Patent ID: 8344241
Filing Date: 2013-01-01
Classification: B82Y,H01L,Y02E,Y10S,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A structure, comprising: an array of nanostructures extending upwardly from a substrate and having free ends positioned away from the substrate, each of the nanostructures having an electrically conductive metal nanocable therein, the nanocables being characterized as having a spacing and surface texture defined by inner surfaces of pores of a template, wherein longitudinal axes of the nanocables are oriented parallel to each other; and each of the nanostructures also having at least two layers overlaying the nanocable thereof, wherein the at least two layers create a photovoltaically active p-n junction, wherein a gap is present between outer surfaces of the nanostructures, and wherein the nanocables and the at least two layers overlying the nanocables form bristles, wherein no solid fill material is present between upper portions of the bristles.