Can We Predict Interface Dipoles Based on Molecular Properties?

Autor: Cartus JJ; Institute of Solid State Physics, Graz University of Technology, Petersgasse 16/II, 8010 Graz, Austria., Jeindl A; Institute of Solid State Physics, Graz University of Technology, Petersgasse 16/II, 8010 Graz, Austria., Hofmann OT; Institute of Solid State Physics, Graz University of Technology, Petersgasse 16/II, 8010 Graz, Austria.
Jazyk: angličtina
Zdroj: ACS omega [ACS Omega] 2021 Nov 14; Vol. 6 (47), pp. 32270-32276. Date of Electronic Publication: 2021 Nov 14 (Print Publication: 2021).
DOI: 10.1021/acsomega.1c05092
Abstrakt: We apply high-throughput density functional theory calculations and symbolic regression to hybrid inorganic/organic interfaces with the intent to extract physically meaningful correlations between the adsorption-induced work function modifications and the properties of the constituents. We separately investigate two cases: (1) hypothetical, free-standing self-assembled monolayers with a large intrinsic dipole moment and (2) metal-organic interfaces with a large charge-transfer-induced dipole. For the former, we find, without notable prior assumptions, the Topping model, as expected from the literature. For the latter, highly accurate correlations are found, which are, however, clearly unphysical.
Competing Interests: The authors declare no competing financial interest.
(© 2021 The Authors. Published by American Chemical Society.)
Databáze: MEDLINE