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Sulfur salt containing CIG targets, methods of making and methods of use thereof

US8048707B1 · kind B1 · utility

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Filing dateOct 19, 2010
Grant dateNov 1, 2011
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Expiry dateOct 19, 2030

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

Abstract

A method of making a photovoltaic device includes forming a compound semiconductor layer including copper, indium, gallium, selenium and sulfur by reactive sputtering at least one target including copper, indium, gallium and a sulfur compound in an atmosphere including selenium.

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