Nanowire array and nanowire solar cells and methods for forming the same
US7265037B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 14, 2004 |
| Grant date | Sep 4, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 14, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S977/811
- WIPO fieldSemiconductors
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Homogeneous and dense arrays of nanowires are described. The nanowires can be formed in solution and can have average diameters of 40-300 nm and lengths of 1-3 μm. They can be formed on any suitable substrate. Photovoltaic devices are also described.
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