Patent application number | Description | Published |
20080217622 | Novel, semiconductor-based, large-area, flexible, electronic devices - Novel articles and methods to fabricate the same resulting in flexible, large-area, triaxially textured, single-crystal or single-crystal-like, semiconductor-based, electronic devices are disclosed. Potential applications of resulting articles are in areas of photovoltaic devices, flat-panel displays, thermophotovoltaic devices, ferroelectric devices, light emitting diode devices, computer hard disc drive devices, magnetoresistance based devices, photoluminescence based devices, non-volatile memory devices, dielectric devices, thermoelectric devices and quantum dot laser devices. | 09-11-2008 |
20080230779 | [100] Or [110] aligned, semiconductor-based, large-area, flexible, electronic devices - Novel articles and methods to fabricate the same resulting in flexible, large-area, [100] or [110] textured, semiconductor-based, electronic devices are disclosed. Potential applications of resulting articles are in areas of photovoltaic devices, flat-panel displays, thermophotovoltaic devices, ferroelectric devices, light emitting diode devices, computer hard disc drive devices, magnetoresistance based devices, photoluminescence based devices, non-volatile memory devices, dielectric devices, thermoelectric devices and quantum dot laser devices. | 09-25-2008 |
20080265255 | Semiconductor-based, large-area, flexible, electronic devices on <100> oriented substrates - Novel articles and methods to fabricate the same resulting in flexible, oriented, semiconductor-based, electronic devices on {110}<100> textured substrates are disclosed. Potential applications of resulting articles are in areas of photovoltaic devices, flat-panel displays, thermophotovoltaic devices, ferroelectric devices, light emitting diode devices, computer hard disc drive devices, magnetoresistance based devices, photoluminescence based devices, non-volatile memory devices, dielectric devices, thermoelectric devices and quantum dot laser devices. | 10-30-2008 |
20090038714 | STRONG, NON-MAGNETIC, CUBE TEXTURED ALLOY SUBSTRATES - A warm-rolled, annealed, polycrystalline, cube-textured, {100}<100>, FCC-based alloy substrate is characterized by a yield strength greater than 200 MPa and a biaxial texture characterized by a FWHM of less than 15° in all directions. | 02-12-2009 |
20090081456 | FACETED CERAMIC FIBERS, TAPES OR RIBBONS AND EPITAXIAL DEVICES THEREFROM - A crystalline article includes a single-crystal ceramic fiber, tape or ribbon. The fiber, tape or ribbon has at least one crystallographic facet along its length, which is generally at least one meter long. In the case of sapphire, the facets are R-plane, M-plane, C-plane or A-plane facets. Epitaxial articles, including superconducting articles, can be formed on the fiber, tape or ribbon. | 03-26-2009 |
20090088325 | High performance electrical, magnetic, electromagnetic and electrooptical devices enabled by three dimensionally ordered nanodots and nanorods - Novel articles and methods to fabricate same with self-assembled nanodots and/or nanorods of a single or multicomponent material within another single or multicomponent material for use in electrical, electronic, magnetic, electromagnetic and electrooptical devices is disclosed. Self-assembled nanodots and/or nanorods are ordered arrays wherein ordering occurs due to strain minimization during growth of the materials. A simple method to accomplish this when depositing in-situ films is also disclosed. Device applications of resulting materials are in areas of superconductivity, photovoltaics, ferroelectrics, magnetoresistance, high density storage, solid state lighting, non-volatile memory, photoluminescence, thermoelectrics and in quantum dot lasers. | 04-02-2009 |
20100081574 | SUPERCONDUCTOR FILMS WITH IMPROVED FLUX PINNING AND REDUCED AC LOSSES - The present invention relates to a method for producing a defect-containing superconducting film, the method comprising (a) depositing a phase-separable layer epitaxially onto a biaxially-textured substrate, wherein the phase-separable layer includes at least two phase-separable components; (b) achieving nanoscale phase separation of the phase-separable layer such that a phase-separated layer including at least two phase-separated components is produced; and (c) depositing a superconducting film epitaxially onto said phase-separated components of the phase-separated layer such that nanoscale features of the phase-separated layer are propagated into the superconducting film. | 04-01-2010 |
20110033674 | Structures with Three Dimensional Nanofences Comprising Single Crystal Segments - A simple and controlled method to fabricate a 3D, epitaxial, biaxially textured nanofence comprised of single crystalline MgO nanobelt segments or links that grew both vertically and horizontally along <100> directions of the (100) STO substrate was developed. Continuous supply of Ni catalyst during the co-laser ablation of MgO and Ni metal led to the growth of nanobelts with such a unique morphology. Individual single crystalline MgO nanobelts had a square cross-section with high aspect ratios. X-ray diffraction results obtained from an entire MgO nanofence layer confirmed that MgO nanofence had epitaxial relation with STO substrate of [100] | 02-10-2011 |
20110034336 | CRITICAL CURRENT DENSITY ENHANCEMENT VIA INCORPORATION OF NANOSCALE Ba2(Y,RE)NbO6 IN REBCO FILMS - A superconducting article includes a substrate having a biaxially textured surface, and an epitaxial biaxially textured superconducting film supported by the substrate. The epitaxial superconducting film includes particles of Ba | 02-10-2011 |
20110034338 | CRITICAL CURRENT DENSITY ENHANCEMENT VIA INCORPORATION OF NANOSCALE Ba2(Y,RE)TaO6 IN REBCO FILMS - A superconducting article includes a substrate having a biaxially textured surface, and an epitaxial biaxially textured superconducting film supported by the substrate. The epitaxial superconducting film includes particles of Ba | 02-10-2011 |
20110034339 | VERTICALLY-ALIGNED NANOPILLAR ARRAY ON FLEXIBLE, BIAXIALLY-TEXTURED SUBSTRATES FOR NANOELECTRONICS AND ENERGY CONVERSION APPLICATIONS - An article having a biaxially textured substrate surface and a plurality of vertically-aligned, epitaxial nanopillars supported on the surface substrate is disclosed. The article can include a matrix phase deposited on the biaxially textured surface and between the plurality of vertically-aligned, epitaxial nanopillars. The nanopillars can include a coating. The matrix phase and the vertically-aligned, epitaxial nanopillars can form an electronically active layer selected from the group consisting of a superconducting material, a ferroelectric material, a multiferroic material, a magnetic material, a photovoltaic material, a electrical storage material, and a semiconductor material. A method of making the article is also disclosed. | 02-10-2011 |
20110062446 | <100> or 45 degrees-rotated <100>, semiconductor-based, large-area, flexible, electronic devices - Novel articles and methods to fabricate the same resulting in flexible, {100}<100> or 45°-rotated {100}<100> oriented, semiconductor-based, electronic devices are disclosed. Potential applications of resulting articles are in areas of photovoltaic devices, flat-panel displays, thermophotovoltaic devices, ferroelectric devices, light emitting diode devices, computer hard disc drive devices, magnetoresistance based devices, photoluminescence based devices, non-volatile memory devices, dielectric devices, thermoelectric devices and quantum dot laser devices. | 03-17-2011 |
20110287939 | High performance superconducting devices enabled by three dimensionally ordered nanodots and/or nanorods - Novel articles and methods to fabricate same with self-assembled nanodots and/or nanorods of a single or multicomponent material within another single or multicomponent material for use in electrical, electronic, magnetic, electromagnetic and electrooptical devices is disclosed. Self-assembled nanodots and/or nanorods are ordered arrays wherein ordering occurs due to strain minimization during growth of the materials. A simple method to accomplish this when depositing in-situ films is also disclosed. Device applications of resulting materials are in areas of superconductivity, photovoltaics, ferroelectrics, magnetoresistance, high density storage, solid state lighting, non-volatile memory, photoluminescence, thermoelectrics and in quantum dot lasers. | 11-24-2011 |
20120033331 | NANOCOMPOSITES FOR ULTRA HIGH DENSITY INFORMATION STORAGE, DEVICES INCLUDING THE SAME, AND METHODS OF MAKING THE SAME - A nanocomposite article that includes a single-crystal or single-crystal-like substrate and heteroepitaxial, phase-separated layer supported by a surface of the substrate and a method of making the same are described. The heteroepitaxial layer can include a continuous, non-magnetic, crystalline, matrix phase, and an ordered, magnetic magnetic phase disposed within the matrix phase. The ordered magnetic phase can include a plurality of self-assembled crystalline nanostructures of a magnetic material. The phase-separated layer and the single crystal substrate can be separated by a buffer layer. An electronic storage device that includes a read-write head and a nanocomposite article with a data storage density of 0.75 Tb/in | 02-09-2012 |
20120213964 | POLYCRYSTALLINE FERROELECTRIC OR MULTIFERROIC OXIDE ARTICLES ON BIAXIALLY TEXTURED SUBSTRATES AND METHODS FOR MAKING SAME - A polycrystalline ferroelectric and/or multiferroic oxide article includes a substrate having a biaxially textured surface; at least one biaxially textured buffer layer supported by the substrate; and a biaxially textured ferroelectric or multiferroic oxide layer supported by the buffer layer. Methods for making polycrystalline ferroelectric and/or multiferroic oxide articles are also disclosed. | 08-23-2012 |
20120264612 | BUFFER LAYERS FOR REBCO FILMS FOR USE IN SUPERCONDUCTING DEVICES - A superconducting article includes a substrate having a biaxially textured surface. A biaxially textured buffer layer, which can be a cap layer, is supported by the substrate. The buffer layer includes a double perovskite of the formula A | 10-18-2012 |
20120264615 | CHEMICAL SOLUTION SEED LAYER FOR RABITS TAPES - A method for making a superconducting article includes the steps of providing a biaxially textured substrate. A seed layer is then deposited. The seed layer includes a double perovskite of the formula A | 10-18-2012 |
20120309632 | FACETED CERAMIC FIBERS, TAPES OR RIBBONS AND EPITAXIAL DEVICES THEREFROM - A crystalline article includes a single-crystal ceramic fiber, tape or ribbon. The fiber, tape or ribbon has at least one crystallographic facet along its length, which is generally at least one meter long. In the case of sapphire, the facets are R-plane, M-plane, C-plane or A-plane facets. Epitaxial articles, including superconducting articles, can be formed on the fiber, tape or ribbon. | 12-06-2012 |
20130102475 | Composite Biaxially Textured Substrates Using Ultrasonic Consolidation - A method of forming a composite sheet includes disposing an untextured metal or alloy first sheet in contact with a second sheet in an aligned opposing position; bonding the first sheet to the second sheet by applying an oscillating ultrasonic force to at least one of the first sheet and the second sheet to form an untextured intermediate composite sheet; and annealing the untextured intermediate composite sheet at a temperature lower than a primary re-crystallization temperature of the second sheet and higher than a primary re-crystallization temperature of the first sheet to convert the untextured first sheet into a cube textured sheet, wherein the cube texture is characterized by a φ-scan having a FWHM of no more than 15° in all directions, the second sheet remaining untextured, to form a composite sheet. | 04-25-2013 |
20140342236 | SCALABLE FABRICATION OF ONE-DIMENSIONAL AND THREE-DIMENSIONAL, CONDUCTING, NANOSTRUCTURED TEMPLATES FOR DIVERSE APPLICATIONS SUCH AS BATTERY ELECTRODES FOR NEXT GENERATION BATTERIES - Articles including an array of one-dimensional or three-dimensional nanopillar arrays disposed on a substrate and methods for the formation thereof. The methods can include filling a plurality of hollow nanopillars, which are supported on a substrate, with a first conductive material and removing the plurality of hollow nanopillars to leave a plurality of vertically-aligned, epitaxial nanopillars, comprising the first conductive material, on the substrate. | 11-20-2014 |