Active solid-state devices (e.g. – transistors – solid-state diode – Responsive to non-electrical signal – Electromagnetic or particle radiation
Reexamination Certificate
2005-03-01
2005-03-01
Hu, Shouxiang (Department: 2811)
Active solid-state devices (e.g., transistors, solid-state diode
Responsive to non-electrical signal
Electromagnetic or particle radiation
C257S021000, C257S184000, C257S431000, C257S436000
Reexamination Certificate
active
06861722
ABSTRACT:
A solid state p-n heterojunction comprising an electron conductor and a hole conductor; it further comprises a sensitising semiconductor, said sensitizing semiconductor being located at an interface between said electron conductor and said hole conductor. In particular, the sensitizing semiconductor is in form of quantum-dots. A solid state sensitized photovoltaic cell comprises such a layered heterojunction between two electrodes.
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Bach Udo
Graetzel Michael
Plass Robert
Browning Clifford W.
Ecole Polytechnique Federale de Lausanne
Hu Shouxiang
Woodard Emhardt Moriarty McNett & Henry LLP
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