Method of fabricating an organic photosensitive optoelectronic device with an exciton blocking layer
Patent 6844025 Issued on January 18, 2005. Estimated Expiration Date: January 14, 2024. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.
427/74, Photoelectric438/82, Having organic semiconductor component136/263, Organic active material containing257/21, Light responsive structure428/690, Fluroescent, phosphorescent, or luminescent layer313/506, Plural layers250/214.1, Special photocell136/259, With concentrator, housing, cooling means, or encapsulated428/411.1, COMPOSITE (NONSTRUCTURAL LAMINATE)428/212Including components having same physical characteristic in differing degree
Organic photosensitive optoelectronic devices (“OPODs”) are disclosed which include an exciton blocking layer to enhance device efficiency. Single heterostructure, stacked and wave-guide type embodiments are disclosed. Photodetector OPODs having multilayer structures and an exciton blocking layer are also disclosed. Guidelines for selection of exciton blocking layers are provided.
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