Nanostructure and photovoltaic cell implementing same
US8344241B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Aug 22, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jan 1, 2013 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 14, 2028 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/2978
- WIPO fieldMicro-structural and nano-technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Nanostructures and photovoltaic structures are disclosed. A nanostructure according to one embodiment includes an array of nanocables extending from a substrate, the nanocables in the array being characterized as having a spacing and surface texture defined by inner surfaces of voids of a template; an electrically insulating layer extending along the substrate; and at least one layer overlaying the nanocables. A nanostructure according to another embodiment includes a substrate; a portion of a template extending along the substrate, the template being electrically insulative; an array of nanocables extending from the template, portions of the nanocables protruding from the template being characterized as having a spacing, shape and surface texture defined by previously-present inner surfaces of voids of the template; and at least one layer overlaying the nanocables.
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