Nanoplasmonic cavity arrays for photovaltaic applications
US9117950B1 · kind B1 · utility
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| Filing date | Nov 2, 2012 |
| Grant date | Aug 25, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 1, 2033 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S977/742
- WIPO fieldMicro-structural and nano-technology
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Nanoplasmonic cavities for photovoltaic applications include at least one transparent conductive substrate. A first plasmonic electrically conductive nanostructure layer is associated with the transparent conductive substrate. At least one photoabsorber layer is associated with the first plasmonic electrically conductive nanostructure layer. At least one electron transfer layer is associated with the photoabsorber layer. A second plasmonic electrically conductive nanostructure layer is associated with the electron transfer layer. Multiple nanoplasmonic cavities can be electrically connected to provide greater photovoltaic efficiency.
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