Active solid-state devices (e.g. – transistors – solid-state diode – Combined with electrical contact or lead – Wire contact – lead – or bond
Reexamination Certificate
2007-02-09
2009-06-09
Dang, Trung (Department: 2892)
Active solid-state devices (e.g., transistors, solid-state diode
Combined with electrical contact or lead
Wire contact, lead, or bond
C257SE23155, C977S762000, C977S811000
Reexamination Certificate
active
07545051
ABSTRACT:
Homogeneous and dense arrays of nanowires are described. The nanowires can be formed in solution and can have average diameters of 40-300 nm and lengths of 1-3 μm. They can be formed on any suitable substrate. Photovoltaic devices are also described.
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Greene Lori E.
Law Matthew
Yang Peidong
Chiang Robin C.
Dang Trung
Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
The Regents of the University of California
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