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Photocathode structure, method of fabricating the same, and hybrid electric generating element including the same

US11643737B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJun 14, 2021
Grant dateMay 9, 2023
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Expiry dateJun 14, 2041

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P20/133
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Provided is a photocathode structure including: a photocathode including silicon (Si); an intermediate layer formed on the photocathode, and including a silicon oxide (SiOx); and a protective layer foiled on the intermediate layer, and including a metal oxide, wherein the intermediate layer is a tunneling barrier configured to transfer charges from the photocathode to the protective layer by an electric field applied from an outside.

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