5. Glossary

Barrière Schottky; Schottky barrier

Potential energy barrier formed at the interface between a metal and a semiconductor.

resistive sensor; capteur résistif

Sensor whose response is a variation in the resistance of the sensitive layer in the presence of the targeted molecule.

Coalesce; To coalesce

Undergoes coalescence: phenomenon of reunification of two dispersed identical substances.

Tunnelling effect

Quantum effect enabling a particle (such as an electron) to cross a potential barrier even if its energy is less than the minimum energy required to cross the barrier.

Electrospinning

A technique for producing fibers of up to nanometric dimensions, based on the use of...