Space charge region

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-011069",
  "term": "Space charge region",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A region within a semiconductor or electrolyte where there is a net electrical charge due to an imbalance of mobile charge carriers. This imbalance creates an electric field that influences the movement of other charged species. It is often formed at interfaces between different materials or at electrode surfaces.",
  "subject": "Physical and Biophysical Chemistry",
  "see_also": [
    "depletion layer"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2011, 83, 931. 'Glossary of terms used in photocatalysis and radiation catalysis (IUPAC Recommendations 2011)' on page 989 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-09-09-36)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/space-charge-region/"
}