Work Function and Band Alignment of Electrode Materials The Art of Interface Potential for Electronic Devices, Solar Cells, and Batteries

This book covers a wide range of topics on work function and band alignment, from the basics to practical examples. Work function and band alignment determine electric properties at the interface including surfaces, such as electron emission, the Schottky barrier height, and ohmic contact. Basic phy...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Yoshitake, Michiko
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Tokyo Springer Japan 2021, 2021
Edition:1st ed. 2021
Series:NIMS Monographs
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Collection: Springer eBooks 2005- - Collection details see MPG.ReNa
Table of Contents:
  • Introduction: Functions and Performances Governed by Work Fucntion
  • What Is Work Function?: Definition and Determination of Factors of Work Function
  • Modification of Work Function
  • Measurement of Work Function
  • Modification of Band Alignment via Work Function Control
  • An Advanced Model for Practical Devices
  • Utilizing Interface Potential
  • Appendix