Nanostructured ZnO electrodes for efficient dye sensitized solar cells
US7804149B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 2, 2007 |
| Grant date | Sep 28, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 28, 2028 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S977/811
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
The present invention provides methods of forming metal oxide semiconductor nanostructures and, in particular, zinc oxide (ZnO) semiconductor nanostructures, possessing high surface area, plant-like morphologies on a variety of substrates. Optoelectronic devices, such as photovoltaic cells, incorporating the nanostructures are also provided.
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