Understanding photogenerated charge separation on the nano-to micrometer scale is the
key to optimizing the photocatalytic solar energy conversion efficiency. In the past few years …

Kelvin probe force microscopy (KPFM) is a tool that enables nanometer-scale imaging of the
surface potential on a broad range of materials. KPFM measurements require an …

Solar-driven photocatalytic reactions provide a potential route to sustainable fuels. These
processes rely on the effective separation of photogenerated charges, and therefore …

With the introduction of a Kelvin probe mode to atomic force microscopy, the so called
scanning Kelvin probe force microscopy (SKPFM), the Kelvin probe technique finds …

This review highlights the potential of Kelvin probe force microscopy (KPFM) beyond
imaging to simultaneously study structural and electronic properties of functional surfaces …

We conducted a comprehensive Kelvin probe force microscopy (KPFM) study on a classical
organic solar cell system consisting of MDMO− PPV/PCBM blends. The KPFM method yields …

Kelvin probe force microscopy in ultrahigh vacuum is a sensitive tool to determine the
absolute work function of sample surfaces. For the detection of the electrostatic force, an ac …

The superior performance of certain polycrystalline (PX) solar cells compared to that of
corresponding single‐crystal ones has been an enigma until recently. Conventional …

Fundamental mechanisms of energy storage, corrosion, sensing, and multiple biological
functionalities are directly coupled to electrical processes and ionic dynamics at solid–liquid …

The size reduction of modern electronic devices creates a growing demand for
characterization tools to determine material properties on a nanometer scale. The Kelvin …