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Semiconductor material, optical hydrogen generating device using same, and method of producing hydrogen

US9630169B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 31, 2012
Grant dateApr 25, 2017
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Expiry dateJul 22, 2033

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  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY02E60/36
  • WIPO fieldSurface technology, coating
  • WIPO sectorChemistry

Abstract

A semiconductor material of the present invention is a semiconductor material including an oxynitride containing at least one element selected from the Group 4 elements and Group 5 elements. In the oxynitride, part of at least one selected from oxygen and nitrogen is substituted with carbon. Nb is preferable as the Group 5 element.

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