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ReviewInternational journal of molecular sciences2025

Solar Panel Corrosion: A Review.

Zuraiz Rana, Pedro P Zamora, Alvaro Soliz, Denet Soler, Víctor E Reyes Cruz, José A Cobos-Murcia, Felipe M Galleguillos Madrid

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Review in International journal of molecular sciences, 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 2 papers.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

Each row is one number read from the abstract, on the scale the paper reported it, with its interval. Left of the dashed line favours the treatment, right favours the comparator. Under each row is the sentence it came from. New to these charts? A ten-minute tutorial.

The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.

3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

2 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

PubMed lists nothing against this paper. Absence here is not a guarantee, only a check that was made.

5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

7 authors.

Zuraiz RanaCentro de Desarrollo Energético de Antofagasta, Universidad de Antofagasta, Av. Universidad de Antofagasta 02800, Antofagasta 1271155, Chile.ORCID 0009-0005-9874-3527
Pedro P ZamoraDepartamento de Química y Biología, Facultad de Ciencias Naturales, Universidad de Atacama, Av. Copayapu 485, Copiapó 1530000, Chile.ORCID 0000-0001-6293-8756
Alvaro SolizDepartamento de Ingeniería en Metalurgia, Facultad de Ingeniería, Universidad de Atacama, Av. Copayapu 485, Copiapó 1530000, Chile.ORCID 0000-0002-6548-956X
Denet SolerCentro de Desarrollo Energético de Antofagasta, Universidad de Antofagasta, Av. Universidad de Antofagasta 02800, Antofagasta 1271155, Chile.ORCID 0009-0002-4387-4085
Víctor E Reyes CruzInstituto de Ciencias Básicas e Ingeniería, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Hidalgo, Carr. Pachuca-Tulancingo km. 4.5, Mineral de la Reforma 42184, Mexico.ORCID 0000-0003-2984-850X
José A Cobos-MurciaInstituto de Ciencias Básicas e Ingeniería, Universidad Autónoma del Estado de Hidalgo, Carr. Pachuca-Tulancingo km. 4.5, Mineral de la Reforma 42184, Mexico.ORCID 0000-0002-9946-5785
Felipe M Galleguillos MadridCentro de Desarrollo Energético de Antofagasta, Universidad de Antofagasta, Av. Universidad de Antofagasta 02800, Antofagasta 1271155, Chile.ORCID 0000-0002-1347-3726

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

The corrosion within photovoltaic (PV) systems has become a critical challenge to address, significantly affecting the efficiency of solar-to-electric energy conversion, longevity, and economic viability. This review provides a comprehensive analysis of electrochemical corrosion mechanisms affecting solar panels and environmental factors that accelerate material degradation, including (i) humidity, (ii) temperature fluctuations, (iii) ultraviolet radiation, and (iv) exposure to saline environments, leading to reduced performance and premature failures. The role of encapsulation materials, solder interconnections, and conductive coatings in the corrosion formation process is examined. Various electrochemical and surface characterization techniques provide insights into material degradation and corrosion mechanisms within panels. Essential parameters are presented and discussed, including materials used, geographical location of analysis, environmental considerations, and corrosion characterization techniques, to enhance the assessment of solar panels. This review emphasizes the importance of corrosion management for sustainable PV systems and proposes future research directions for developing more durable materials and advanced coatings.

Indexed as

Solar EnergyCorrosionTemperatureUltraviolet Rayscorrosiondensity functional theorymaterial degradationphotovoltaicsurface

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PMID40649739
PMCPMC12250229

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