Methods for forming particles

Fox, Robert V.; Zhang, Fengyan; Rodriguez, Rene G.; Pak, Joshua J.; Sun, Chivin

Title: Methods for forming particles

Abstract

Single source precursors or pre-copolymers of single source precursors are subjected to microwave radiation to form particles of a I-III-VI.sub.2 material. Such particles may be formed in a wurtzite phase and may be converted to a chalcopyrite phase by, for example, exposure to heat. The particles in the wurtzite phase may have a substantially hexagonal shape that enables stacking into ordered layers. The particles in the wurtzite phase may be mixed with particles in the chalcopyrite phase (i.e., chalcopyrite nanoparticles) that may fill voids within the ordered layers of the particles in the wurtzite phase thus produce films with good coverage. In some embodiments, the methods are used to form layers of semiconductor materials comprising a I-III-VI.sub.2 material. Devices such as, for example, thin-film solar cells may be fabricated using such methods.

Inventors:: Fox, Robert V.; Zhang, Fengyan; Rodriguez, Rene G.; Pak, Joshua J.; Sun, Chivin

Issue Date:: 2016-06-21

Research Org.:: Idaho National Laboratory (INL), Idaho Falls, ID (United States)

Sponsoring Org.:: USDOE

OSTI Identifier:: 1258020

Patent Number(s):: 9371226

Application Number:: 13/019,879

Assignee:: Battelle Energy Alliance, LLC (Idaho Falls, ID)

Patent Classifications (CPCs):: B - PERFORMING OPERATIONS B82 - NANOTECHNOLOGY B82Y - SPECIFIC USES OR APPLICATIONS OF NANOSTRUCTURES

C - CHEMISTRY C01 - INORGANIC CHEMISTRY C01G - COMPOUNDS CONTAINING METALS NOT COVERED BY SUBCLASSES C01D OR C01F

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B - PERFORMING OPERATIONS B82 - NANOTECHNOLOGY B82Y - SPECIFIC USES OR APPLICATIONS OF NANOSTRUCTURES
B82Y30/00 - Nanotechnology for materials or surface science, e.g. nanocomposites

C - CHEMISTRY C01 - INORGANIC CHEMISTRY C01G - COMPOUNDS CONTAINING METALS NOT COVERED BY SUBCLASSES C01D OR C01F
C01G15/006 - {Compounds containing, besides gallium, indium, or thallium, two or more other elements, with the exception of oxygen or hydrogen}

C - CHEMISTRY C01 - INORGANIC CHEMISTRY C01P - INDEXING SCHEME RELATING TO STRUCTURAL AND PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF SOLID INORGANIC COMPOUNDS
C01P2002/72 - by d-values or two theta-values, e.g. as X-ray diagram
C01P2002/84 - by UV- or VIS- data
C01P2004/62 - Submicrometer sized, i.e. from 0.1-1 micrometer
C01P2004/64 - Nanometer sized, i.e. from 1-100 nanometer
C01P2006/40 - Electric properties

H - ELECTRICITY H01 - BASIC ELECTRIC ELEMENTS H01L - SEMICONDUCTOR DEVICES
H01L31/0322 - {comprising only AIBIIICVI chalcopyrite compounds, e.g. Cu In Se2, Cu Ga Se2, Cu In Ga Se2}
H01L31/03923 - {including AIBIIICVI compound materials, e.g. CIS, CIGS}
H01L31/0749 - including a AIBIIICVI compound, e.g. CdS/CulnSe2 [CIS] heterojunction solar cells

Y - NEW / CROSS SECTIONAL TECHNOLOGIES Y02 - TECHNOLOGIES OR APPLICATIONS FOR MITIGATION OR ADAPTATION AGAINST CLIMATE CHANGE Y02E - REDUCTION OF GREENHOUSE GAS [GHG] EMISSIONS, RELATED TO ENERGY GENERATION, TRANSMISSION OR DISTRIBUTION
Y02E10/541 - CuInSe2 material PV cells

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DOE Contract Number:: AC07-05ID14517

Resource Type:: Patent

Resource Relation:: Patent File Date: 2011 Feb 02

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

Subject:: 36 MATERIALS SCIENCE; 14 SOLAR ENERGY

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Thompson, David M.; Hoover, Cynthia A.; Peck, John D.
US Patent Application 10/685785; 20040126485
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Mesoporous network electrode for electrochemical cell
patent-application, July 2004

Sugnaux, Francois; Graetzel, Michael; Pappas, Nicholas
US Patent Application 10/472732; 20040131934
URL: https://image-ppubs.uspto.gov/dirsearch-public/print/downloadPdf/20040131934

Photovoltaic Cell Using Stable CU@) Nanocrystals and Conductive Polymers
patent-application, December 2004

Mitra, Chayan; Merfeld, Danielle Walker; Somasundaram, Gunasekaran
US Patent Application 10/321181; 20040256001
URL: https://image-ppubs.uspto.gov/dirsearch-public/print/downloadPdf/20040256001

Process for preparing nano-porous metal oxide semiconductor layers
patent-application, January 2005

Andriessen, Hieronymus; Van Deelen, Joop; Kroon, Jan
US Patent Application 10/659982; 20050016577
URL: https://image-ppubs.uspto.gov/dirsearch-public/print/downloadPdf/20050016577

Semiconductor-nanocrystal/conjugated polymer thin films
patent-application, June 2005

Alivisatos, A. Paul; Dittmer, Janke J.; Huynh, Wendy U.
US Patent Application 11/056430; 20050133087
URL: https://image-ppubs.uspto.gov/dirsearch-public/print/downloadPdf/20050133087

Solution-based fabrication of photovoltaic cell
patent-application, August 2005

Yu, Dong; Fidanza, JAcqueline; Roscheisen, Martin R.
US Patent Application 10/782017; 20050183767
URL: https://image-ppubs.uspto.gov/dirsearch-public/print/downloadPdf/20050183767

Applications of light-emitting nanoparticles
patent-application, December 2005

Krogel, Brian A.; Johnston, Keith P. ,; Brosh, Katherine
US Patent Application 11/122223; 20050267345
URL: https://image-ppubs.uspto.gov/dirsearch-public/print/downloadPdf/20050267345

Solar cell based on CulnS2 absorber layer prepared by chemical spray pyrolysis
patent-application, December 2005

Krunks, Malle; Mere, Arvo; Kijatkina, Olga
US Patent Application 11/146451; 20050271827
URL: https://image-ppubs.uspto.gov/dirsearch-public/print/downloadPdf/20050271827

Mesoporous oxide of zirconium
patent-application, May 2006

Torardi, Carmine
US Patent Application 11/170878; 20060110314
URL: https://image-ppubs.uspto.gov/dirsearch-public/print/downloadPdf/20060110314

Mesoporous oxide of hafnium
patent-application, May 2006

Torardi, Carmine
US Patent Application 11/170991; 20060110315
URL: https://image-ppubs.uspto.gov/dirsearch-public/print/downloadPdf/20060110315

Mesoporous metal oxide
patent-application, May 2006

Torardi, Carmine
US Patent Application 10/995968; 20060110316
URL: https://image-ppubs.uspto.gov/dirsearch-public/print/downloadPdf/20060110316

Mesoporous amorphous oxide of titanium
patent-application, May 2006

Torardi, Carmine
US Patent Application 11/171055; 20060110317
URL: https://image-ppubs.uspto.gov/dirsearch-public/print/downloadPdf/20060110317

Mesoporous oxide of titanium
patent-application, May 2006

Torardi, Carmine
US Patent Application 11/172099; 20060110318
URL: https://image-ppubs.uspto.gov/dirsearch-public/print/downloadPdf/20060110318

Novel adsorbents and process of making and using same
patent-application, July 2006

Dadachov, Mazakhir
US Patent Application 11/177859; 20060144793
URL: https://image-ppubs.uspto.gov/dirsearch-public/print/downloadPdf/20060144793

Organic material photodiode
patent-application, July 2006

Hummelen, Jan Cornellis; Janssen, Rene Albert Johan; Knol, Joop
US Patent Application 11/205791; 20060159611
URL: https://image-ppubs.uspto.gov/dirsearch-public/print/downloadPdf/20060159611

Photovoltaic cell
patent-application, September 2006

Galvin, Mary; Gaudiana, Russell; Walter, David
US Patent Application 11/363643; 20060216610
URL: https://image-ppubs.uspto.gov/dirsearch-public/print/downloadPdf/20060216610

Sputtering targets and method for the preparation thereof
patent-application, November 2006

Vanderstraeten, Johan Emile MArie
US Patent Application 11/346372; 20060249373
URL: https://image-ppubs.uspto.gov/dirsearch-public/print/downloadPdf/20060249373

Mesoporous amorphous oxide of titanium
patent-application, November 2006

Torardi, Carmine
US Patent Application 11/393053; 20060263291
URL: https://image-ppubs.uspto.gov/dirsearch-public/print/downloadPdf/20060263291

Formation of Solar Cells with Conductive Barrier Layers and Foil Substrates
patent-application, January 2007

Leidholm, Craig; Bollman, Brent; Sheats, James R.
US Patent Application 11/427328; 20070000537
URL: https://image-ppubs.uspto.gov/dirsearch-public/print/downloadPdf/20070000537

Nano-structured photovoltaic solar cell and related methods
patent-application, February 2007

Parsons, Gregory
US Patent Application 11/394560; 20070025139
URL: https://image-ppubs.uspto.gov/dirsearch-public/print/downloadPdf/20070025139

Photovoltaic cells incorporating rigid substrates
patent-application, May 2007

Beckenbaugh, Bill; Gaudiana, Russell; Chittibabu, Kethinni G.
US Patent Application 11/603448; 20070102040
URL: https://image-ppubs.uspto.gov/dirsearch-public/print/downloadPdf/20070102040

Photoactive layer containing macroparticles
patent-application, September 2007

Brooks, Keith; Balasubramanian, Srini; Cardone, John
US Patent Application 11/179976; 20070204904
URL: https://image-ppubs.uspto.gov/dirsearch-public/print/downloadPdf/20070204904

Chalcopyrite Type Solar Cell
patent-application, September 2007

Yonezawa, Satoshi; Hayashida, Tadashi
US Patent Application 10/599896; 20070209700
URL: https://image-ppubs.uspto.gov/dirsearch-public/print/downloadPdf/20070209700

Dye Having Disperant Function and Solar Cell Comprising the Same
patent-application, December 2007

Lee, Eun Sung; Jung, Won Cheol; Park, Sang Cheol
US Patent Application 11/560606; 20070277871
URL: https://image-ppubs.uspto.gov/dirsearch-public/print/downloadPdf/20070277871

Individually Encapsulated Solar Cells And Solar Cell Strings Having A Substantially Inorganic Protective Layer
patent-application, December 2007

Sheats, James; Capps, Philip; Adriani, Paul
US Patent Application 11/460617; 20070295385
URL: https://image-ppubs.uspto.gov/dirsearch-public/print/downloadPdf/20070295385

Dye sensitized solar cell
patent-application, January 2008

Wang, Peng; Zakeeruddin, Shaik Mohammad; Graetzel, Michael
US Patent Application 10/555179; 20080006322
URL: https://image-ppubs.uspto.gov/dirsearch-public/print/downloadPdf/20080006322

Tandem Photovoltaic Cells
patent-application, January 2008

Berke, Howard; Brabec, Christoph; Gaudiana, Russell
US Patent Application 11/734118; 20080006324
URL: https://image-ppubs.uspto.gov/dirsearch-public/print/downloadPdf/20080006324

Method for Fabricating CuInS2 Thin Film by Metal Organic Chemical Vapor Deposition, CuInS2 Thin Film Fabricated by the same and Method for Fabricating In2S3 Thin Film Therefrom
patent-application, January 2008

Shim, Il Wun; Lee, Seung Soo; Seo, Kook Won
US Patent Application 11/775618; 20080012015
URL: https://image-ppubs.uspto.gov/dirsearch-public/print/downloadPdf/20080012015

Functionalized Electroactive Polymers
patent-application, January 2008

Frechet, Jean M. J.; Liu, Jinsong; Tanaka, Toru
US Patent Application 11/587728; 20080023677
URL: https://image-ppubs.uspto.gov/dirsearch-public/print/downloadPdf/20080023677

Method and apparatus for production of a compound having submicron particle size and a compound produced by the method
patent-application, January 2008

Jensen, Henrik; Sogaard, Erik; Iversen, Steen
US Patent Application 10/584301; 20080026929
URL: https://image-ppubs.uspto.gov/dirsearch-public/print/downloadPdf/20080026929

Surface-Doped Particles Of Ti02 Or Zno And Their Use
patent-application, February 2008

Wakefield, Gareth; Park, Geroge Berry; Lipscomb, Sarah
US Patent Application 10/588071; 20080031832
URL: https://image-ppubs.uspto.gov/dirsearch-public/print/downloadPdf/20080031832

Photovoltaic Devices with Nanostructure/Conjugated Polymer Hybrid Layer and its Matched Electron Transporting Layer
patent-application, February 2008

Tseng, Tsung-Wei; Su, Wei-Fang; Chen, Chun-Wei
US Patent Application 11/693706; 20080041447
URL: https://image-ppubs.uspto.gov/dirsearch-public/print/downloadPdf/20080041447

Nanoparticle Sensitized Nanostructured Solar Cells
patent-application, May 2008

Reddy, Damoder
US Patent Application 11/675586; 20080110494
URL: https://image-ppubs.uspto.gov/dirsearch-public/print/downloadPdf/20080110494

Nanophotovoltaic Device with Improved Quantum Efficiency
patent-application, June 2008

Reddy, Damoder; Gilman, Boris
US Patent Application 11/951545; 20080142075
URL: https://image-ppubs.uspto.gov/dirsearch-public/print/downloadPdf/20080142075

Zinc Oxide Photoelectrodes and Methods of Fabrication
patent-application, June 2008

Lu, Yicheng; Pasquier, Aurelien Du; Chen, Hanhong
US Patent Application 11/963757; 20080149171
URL: https://image-ppubs.uspto.gov/dirsearch-public/print/downloadPdf/20080149171

Nanostructured layers, method of making nanostructured layers, and application thereof
patent-application, July 2008

LoCascio, Michael; Yang, San Ming
US Patent Application 12/001581; 20080156371
URL: https://image-ppubs.uspto.gov/dirsearch-public/print/downloadPdf/20080156371

Methods and systems for coating a surface
patent-application, August 2008

Whiteford, Jeffrey A.; Freeman, William P.
US Patent Application 11/800052; 20080207581
URL: https://image-ppubs.uspto.gov/dirsearch-public/print/downloadPdf/20080207581

Photovoltaic device with nanostructured layers
patent-application, September 2008

Reddy, Damoder
US Patent Application 11/708072; 20080230120
URL: https://image-ppubs.uspto.gov/dirsearch-public/print/downloadPdf/20080230120

Structures for Low Cost, Reliable Solar Modules
patent-application, November 2008

Adriani, Paul M.; Roscheisen, Martin R.; Scholz, Jeremy H.
US Patent Application 11/964694; 20080289681
URL: https://image-ppubs.uspto.gov/dirsearch-public/print/downloadPdf/20080289681

Structures for Low Cost, Reliable Solar Modules
patent-application, November 2008

Adriani, Paul M.; Roscheisen, Martin R.; Scholz, Jeremy H.
US Patent Application 12/038804; 20080289682
URL: https://image-ppubs.uspto.gov/dirsearch-public/print/downloadPdf/20080289682

Photovoltaic Devices With Conductive Barrier Layers and Foil Substrates
patent-application, December 2008

Leidholm, Craig R.; Bollman, Brent; Sheats, James R.
US Patent Application 12/064031; 20080308148
URL: https://image-ppubs.uspto.gov/dirsearch-public/print/downloadPdf/20080308148

Photovoltaic Cell
patent-application, February 2009

Galvin, Mary; Gaudiana, Russell; Waller, David
US Patent Application 12/261742; 20090050207
URL: https://image-ppubs.uspto.gov/dirsearch-public/print/downloadPdf/20090050207

Nanostructured Organic Solar Cells
patent-application, May 2009

Sreenivasan, Sidlgata V.; Singhal, Shrawan; Melliar-Smith, Christopher Mark
US Patent Application 12/324120; 20090133751
URL: https://image-ppubs.uspto.gov/dirsearch-public/print/downloadPdf/20090133751

Europium-Containing Nanoparticle Materials Useful for Solar and Thermal Energy Conversion and Related Issues
patent-application, July 2009

Skoczenski, Brian A.; Feng, Jun; Shan, Guomin
US Patent Application 12/299735; 20090173371
URL: https://image-ppubs.uspto.gov/dirsearch-public/print/downloadPdf/20090173371