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 2021-11-01 to 2025-11-01.)
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Fabrication of molecularly imprinted polymer‐based interdigital sensor for L‐ascorbic acid73
On the Variation in Surface State of Nominally Identical Fused Silica Optics Surfaces44
XPS study on surface modification of NiTi alloy by acidic solution immersion and subsequent heating in air39
Reducing Ni Ion Release From Anodized NiTi Alloy in a Biological Environment by Altering the Surface Characteristics33
Insight Into Water Adsorption and Dissociation on Ge n /hSi: A Density Functional Theory Study28
Enhancement of Interfacial Adhesion in Wood Fiber/Clay/HDPE Composites by Phenylethylamine Treatment26
Facial fabrication of superhydrophobic cellulose film with hierarchical morphologies21
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Surface and interface chemistry of bromine–methanol‐etched Cd 0.9 Zn 0.1 Te crystals19
The effect of electrophoretic deposition p‐aminobenzenesulfonamide grafted CNT on mechanical properties of carbon fiber filled polyamide 6 composite17
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Investigation on the material properties of ZnO nanorods deposited on Ga‐doped ZnO seeded glass substrate: Effects of CBD precursor concentration16
Impact of various cleaning procedures on p‐GaN surfaces15
Effect of Boron Microaddition on the Wear Behavior of AHSS Complex‐Phase (CP) Steel14
Comparative study of structural, optical, and photocatalytic properties of ZnO synthesized by chemical coprecipitation and modified sol–gel methods14
In Situ PM‐IRRAS and XPS Analysis of Nitrogen Plasma Surface Modification of Polylactide Thin Films14
Corrosion Inhibition Properties of Chitosan Doped With Fe, Cu, Zn, and Co on the Fe(110) Surface: A Combined DFT and Monte Carlo Simulation Study14
A New XPS Test Material for More Reliable Analysis of Microstructures14
Importance of Sample Handling and Preparation for Surface Analysis: A Summary of ISO Standard 20579 Part 1, Documenting and Reporting the Handling of Specimens Prior to Analysis13
The Utility of Adventitious Carbon for Charge Correction: A Perspective From a Second Multiuser Facility13
Classical Molecular Dynamics and DFT Calculations for Interfacial Properties of the Water‐Decane Systems Using Different Types of Surfactants13
Surface modifications of PET in argon atmospheric pressure plasma: Gas flow rate effect12
Hardness and indentation modulus of human enamel and dentin12
Correction to “XPS Insight Note: Multiplet Splitting in X‐Ray Photoelectron Spectra”11
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The mechanical properties of LDPE composite filled with CF coated by dimethylamine treated TiO211
Deep core level hard X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy for catalyst characterization11
Investigation of 500 keV Si ion induced surface structuring of Ni and Ti for enhancement of field emission properties11
Crater radius analysis after dual droplets successive oblique impact on liquid film10
Characterization of peroxide on coal surface: A combined △SCF and XPS study10
Determination of the interface band alignment of Mg 2 Si/4H‐SiC heterojuction for potential photodetector application10
Facile preparation of superhydrophobic nanorod surfaces through ion‐beam irradiation10
Structural, electronic, and thermoelectric properties of hydroxyl groups adsorption on SnO 2 (110) surface: A first‐principles study9
Sensitivity enhancement using chemically reactive gas cluster ion beams in secondary ion mass spectrometry (SIMS)9
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Innovative modeling of monolayer puckered arsenene: Bridging quantum mechanics and finite element analysis9
Fabrication of minimal capital‐intensive scratch‐resistant and hydrophobic tungsten oxide film on stainless steel through spray pyrolysis9
X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy‐based valence band spectra of passive films on titanium9
Maximizing visible Raman resolution of nanodiamond grains fabricated by coaxial arc plasma deposition through oxygen plasma etching optimization9
Comparative investigation on organosilicon film growth by cyclonic plasma using hexamethyldisilazane and hexamethyldisilazane/nitrogen gas mixture9
Characterization and Comparison of Fluoroelastomer: Unfilled, Carbon Nanotube Filled (Unmodified, Acid or Base Surface Modified), and Carbon Black Using FTIR and Raman Spectroscopy9
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Surface hydrophobization of cotton via laccase‐mediated polydopamine deposition and dodecyl gallate grafting8
Coupling of X‐AES Transitions and XPS Photopeaks to Assess the Oxide Formation of Ga and in CuIn 0.7 Ga 0.3 8
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Much Ado About Nothing? Background Anomalies Without Accompanying Primary Peaks in X‐Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy and Low Energy Ion Scattering8
From orthophosphate to phosphine‐based groups: The effects of argon ion sputtering on doped polyethersulfone films8
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Experimental study and thermodynamic analysis on the selective oxidation of DP1180 dual‐phase steel8
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Secondary Ion Emissions of Tm and Tb Targets Under Bombardment With Cluster Ions7
Correlating corrosion modes with the microstructure of the 2XXX series alloys: A comparative approach7
Superhydrophobic and oleophobic coatings from flower‐like zinc oxide and fluorinated epoxy with good comprehensive property7
Speciation of Magnesium Surfaces by X‐Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS)7
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Surface analysis insight note: Accounting for X‐ray beam damage effects in positive electrode‐electrolyte interphase investigations7
Preparation and photocatalytic performances of ZnO nanostructures: Effects of anodization voltage and time7
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Monitoring electrode/electrolyte interfaces of Li‐ion batteries under working conditions: A surface‐enhanced Raman spectroscopic study on LiCoO 2 com6
Construction of hydrophobic lauric acid film on aluminum alloy and its corrosion resistance mechanism6
Temperature dependence of the work function in barium fluoride ultra‐thin films on semiconductors for hybrid thermionic converters studied by ultraviolet photoelectron spectroscopy6
Comprehensive Analysis of the Effect of New Efficient and High Temperature Resistant Imidazoline Derivatives on the Corrosion Inhibition Performance of Q235: Experimental and Theoretical Studies6
Effect of Surface Dissolution on the Floatability of Brucite in Three Anionic Collector Systems6
Martin P Seah MBE—Shining a light on surface chemical analysis6
Selective removal of dolomite from rare earth element‐bearing phosphorite by flotation and leaching and the adsorption mechanism of agents on mineral surfaces6
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XPS study of the thermal stability of passivated NiCrFeCoMo multi‐principal element alloy surfaces6
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Preparation and Hydrophobicity of In Situ Biomineralized Biomimetic Hydrophobic Coating on Wood Surface6
Complementary spectroscopic and electrochemical analysis of the sealing of micropores in hexamethyldisilazane plasma polymer films by Al 2 O 6
Chemical and Electronic Structure of Buried W/Cu, W/Cr, and W/Mo Interfaces by In Situ XPS/HAXPES Auger Parameter Analysis6
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Considerations on the XPS Analysis of 2H‐TaS 2 (0001)6
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Matrix‐enhanced secondary ion mass spectrometry: Effects of aliphatic carboxylic acid matrices on the sensitivity enhancement of biological phospholipids6
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Tailoring the surface properties of molybdenum oxytelluride thin films by its compositional ratio5
Large Asymmetric Spin‐Scattering at Ferromagnet/Nonmagnetic Interfaces Predicted From First‐Principles Methods5
Combining Experiment and Theory to Understand the Corrosion Inhibition of Salicylamide and Sesamol Derivatives5
XPS investigation of 5N purity Al thin foils for MEMS devices5
Depth Profiles of Crystallinity and Preferential Orientation and Surface Characteristics of Sputter‐Deposited CeO 2 Thin Film Buffer Layers on Sapphi5
Structural characterization of Au/Cr bilayer thin films using combined X‐ray reflectivity and grazing incidence X‐ray fluorescence measurements5
Local inverse inelastic mean free path at interface5
A simple and rapid route for synthesizing the nanosized g‐C 3 N 4 materials with narrow bandgap an5
The self‐assembly of porphine molecules on NaCl pre‐covered Cu(110) surface5
The influence of Ti plasma etching pre‐treatment on mechanical properties of DLC film on cemented carbide5
Standard Approaches to XPS and AES Quantification—A Summary of ISO 18118:2024 on the Use of Relative Sensitivity Factors5
Effect of cocrystallization due to bile acid on molecular‐ion sensitivity of biological phospholipids in Bi cluster time‐of‐flight secondary ion mass spectrometry measurements5
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Aluminum Oxide Films and Sapphire Demonstrate Interaction of Sample Preparation and Instrumentation for XPS Measurements of Layered Materials5
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 Technique5
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Nanoscale imaging of oxidized copper foil covered with chemical vapor deposition‐grown graphene layers5
A first principles study on the catalytic performance of methylcyclohexane dehydrogenation on a monoatomic catalyst5
Surface Analysis Insight Note: Uncertainties in XPS Elemental Quantification4
Design and optimization of hexagonal tungsten ring metasurface perfect absorbers with circuit model4
Multiple graphdiyne‐like chains self‐assemble into carbon nanotubes4
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Photoelectron spectroscopy of ceria: Reduction, quantification and the myth of the vacancy peak in XPS analysis4
The effect of sputtering parameters and doping on the properties of CrN‐based coatings—A critical review4
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The 19 th European Conference on Applications of Surface and Interface Analysis4
Tribochemistry effect on the friction reduction of Al 2 O 3 /ethylene glycol composite lubricant b4
The interface of atomic layer deposited ZrO 2 on Si/SiO 2 from an alkoxide zirconium precursor and4
Cationic Surfactant CTAB'S Influence on Surface Mesopores and Polishing Property of PS@ m CeO 2 Ab4
TiO 2 ‐epoxy nanocomposites coated steel: Surface morphology, spectroscopic, and photocatalytic characteristics4
Humic acid as eco‐friendly corrosion inhibitor for EH40 ship plate steel4
Substrate‐dependent enhancement of the durability of EPD graphene coating as a macroscale solid lubricant4
A Schiff Base‐Ce 3+ Complex as a High‐Efficiency Corrosion Inhibitor for 2024 Aluminum Alloy in High‐Temperature Concentrated HCl4
XPS Insight Note—Strategies for Obtaining Peak Shapes and Inferring Chemistry4
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A unified scale for the Auger parameter: Methodology and benefits4
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Extraordinary corrosion inhibition efficiency of omeprazole in 1 M HCl solution: Experimental and theoretical investigation4
Electronic structure and optical absorption property of BaTiO 3 /BiCoO 34
Nanosilicon Stabilized With Ligands: Effect of High‐Energy Proton Beam on Luminescent Properties4
Industrial scale fouling of heat exchangers in isocyanate production4
Processing and interpretation of core‐electron XPS spectra of complex plasma‐treated polyethylene‐based surfaces using a theoretical peak model4
Effect of HA and CO 2 Gas on the Microstructure and Corrosion of Coatings Prepared by Plasma Electrolytic Oxidation of Mg‐Nd‐Zn‐Ca Alloy3
Behavior and process of background signal formation of hydrogen, carbon, nitrogen, and oxygen in silicon wafers during depth profiling using dual‐beam TOF‐SIMS3
Importance of standard terminology in surface chemical analysis: ISO 18115‐1:2023, general terms and terms used in spectroscopy3
The role of organic compounds in artificial saliva for corrosion studies: Evidence from X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy3
The effect of electrophoretic deposition of carbon nanotubes on carbon fiber on interfacial properties of the thermoplastic polyimide composite3
Surface analysis insight note: Straightforward concentration depth profiling by angle‐resolved X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy using a Tikhonov regularization algorithm3
Testing and validating the improved estimation of the spectrometer‐transmission function with UNIFIT 20223
Testing new graphene oxide‐coated glazing for papyrus manuscripts in museums: Part I3
Microstructure and optical properties of W/W‐W x N/WO x multilayer metal‐dielectric solar selectiv3
Oxidation of Metallic Aluminum Studied by Electrospray Droplet Impact/X‐Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (EDI/XPS)3
Antibacterial nanocomposite supporting cell growth and spheroid formation by chemical surface treatment of polymer foil3
Deposition order and physicochemical process visualization of ink intersections using X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy imaging for forensic analysis3
The development of laboratory‐based high energy sources for XPS3
XPS study of silver and copper nanoparticles demonstrated selective anticancer, proapoptotic, and antibacterial properties3
Thermal Plasma‐Induced Surface Modifications Correlated With the Field Emission Properties of Copper3
Electron Spectroscopic Investigations of Alkaline‐Based Battery‐Relevant Reference Materials3
Competitive segregation to grain boundaries between Cr and Co in FeNiCrCo alloy3
Boosting the hydrophobicity of eco‐friendly polyaniline coating using TiO 2 and ZnO nanoparticles3
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Investigation of Electronic Energy Levels in a Weak Ferromagnetic Oxygen‐Deficient BiFeO 2.85 Thick Film Using Absorption and X‐Ray Photoelectron Spe3
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On‐chip purification of tetracycline from food matrices3
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Revisiting degradation in the XPS analysis of polymers3
Towards a deeper understanding of the third millennium BC Iranian metallurgy: Use of synchrotron light for characterizing arsenic‐bearing minerals in metal objects from Espidej3
A facile treatment of graphite as a reinforcement for Al‐based nanostructured composite3
XPS insights: Sample degradation in X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy3
Synthesis and characterization of iron sulfide immobilized on Algerian halloysite clay (HKDD3) with enhanced removal of methylene blue from aqueous medium3
Solid and liquid green Ag nanoparticles based on banana peel extract as an eco‐friendly remedy for ringworm in pets3
Interpretation of TOF‐SIMS data based on information entropy of spectra3
Spectroscopic and electrical characterization of oxygen microwave discharge used for downstream plasma oxidation of Si3
Study of silicon surface micro‐roughness generated by SF 6 remote plasma etching3
On the Auger parameter of Cu(II) compounds3
General Spectral Model for Quantitative Interfacial Electronic State Analysis With Different Growth Modes3
Towards a New Reference Material—Analytical Challenges in Examining High‐Entropy Alloy Thin Films2
Microstructure and tribological properties of TiSiCN composite coatings with different carbon contents deposited by plasma‐enhanced magnetron sputtering2
Ensuring the Global Comparability of XPS Data Through Intensity Scale Calibration: Summary of ISO 5861:20242
X‐Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy Analysis of Indium and Indium‐Containing Compounds2
Exploring the Dielectric Model in the Limit of Low‐Energy Electrons Interacting With Graphene2
Protein Immobilization on 3D‐Printed Biomedical Resins for Biochip Applications2
Depth profile study of LaAl 1‐x Cr x O 3 /SrTiO2
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Influence of the irradiation of ions of different mass on the formation of surface defects of lithium fluoride thin films2
Influence of aluminum addition on structure, hardness, and oxidation resistance of Ta 1−x Al x N t2
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Influence of the base pressure in deposition of a‐SiCx interlayers for adhesion of Diamond‐Like Carbon on metallic alloy2
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Special Issue of Surface and Interface Analysis Martin P. Seah MBE: Shining a light on surface chemical analysis2
Surface wettability of water and blood on diversified nanocone‐shaped ZnO films modified with n‐dodecyl mercaptan2
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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”2
Li+ Uptake in 2D BA2PbI4 Thin Films: A Multi‐Technique Characterization2
Effect of Rare Earth Y and Metal X (Co, Mn, Ni, Cu) Elements on Cr Diffusion Behavior of SOFC Metallic Interconnect2
Band Alignment at Interface of ZnO/Si Heterojunction Investigated by X‐Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy2
An Efficient Sol–Gel Strategy to Fabricate Superhydrophobic and Oleophobic Polyester Fabrics With Enhanced Mechanical Stability and Chemical Durability Using Perfluorodecyltrimethoxysilane (PFDMS)2
Studying quantum effects of fine scaling on the buckling behavior of CNTs under torsional loading using the density functional theory and molecular mechanics approach2
Investigating the structure of the oxide on Ni‐Cr‐Mo alloys while presenting a method for analysis of complex oxides using QUASES2
Effect of Al 2 O 3 thickness and oxidant precursors on the interface composition and contamination2
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 spectrosco2
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Structural Analysis and Electrical Property of Acid‐Treated MWCNT2
Facile formulation of graphene oxide modified commercial polyurea grease and its enhanced tribological capability under extremely high contact stress2
Effects of post‐deposition annealing on chemical composition of SiN x film in SiO 2 /SiN 2
Exciton recombination in few‐layer MoS 2 nanosheets: Role of free carriers and defects2
Gamma irradiation induced surface plasmon resonance of Cu nanoparticles in fullerene C 602
Impact of polyvinylpyrrolidone and quantity of silver nitrate on silver nanoparticles sizing via solvothermal method for dye‐sensitized solar cells2
Surface analysis insight note. Principal component analysis (PCA) of an X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy image. The importance of preprocessing2
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 simulations2
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Structural, optical, and magnetic properties of Co‐doped CeO 2 thin films prepared by radio‐frequency magnetron sputtering2
XPS and p‐ARXPS Analysis of Nanometric‐Thick Polyphosphazene Film on Undoped n‐InP 10 15 /cm 32
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Porosity and functionality: A study on interdependence2
Two different approaches to XPS quantitative analysis of polyelectrolyte adsorption layers2
Tribochemistry of phenol and benzyl alcohol between YG8 self‐mated interfaces2
Challenges in quantifying Pt concentrations in Pd alloys by using secondary ion mass spectrometry: Strong grain orientation effects2
Surface chemical analysis of spatter particles generated in laser powder bed fusion of Hastelloy X in process atmospheres with high and low oxygen content2
Surface science insight note: Optimizing XPS instrument performance for quantification of spectra2
Identification of carbon‐containing phases in electrodeposited hard Fe–C coatings with intentionally codeposited carbon2
Monte‐Carlo‐based simulation study of ion‐implantation in gallium oxide devices2
A two‐point calibration method for quantifying organic binary mixtures using secondary ion mass spectrometry in the presence of matrix effects2
Comparing three strategies for surface treatment of Mg coated by hexamethylene diamine tetra methylene phosphonic acid for corrosion protection2
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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 spe1
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 algorithm1
Effect of the culture medium on the behavior of the austenitic stainless steel with the specific 316L grade1
Enhanced adhesion of copper plating to polyether ether ketone based on active oxygen species generated under ultraviolet irradiation1
Preparation and electrocatalytic property of three‐dimensional nano‐dendritic platinum oxide film1
Theoretical Model for Determining the Thickness and Optical Constants of Transparent Conducting Oxide Thin Films From the Measured Reflectance Spectra1
Vacancies' effect on the ferroelectric and magnetic response of Eu‐doped Bi 0.85 Pr 0.15 Fe 1
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Quantification of aluminium and silicon‐containing materials using Ag Lα X‐rays1
The Ethylenediamine Surface Functionalization of TiO 2 on the Mechanical Properties of Carbon Fiber Filled PMMA Composite1
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A guide for the meaningful surface analysis of wood by XPS and ToF‐SIMS1
Alignment‐inducement property of physicochemically reconstructed EVA layer via plasma ion‐beam treatment for liquid crystal system1
Quantification of secondary ion mass spectrometry measurements by using ion‐implanted metallic standards1
Synergistic effect of new imidazoline derivative and 2‐aminopyridine as corrosion inhibitors for Q235: Experimental and theoretical study1
Characterization of CuO‐Doped SnO 2 Thin Films Prepared by Sol–Gel and Dip‐Coating: A Multi‐Analytical Approach1
Effect of methane on magnetron sputtering graphite target deposited films and tribological properties of a‐C:H:Ti/a‐C:H friction pairs1
Adsorption Characteristics of Sodium Oleate on the Surface of Hydroxide Minerals1
Effect of pulse current on surface properties of aluminum oxide coating containing graphite1
Modulating Properties of Cu 2 ZnSnS 4 Thin Films With Broad Mg‐Doping Concentration by Sol–Gel Met1
Photocatalytic, phosphorus‐doped, anatase oxide layers applicable to titanium implant alloys1
Chemical functionality of surfaces for the characteristic adsorption of melamine1
Mechanical and Tribological Properties of Carbon Fiber Reinforced POM Composite Filled With Maleamidic Acid Treated Carbon Nanotube1
A mechanochemically created durable dynamic superhydrophilic‐ like surface1
UV‐blocking performance and antibacterial activity of Cd, Ba co‐doped ZnO nanomaterials prepared by a facile wet chemical method1
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Comparative Elemental Analysis of Commercial Functionalized Graphene Nanoplatelets Along the Production Chain With X‐Ray Photoelectron and Energy‐Dispersive X‐Ray Spectroscopy1
Optical constants of organic insulators in the UV range extracted from reflection electron energy loss spectra1
Development of a 2D digital proton–proton scattering technique for hydrogen depth profiling1
Facile synthesis methodology and characterization studies of silica‐decorated hybridized anisotropic nanotubes and nanosheets1
Revisiting Co 2p core‐level photoemission in LiCoO 2 by in‐lab soft and hard X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy: A depth‐dependent study of cobalt elec1
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XPS Insight Note: Coster Kronig Broadening1
Exploring the Impact of Pure Copper Powder Reuse on Surface Chemistry During Powder Bed Fusion‐Electron Beam1
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X‐ray standing wave assisted XANES for depth dependent chemical state analysis of Cr in Cr 2 O 3 /1
Characteristic variations in a pulsed‐anodized NiTi alloy surface by the lower voltage setting1
Photocatalytic degradation of metronidazole (MNZ) antibiotic by CuO nanoparticles for environmental protection from pharmaceutical pollution1
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