Atmospheric oxidation generating voltage?

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The discussion centers on the potential for atmospheric oxidation to generate voltage between two electrodes in a uniform, amorphous material sample placed on an insulating chip. Participants explore whether such a material, potentially a composite with a liquid component, could facilitate charge diffusion (electrons, holes, or ions) due to oxidative processes in the atmosphere. The conversation also contrasts this phenomenon with traditional battery chemistry, highlighting the unique mechanisms of charge generation and potential creation in non-patterned materials.

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Imagine a sample on an insulating chip. The material sample is contacting two electrodes.

The material (a composite, could have liquid component) has a uniform, presumably amorphous, structure between the electrodes - i.e. it is not patterned with different layers.

Is there such a material that would generate a voltage between two electrodes?

Could some oxidative process occur in atmosphere that would result in charge (electron, hole, or ion) diffusion through the sample and for some reason the creation of potential between the electrodes?
 
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Hyo X said:
Imagine a sample on an insulating chip. The material sample is contacting two electrodes.

The material (a composite, could have liquid component) has a uniform, presumably amorphous, structure between the electrodes - i.e. it is not patterned with different layers.

Is there such a material that would generate a voltage between two electrodes?

Could some oxidative process occur in atmosphere that would result in charge (electron, hole, or ion) diffusion through the sample and for some reason the creation of potential between the electrodes?

How is this different from standard battery chemistry?
 

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