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Life Cycle Assessment of III-V Precursors for Photovoltaic and Semiconductor Applications

Journal Article · · MRS Advances
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1557/adv.2018.287· OSTI ID:1440403
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ABSTRACT

This study provides detailed information on the manufacture of III-V metal organic vapor phase epitaxy precursors through extensive literature and patent research. This data informed a cradle-to-gate life cycle assessment of these chemicals. Reported impacts include cumulative energy demand and greenhouse gas emissions. The results were interpreted to identify sources of environmental burden within the life cycle and were compared to energy demand reported in previous studies.

Research Organization:
National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL), Golden, CO (United States)
Sponsoring Organization:
NASA Space Technology Research Fellowship
DOE Contract Number:
AC36-08GO28308
OSTI ID:
1440403
Report Number(s):
NREL/JA-6A20-71672
Journal Information:
MRS Advances, Journal Name: MRS Advances Journal Issue: 25 Vol. 3; ISSN 2059-8521; ISSN applab
Publisher:
Materials Research Society (MRS)
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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