Nano-structured photovoltaic solar cell and related methods

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2006-03-31

2010-02-02

Nguyen, Nam X (Department: 1795)

Batteries: thermoelectric and photoelectric

Photoelectric

Cells

C136S243000, C136S252000, C429S111000, C257S040000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07655860

ABSTRACT:
A solar cell includes a substrate having a horizontal surface, and an electrode layer on the substrate. The electrode has a plurality of vertical surfaces substantially perpendicular to the horizontal surface, and light-harvesting rods are coupled to the vertical surface of the electrode.

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