Solar cells incorporating transparent electrodes comprising hazy

Details Solar cells incorporating transparent electrodes comprising hazy Solar cells incorporating transparent electrodes comprising hazy

1989-09-22

1992-01-07

Weisstuch, Aaron

Batteries: thermoelectric and photoelectric

Photoelectric

Cells

136260, 136262, 136264, 136265, 357 30, 357 65, 357 67, 357 71, H01C 3106

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050788035

ABSTRACT:
Transparent conductors for use in a variety of different photovoltaic devices are disclosed, comprising at least one ZnO transparent conductor layer having a predetermined level of haziness achieved, e.g., through appropriate variation in the parameters employed in formation of the transparent conductor (for example, by chemical vapor deposition) and/or through treatment of the transparent conductor subsequent to its formation. The concentration and/or relative rate of introduction of dopant during the deposition of the transparent conductor may be adjusted to prepare films having the desired morphology and/or structure. Alternatively, the morphology, composition and/or structure of the transparent conductor may be modified by suitable post-formation treatments. A combination of at least two transparent layers may also be employed, comprising at least a first layer designed primarily to maximize the optical properties and at least a second layer designed to maximize the electrical properties.

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