Device configurations for CIS based solar cells
US8742253B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | May 26, 2006 |
| Grant date | Jun 3, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 13, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/549
Abstract
New photovoltaic device configurations utilize combinations of n-copper indium selenide (n-CIS) absorber and p-type semiconducting organic/polymeric or inorganic materials to maximize the efficiency of solar energy conversion into electric power. Fabrication methods to produce various device configurations, based on n-CIS thin films, nanoparticles, organic or polymeric materials deposited on flexible or rigid substrates are described, that simplify process steps and hence the costs for high volume solar cell manufacturing.
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