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Composition of, and method for forming, a semiconductor structure with multiple insulator coatings

US9567514B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateMay 13, 2016
Grant dateFeb 14, 2017
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Expiry dateMay 13, 2036

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10S977/952
  • WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

Fabricating a semiconductor structure including forming a nanocrystalline core from a first semiconductor material, forming a nanocrystalline shell from a second, different, semiconductor material that at least partially surrounds the nanocrystalline core, wherein the nanocrystalline core and the nanocrystalline shell form a quantum dot. Fabrication further involves forming an insulator layer encapsulating the quantum dot to create a coated quantum dot, and forming an additional insulator layer on the coated quantum.

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