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Mixed oxides and sulphides of bismuth and silver for photovoltaic use

US10593817B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 3, 2015
Grant dateMar 17, 2020
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Expiry dateApr 3, 2035

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E10/549
  • WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

The invention relates to a material comprising at least one compound having formula Bi1-xMxAg1-y-εM′yOS1-zM″z, the methods for producing said material and the use thereof as a semiconductor, such as for photovoltaic or photochemical use and, in particular, for supplying a photocurrent. The invention further relates to photovoltaic devices using said compounds.

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