Top to bottom solution deposition of inorganic solar modules
US10014434B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 18, 2014 |
| Grant date | Jul 3, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 15, 2035 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/50
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
A technique is described depositing a new formula of indium and tin salt solutions as a precursor to form a solid transparent indium tin oxide (ITO) film on non-conductive solid substrates. The utilization of this new composition of matter prompted the discovery of a method for preparing the first top-to-bottom completely solution processed solar cell. The specific patterning of the liquid-processed ITO precursor solution and the subsequent layers of a solar cell outlined here also demonstrate a unique way to connect solution processed (as opposed to deposited using vacuum techniques) solar cells in series and in parallel. Also contemplated are similar compositions capable of forming zinc tin oxide (ZTO), indium oxide (IO), indium zinc oxide (IZO), cadmium tin oxide (CTO), aluminum zinc oxide (AZO), or zinc oxide (ZO).
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