Electrolysis: processes – compositions used therein – and methods – Electrolytic coating – Forming multiple superposed electrolytic coatings
Reexamination Certificate
2007-12-07
2011-11-29
Van, Luan (Department: 1724)
Electrolysis: processes, compositions used therein, and methods
Electrolytic coating
Forming multiple superposed electrolytic coatings
C205S138000, C205S224000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08066863
ABSTRACT:
A multi step process, which forms a Group VIA material layer, such as a selenium (Se) layer, having a thickness greater than 500 nanometers. The process includes electroplating a Se material layer, which has an amorphous micro-structure and which exhibits high electrical resistivity, on a workpiece and subsequently annealing the Se layer. Annealing process transforms the amorphous structure of the Se layer into a crystalline structure which is conductive. After the annealing, another Se layer can be electroplated onto the annealed Se layer. The electroplating and annealing steps can be repeated until the desired Se layer thickness is reached.
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Aksu Serdar
Basol Bulent M.
Han Yongbong
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw & Pittman LLP
SoloPower, Inc.
Van Luan
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