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Atomic layer deposition of quaternary chalcogenides

US8741386B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateSep 28, 2012
Grant dateJun 3, 2014
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Expiry dateNov 22, 2032

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  • Technology area (CPC C)Chemistry; Metallurgy
  • CPC primaryC23C16/56
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Methods and systems are provided for synthesis and deposition of chalcogenides (including Cu2ZnSnS4). Binary compounds, such as metal sulfides, can be deposited by alternating exposures of the substrate to a metal cation precursor and a chalcogen anion precursor with purge steps between.

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