High-throughput printing of semiconductor precursor layer from microflake particles

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Methods and devices are provided for high-throughput printing of semiconductor precursor layer from microflake particles. In one embodiment, the method comprises of transforming non-planar or planar precursor materials in an appropriate vehicle under the appropriate conditions to create dispersions of planar particles with stoichiometric ratios of elements equal to that of the feedstock or precursor materials, even after settling. In particular, planar particles disperse more easily, form much denser coatings (or form coatings with more interparticle contact area), and anneal into fused, dense films at a lower temperature and/or time than their counterparts made from spherical nanoparticles. These planar particles may be microflakes that have a high aspect ratio. The resulting dense film formed from microflakes are particularly useful in forming photovoltaic devices.

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AERIS CAPITAL SUSTAINABLE IP LTDP O BOX 715 C/O AVALON MANAGEMENT LIMITED LANDMARK SQUARE 1ST FLOOR 64 EARTH CLOSE GRAND CAYMAN KY1-1107

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Leidholm, Craig Sunnyvale, US 47 1116
Robinson, Matthew R San Jose, US 74 2573
Sager, Brian M Menlo Park, US 66 3478
Van, Duren Jeroen K J San Francisco, US 32 999

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