Modulation of ionic conduction using polarizable surfaces
Abstract
Hybrid ionic-electronic conductors have the potential to generate memory effects and neuronal behavior. The functionality of these mixed materials depends on ion motion through thin polarizable channels. Here, we explore different polarization models to show that the current and conductivity of electrolytes is higher when confined by conductors than by dielectrics. We find non-linear currents in both dielectrics and conductors, and we recover the known linear (Ohmic) result only in the two-dimensional limit between conductors. We show that the polarization charge location impacts electrolyte structure and transport properties. This work suggests a mechanism to induce memristor hysteresis loops using conductor-dielectric switchable materials.
Cite
@article{arxiv.2306.10214,
title = {Modulation of ionic conduction using polarizable surfaces},
author = {Alexandre Pereira dos Santos and Felipe Jiménez-Ángeles and Ali Ehlen and Monica Olvera de la Cruz},
journal= {arXiv preprint arXiv:2306.10214},
year = {2024}
}
Comments
7 pages, 5 figures, A. P. dos Santos and F. Jim\'enez-\'Angeles contributed equally to this work and both are equal first authors