Phys.org  August 9, 2024 An international team of researchers (Switzerland, Chia) characterized the atomic structure of cyclo-P5 assembled on Ag(111). They found that a strong charge transfer induced an inward dipole moment at the cyclo-P5/Ag interface as well as the formed an interface state. They probed the image potential states and quantified the increase of the local change of work function. According to the researchers their approach suggested that the cyclo-P5/Ag interface has the characteristic ingredients of a p-type semiconductor-metal Schottky junction with potential applications in field-effect transistors, diodes, or solar cells… read more. Open Access TECHNICAL ARTICLE