Surface passivation for CdTe devices

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9722111
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14615282

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In one embodiment, a method for surface passivation for CdTe devices is provided. The method includes adjusting a stoichiometry of a surface of a CdTe material layer such that the surface becomes at least one of stoichiometric or Cd-rich; and reconstructing a crystalline lattice at the surface of the CdTe material layer by annealing the adjusted surface.

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ALLIANCE FOR SUSTAINABLE ENERGY LLCC/O NATIONAL RENEWABLE ENERGY LABORATORY 15013 DENVER WEST PARKWAY GOLDEN CO 80401

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Barnes, Teresa M Evergreen, US 4 28
Burst, James M Lakewood, US 2 11
Gessert, Timothy A Conifer, US 17 191
Metzger, Wyatt K Louisville, US 2 11
Perkins, Craig L Golden, US 1 9
Reese, Matthew O Golden, US 4 59

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