Recycling silicon photovoltaic modules

摘要

The present invention relates to a method for recycling crystalline silicon photovoltaic modules comprising (a) providing a crystalline silicon photovoltaic module having (i) a glass substrate, (ii) at least one layer of polymeric material, and (iii) at least one solar cell, (b) providing an inert atmosphere, and (c) heating the module in the inert atmosphere.