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Title: Methods of preparing flexible photovoltaic devices using epitaxial liftoff, and preserving the integrity of growth substrates used in epitaxial growth

Abstract

There is disclosed methods of making photosensitive devices, such as flexible photovoltaic (PV) devices, through the use of epitaxial liftoff. Also described herein are methods of preparing flexible PV devices comprising a structure having a growth substrate, wherein the selective etching of protective layers yields a smooth growth substrate that us suitable for reuse.

Inventors:
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Publication Date:
Research Org.:
Univ. of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI (United States)
Sponsoring Org.:
USDOE
OSTI Identifier:
1167025
Patent Number(s):
8,927,319
Application Number:
13/750,660
Assignee:
The Regents of the University of Michigan (Ann Arbor, MI)
DOE Contract Number:  
SC0001013
Resource Type:
Patent
Resource Relation:
Patent File Date: 2013 Jan 25
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English
Subject:
14 SOLAR ENERGY

Citation Formats

Forrest, Stephen R, Zimmerman, Jeramy, Lee, Kyusang, and Shiu, Kuen-Ting. Methods of preparing flexible photovoltaic devices using epitaxial liftoff, and preserving the integrity of growth substrates used in epitaxial growth. United States: N. p., 2015. Web.
Forrest, Stephen R, Zimmerman, Jeramy, Lee, Kyusang, & Shiu, Kuen-Ting. Methods of preparing flexible photovoltaic devices using epitaxial liftoff, and preserving the integrity of growth substrates used in epitaxial growth. United States.
Forrest, Stephen R, Zimmerman, Jeramy, Lee, Kyusang, and Shiu, Kuen-Ting. 2015. "Methods of preparing flexible photovoltaic devices using epitaxial liftoff, and preserving the integrity of growth substrates used in epitaxial growth". United States. https://www.osti.gov/servlets/purl/1167025.
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