Surface and Interface Analysis

Papers
(The median citation count of Surface and Interface Analysis is 1. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2021-04-01 to 2025-04-01.)
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Vacancies' effect on the ferroelectric and magnetic response of Eu‐doped Bi0.85Pr0.15Fe0.97Mn0.03O3 thin films40
Facile formulation of graphene oxide modified commercial polyurea grease and its enhanced tribological capability under extremely high contact stress37
XPS study on surface modification of NiTi alloy by acidic solution immersion and subsequent heating in air30
Combining topography and peptide to inhibit algae attachment: Preparation of peptide‐modified microstructured surfaces29
3D printing of micropatterned stamps with tunable horizontal surface properties25
A unified scale for the Auger parameter: Methodology and benefits19
Humic acid as eco‐friendly corrosion inhibitor for EH40 ship plate steel17
Enhancing effect of Sn doping for the optical absorption of BaO/BaTiO3 interphase by first principles calculations16
The effect of different strong acids and silica‐coating on resin Ti adhesion16
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Effect of different types of substrate surface treatments on the graphene device performance14
Special Issue of Surface and Interface Analysis Martin P. Seah MBE: Shining a light on surface chemical analysis13
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Structure and mechanical properties of diamond‐like carbon films prepared by pulsed laser‐induced cathodic vacuum arc technique12
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Highly electrochemically‐active surface area of Ni (OH)2 with petal structure in situ grown on conductive Ni foam for efficient hydrogen evolution reaction12
Corrections for the effects of analyzer modulation on peak intensity in derivative Auger spectra12
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Tribochemistry effect on the friction reduction of Al2O3/ethylene glycol composite lubricant between steel self‐mated tribosystem11
Electron inelastic mean free path (IMFP) values of Kapton, polyethylene (PE), polymethylmethacrylate (PMMA), polystyrene (PS) and polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) measured with elastic peak electron spe11
Surface Analysis Insight Note: Observations relating to photoemission peak shapes, oxidation state, and chemistry of titanium oxide films11
A structural analysis of ultrathin barrier (In)AlN/GaN heterostructures for GaN‐based high‐frequency power electronics10
Magnetic anisotropic of thermally evaporated FeNi thin film: A soft X‐ray magnetic circular dichroism study10
Simultaneous measurement of impurities and composition by secondary ion mass spectrometry with optical emission spectrometry10
Orientation growth and morphological developments of chemically deposited Ce‐doped lanthanum zirconate films9
Development of a 2D digital proton–proton scattering technique for hydrogen depth profiling9
Alignment‐inducement property of physicochemically reconstructed EVA layer via plasma ion‐beam treatment for liquid crystal system9
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Facial fabrication of superhydrophobic cellulose film with hierarchical morphologies9
Summary of ISO/TC 201 Technical Report 23173—Surface chemical analysis—Electron spectroscopies—Measurement of the thickness and composition of nanoparticle coatings9
Impact of polyvinylpyrrolidone and quantity of silver nitrate on silver nanoparticles sizing via solvothermal method for dye‐sensitized solar cells8
Comparing three strategies for surface treatment of Mg coated by hexamethylene diamine tetra methylene phosphonic acid for corrosion protection8
Extraordinary corrosion inhibition efficiency of omeprazole in 1 M HCl solution: Experimental and theoretical investigation8
Enhancing gamma irradiation resistance by a‐C film treatment on polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) surface8
Doping‐induced diffused phase transition triggers gas‐sensing performance of Sn‐doped BaTiO3 nanostructures7
Impact of various cleaning procedures on p‐GaN surfaces7
Surface and interface chemistry of bromine–methanol‐etched Cd0.9Zn0.1Te crystals7
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Structural, optical, and magnetic properties of Co‐doped CeO2 thin films prepared by radio‐frequency magnetron sputtering7
The effect of electrophoretic deposition p‐aminobenzenesulfonamide grafted CNT on mechanical properties of carbon fiber filled polyamide 6 composite7
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Surface science insight note: Imaging X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy7
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Hardness and indentation modulus of human enamel and dentin6
UV‐blocking performance and antibacterial activity of Cd, Ba co‐doped ZnO nanomaterials prepared by a facile wet chemical method6
Exciton recombination in few‐layer MoS2 nanosheets: Role of free carriers and defects6
The interface of atomic layer deposited ZrO2 on Si/SiO2 from an alkoxide zirconium precursor and ethanol: A transmission electron microscopy‐focused study6
Enhanced adhesion of copper plating to polyether ether ketone based on active oxygen species generated under ultraviolet irradiation6
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On the Variation in Surface State of Nominally Identical Fused Silica Optics Surfaces6
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 structure6
Surface modifications of biodegradable AZ31 alloy after immersion in physiological solution6
Effects of porous activated carbon on TiO2 photo‐activity for high concentration 2,4‐DCP degradation as environmental remediation6
A New XPS Test Material for More Reliable Analysis of Microstructures6
Fabrication of molecularly imprinted polymer‐based interdigital sensor for L‐ascorbic acid6
Chemical functionality of surfaces for the characteristic adsorption of melamine6
Quantification of secondary ion mass spectrometry measurements by using ion‐implanted metallic standards6
Monte‐Carlo‐based simulation study of ion‐implantation in gallium oxide devices6
Surface modifications of PET in argon atmospheric pressure plasma: Gas flow rate effect6
Effect of pulse current on surface properties of aluminum oxide coating containing graphite6
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Investigation on the material properties of ZnO nanorods deposited on Ga‐doped ZnO seeded glass substrate: Effects of CBD precursor concentration5
Theoretical Model for Determining the Thickness and Optical Constants of Transparent Conducting Oxide Thin Films From the Measured Reflectance Spectra5
Insight note: X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) peak fitting of the Al 2p peak from electrically isolated aluminum foil with an oxide layer5
Surface acoustic wave relative humidity sensor based on sputtering SiO2 film5
Electronic structure and optical absorption property of BaTiO3/BiCoO35
Surface modification and structure analysis of coated iron oxide yellow pigments to improve dispersion in organic solvents5
Exploring the Dielectric Model in the Limit of Low‐Energy Electrons Interacting With Graphene5
X‐Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy Analysis of Indium and Indium‐Containing Compounds5
A guide for the meaningful surface analysis of wood by XPS and ToF‐SIMS5
Surface ferromagnetism of complex defects lead‐free ferroelectric Bi0.5Na0.5TiO3 materials5
The Utility of Adventitious Carbon for Charge Correction: A Perspective From a Second Multiuser Facility5
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Spark discharge deposition of au/cu nanoparticles for surface‐enhanced Raman scattering4
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Improved interfacial shear strength of CF/PA6 and CF/epoxy composites by grafting graphene oxide onto carbon fiber surface with hyperbranched polyglycerol4
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Design and optimization of hexagonal tungsten ring metasurface perfect absorbers with circuit model4
Influence of Ca doping on X‐ray photoelectron core‐level spectra of magnetoelectric bulk BiFeO34
Modulating Properties of Cu2ZnSnS4 Thin Films With Broad Mg‐Doping Concentration by Sol–Gel Method4
Time‐of‐flight secondary ion mass spectrometry and X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy protocol for the analysis of organic multilayers4
Comparative study of structural, optical, and photocatalytic properties of ZnO synthesized by chemical coprecipitation and modified sol–gel methods4
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A statistical analysis of pores and microcracks in nuclear graphite4
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 algorithm4
Surface chemical analysis of spatter particles generated in laser powder bed fusion of Hastelloy X in process atmospheres with high and low oxygen content4
Corrosion behaviour of additively manufactured 316L and CoCrNi4
The mechanical properties of LDPE composite filled with CF coated by dimethylamine treated TiO24
Comparative Elemental Analysis of Commercial Functionalized Graphene Nanoplatelets Along the Production Chain With X‐Ray Photoelectron and Energy‐Dispersive X‐Ray Spectroscopy4
Toward Integration of Dense, Contiguous, and Low‐Stress Capping Diamond on GaN/AlGaN Layer Using Two‐Step Growth Process4
Comparative investigation on organosilicon film growth by cyclonic plasma using hexamethyldisilazane and hexamethyldisilazane/nitrogen gas mixture4
Surface Analysis Insight Note: Uncertainties in XPS Elemental Quantification4
Crater radius analysis after dual droplets successive oblique impact on liquid film4
Quantification of hard X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy: Calculating relative sensitivity factors for 1.5‐ to 10‐keV photons in any instrument geometry4
Surface evolution of InP substrates at the frontier between deoxidation and dissolution in HCl solutions4
Advancements and challenges of HAXPES for materials sciences and technologies4
Spectroscopic analysis of chemically modified carbon fibres4
XPS Insight Note: Multiplet Splitting in X‐Ray Photoelectron Spectra4
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 spectrosco4
Influence of the irradiation of ions of different mass on the formation of surface defects of lithium fluoride thin films3
Photocatalytic degradation of metronidazole (MNZ) antibiotic by CuO nanoparticles for environmental protection from pharmaceutical pollution3
The 19th European Conference on Applications of Surface and Interface Analysis3
Tribochemistry of phenol and benzyl alcohol between YG8 self‐mated interfaces3
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Substrate‐dependent enhancement of the durability of EPD graphene coating as a macroscale solid lubricant3
Mechanical and Tribological Properties of Carbon Fiber Reinforced POM Composite Filled With Maleamidic Acid Treated Carbon Nanotube3
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Influence of temperature and sputter source on Cu(In,Ga)Se2 SIMS depth profiles3
Surface science insight note: A linear algebraic approach to elucidate native films on Fe3O4 surface3
Investigation of 500 keV Si ion induced surface structuring of Ni and Ti for enhancement of field emission properties3
Exploring the acid–base surface properties of vivianite crystals in aqueous solution3
X‐ray standing wave assisted XANES for depth dependent chemical state analysis of Cr in Cr2O3/Cr bilayer structure3
Identification of carbon‐containing phases in electrodeposited hard Fe–C coatings with intentionally codeposited carbon3
Processing and interpretation of core‐electron XPS spectra of complex plasma‐treated polyethylene‐based surfaces using a theoretical peak model3
Photoelectron spectroscopy of ceria: Reduction, quantification and the myth of the vacancy peak in XPS analysis3
Structural, electronic, and thermoelectric properties of hydroxyl groups adsorption on SnO2 (110) surface: A first‐principles study3
Characteristic variations in a pulsed‐anodized NiTi alloy surface by the lower voltage setting3
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Photon‐dressed biexciton‐mediated anomalous optical Stark effect in CsPbBr3 nanocrystals3
Innovative modeling of monolayer puckered arsenene: Bridging quantum mechanics and finite element analysis3
Review on the thickness measurement of ultrathin oxide films by mutual calibration method3
Four vignettes on interactions with Martin Seah: The impact of his work3
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Surface analysis insight note: X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy analysis of battery electrodes—Challenges with nickel–manganese–cobalt and Li examples using an Al Kα x‐ray source3
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Maximizing visible Raman resolution of nanodiamond grains fabricated by coaxial arc plasma deposition through oxygen plasma etching optimization3
An Efficient Sol–Gel Strategy to Fabricate Superhydrophobic and Oleophobic Polyester Fabrics With Enhanced Mechanical Stability and Chemical Durability Using Perfluorodecyltrimethoxysilane (PFDMS)2
Experimental study and thermodynamic analysis on the selective oxidation of DP1180 dual‐phase steel2
Surface analysis insight note: Accounting for X‐ray beam damage effects in positive electrode‐electrolyte interphase investigations2
Formation of triazole inhibitive film on copper surface by click assembly in presence of Cu2S quantum dots2
X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy‐based valence band spectra of passive films on titanium2
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Sensitivity enhancement using chemically reactive gas cluster ion beams in secondary ion mass spectrometry (SIMS)2
Epitaxial growth of Zn‐rich (Mg,Zn)O thin films on MgO substrates with different surface orientations2
Characterization of peroxide on coal surface: A combined △SCF and XPS study2
A discussion of approaches for fitting asymmetric signals in X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), noting the importance of Voigt‐like peak shapes2
Deep core level hard X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy for catalyst characterization2
Preparation and Properties of Mo/Ti/Sn Conductivity Conversion Coatings on 6063 Aluminum Alloy2
Quantification of aluminium and silicon‐containing materials using Ag Lα X‐rays2
Porosity and functionality: A study on interdependence2
Enhancing Oxygen Spectra Interpretation by Calculating Oxygen Linked to Adventitious Carbon2
A sample holder for the X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy analysis of multiple mini‐traction machine ball samples2
Surface and interface characterization of Ru/C/Ru trilayer structure using grazing incidence X‐ray reflectivity and X‐ray fluorescence2
Growth process of molybdate conversion coating on the surface of aluminum foil and its adhesive mechanism2
The effect of sputtering parameters and doping on the properties of CrN‐based coatings—A critical review2
Enhanced lubrication performance of triethanolamine functionalized reduced graphene oxide on the cold‐rolled surface of strips2
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Graphene oxide modifications induced by excimer laser irradiations2
Fabrication of minimal capital‐intensive scratch‐resistant and hydrophobic tungsten oxide film on stainless steel through spray pyrolysis2
Investigation of glassy phase silica in low calcium content fly ash by X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy2
Investigating the structure of the oxide on Ni‐Cr‐Mo alloys while presenting a method for analysis of complex oxides using QUASES2
Photocatalytic, phosphorus‐doped, anatase oxide layers applicable to titanium implant alloys2
Preparation of biomass‐derived phosphorus‐doped microporous carbon material and its application in dye adsorption and CO2 capture2
Inelastic electron scattering by the gas phase in near ambient pressure XPS measurements2
Nanosilicon Stabilized With Ligands: Effect of High‐Energy Proton Beam on Luminescent Properties2
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Industrial scale fouling of heat exchangers in isocyanate production2
Facile preparation of superhydrophobic nanorod surfaces through ion‐beam irradiation2
Influence of different Ni nanolayers thicknesses on single oscillator model parameters, optical band gap, and disordering energy in CNTs synthesized by Cu‐Ni @ a‐CH catalyst2
Tribological properties of Cetyltrimethyl ammonium bromide modified CS as lubrication additive2
Synthesis and characterization of iron sulfide immobilized on Algerian halloysite clay (HKDD3) with enhanced removal of methylene blue from aqueous medium2
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A mechanochemically created durable dynamic superhydrophilic‐like surface2
X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy characterization of band offsets of MgO/Mg2Si and SiO2/Mg2Si heterojunctions2
Towards a New Reference Material—Analytical Challenges in Examining High‐Entropy Alloy Thin Films2
Evolving efforts to maintain and improve XPS analysis quality in an era of increasingly diverse uses and users2
Determination of relative sensitivity factor, sputtering rate, and detection limits of deuterium in deuterium ion‐implanted Zircaloy‐4 using secondary ion mass spectrometer2
Structural Analysis and Electrical Property of Acid‐Treated MWCNT2
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Graphite coated by Cu2S‐Cu2O nanoparticles film for hydrogen production application2
Determination of the interface band alignment of Mg2Si/4H‐SiC heterojuction for potential photodetector application2
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Martin Seah—Reminiscences of a friend1
Effect of micro‐arc oxidation treatment on laser joint microstructures of Ti‐6Al‐4V alloy/CFRP1
A study on functionalization process of silicon dioxide nanoparticles for hydrophobic coating applications1
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Composition and optical properties of chromium oxynitride films1
Simple fabrication of a phosphorus‐doped hierarchical porous carbon via soft‐template method for efficient CO2capture1
Analysis of the hydration water on the surface of human hair using a combination of infrared absorption vibrational spectroscopy and multivariate curve resolution1
Effect of IR Laser Energy on Several Polymers Using LIBS Analysis1
Enhancing ferroelectric photovoltaic effect of BaTiO3 by the lateral interface1
OrbiSIMS metrology Part I: Optimisation of the target potential and collision cell pressure1
The flotation separation of apatite from dolomite using a fatty acid‐based collector and the mechanisms of adsorption1
Effect of liquid ammonia and protease on surface modification and shrink resistance of wool1
Superhydrophobic and oleophobic coatings from flower‐like zinc oxide and fluorinated epoxy with good comprehensive property1
XPS and p‐ARXPS Analysis of Nanometric‐Thick Polyphosphazene Film on Undoped n‐InP 1015/cm31
Structural and electronic properties of HfO2 films on Si through H2O2 wet oxidation with improved thermal stability1
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XPS quantification with universal inelastic electron scattering cross section including intrinsic excitations1
A facile preparation of robust superhydrophilic and underwater superoleophobic copper foam for high efficiency and repeatable oil–water separation1
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Optical constants of organic insulators in the UV range extracted from reflection electron energy loss spectra1
Preparation and electrocatalytic property of three‐dimensional nano‐dendritic platinum oxide film1
Polymer surface modification using He/O2 RF remote low‐pressure plasma1
Surface analysis insight note: An example of a cluster analysis of spectra from an X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy image1
Surface analysis insight note: Illustrating the effect of adventitious contamination on Pt photoemission peak intensities1
AES lithium chemical mapping in buried interface of all‐solid‐state battery materials1
The effect of impurities Pb, Bi, and PbO on erosion properties of Lead‐Bismuth Eutectic alloy on Fe3O4 oxide film by first principle calculations1
Study of the effects of Ni+ ion implantation on morphology, structure, hardness, and electrical conductivity of brass1
Competitive segregation to grain boundaries between Cr and Co in FeNiCrCo alloy1
Surface chemical and geometrical properties of pure copper powder intended for binder jetting and sintering1
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 micrometre1
Effect of the culture medium on the behavior of the austenitic stainless steel with the specific 316L grade1
Surface hydrophobization of cotton via laccase‐mediated polydopamine deposition and dodecyl gallate grafting1
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Experimental study and thermal spike modeling of sputtering in SiO2 thin films under MeV Auq+ heavy ion irradiation1
Surface analysis insight note: Differentiation methods applicable to noisy data for determination of sp2‐ versus sp3‐hybridization of carbon allotropes and AES signal strengths1
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Boosting the hydrophobicity of eco‐friendly polyaniline coating using TiO2 and ZnO nanoparticles1
A new working reference material for cassiterite oxygen isotope microanalysis1
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Investigation of an ancient eared cup excavated in China using pyrolysis gas chromatography/mass spectrometry, scanning electron microscopy/energy‐dispersive X‐ray spectrometry, laser Raman spectrosco1
The Surface Analysis Working Group at the Consultative Committee for Amount of Substance, Metrology in Chemistry and Biology: A successful initiative by Martin Seah1
A spectroscopic ellipsometry study of TiO2:ZrO2 on TiN/Si thin films prepared by Chemical Beam Vapor Deposition1
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Preparation and performance of (Co, Mn)3O4 spinel coating on Crofer alloy by composite electrodeposition and step‐heating thermal conversion1
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Non‐invasive surface analysis of ancient bronze arrowheads with scanning electron microscopy and X‐ray powder diffractometry1
Tribolayer‐dependent origin of ultralow friction in nanocrystalline diamond films sliding against Si3N4 ball1
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From orthophosphate to phosphine‐based groups: The effects of argon ion sputtering on doped polyethersulfone films1
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Interpretation of TOF‐SIMS data based on information entropy of spectra1
Solid and liquid green Ag nanoparticles based on banana peel extract as an eco‐friendly remedy for ringworm in pets1
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Improved depth information from routine analysis of the inelastic background of XPS and HAXPES spectra using optimized two‐ and three‐parameter cross‐sections1
The characterisation of polydimethylsiloxane containing gold nanoparticles as a function of curing time1
Surface analysis insight note: Analysis of X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy images with summary statistics1
Selective flotation separation of gypsum and quartz using dodecyl amine hydrochloride as collector: Mechanism and application1
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Instant and Synergistic Antibacterial Coating of Silver Loaded With Silica Nanoparticles for Different Applications1
The effect of electrophoretic deposition of carbon nanotubes on carbon fiber on interfacial properties of the thermoplastic polyimide composite1
Towards Pharmaceutical Particle Imaging in Ultrathick Organic Films: 3D Visualization and Image Distortions Using Gas Cluster Bombardment Secondary Ion Mass Spectrometry1
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Expired flunarizine hydrochloride as corrosion inhibitors for Q235 steel in hydrochloric acid medium: Experimental and computational investigation1
Reminiscences with Martin P. Seah1
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Effect of Nb, Ti, and W ion implantation on surface properties and cell compatibility of silicon carbide1
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