/day and flame retardancy of V-0 measured according to UL (Underwriter's Laboratories)-94, and a battery or battery module including an electrode assembly accommodated in the container of the battery case.

Abstract: A solar cell module includes serially connected solar cells. A solar cell includes a carrier that is attached to the backside of the solar cell. Solar cells are attached to a top cover, and vias are formed through the carriers of the solar cells. A solar cell is electrically connected to an adjacent solar cell in the solar cell module with metal connections in the vias.

Abstract: A battery case including a container configured to accommodate an electrode assembly, wherein the container includes a bottom wall and a plurality of side walls, the bottom wall and the plurality of side walls are integrated to have an open side opposed to the bottom wall and to provide a space for accommodating the electrode assembly, wherein at least one of the bottom wall or the plurality of side walls includes a liquid crystal aromatic polymer, at least a portion of the liquid crystal aromatic polymer includes an aliphatic organic group at one terminal end, and the battery case has a WVTR at a thickness of about 1 mm at about 38° C. and a relative humidity of about 100% of less than about 0.07 g/m2/day and an impact strength of greater than or equal to about 20 KJ/m2, a battery including the battery case, and a battery module.

Abstract: A battery module and a battery pack including the same, and an electronic device. The battery module includes: a housing including a plurality of cavities and a partition wall between adjacent cavities; and an electrode assembly in a cavity of the plurality of cavities, wherein a minimum thickness t1 of the partition wall is greater than or equal to about 2 millimeters, and a ratio of the minimum thickness t1 of the partition wall relative to a maximum thickness t2 of the partition wall is about 1.3 to about 2.

Abstract: A solar cell module includes serially connected solar cells. A solar cell includes a carrier that is attached to the backside of the solar cell. Solar cells are attached to a top cover, and vias are formed through the carriers of the solar cells. A solar cell is electrically connected to an adjacent solar cell in the solar cell module with metal connections in the vias.

Abstract: A bifacial solar cell module includes solar cells that are protected by front side packaging components and backside packaging components. The front side packaging components include a transparent top cover on a front portion of the solar cell module. The backside packaging components have a transparent portion that allows light coming from a back portion of the solar cell module to reach the solar cells, and a reflective portion that reflects light coming from the front portion of the solar cell module. The transparent and reflective portions may be integrated with a backsheet, e.g., by printing colored pigments on the backsheet. The reflective portion may also be on a reflective component that is separate from the backsheet. In that case, the reflective component may be placed over a clear backsheet before or after packaging.