Functionalization of a substrate
US10290833B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 3, 2017 |
| Grant date | May 14, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 3, 2037 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY02E10/50
- WIPO fieldElectrical machinery, apparatus, energy
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
A method of increasing a work function of an electrode is provided. The method comprises obtaining an electronegative species from a precursor using electromagnetic radiation and reacting a surface of the electrode with the electronegative species. An electrode comprising a functionalized substrate is also provided.
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