公开(公告)号：US20130043214A1

公开(公告)日：2013-02-21

申请号：US13536267

申请日：2012-06-28

Applicant: Stephen R. Forrest ,  Jeramy Zimmerman ,  Kyusang Lee

Inventor： Stephen R. Forrest ,  Jeramy Zimmerman ,  Kyusang Lee

IPC: B32B15/04 ,  B44C1/22

CPC classification number: H01L31/1896 ,  Y02E10/50 ,  Y10T428/31678

Abstract: There is disclosed a growth structure comprising a growth substrate, a sacrificial layer, a buffer layer, at least three substrate protective layers, at least one epilayer, at least one contact, and a metal or alloy-coated host substrate. In one embodiment, the device further comprises at least three device structure protecting layers. The sacrificial layer may be positioned between the growth substrate and the at least one epilayer, wherein the at least three substrate protective layers are positioned between the growth substrate and the sacrificial layer, and the at least three device structure protecting layers are positioned between the sacrificial layer and the epilayer. There is also disclosed a method of preserving the integrity of a growth substrate by releasing the cell structure by etching the sacrificial layer and the protective layers.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种生长结构，其包括生长衬底，牺牲层，缓冲层，至少三个衬底保护层，至少一个外延层，至少一个接触层，以及涂覆有金属或合金的主体衬底。 在一个实施例中，该装置还包括至少三个装置结构保护层。 牺牲层可以位于生长衬底和至少一个外延层之间，其中至少三个衬底保护层位于生长衬底和牺牲层之间，并且至少三个器件结构保护层位于牺牲层之间 层和外延层。 还公开了通过蚀刻牺牲层和保护层来释放细胞结构来保持生长基质的完整性的方法。

公开(公告)号：US20120295425A1

公开(公告)日：2012-11-22

申请号：US13525539

申请日：2012-06-18

Applicant: Changsoon KIM ,  Stephen R. FORREST

Inventor： Changsoon KIM ,  Stephen R. FORREST

IPC: H01L21/20

CPC classification number: H01L51/0022 ,  B33Y10/00 ,  H01L51/0004 ,  H01L51/0516 ,  H01L51/0545

Abstract: Methods of transferring a metal and/or organic layer from a patterned stamp, preferably a soft, elastomeric stamp, to a substrate are provided. The patterned metal or organic layer may be used for example, in a wide range of electronic devices. The present methods are particularly suitable for nanoscale patterning of organic electronic components.

Abstract translation: 提供了将金属和/或有机层从图案化的印模，优选软的弹性体印模转移到基底的方法。 图案化的金属或有机层可以用于例如广泛的电子器件中。 本发明的方法特别适用于有机电子元件的纳米尺度图案化。

公开(公告)号：US20110168984A1

公开(公告)日：2011-07-14

申请号：US12868503

申请日：2010-08-25

Applicant: Stephen R. Forrest ,  Jeramy D. Zimmerman ,  Mark E. Thompson ,  Viacheslav Diev ,  Kenneth Hanson

Inventor： Stephen R. Forrest ,  Jeramy D. Zimmerman ,  Mark E. Thompson ,  Viacheslav Diev ,  Kenneth Hanson

IPC: H01L51/46 ,  C07D487/22

CPC classification number: C07D487/22 ,  C07F3/06 ,  C07F7/2284 ,  C07F7/24 ,  C09B47/045 ,  H01L27/305 ,  H01L51/0058 ,  H01L51/0077 ,  H01L51/009 ,  H01L51/42 ,  Y10S428/917

Abstract: Porphyrin compounds are provided. The compounds may further comprise a fused polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon or a fused heterocyclic aromatic. Fused polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon s and fused heterocyclic aromatics may extend and broaden absorption, and modify the solubility, crystallinity, and film-forming properties of the porphyrin compounds. Additionally, devices comprising porphyrin compounds are also provided. The porphyrin compounds may be used in a donor/acceptor configuration with compounds, such as C60.

Abstract translation: 提供卟啉化合物。 化合物还可以包含稠合的多环芳族烃或稠合杂环芳族。 稠合多环芳烃和稠合杂环芳族化合物可延长和扩大吸收，并改变卟啉化合物的溶解度，结晶度和成膜性能。 此外，还提供了包含卟啉化合物的装置。 卟啉化合物可以以化合物如C60的供体/受体构型使用。

公开(公告)号：US07955889B1

公开(公告)日：2011-06-07

申请号：US11483642

申请日：2006-07-11

Applicant: Fan Yang ,  Stephen R. Forrest

Inventor： Fan Yang ,  Stephen R. Forrest

IPC: H01L51/44 ,  H01L51/48

CPC classification number: H01L51/447 ,  H01L51/0053 ,  H01L51/0078 ,  H01L51/0096 ,  H01L51/424 ,  Y02E10/549

Abstract: An optoelectronic device and a method for fabricating the optoelectronic device includes a first electrode disposed on a substrate, an exposed surface of the first electrode having a root mean square roughness of at least 30 nm and a height variation of at least 200 nm, the first electrode being transparent. A conformal layer of a first organic semiconductor material is deposited onto the first electrode by organic vapor phase deposition, the first organic semiconductor material being a small molecule material. A layer of a second organic semiconductor material is deposited over the conformal layer. At least some of the layer of the second organic semiconductor material directly contacts the conformal layer. A second electrode is deposited over the layer of the second organic semiconductor material. The first organic semiconductor material is of a donor-type or an acceptor-type relative to the second organic semiconductor material, which is of the other material type.

Abstract translation: 光电子器件和制造光电器件的方法包括设置在衬底上的第一电极，第一电极的暴露表面具有至少30nm的均方根粗糙度和至少200nm的高度变化，第一电极的第一电极 电极透明。 第一有机半导体材料的共形层通过有机气相沉积沉积到第一电极上，第一有机半导体材料是小分子材料。 第二有机半导体材料层沉积在保形层上。 第二有机半导体材料的至少一些层直接接触共形层。 第二电极沉积在第二有机半导体材料的层上。 第一有机半导体材料是相对于第二有机半导体材料的施主型或受体型，其为另一种材料类型。

公开(公告)号：US07897429B2

公开(公告)日：2011-03-01

申请号：US11561448

申请日：2006-11-20

Applicant: Stephen R. Forrest ,  Fan Yang

Inventor： Stephen R. Forrest ,  Fan Yang

IPC: H01L51/40

CPC classification number: H01L27/302 ,  B82Y10/00 ,  H01L51/0046 ,  H01L51/0078 ,  H01L51/0086 ,  H01L51/4246 ,  H01L51/4253 ,  Y02E10/549 ,  Y02P70/521

Abstract: A photosensitive optoelectronic device having an improved hybrid planar bulk heterojunction includes a plurality of photoconductive materials disposed between the anode and the cathode. The photoconductive materials include a first continuous layer of donor material and a second continuous layer of acceptor material. A first network of donor material or materials extends from the first continuous layer toward the second continuous layer, providing continuous pathways for conduction of holes to the first continuous layer. A second network of acceptor material or materials extends from the second continuous layer toward the first continuous layer, providing continuous pathways for conduction of electrons to the second continuous layer. The first network and the second network are interlaced with each other. At least one other photoconductive material is interspersed between the interlaced networks. This other photoconductive material or materials has an absorption spectra different from the donor and acceptor materials.

Abstract translation: 具有改进的混合平面体异质结的光敏光电子器件包括设置在阳极和阴极之间的多个光导材料。 光电导材料包括供体材料的第一连续层和受主材料的第二连续层。 供体材料或材料的第一网络从第一连续层延伸到第二连续层，提供用于将孔传导到第一连续层的连续路径。 受主材料或材料的第二网络从第二连续层向第一连续层延伸，提供用于将电子传导到第二连续层的连续路径。 第一网络和第二网络彼此交错。 至少另一种光电导材料分散在隔行网络之间。 这种其他光电导材料或材料具有不同于供体和受体材料的吸收光谱。

公开(公告)号：US20110027481A1

公开(公告)日：2011-02-03

申请号：US12786982

申请日：2010-05-25

Applicant: Max Shtein ,  Stephen R. Forrest ,  Jay B. Benzinger

Inventor： Max Shtein ,  Stephen R. Forrest ,  Jay B. Benzinger

IPC: C23C16/44

CPC classification number: H01L51/001 ,  C23C14/04 ,  C23C14/042 ,  C23C14/12 ,  C23C14/228 ,  C23C14/24 ,  H01L51/0008 ,  H01L51/0013 ,  H01L51/0021 ,  H01L51/56

Abstract: A device and a method for facilitating the deposition and patterning of organic materials onto substrates utilizing the vapor transport mechanisms of organic vapor phase deposition is provided. The device includes one or more nozzles, and an apparatus integrally connected to the one or more nozzles, wherein the apparatus includes one or more source cells, a carrier gas inlet, a carrier gas outlet, and a first valve capable of controlling the flow of a carrier gas through the one or more source cells. The method includes moving a substrate relative to an apparatus, and controlling the composition of the organic material and/or the rate of the organic material ejected by the one or more nozzles while moving the substrate relative to the apparatus, such that a patterned organic layer is deposited over the substrate.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种利用有机气相沉积的蒸汽输送机制促进有机材料沉积和图案化到基板上的装置和方法。 该装置包括一个或多个喷嘴和与该一个或多个喷嘴一体连接的设备，其中该装置包括一个或多个源电池，载气入口，载气出口和能够控制 载气通过一个或多个源电池。 该方法包括相对于设备移动衬底，并且在移动衬底相对于设备的同时控制有机材料的组成和/或由一个或多个喷嘴喷射的有机材料的速率，使得图案化的有机层 沉积在衬底上。

公开(公告)号：US20100245479A1

公开(公告)日：2010-09-30

申请号：US12729479

申请日：2010-03-23

Applicant: Stephen R. Forrest ,  Gregory McGraw

Inventor： Stephen R. Forrest ,  Gregory McGraw

IPC: B41J2/14

CPC classification number: B05B1/02 ,  B05C5/0291 ,  B41J2/005 ,  C23C14/12 ,  C23C14/24 ,  C23C16/54

Abstract: A first device is provided. The first device includes a print head, and a first gas source hermetically sealed to the print head. The print head further includes a first layer further comprising a plurality of apertures, each aperture having a smallest dimension of 0.5 to 500 microns. A second layer is bonded to the first layer. The second layer includes a first via in fluid communication with the first gas source and at least one of the apertures. The second layer is made of an insulating material.

Abstract translation: 提供第一个设备。 第一装置包括打印头和密封到打印头的第一气体源。 打印头还包括还包括多个孔的第一层，每个孔具有0.5至500微米的最小尺寸。 第二层结合到第一层。 第二层包括与第一气体源流体连通的第一通孔和至少一个孔。 第二层由绝缘材料制成。

公开(公告)号：US07750425B2

公开(公告)日：2010-07-06

申请号：US11598006

申请日：2006-11-13

Applicant: Stephen R. Forrest ,  Guodan Wei

Inventor： Stephen R. Forrest ,  Guodan Wei

IPC: H01L27/14

CPC classification number: H01L31/035236 ,  B82Y10/00 ,  B82Y15/00 ,  B82Y20/00 ,  H01L31/09 ,  H01L31/18

Abstract: A plurality of layers of a first semiconductor material and a plurality of dots-in-a-fence barriers disposed in a stack between a first electrode and a second electrode. Each dots-in-a-fence barrier consists essentially of a plurality of quantum dots of a second semiconductor material embedded between and in direct contact with two layers of a third semiconductor material. Wave functions of the quantum dots overlap as at least one intermediate band. The layers of the third semiconductor material are arranged as tunneling barriers to require a first electron and/or a first hole in a layer of the first material to perform quantum mechanical tunneling to reach the second material within a respective quantum dot, and to require a second electron and/or a second hole in a layer of the first semiconductor material to perform quantum mechanical tunneling to reach another layer of the first semiconductor material.

Abstract translation: 多层第一半导体材料和多个点阵栅栏栅栏布置在第一电极和第二电极之间的堆叠中。 每个栅栏围栏屏障基本上由第二半导体材料的多个量子点组成，该第二半导体材料嵌入在与第三半导体材料的两层直接接触之间。 量子点的波函数作为至少一个中间带重叠。 第三半导体材料的层被布置为隧道势垒，以在第一材料的层中需要第一电子和/或第一孔，以进行量子力学隧道以在相应量子点内到达第二材料，并且要​​求 在第一半导体材料的层中的第二电子和/或第二孔，以进行量子力学隧道以到达第一半导体材料的另一层。

公开(公告)号：US07722927B2

公开(公告)日：2010-05-25

申请号：US12175641

申请日：2008-07-18

Applicant: Max Shtein ,  Stephen R. Forrest ,  Jay B. Benzinger

Inventor： Max Shtein ,  Stephen R. Forrest ,  Jay B. Benzinger

IPC: C23C16/00

CPC classification number: H01L51/001 ,  C23C14/04 ,  C23C14/042 ,  C23C14/12 ,  C23C14/228 ,  C23C14/24 ,  H01L51/0008 ,  H01L51/0013 ,  H01L51/0021 ,  H01L51/56

Abstract: A device and a method for facilitating the deposition and patterning of organic materials onto substrates utilizing the vapor transport mechanisms of organic vapor phase deposition is provided. The device includes one or more nozzles, and an apparatus integrally connected to the one or more nozzles, wherein the apparatus includes one or more source cells, a carrier gas inlet, a carrier gas outlet, and a first valve capable of controlling the flow of a carrier gas through the one or more source cells. The method includes moving a substrate relative to an apparatus, and controlling the composition of the organic material and/or the rate of the organic material ejected by the one or more nozzles while moving the substrate relative to the apparatus, such that a patterned organic layer is deposited over the substrate.

Abstract translation: 提供了一种利用有机气相沉积的蒸汽输送机制促进有机材料沉积和图案化到基板上的装置和方法。 该装置包括一个或多个喷嘴和与该一个或多个喷嘴一体连接的设备，其中该装置包括一个或多个源电池，载气入口，载气出口和能够控制 载气通过一个或多个源电池。 该方法包括相对于设备移动衬底，并且在移动衬底相对于设备的同时控制有机材料的组成和/或由一个或多个喷嘴喷射的有机材料的速率，使得图案化的有机层 沉积在衬底上。

公开(公告)号：US20100084011A1

公开(公告)日：2010-04-08

申请号：US12567633

申请日：2009-09-25

Applicant: Stephen R. Forrest ,  Brian E. Lassiter ,  Guodan Wei

Inventor： Stephen R. Forrest ,  Brian E. Lassiter ,  Guodan Wei

IPC: H01L51/44 ,  H01L51/48

CPC classification number: H01L27/302 ,  B82Y10/00 ,  H01L51/0046 ,  H01L51/0053 ,  H01L51/0078 ,  H01L51/4246 ,  H01L51/4253 ,  H01L2251/308 ,  Y02E10/549 ,  Y02P70/521

Abstract: There is disclosed an organic photovoltaic device comprising two or more organic photoactive regions located between a first electrode and a second electrode, wherein each of the organic photoactive regions comprise a donor, and an acceptor, and wherein the organic photovoltaic device comprises at least one exciton blocking layer, and at least one charge recombination layer, or charge transfer layer between the two or more photoactive regions. It has been discovered that a high open circuit voltage can been obtained for organic tandem solar cells according to this disclosure. Methods of making and methods of using are also disclosed.

Abstract translation: 公开了一种有机光伏器件，其包括位于第一电极和第二电极之间的两个或更多个有机光活性区域，其中每个有机光活性区域包括供体和受体，并且其中所述有机光伏器件包括至少一个激子 阻挡层和至少一个电荷复合层，或两个或更多个光活性区域之间的电荷转移层。 已经发现，根据本公开，可以获得用于有机串联太阳能电池的高开路电压。 还公开了制备方法和使用方法。