Functionalization of a substrate
US8853070B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Apr 13, 2012 |
| Grant date | Oct 7, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Apr 13, 2032 |
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- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/24355
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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