Electrochemistry and band structure of semiconductors (TiO2, SnO2, ZnO): Avoiding pitfalls and textbook errors

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Kavan, Ladislav
Electrochemistry and band structure of semiconductors (TiO2, SnO2, ZnO): Avoiding pitfalls and textbook errors.
Journal of Solid State Electrochemistry. Roč. 28, JAN 2024 (2024), s. 829-845. ISSN 1432-8488. E-ISSN 1433-0768
Grant CEP: GA ČR GA22-24138S
Institucionální podpora: RVO:61388955
Klíčová slova: Titanium dioxide * Tin dioxide * Zinc oxide
Obor OECD: Electrochemistry (dry cells, batteries, fuel cells, corrosion metals, electrolysis)
Impakt faktor: 2.5, rok: 2022
Způsob publikování: Open access
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10008-023-05770-w

This paper reviews selected problems, which appear in literature dealing with TiO2, SnO2, and ZnO. Some of them have more universal impact to semiconductor electrochemistry. The electronic band structure is a key for understanding fundamental properties and for rational design of applications, but the uncertainty of specific values determined experimentally or by theoretical calculations should not be ignored. The inappropriate use of Mott-Schottky plot for characterization of certain semiconductor electrodes is another source of problems. Some other technical and formal issues in research and development of semiconductors are discussed.
Trvalý link: https://hdl.handle.net/11104/0349283