The University of New Mexico

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

The Broad Institute, Inc.

Harvard College

Omar Abudayyeh

Sang M Han

David M Wilt

Nathan Gapp

Feng Zhang

Alim Ladha

Han Altae-Tran

Guilhem Faure

Julia Joung

Jonathan Gootenberg

Systems and methods for rapid diagnostics related to the use of CRISPR effector systems and optimized guide sequences for detection of coronavirus, including multiplex lateral flow diagnostic devices and methods of use, are provided.

Crispr effector system based coronavirus diagnostics

A solar cell structure is disclosed that includes a first metal layer, formed over predefined portions of a sun-exposed major surface of a semiconductor structure, that form electrical gridlines of the solar cell; a network of carbon nanotubes formed over the first metal layer; and a second metal layer formed onto the network of carbon nanotubes, wherein the second metal layer infiltrates the network of carbon nanotubes to connect with the first metal layer to form a first metal matrix composite comprising a metal matrix and a carbon nanotube reinforcement, wherein the second metal layer is an electrically conductive layer in which the carbon nanotube reinforcement is embedded in and bonded to the metal matrix, and the first metal matrix composite provides enhanced mechanical support as well as enhanced or equal electrical conductivity for the electrical contacts against applied mechanical stressors to the electrical contacts.

Metal-carbon-nanotube metal matrix composites for metal contacts on photovoltaic cells

A method for forming electrical contacts for a solar cell and a solar cell formed using the method is provided. The method includes forming a first metal layer over predefined portions of a surface of the solar cell; depositing a carbon nanotube layer over the first metal layer; and forming a second metal layer over the carbon nanotube layer, wherein the first metal layer, the carbon nanotube layer, and the second metal layer form a first metal matrix composite layer that provides electrical conductivity and mechanical support for the metal contacts.

Metal matrix composites for contacts on solar cells

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Albuquerque, NM, United States of America

Omar Abudayyeh