Surface and Interface Analysis

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A New XPS Test Material for More Reliable Analysis of Microstructures	47
The effect of electrophoretic deposition p‐aminobenzenesulfonamide grafted CNT on mechanical properties of carbon fiber filled polyamide 6 composite	37
The Utility of Adventitious Carbon for Charge Correction: A Perspective From a Second Multiuser Facility	36
On the Variation in Surface State of Nominally Identical Fused Silica Optics Surfaces	25
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
Surface and interface chemistry of bromine–methanol‐etched Cd0.9Zn0.1Te crystals	20
Fabrication of molecularly imprinted polymer‐based interdigital sensor for L‐ascorbic acid	17
XPS study on surface modification of NiTi alloy by acidic solution immersion and subsequent heating in air	16
Impact of various cleaning procedures on p‐GaN surfaces	16
Effect of different types of substrate surface treatments on the graphene device performance	15
Investigation on the material properties of ZnO nanorods deposited on Ga‐doped ZnO seeded glass substrate: Effects of CBD precursor concentration	15
Facial fabrication of superhydrophobic cellulose film with hierarchical morphologies	14
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In Situ PM‐IRRAS and XPS Analysis of Nitrogen Plasma Surface Modification of Polylactide Thin Films	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
Enhancement of Interfacial Adhesion in Wood Fiber/Clay/HDPE Composites by Phenylethylamine Treatment	13
Surface modifications of PET in argon atmospheric pressure plasma: Gas flow rate effect	13
Hardness and indentation modulus of human enamel and dentin	12
Reducing Ni Ion Release From Anodized NiTi Alloy in a Biological Environment by Altering the Surface Characteristics	12
Comparative investigation on organosilicon film growth by cyclonic plasma using hexamethyldisilazane and hexamethyldisilazane/nitrogen gas mixture	11
Maximizing visible Raman resolution of nanodiamond grains fabricated by coaxial arc plasma deposition through oxygen plasma etching optimization	11
Deep core level hard X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy for catalyst characterization	11
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Investigation of 500 keV Si ion induced surface structuring of Ni and Ti for enhancement of field emission properties	11
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The mechanical properties of LDPE composite filled with CF coated by dimethylamine treated TiO2	10
Crater radius analysis after dual droplets successive oblique impact on liquid film	10
Determination of the interface band alignment of Mg2Si/4H‐SiC heterojuction for potential photodetector application	9
Sensitivity enhancement using chemically reactive gas cluster ion beams in secondary ion mass spectrometry (SIMS)	9
Correction to “XPS Insight Note: Multiplet Splitting in X‐Ray Photoelectron Spectra”	9
Facile preparation of superhydrophobic nanorod surfaces through ion‐beam irradiation	9
Structural, electronic, and thermoelectric properties of hydroxyl groups adsorption on SnO2 (110) surface: A first‐principles study	9
Superhydrophobic and oleophobic coatings from flower‐like zinc oxide and fluorinated epoxy with good comprehensive property	8
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Characterization of peroxide on coal surface: A combined △SCF and XPS study	8
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Innovative modeling of monolayer puckered arsenene: Bridging quantum mechanics and finite element analysis	8
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From orthophosphate to phosphine‐based groups: The effects of argon ion sputtering on doped polyethersulfone films	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
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
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Surface analysis insight note: Accounting for X‐ray beam damage effects in positive electrode‐electrolyte interphase investigations	7
Much Ado About Nothing? Background Anomalies Without Accompanying Primary Peaks in X‐Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy and Low Energy Ion Scattering	7
Experimental study and thermodynamic analysis on the selective oxidation of DP1180 dual‐phase steel	7
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	7
Fabrication of minimal capital‐intensive scratch‐resistant and hydrophobic tungsten oxide film on stainless steel through spray pyrolysis	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
Speciation of Magnesium Surfaces by X‐Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS)	6
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Selective removal of dolomite from rare earth element‐bearing phosphorite by flotation and leaching and the adsorption mechanism of agents on mineral surfaces	6
Preparation and Hydrophobicity of In Situ Biomineralized Biomimetic Hydrophobic Coating on Wood Surface	6
Construction of hydrophobic lauric acid film on aluminum alloy and its corrosion resistance mechanism	6
Preparation and photocatalytic performances of ZnO nanostructures: Effects of anodization voltage and time	6
Chemical and Electronic Structure of Buried W/Cu, W/Cr, and W/Mo Interfaces by In Situ XPS/HAXPES Auger Parameter Analysis	6
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Secondary Ion Emissions of Tm and Tb Targets Under Bombardment With Cluster Ions	6
XPS study of the thermal stability of passivated NiCrFeCoMo multi‐principal element alloy surfaces	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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Martin P Seah MBE—Shining a light on surface chemical analysis	6
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Complementary spectroscopic and electrochemical analysis of the sealing of micropores in hexamethyldisilazane plasma polymer films by Al2O3 atomic layer deposition	6
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Local inverse inelastic mean free path at interface	6
Correlating corrosion modes with the microstructure of the 2XXX series alloys: A comparative approach	6
Surface chemistry and diffusion of trace and alloying elements during in vacuum thermal deoxidation of stainless steel	5
Standard Approaches to XPS and AES Quantification—A Summary of ISO 18118:2024 on the Use of Relative Sensitivity Factors	5

Multiple graphdiyne‐like chains self‐assemble into carbon nanotubes	5
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Temperature dependence of the work function in barium fluoride ultra‐thin films on semiconductors for hybrid thermionic converters studied by ultraviolet photoelectron spectroscopy	5
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	5
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Cationic Surfactant CTAB'S Influence on Surface Mesopores and Polishing Property of PS@mCeO2 Abrasive	5
A first principles study on the catalytic performance of methylcyclohexane dehydrogenation on a monoatomic catalyst	5
Effect of Surface Dissolution on the Floatability of Brucite in Three Anionic Collector Systems	5
Matrix‐enhanced secondary ion mass spectrometry: Effects of aliphatic carboxylic acid matrices on the sensitivity enhancement of biological phospholipids	5
Aluminum Oxide Films and Sapphire Demonstrate Interaction of Sample Preparation and Instrumentation for XPS Measurements of Layered Materials	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
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	5
Position artifacts in 3D reconstruction of plate‐shaped precipitates in steels depending on the analysis direction of atom probe tomography	5
Tailoring the surface properties of molybdenum oxytelluride thin films by its compositional ratio	5
Large Asymmetric Spin‐Scattering at Ferromagnet/Nonmagnetic Interfaces Predicted From First‐Principles Methods	4
XPS investigation of 5N purity Al thin foils for MEMS devices	4
Nanoscale imaging of oxidized copper foil covered with chemical vapor deposition‐grown graphene layers	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
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Photoelectron spectroscopy of ceria: Reduction, quantification and the myth of the vacancy peak in XPS analysis	4
Substrate‐dependent enhancement of the durability of EPD graphene coating as a macroscale solid lubricant	4
Industrial scale fouling of heat exchangers in isocyanate production	4
The 19th European Conference on Applications of Surface and Interface Analysis	4
Processing and interpretation of core‐electron XPS spectra of complex plasma‐treated polyethylene‐based surfaces using a theoretical peak model	4
Surface Analysis Insight Note: Uncertainties in XPS Elemental Quantification	4
Combining Experiment and Theory to Understand the Corrosion Inhibition of Salicylamide and Sesamol Derivatives	4
Structural characterization of Au/Cr bilayer thin films using combined X‐ray reflectivity and grazing incidence X‐ray fluorescence measurements	4
The self‐assembly of porphine molecules on NaCl pre‐covered Cu(110) surface	4
TiO2‐epoxy nanocomposites coated steel: Surface morphology, spectroscopic, and photocatalytic characteristics	4
Tribochemistry effect on the friction reduction of Al2O3/ethylene glycol composite lubricant between steel self‐mated tribosystem	4
Four vignettes on interactions with Martin Seah: The impact of his work	4
A statistical analysis of pores and microcracks in nuclear graphite	4
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Design and optimization of hexagonal tungsten ring metasurface perfect absorbers with circuit model	4
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The influence of Ti plasma etching pre‐treatment on mechanical properties of DLC film on cemented carbide	4
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	4
A simple and rapid route for synthesizing the nanosized g‐C3N4 materials with narrow bandgap and their photocatalytic activity	4
Electronic structure and optical absorption property of BaTiO3/BiCoO3	4
Humic acid as eco‐friendly corrosion inhibitor for EH40 ship plate steel	4
Nanosilicon Stabilized With Ligands: Effect of High‐Energy Proton Beam on Luminescent Properties	4
The effect of sputtering parameters and doping on the properties of CrN‐based coatings—A critical review	4
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A unified scale for the Auger parameter: Methodology and benefits	4
Extraordinary corrosion inhibition efficiency of omeprazole in 1 M HCl solution: Experimental and theoretical investigation	4
The effect of electrophoretic deposition of carbon nanotubes on carbon fiber on interfacial properties of the thermoplastic polyimide composite	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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Thermal Plasma‐Induced Surface Modifications Correlated With the Field Emission Properties of Copper	3
Study of silicon surface micro‐roughness generated by SF6 remote plasma etching	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
Revisiting degradation in the XPS analysis of polymers	3
Surface analysis insight note: Straightforward concentration depth profiling by angle‐resolved X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy using a Tikhonov regularization algorithm	3
Antibacterial nanocomposite supporting cell growth and spheroid formation by chemical surface treatment of polymer foil	3
Testing and validating the improved estimation of the spectrometer‐transmission function with UNIFIT 2022	3
Electron Spectroscopic Investigations of Alkaline‐Based Battery‐Relevant Reference Materials	3
Interpretation of TOF‐SIMS data based on information entropy of spectra	3
Boosting the hydrophobicity of eco‐friendly polyaniline coating using TiO2 and ZnO nanoparticles	3
Solid and liquid green Ag nanoparticles based on banana peel extract as an eco‐friendly remedy for ringworm in pets	3
A facile treatment of graphite as a reinforcement for Al‐based nanostructured composite	3
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Testing new graphene oxide‐coated glazing for papyrus manuscripts in museums: Part I	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
The development of laboratory‐based high energy sources for XPS	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
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
Importance of standard terminology in surface chemical analysis: ISO 18115‐1:2023, general terms and terms used in spectroscopy	3
On the Auger parameter of Cu(II) compounds	3
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Competitive segregation to grain boundaries between Cr and Co in FeNiCrCo alloy	3
Synthesis and characterization of iron sulfide immobilized on Algerian halloysite clay (HKDD3) with enhanced removal of methylene blue from aqueous medium	3
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XPS insights: Sample degradation in X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy	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
Microstructure and tribological properties of TiSiCN composite coatings with different carbon contents deposited by plasma‐enhanced magnetron sputtering	3
General Spectral Model for Quantitative Interfacial Electronic State Analysis With Different Growth Modes	3
Surface analysis insight note. Principal component analysis (PCA) of an X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy image. The importance of preprocessing	3
Deposition order and physicochemical process visualization of ink intersections using X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy imaging for forensic analysis	3
Microstructure and optical properties of W/W‐WxN/WOx multilayer metal‐dielectric solar selective absorbing coating	3

Spectroscopic and electrical characterization of oxygen microwave discharge used for downstream plasma oxidation of Si	3
The role of organic compounds in artificial saliva for corrosion studies: Evidence from X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy	3
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Influence of the irradiation of ions of different mass on the formation of surface defects of lithium fluoride thin films	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
Tribochemistry of phenol and benzyl alcohol between YG8 self‐mated interfaces	2
Two different approaches to XPS quantitative analysis of polyelectrolyte adsorption layers	2
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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
Combining topography and peptide to inhibit algae attachment: Preparation of peptide‐modified microstructured surfaces	2
Monte‐Carlo‐based simulation study of ion‐implantation in gallium oxide devices	2
Structural Analysis and Electrical Property of Acid‐Treated MWCNT	2
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
Effect of Al2O3 thickness and oxidant precursors on the interface composition and contamination in Al2O3/GaN structures	2
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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
Effects of post‐deposition annealing on chemical composition of SiNx film in SiO2/SiNx/SiO2/Si stacked structure	2
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Ensuring the Global Comparability of XPS Data Through Intensity Scale Calibration: Summary of ISO 5861:2024	2
Surface chemical analysis of spatter particles generated in laser powder bed fusion of Hastelloy X in process atmospheres with high and low oxygen content	2
A two‐point calibration method for quantifying organic binary mixtures using secondary ion mass spectrometry in the presence of matrix effects	2
Porosity and functionality: A study on interdependence	2
Towards a New Reference Material—Analytical Challenges in Examining High‐Entropy Alloy Thin Films	2
Exploring the Dielectric Model in the Limit of Low‐Energy Electrons Interacting With Graphene	2
Special Issue of Surface and Interface Analysis Martin P. Seah MBE: Shining a light on surface chemical analysis	2
Protein Immobilization on 3D‐Printed Biomedical Resins for Biochip Applications	2
Comparing three strategies for surface treatment of Mg coated by hexamethylene diamine tetra methylene phosphonic acid for corrosion protection	2
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Structural, optical, and magnetic properties of Co‐doped CeO2 thin films prepared by radio‐frequency magnetron sputtering	2
Influence of the base pressure in deposition of a‐SiCx interlayers for adhesion of Diamond‐Like Carbon on metallic alloy	2
Effect of Rare Earth Y and Metal X (Co, Mn, Ni, Cu) Elements on Cr Diffusion Behavior of SOFC Metallic Interconnect	2
Surface wettability of water and blood on diversified nanocone‐shaped ZnO films modified with n‐dodecyl mercaptan	2
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Gamma irradiation induced surface plasmon resonance of Cu nanoparticles in fullerene C60	2
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An Efficient Sol–Gel Strategy to Fabricate Superhydrophobic and Oleophobic Polyester Fabrics With Enhanced Mechanical Stability and Chemical Durability Using Perfluorodecyltrimethoxysilane (PFDMS)	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
Identification of carbon‐containing phases in electrodeposited hard Fe–C coatings with intentionally codeposited carbon	2
Facile formulation of graphene oxide modified commercial polyurea grease and its enhanced tribological capability under extremely high contact stress	2
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
Investigating the structure of the oxide on Ni‐Cr‐Mo alloys while presenting a method for analysis of complex oxides using QUASES	2
X‐Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy Analysis of Indium and Indium‐Containing Compounds	2
Doping‐induced diffused phase transition triggers gas‐sensing performance of Sn‐doped BaTiO3 nanostructures	2
Layer‐by‐Layer Assembly of Antibiotic‐Loaded Multilayered Coating on Polyacrylate Scaffold	2
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Influence of aluminum addition on structure, hardness, and oxidation resistance of Ta1−xAlxN thin films	2
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Challenges in quantifying Pt concentrations in Pd alloys by using secondary ion mass spectrometry: Strong grain orientation effects	2
Surface science insight note: Optimizing XPS instrument performance for quantification of spectra	2
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Characteristic variations in a pulsed‐anodized NiTi alloy surface by the lower voltage setting	1
Adsorption Characteristics of Sodium Oleate on the Surface of Hydroxide Minerals	1
Development of a 2D digital proton–proton scattering technique for hydrogen depth profiling	1
Modulating Properties of Cu2ZnSnS4 Thin Films With Broad Mg‐Doping Concentration by Sol–Gel Method	1
Quantitative XPS of plutonium: Evaluation of the Pu4f peak shape, relative sensitivity factors and estimated detection limits	1
Chemical functionality of surfaces for the characteristic adsorption of melamine	1
Vacancies' effect on the ferroelectric and magnetic response of Eu‐doped Bi0.85Pr0.15Fe0.97Mn0.03O3 thin films	1
XPS Insight Note: Coster–Kronig Broadening	1
Investigation of glassy phase silica in low calcium content fly ash by X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy	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
Mechanical and Tribological Properties of Carbon Fiber Reinforced POM Composite Filled With Maleamidic Acid Treated Carbon Nanotube	1
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Surface analysis insight note: An example of a cluster analysis of spectra from an X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy image	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
Quantification of secondary ion mass spectrometry measurements by using ion‐implanted metallic standards	1
A spectroscopic ellipsometry study of TiO2:ZrO2 on TiN/Si thin films prepared by Chemical Beam Vapor Deposition	1
A guide for the meaningful surface analysis of wood by XPS and ToF‐SIMS	1
Effect of pulse current on surface properties of aluminum oxide coating containing graphite	1
Comparative Elemental Analysis of Commercial Functionalized Graphene Nanoplatelets Along the Production Chain With X‐Ray Photoelectron and Energy‐Dispersive X‐Ray Spectroscopy	1
Photocatalytic degradation of metronidazole (MNZ) antibiotic by CuO nanoparticles for environmental protection from pharmaceutical pollution	1
UV‐blocking performance and antibacterial activity of Cd, Ba co‐doped ZnO nanomaterials prepared by a facile wet chemical method	1
Quantification of aluminium and silicon‐containing materials using Ag Lα X‐rays	1
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Simple fabrication of a phosphorus‐doped hierarchical porous carbon via soft‐template method for efficient CO2capture	1
The Ethylenediamine Surface Functionalization of TiO2 on the Mechanical Properties of Carbon Fiber Filled PMMA Composite	1
Alignment‐inducement property of physicochemically reconstructed EVA layer via plasma ion‐beam treatment for liquid crystal system	1
Enhanced adhesion of copper plating to polyether ether ketone based on active oxygen species generated under ultraviolet irradiation	1
Tribological characteristics and mechanisms of boronitrogenated methyl epoxyoleate as bio‐based additive in petroleum lubricant	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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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
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Characterization of CuO‐Doped SnO2 Thin Films Prepared by Sol–Gel and Dip‐Coating: A Multi‐Analytical Approach	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
Effect of liquid ammonia and protease on surface modification and shrink resistance of wool	1