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Life Cycle Assessment of III-V Precursors for Photovoltaic and Semiconductor Applications

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  13 March 2018

Brittany L. Smith ,
Callie W. Babbitt ,
Kelsey Horowitz ,
Gabrielle Gaustad  and
Seth M. Hubbard
Brittany L. Smith*
Affiliation:
Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY 14623, U.S.A.
Callie W. Babbitt
Affiliation:
Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY 14623, U.S.A.
Kelsey Horowitz
Affiliation:
National Renewable Energy Laboratory, Golden, CO 80401, U.S.A.
Gabrielle Gaustad
Affiliation:
Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY 14623, U.S.A.
Seth M. Hubbard
Affiliation:
Rochester Institute of Technology, Rochester, NY 14623, U.S.A.
*
*(Email: bls9317@rit.edu)
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Abstract

This study provides detailed information on the manufacture of III-V metal organic vapor phase epitaxy precursors through extensive literature and patent research. This data informed a cradle-to-gate life cycle assessment of these chemicals. Reported impacts include cumulative energy demand and greenhouse gas emissions. The results were interpreted to identify sources of environmental burden within the life cycle and were compared to energy demand reported in previous studies.

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photovoltaicorganometallicSustainability

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MRS Advances , Volume 3 , Issue 25: Energy and Sustainability , 2018 , pp. 1399 - 1404
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Copyright © Materials Research Society 2018 

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