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Method of producing thin films of compound I-III-VI, promoting the incorporation of III elements in the film

US7776203B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateDec 23, 2003
Grant dateAug 17, 2010
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Expiry dateNov 12, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02P70/50
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

The invention relates to a method of producing thin films of compound CIGS by means of electrodeposition. According to the invention, a surface-active compound, such as dodecyl sodium sulphate, is added to an electrolysis bath solution in order to promote the incorporation of gallium in the CIGS films.

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