Method for controlling the work function of at least one surface, electrodes, electrochemical cells, energy storage devices, photovoltaic cells, and electrical components thereof

Abstract

The present disclosure relates, inter alia, to a method for controlling the work function of at least one surface, comprising: measuring a first work function of a first surface; depositing a chiral system on the first surface to cause a change in the first work function; applying a potential difference between the first surface and a second surface to cause a charge transfer between the first surface and the second surface; and measuring a second work function of the first surface bearing the chiral system, the second work function being lower than the first work function. The interaction of the chiral system with the first surface is configured to cause charge rearrangement, spin polarization of the surface, and spin polarization of electrons injected from or into the first surface, thereby modifying the work function of the first surface. The present disclosure also relates to electrodes, electrochemical cells, energy storage devices, photovoltaic cells, and electrical components thereof.

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