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Nanoscale Characterization of Metal/Semiconductor Nanocables

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  01 February 2011

Ruxandra Vidu ,
Brian E McCandless ,
Jeff Berkheimer ,
David J Duval  and
Pieter Stroeve
Ruxandra Vidu
Affiliation:
ruxandra@bloosolar.com, Bloo Solar, R&D, 2545 Boatman Ave, West Sacramento, CA, 95691, United States
Brian E McCandless
Affiliation:
bem@UDel.Edu, Institute of Energy Conversion, 451 Wyoming Road, Newark, DE, 19716, United States
Jeff Berkheimer
Affiliation:
jeff@bloosolar.com, Bloo Solar, 2545 Boatman Ave, West Sacramento, CA, 95691, United States
David J Duval
Affiliation:
djduval@ucdavis.edu, University of California, Davis, CA, 95616, United States
Pieter Stroeve
Affiliation:
pstroeve@ucdavis.edu, University of California, Davis, CA, 95616, United States
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Abstract

Comprehensive characterization at nanoscale is needed to create novel nanostructures for high efficiency solar cells. To produce consistent results, wide-ranging characterization procedures for integrated nanostructures have been developed. Characterization of a novel nanowire, nanotube and nanocable system includes: chemical, electrochemical, structural, optical and electrical characterization of nanostructures in relation with growth conditions. We present here results on Au and CdTe/Au system that help understanding how surface composition and properties are modified in this system. New challenges in structural characterization were also identified and improved sample preparation techniques were developed.

Keywords

nanoscalephotovoltaicthin film
Type
Research Article
Information
MRS Online Proceedings Library (OPL) , Volume 1080: Symposium O – Semiconductor Nanowires–Growth, Physics, Devices and Applications , 2008 , 1080-O03-12
Copyright
Copyright © Materials Research Society 2008

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