Photovoltaic solar cell

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2011-04-19

2011-04-19

Barton, Jeffrey T (Department: 1728)

Batteries: thermoelectric and photoelectric

Photoelectric

Cells

C136S263000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07928319

ABSTRACT:
A photovoltaic cell comprising, a cathode layer, an electron donating layer, and an electron accepting anode structure comprising a collection region including one or a plurality of secondary collection regions attached to the collection region. The secondary collection regions of the anode preferably are in the shape of dispersed rod shaped branches extending within a continuous phase of the electron donating layer. The collection region is preferably located at a central point with respect to the secondary collection regions, to thereby provide a photovoltaic cell structure with improved charge collection and efficiency of operation.

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