Photodetectors and photovoltaics based on semiconductor nanocrystals
US8022391B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 20, 2009 |
| Grant date | Sep 20, 2011 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 3, 2029 |
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- Technology area (CPC —)General
Abstract
A composite material is described. The composite material comprises semiconductor nanocrystals, and organic molecules that passivate the surfaces of the semiconductor nanocrystals. One or more properties of the organic molecules facilitate the transfer of charge between the semiconductor nanocrystals. A semiconductor material is described that comprises p-type semiconductor material including semiconductor nanocrystals. At least one property of the semiconductor material results in a mobility of electrons in the semiconductor material being greater than or equal to a mobility of holes. A semiconductor material is described that comprises n-type semiconductor material including semiconductor nanocrystals. At least one property of the semiconductor material results in a mobility of holes in the semiconductor material being greater than or equal to a mobility of electrons.
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