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Functionalization of a substrate

US8853070B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateApr 13, 2012
Grant dateOct 7, 2014
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Expiry dateApr 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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