Heterostructures of ε-Fe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub> and α-Fe<sub>2</sub>O<sub>3</sub>: insights from density functional theory
Imran Ahamed, Nicola Seriani, Ralph Gebauer, Arti Kashyap
Abstract
, can result in band-to-band tunneling of electrons which is a characteristic property of such type-III broken band-gap heterostructures and has potential applications in tunnel field-effect transistors.
Topics & Concepts
HeterojunctionDensity functional theoryRecombinationMaterials scienceCondensed matter physicsPhysicsChemistryQuantum mechanicsGeneBiochemistryIron oxide chemistry and applicationsElectronic and Structural Properties of OxidesCopper-based nanomaterials and applications