Enhancing Electrochemical Memory and Electric-to-Chemical Energy Conversion with Proton Intercalation in MoOx
Key Ideas
- Proton intercalation in MoOx under electric field control enables significant conductivity changes and stable memory operation.
- Exceeding a certain proton flux in MoOx leads to enhanced electric-to-chemical energy conversion, doubling the reaction rate.
- The study provides insights on the optimal Mo-to-O stoichiometric ratio and proton flux for broad conductance change and memory efficiency.
- Integration of memory and energy conversion functionalities within a single semiconductor opens possibilities for innovative device applications.
The study explores the modulation of phase transition in MoOx through proton intercalation driven by an electric field. By controlling the proton flux, stable memory operations and improved electric-to-chemical energy conversion are achieved. At a specific proton flux, conductivity increases significantly, enabling stable memory operation with a five-order magnitude change. Higher proton flux triggers energy conversion, enhancing the reaction rate. The research provides insights into the optimal stoichiometric ratio and proton flux for efficient memory operation. This integration of memory and energy conversion functionalities in a single semiconductor presents opportunities for novel device applications in various fields.
Topics
Utilities
Nanotechnology
Electrochemistry
Material Science
Energy Conversion
Semiconductors
Electric Field
Proton Migration
Phase Transitions
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