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Triboelectric junction: a model for dynamic metal–semiconductor contacts

Xiaote Xu, Zhong Lin Wang, Zhengbao Yang

2023Energy & Environmental Science24 citationsDOI

Abstract

A “triboelectric junction” is a space charge region induced by the triboelectric effect, dominating the electron–hole separation process in dynamic semiconductor-based contacts.

Topics & Concepts

Triboelectric effectSemiconductorMaterials scienceSpace chargeOptoelectronicsElectrical engineeringEngineering physicsElectronPhysicsEngineeringComposite materialQuantum mechanicsAdvanced Sensor and Energy Harvesting MaterialsConducting polymers and applicationsElectrical Contact Performance and Analysis