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Title: Solution deposition assembly

Patent ·
OSTI ID:1117858
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Methods and devices are provided for improved deposition systems. In one embodiment of the present invention, a deposition system is provided for use with a solution and a substrate. The system comprises of a solution deposition apparatus; at least one heating chamber, at least one assembly for holding a solution over the substrate; and a substrate curling apparatus for curling at least one edge of the substrate to define a zone capable of containing a volume of the solution over the substrate. In another embodiment of the present invention, a deposition system for use with a substrate, the system comprising a solution deposition apparatus; at heating chamber; and at least assembly for holding solution over the substrate to allow for a depth of at least about 0.5 microns to 10 mm.

Research Organization:
Nanosolar, Inc., San Jose, CA, USA
Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE
DOE Contract Number:
FC36-07GO17047
Assignee:
Nanosolar, Inc. (San Jose, CA)
Patent Number(s):
8,631,757
Application Number:
12/369,524
OSTI ID:
1117858
Resource Relation:
Patent File Date: 2009 Feb 11
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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