Modeling of the electron charge distribution for very fine nanograins ( ≈1 nm) has been addressed via a semi-classical method such as the Thomas–Fermi approximation. This method takes into account quantum effects of electron confinement within a nanograin and allows one to calculate the height of the inter-grain energy barrier, which is a physical quantity that determines the conductive properties of semi- conductor metal-oxides. Comparison with non-quantum models and with experimental measurements is given.

Modelling of the inter-granular energy-barrier height in very-fine nanograins through a semi-classical approach

GUIDI, Vincenzo;CAROTTA, Maria Cristina;MALAGU', Cesare;MARTINELLI, Giuliano
2009

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Modeling of the electron charge distribution for very fine nanograins ( ≈1 nm) has been addressed via a semi-classical method such as the Thomas–Fermi approximation. This method takes into account quantum effects of electron confinement within a nanograin and allows one to calculate the height of the inter-grain energy barrier, which is a physical quantity that determines the conductive properties of semi- conductor metal-oxides. Comparison with non-quantum models and with experimental measurements is given.
2009
Guidi, Vincenzo; Carotta, Maria Cristina; Malagu', Cesare; Martinelli, Giuliano
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