Simplified pn-junction design for photovoltaics and sensors not requiring top transparent or patterned electrodes

Case ID:

C11693

This invention describes utilizing particular semiconducting materials metallic surface states to provide electrical conduction on the surface of a pn-junction. The invention allows for collection of charges from electron-hole pair separation processes in photovoltaics and sensors without requiring the use of transparent or patterned electrical contacts.

Patent Information:

Title	App Type	Country	Serial No.	Patent No.	File Date	Issued Date	Expire Date	Patent Status
Simplified pn-junction design for photovoltaics and sensors not requiring top transparent or patterned electrodes	ORD: Ordinary Utility	United States	13/471,017	8,860,078	5/14/2012	10/14/2014	5/14/2032	Granted