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AssigneePrecursor Energetics, Inc.
InventorsKyle L. Fujdala, Wayne A. Chomitz, Zhongliang Zhu, Matthew C. Kuchta
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This invention relates to processes for compounds, polymeric compounds, and compositions used to prepare semiconductor and optoelectronic materials and devices including thin film and band gap materials. This invention provides a range of compounds, polymeric compounds, compositions, materials and methods directed ultimately toward photovoltaic applications, transparent conductive materials, as well as devices and systems for energy conversion, including solar cells. In particular, this invention relates to polymeric precursor compounds and precursor materials for preparing photovoltaic layers. In particular, this invention relates to molecular precursor compounds and precursor materials for preparing photovoltaic layers including CAIGAS.
A method for making a precursor compound comprising:
A compound made by a process comprising reacting monomers MB1(ER)3, MB2(ER)3, MB3 (ER)3 MA1(ER) and MA2(ER), wherein MB1 is In, MB2 is Ga, MB3 is Al, MA1 is Cu, and MA2 is Ag, each E is S, Se, or Te, and R is independently selected, for each occurrence, from alkyl, aryl, heteroaryl, alkenyl, amido, silyl, and inorganic and organic ligands.
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