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

0580509 - ÚFCH JH 2025 RIV DE eng J - Journal Article
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
R&D Projects: GA ČR GA22-24138S
Institutional support: RVO:61388955
Keywords : Titanium dioxide * Tin dioxide * Zinc oxide
OECD category: Electrochemistry (dry cells, batteries, fuel cells, corrosion metals, electrolysis)
Impact factor: 2.5, year: 2022
Method of publishing: 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.
Permanent Link: https://hdl.handle.net/11104/0349283