R&D
Advanced Technology for Recycling Photovoltaic Panels
Using Low-Temperature Thermal Decomposition
Since 2019, Tokuyama has been jointly developing a recycling technology with the New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO) to address the expected surge in waste photovoltaic panels.
This collaboration led to the establishment of a low-temperature thermal decomposition technology that enables high-quality separation of panel components.
We are now working to further enhance the technology and build a business model for its practical application.

Exterior view of the Tokuyama Photovoltaic Panel Recycling Development Facility


Features
- Tokuyama's proprietary low-temperature thermal decomposition technology
- The module (glass, resin, cells, and ribbons) that are securely bonded together can be dismantled and sorted by thermal decomposition of the resin
- Recovery of high purity glass in the form of flat glass
- Almost all parts are recyclable
Related Material
R&D Theme
- Silicone fine particle
"SANSIL™MP-01" - Silica-Titania composite oxide
"SANSIL™FA" - Lead-free transparent
radiation shielding material - Anion conductive
electrolyte materials - AlN single crystal substrates
- Alkaline water electrolyzer
- Salt water electrolysis
- Airlica™ RK Series
- Hydrophobic spherical silica
aerogel powder "Airlica™"
