Chemistry of inorganic compounds – Selenium or tellurium or compound thereof
Reexamination Certificate
2011-08-23
2011-08-23
Vanoy, Timothy C (Department: 1734)
Chemistry of inorganic compounds
Selenium or tellurium or compound thereof
C423S509000, C423S511000, C423S561100, C423S566100, C423S566200, C977S813000, C977S824000
Reexamination Certificate
active
08003070
ABSTRACT:
Single source precursors are subjected to carbon dioxide to form particles of material. The carbon dioxide may be in a supercritical state. Single source precursors also may be subjected to supercritical fluids other than supercritical carbon dioxide to form particles of material. The methods may be used to form nanoparticles. In some embodiments, the methods are used to form chalcopyrite materials. Devices such as, for example, semiconductor devices may be fabricated that include such particles. Methods of forming semiconductor devices include subjecting single source precursors to carbon dioxide to form particles of semiconductor material, and establishing electrical contact between the particles and an electrode.
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Fox Robert V.
Pak Joshua
Rodriguez Rene G.
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