Surface and Interface Analysis

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A New XPS Test Material for More Reliable Analysis of Microstructures	45
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On the Variation in Surface State of Nominally Identical Fused Silica Optics Surfaces	36
In Situ PM‐IRRAS and XPS Analysis of Nitrogen Plasma Surface Modification of Polylactide Thin Films	35
Highly electrochemically‐active surface area of Ni (OH)2 with petal structure in situ grown on conductive Ni foam for efficient hydrogen evolution reaction	23
The Utility of Adventitious Carbon for Charge Correction: A Perspective From a Second Multiuser Facility	19
Surface and interface chemistry of bromine–methanol‐etched Cd0.9Zn0.1Te crystals	18
Fabrication of molecularly imprinted polymer‐based interdigital sensor for L‐ascorbic acid	18
The effect of electrophoretic deposition p‐aminobenzenesulfonamide grafted CNT on mechanical properties of carbon fiber filled polyamide 6 composite	18
Impact of various cleaning procedures on p‐GaN surfaces	16
XPS study on surface modification of NiTi alloy by acidic solution immersion and subsequent heating in air	14
Surface modifications of PET in argon atmospheric pressure plasma: Gas flow rate effect	14
Investigation on the material properties of ZnO nanorods deposited on Ga‐doped ZnO seeded glass substrate: Effects of CBD precursor concentration	14
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Effect of different types of substrate surface treatments on the graphene device performance	14
Facial fabrication of superhydrophobic cellulose film with hierarchical morphologies	14
Comparative study of structural, optical, and photocatalytic properties of ZnO synthesized by chemical coprecipitation and modified sol–gel methods	13
Insight Into Water Adsorption and Dissociation on Gen/hSi: A Density Functional Theory Study	13
Maximizing visible Raman resolution of nanodiamond grains fabricated by coaxial arc plasma deposition through oxygen plasma etching optimization	12
Hardness and indentation modulus of human enamel and dentin	12
Deep core level hard X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy for catalyst characterization	12
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Investigation of 500 keV Si ion induced surface structuring of Ni and Ti for enhancement of field emission properties	12
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Comparative investigation on organosilicon film growth by cyclonic plasma using hexamethyldisilazane and hexamethyldisilazane/nitrogen gas mixture	11

Crater radius analysis after dual droplets successive oblique impact on liquid film	11
Determination of the interface band alignment of Mg2Si/4H‐SiC heterojuction for potential photodetector application	10
Facile preparation of superhydrophobic nanorod surfaces through ion‐beam irradiation	10
Correction to “XPS Insight Note: Multiplet Splitting in X‐Ray Photoelectron Spectra”	10
The mechanical properties of LDPE composite filled with CF coated by dimethylamine treated TiO2	10
Structural, electronic, and thermoelectric properties of hydroxyl groups adsorption on SnO2 (110) surface: A first‐principles study	10
Enhanced lubrication performance of triethanolamine functionalized reduced graphene oxide on the cold‐rolled surface of strips	10
Innovative modeling of monolayer puckered arsenene: Bridging quantum mechanics and finite element analysis	10
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Characterization of peroxide on coal surface: A combined △SCF and XPS study	9
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Sensitivity enhancement using chemically reactive gas cluster ion beams in secondary ion mass spectrometry (SIMS)	9
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Summary of ISO/TC 201 International Standard ISO 18516:2019 Surface chemical analysis—Determination of lateral resolution and sharpness in beam‐based methods with a range from nanometres to micrometre	8
Tribolayer‐dependent origin of ultralow friction in nanocrystalline diamond films sliding against Si3N4 ball	8
Experimental study and thermodynamic analysis on the selective oxidation of DP1180 dual‐phase steel	8
Fabrication of minimal capital‐intensive scratch‐resistant and hydrophobic tungsten oxide film on stainless steel through spray pyrolysis	8
Superhydrophobic and oleophobic coatings from flower‐like zinc oxide and fluorinated epoxy with good comprehensive property	8
From orthophosphate to phosphine‐based groups: The effects of argon ion sputtering on doped polyethersulfone films	8
Coupling of X‐AES Transitions and XPS Photopeaks to Assess the Oxide Formation of Ga and in CuIn0.7Ga0.3Se2 Material During Air Aging	7
Surface analysis insight note: Accounting for X‐ray beam damage effects in positive electrode‐electrolyte interphase investigations	7
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Much Ado About Nothing? Background Anomalies Without Accompanying Primary Peaks in X‐Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy and Low Energy Ion Scattering	7
X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy‐based valence band spectra of passive films on titanium	7
Surface hydrophobization of cotton via laccase‐mediated polydopamine deposition and dodecyl gallate grafting	7
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Characterization and Comparison of Fluoroelastomer: Unfilled, Carbon Nanotube Filled (Unmodified, Acid or Base Surface Modified), and Carbon Black Using FTIR and Raman Spectroscopy	7
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Local inverse inelastic mean free path at interface	6
Preparation and photocatalytic performances of ZnO nanostructures: Effects of anodization voltage and time	6
Complementary spectroscopic and electrochemical analysis of the sealing of micropores in hexamethyldisilazane plasma polymer films by Al2O3 atomic layer deposition	6
Monte Carlo simulations of pure tungsten and advanced “smart” tungsten alloys under helium bombardment for future fusion power plants	6
Monitoring electrode/electrolyte interfaces of Li‐ion batteries under working conditions: A surface‐enhanced Raman spectroscopic study on LiCoO2 composite cathodes	6
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Correlating corrosion modes with the microstructure of the 2XXX series alloys: A comparative approach	6
Construction of hydrophobic lauric acid film on aluminum alloy and its corrosion resistance mechanism	6
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Secondary Ion Emissions of Tm and Tb Targets Under Bombardment With Cluster Ions	6
Chemical and Electronic Structure of Buried W/Cu, W/Cr, and W/Mo Interfaces by In Situ XPS/HAXPES Auger Parameter Analysis	6
Preparation and Hydrophobicity of In Situ Biomineralized Biomimetic Hydrophobic Coating on Wood Surface	6
Selective removal of dolomite from rare earth element‐bearing phosphorite by flotation and leaching and the adsorption mechanism of agents on mineral surfaces	6
Martin P Seah MBE—Shining a light on surface chemical analysis	6
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Comprehensive Analysis of the Effect of New Efficient and High Temperature Resistant Imidazoline Derivatives on the Corrosion Inhibition Performance of Q235: Experimental and Theoretical Studies	6
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Cationic Surfactant CTAB'S Influence on Surface Mesopores and Polishing Property of PS@mCeO2 Abrasive	5
Position artifacts in 3D reconstruction of plate‐shaped precipitates in steels depending on the analysis direction of atom probe tomography	5

Nanoscale imaging of oxidized copper foil covered with chemical vapor deposition‐grown graphene layers	5
TiO2‐epoxy nanocomposites coated steel: Surface morphology, spectroscopic, and photocatalytic characteristics	5
XPS study of the thermal stability of passivated NiCrFeCoMo multi‐principal element alloy surfaces	5
Matrix‐enhanced secondary ion mass spectrometry: Effects of aliphatic carboxylic acid matrices on the sensitivity enhancement of biological phospholipids	5
Effect of Surface Dissolution on the Floatability of Brucite in Three Anionic Collector Systems	5
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A first principles study on the catalytic performance of methylcyclohexane dehydrogenation on a monoatomic catalyst	5
A simple and rapid route for synthesizing the nanosized g‐C3N4 materials with narrow bandgap and their photocatalytic activity	5
Structural characterization of Au/Cr bilayer thin films using combined X‐ray reflectivity and grazing incidence X‐ray fluorescence measurements	5
What's in a Name? “ESCA” or “XPS”? A Discussion of Comments Made by Kai Siegbahn More Than Four Decades Ago Regarding the Name of the Technique	5
Standard Approaches to XPS and AES Quantification—A Summary of ISO 18118:2024 on the Use of Relative Sensitivity Factors	5
Tailoring the surface properties of molybdenum oxytelluride thin films by its compositional ratio	5
Surface chemistry and diffusion of trace and alloying elements during in vacuum thermal deoxidation of stainless steel	5
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Multiple graphdiyne‐like chains self‐assemble into carbon nanotubes	5
The self‐assembly of porphine molecules on NaCl pre‐covered Cu(110) surface	5
Effect of cocrystallization due to bile acid on molecular‐ion sensitivity of biological phospholipids in Bi cluster time‐of‐flight secondary ion mass spectrometry measurements	5
Temperature dependence of the work function in barium fluoride ultra‐thin films on semiconductors for hybrid thermionic converters studied by ultraviolet photoelectron spectroscopy	5
Tribochemistry effect on the friction reduction of Al2O3/ethylene glycol composite lubricant between steel self‐mated tribosystem	4
Extraordinary corrosion inhibition efficiency of omeprazole in 1 M HCl solution: Experimental and theoretical investigation	4
Four vignettes on interactions with Martin Seah: The impact of his work	4
Nanosilicon Stabilized With Ligands: Effect of High‐Energy Proton Beam on Luminescent Properties	4
Influence of Ca doping on X‐ray photoelectron core‐level spectra of magnetoelectric bulk BiFeO3	4
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Design and optimization of hexagonal tungsten ring metasurface perfect absorbers with circuit model	4
The interface of atomic layer deposited ZrO2 on Si/SiO2 from an alkoxide zirconium precursor and ethanol: A transmission electron microscopy‐focused study	4
XPS investigation of 5N purity Al thin foils for MEMS devices	4
Combining Experiment and Theory to Understand the Corrosion Inhibition of Salicylamide and Sesamol Derivatives	4
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The 19th European Conference on Applications of Surface and Interface Analysis	4
Formation of triazole inhibitive film on copper surface by click assembly in presence of Cu2S quantum dots	4
Industrial scale fouling of heat exchangers in isocyanate production	4
A statistical analysis of pores and microcracks in nuclear graphite	4
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Humic acid as eco‐friendly corrosion inhibitor for EH40 ship plate steel	4
Summary of ISO/TC 201 Technical Report 23173—Surface chemical analysis—Electron spectroscopies—Measurement of the thickness and composition of nanoparticle coatings	4
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Depth Profiles of Crystallinity and Preferential Orientation and Surface Characteristics of Sputter‐Deposited CeO2 Thin Film Buffer Layers on Sapphire Substrates Evaluated Through Two‐Dimen	4
Surface Analysis Insight Note: Uncertainties in XPS Elemental Quantification	4
A unified scale for the Auger parameter: Methodology and benefits	4
Spectroscopic analysis of chemically modified carbon fibres	4
Substrate‐dependent enhancement of the durability of EPD graphene coating as a macroscale solid lubricant	4
The effect of sputtering parameters and doping on the properties of CrN‐based coatings—A critical review	4
Processing and interpretation of core‐electron XPS spectra of complex plasma‐treated polyethylene‐based surfaces using a theoretical peak model	4
Electronic structure and optical absorption property of BaTiO3/BiCoO3	4
Magnetic anisotropic of thermally evaporated FeNi thin film: A soft X‐ray magnetic circular dichroism study	4
The influence of Ti plasma etching pre‐treatment on mechanical properties of DLC film on cemented carbide	4
The effect of electrophoretic deposition of carbon nanotubes on carbon fiber on interfacial properties of the thermoplastic polyimide composite	3
A facile treatment of graphite as a reinforcement for Al‐based nanostructured composite	3
On‐chip purification of tetracycline from food matrices	3
XPS study of silver and copper nanoparticles demonstrated selective anticancer, proapoptotic, and antibacterial properties	3
Microstructure and tribological properties of TiSiCN composite coatings with different carbon contents deposited by plasma‐enhanced magnetron sputtering	3
Effect of HA and CO2 Gas on the Microstructure and Corrosion of Coatings Prepared by Plasma Electrolytic Oxidation of Mg‐Nd‐Zn‐Ca Alloy	3
Spectroscopic and electrical characterization of oxygen microwave discharge used for downstream plasma oxidation of Si	3
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Testing new graphene oxide‐coated glazing for papyrus manuscripts in museums: Part I	3
Surface analysis insight note: Straightforward concentration depth profiling by angle‐resolved X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy using a Tikhonov regularization algorithm	3
Interpretation of TOF‐SIMS data based on information entropy of spectra	3
Improved depth information from routine analysis of the inelastic background of XPS and HAXPES spectra using optimized two‐ and three‐parameter cross‐sections	3
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Importance of standard terminology in surface chemical analysis: ISO 18115‐1:2023, general terms and terms used in spectroscopy	3
Deposition order and physicochemical process visualization of ink intersections using X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy imaging for forensic analysis	3
Erratum: Correction to “Quantification of hard X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy: Calculating relative sensitivity factors for 1.5‐ to 10‐keV photons in any instrument geometry”	3
On the Auger parameter of Cu(II) compounds	3
Antibacterial nanocomposite supporting cell growth and spheroid formation by chemical surface treatment of polymer foil	3
Polymer surface modification using He/O2 RF remote low‐pressure plasma	3
Testing and validating the improved estimation of the spectrometer‐transmission function with UNIFIT 2022	3
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Thermal Plasma‐Induced Surface Modifications Correlated With the Field Emission Properties of Copper	3
Boosting the hydrophobicity of eco‐friendly polyaniline coating using TiO2 and ZnO nanoparticles	3
Competitive segregation to grain boundaries between Cr and Co in FeNiCrCo alloy	3
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The role of organic compounds in artificial saliva for corrosion studies: Evidence from X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy	3
Photoelectron spectroscopy of ceria: Reduction, quantification and the myth of the vacancy peak in XPS analysis	3
Surface analysis insight note. Principal component analysis (PCA) of an X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy image. The importance of preprocessing	3
The development of laboratory‐based high energy sources for XPS	3
Revisiting degradation in the XPS analysis of polymers	3
Towards a deeper understanding of the third millennium BC Iranian metallurgy: Use of synchrotron light for characterizing arsenic‐bearing minerals in metal objects from Espidej	3
Electron Spectroscopic Investigations of Alkaline‐Based Battery‐Relevant Reference Materials	3
Behavior and process of background signal formation of hydrogen, carbon, nitrogen, and oxygen in silicon wafers during depth profiling using dual‐beam TOF‐SIMS	3

XPS insights: Sample degradation in X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy	3
Microstructure and optical properties of W/W‐WxN/WOx multilayer metal‐dielectric solar selective absorbing coating	3
Synthesis and characterization of iron sulfide immobilized on Algerian halloysite clay (HKDD3) with enhanced removal of methylene blue from aqueous medium	3
Solid and liquid green Ag nanoparticles based on banana peel extract as an eco‐friendly remedy for ringworm in pets	3
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Gamma irradiation induced surface plasmon resonance of Cu nanoparticles in fullerene C60	2
Towards a New Reference Material—Analytical Challenges in Examining High‐Entropy Alloy Thin Films	2
Effect of Rare Earth Y and Metal X (Co, Mn, Ni, Cu) Elements on Cr Diffusion Behavior of SOFC Metallic Interconnect	2
Spark discharge deposition of au/cu nanoparticles for surface‐enhanced Raman scattering	2
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Surface modification and structure analysis of coated iron oxide yellow pigments to improve dispersion in organic solvents	2
Atomic configuration, electronic structure, and work of adhesion of TiN(111)//B2‐NiTi(110) and TiN(111)//B19′‐NiTi(010) interfaces: Insights from first‐principles simulations	2
Monte‐Carlo‐based simulation study of ion‐implantation in gallium oxide devices	2
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Comparing three strategies for surface treatment of Mg coated by hexamethylene diamine tetra methylene phosphonic acid for corrosion protection	2
X‐Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy Analysis of Indium and Indium‐Containing Compounds	2
Tribochemistry of phenol and benzyl alcohol between YG8 self‐mated interfaces	2
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Depth profile study of LaAl1‐xCrxO3/SrTiO3 (x = 0, 0.2, 0.6, and 1) using time of flight secondary ion mass spectrometry (TOF‐SIMS)	2
Effects of post‐deposition annealing on chemical composition of SiNx film in SiO2/SiNx/SiO2/Si stacked structure	2
Investigation of Electronic Energy Levels in a Weak Ferromagnetic Oxygen‐Deficient BiFeO2.85 Thick Film Using Absorption and X‐Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopic Studies	2
An Efficient Sol–Gel Strategy to Fabricate Superhydrophobic and Oleophobic Polyester Fabrics With Enhanced Mechanical Stability and Chemical Durability Using Perfluorodecyltrimethoxysilane (PFDMS)	2
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Combining topography and peptide to inhibit algae attachment: Preparation of peptide‐modified microstructured surfaces	2
Ensuring the Global Comparability of XPS Data Through Intensity Scale Calibration: Summary of ISO 5861:2024	2
Doping‐induced diffused phase transition triggers gas‐sensing performance of Sn‐doped BaTiO3 nanostructures	2
Study of silicon surface micro‐roughness generated by SF6 remote plasma etching	2
Structural, optical, and magnetic properties of Co‐doped CeO2 thin films prepared by radio‐frequency magnetron sputtering	2
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Special Issue of Surface and Interface Analysis Martin P. Seah MBE: Shining a light on surface chemical analysis	2
Influence of the irradiation of ions of different mass on the formation of surface defects of lithium fluoride thin films	2
Porosity and functionality: A study on interdependence	2
Challenges in quantifying Pt concentrations in Pd alloys by using secondary ion mass spectrometry: Strong grain orientation effects	2
Surface wettability of water and blood on diversified nanocone‐shaped ZnO films modified with n‐dodecyl mercaptan	2
Effect of Al2O3 thickness and oxidant precursors on the interface composition and contamination in Al2O3/GaN structures	2
Influence of aluminum addition on structure, hardness, and oxidation resistance of Ta1−xAlxN thin films	2
Investigating the structure of the oxide on Ni‐Cr‐Mo alloys while presenting a method for analysis of complex oxides using QUASES	2
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Identification of carbon‐containing phases in electrodeposited hard Fe–C coatings with intentionally codeposited carbon	2
A two‐point calibration method for quantifying organic binary mixtures using secondary ion mass spectrometry in the presence of matrix effects	2
Exploring the Dielectric Model in the Limit of Low‐Energy Electrons Interacting With Graphene	2
Studying quantum effects of fine scaling on the buckling behavior of CNTs under torsional loading using the density functional theory and molecular mechanics approach	2
Facile formulation of graphene oxide modified commercial polyurea grease and its enhanced tribological capability under extremely high contact stress	2
Impact of polyvinylpyrrolidone and quantity of silver nitrate on silver nanoparticles sizing via solvothermal method for dye‐sensitized solar cells	2
Exciton recombination in few‐layer MoS2 nanosheets: Role of free carriers and defects	2
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Revealing cation and metal gradients in and underneath passive films of the stainless steel 1.4652 in acidic and alkaline electrolytes with angular resolved dual energy X‐ray photo‐electron spectrosco	2
Two different approaches to XPS quantitative analysis of polyelectrolyte adsorption layers	2
Surface science insight note: Optimizing XPS instrument performance for quantification of spectra	2
Influence of the base pressure in deposition of a‐SiCx interlayers for adhesion of Diamond‐Like Carbon on metallic alloy	2
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Calculations of electron inelastic mean free paths. XIII. Data for 14 organic compounds and water over the 50 eV to 200 keV range with the relativistic full Penn algorithm	1
Characterization of CuO‐Doped SnO2 Thin Films Prepared by Sol–Gel and Dip‐Coating: A Multi‐Analytical Approach	1
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Instant and Synergistic Antibacterial Coating of Silver Loaded With Silica Nanoparticles for Different Applications	1
Effect of pulse current on surface properties of aluminum oxide coating containing graphite	1
Direct determination of Mn valence states in mixed‐valent manganates by photoluminescence spectroscopy	1
Chemical functionality of surfaces for the characteristic adsorption of melamine	1
A guide for the meaningful surface analysis of wood by XPS and ToF‐SIMS	1
Enhanced adhesion of copper plating to polyether ether ketone based on active oxygen species generated under ultraviolet irradiation	1
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Modulating Properties of Cu2ZnSnS4 Thin Films With Broad Mg‐Doping Concentration by Sol–Gel Method	1
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Photocatalytic degradation of metronidazole (MNZ) antibiotic by CuO nanoparticles for environmental protection from pharmaceutical pollution	1
Quantification of aluminium and silicon‐containing materials using Ag Lα X‐rays	1
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Characteristic variations in a pulsed‐anodized NiTi alloy surface by the lower voltage setting	1
Comparative Elemental Analysis of Commercial Functionalized Graphene Nanoplatelets Along the Production Chain With X‐Ray Photoelectron and Energy‐Dispersive X‐Ray Spectroscopy	1
Surface acoustic wave relative humidity sensor based on sputtering SiO2 film	1
Surface analysis insight note: Differentiation methods applicable to noisy data for determination of sp2‐ versus sp3‐hybridization of carbon allotropes and AES signal strengths	1
Alignment‐inducement property of physicochemically reconstructed EVA layer via plasma ion‐beam treatment for liquid crystal system	1
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Electron inelastic mean free path (IMFP) values of Kapton, polyethylene (PE), polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA), polystyrene (PS) and polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) measured with elastic peak electron spe	1
Revisiting Co 2p core‐level photoemission in LiCoO2 by in‐lab soft and hard X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy: A depth‐dependent study of cobalt electronic structure	1
Theoretical Model for Determining the Thickness and Optical Constants of Transparent Conducting Oxide Thin Films From the Measured Reflectance Spectra	1
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Quantification of secondary ion mass spectrometry measurements by using ion‐implanted metallic standards	1
X‐ray standing wave assisted XANES for depth dependent chemical state analysis of Cr in Cr2O3/Cr bilayer structure	1
Photocatalytic, phosphorus‐doped, anatase oxide layers applicable to titanium implant alloys	1
A mechanochemically created durable dynamic superhydrophilic‐like surface	1
XPS Insight Note: Coster–Kronig Broadening	1
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Effect of micro‐arc oxidation treatment on laser joint microstructures of Ti‐6Al‐4V alloy/CFRP	1
Vacancies' effect on the ferroelectric and magnetic response of Eu‐doped Bi0.85Pr0.15Fe0.97Mn0.03O3 thin films	1
Optical constants of organic insulators in the UV range extracted from reflection electron energy loss spectra	1
Characterization of palladium electrodeposition in ammonia‐free electrolyte with additives	1
Effect of methane on magnetron sputtering graphite target deposited films and tribological properties of a‐C:H:Ti/a‐C:H friction pairs	1
UV‐blocking performance and antibacterial activity of Cd, Ba co‐doped ZnO nanomaterials prepared by a facile wet chemical method	1
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Development of a 2D digital proton–proton scattering technique for hydrogen depth profiling	1
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Investigation of glassy phase silica in low calcium content fly ash by X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy	1
Mechanical and Tribological Properties of Carbon Fiber Reinforced POM Composite Filled With Maleamidic Acid Treated Carbon Nanotube	1