valence band
noun
: the range of permissible energy values that are the highest energies an electron can have and still be associated with a particular atom of a solid material compare conduction band
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This enhancement stems from band convergence and valence band flattening without compromising the intrinsically low thermal conductivity, as per the study.
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2025
When energy is applied, electrons will move from the valence band (the ground state) to the conduction band (the excited state) and can be harnessed as electrical energy.
—Tracy H. Schloemer, IEEE Spectrum, 19 Sep. 2023
In chemistry, bandgap is the distance between the conduction band and the valence band of the material’s atoms.
—Caroline Delbert, Popular Mechanics, 11 May 2022
The ability of a solid material to conduct electricity depends on the ability to flow electrons from the valence band to the conduction band.
—Willy Shih, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2021
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Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 19 Sep. 2025
When energy is applied, electrons will move from the valence band (the ground state) to the conduction band (the excited state) and can be harnessed as electrical energy.
—Tracy H. Schloemer, IEEE Spectrum, 19 Sep. 2023
In chemistry, bandgap is the distance between the conduction band and the valence band of the material’s atoms.
—Caroline Delbert, Popular Mechanics, 11 May 2022
The ability of a solid material to conduct electricity depends on the ability to flow electrons from the valence band to the conduction band.
—Willy Shih, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2021
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“Valence band.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/valence%20band. Accessed 4 Nov. 2025.
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