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 2022-08-01 to 2026-08-01.)
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Reducing Ni Ion Release From Anodized NiTi Alloy in a Biological Environment by Altering the Surface Characteristics134
Enhancement of Interfacial Adhesion in Wood Fiber/Clay/HDPE Composites by Phenylethylamine Treatment73
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Impact of various cleaning procedures on p‐GaN surfaces54
A New XPS Test Material for More Reliable Analysis of Microstructures53
Dehydration Pathway Study of Ultrathin Ni (OH) 2 Probed via In Situ X‐Ray Photoelectron Spectromicroscopy38
Classical Molecular Dynamics and DFT Calculations for Interfacial Properties of the Water‐Decane Systems Using Different Types of Surfactants34
Investigation of the Structure and Self‐Healing Performance of Composite Anion Intercalated LDH Coatings on Mg Alloy Surfaces33
The effect of electrophoretic deposition p‐aminobenzenesulfonamide grafted CNT on mechanical properties of carbon fiber filled polyamide 6 composite29
Comparative study of structural, optical, and photocatalytic properties of ZnO synthesized by chemical coprecipitation and modified sol–gel methods25
Effect of Boron Microaddition on the Wear Behavior of AHSS Complex‐Phase (CP) Steel23
Ultrafine PtFe Alloys Loaded on Three‐Dimensional Graphene for Highly Efficient Oxygen Reduction Reaction21
Study on the Mechanical Properties of PEPA Grafted TiO 2 /CNT/Carbon Fiber/Polyimide Composites21
Surface and interface chemistry of bromine–methanol‐etched Cd 0.9 Zn 0.1 Te crystals19
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 Analysis19
On the Variation in Surface State of Nominally Identical Fused Silica Optics Surfaces17
Insight Into Water Adsorption and Dissociation on Ge n /hSi: A Density Functional Theory Study17
Hardness and indentation modulus of human enamel and dentin16
In Situ PM‐IRRAS and XPS Analysis of Nitrogen Plasma Surface Modification of Polylactide Thin Films16
Fabrication of molecularly imprinted polymer‐based interdigital sensor for L‐ascorbic acid15
The Utility of Adventitious Carbon for Charge Correction: A Perspective From a Second Multiuser Facility14
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
Structural, electronic, and thermoelectric properties of hydroxyl groups adsorption on SnO 2 (110) surface: A first‐principles study13
Correction to “XPS Insight Note: Multiplet Splitting in X‐Ray Photoelectron Spectra”13
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Innovative modeling of monolayer puckered arsenene: Bridging quantum mechanics and finite element analysis13
Investigation of 500 keV Si ion induced surface structuring of Ni and Ti for enhancement of field emission properties13
Crater radius analysis after dual droplets successive oblique impact on liquid film12
Characterization of peroxide on coal surface: A combined △SCF and XPS study12
Maximizing visible Raman resolution of nanodiamond grains fabricated by coaxial arc plasma deposition through oxygen plasma etching optimization12
Comparative investigation on organosilicon film growth by cyclonic plasma using hexamethyldisilazane and hexamethyldisilazane/nitrogen gas mixture12
Deep core level hard X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy for catalyst characterization12
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Photoluminescence of Colloidal Nanodiamonds: Role of Surface States in Multicolor Emission11
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From orthophosphate to phosphine‐based groups: The effects of argon ion sputtering on doped polyethersulfone films10
Coupling of X‐AES Transitions and XPS Photopeaks to Assess the Oxide Formation of Ga and in CuIn 0.7 Ga 0.3 9
Characterization and Comparison of Fluoroelastomer: Unfilled, Carbon Nanotube Filled (Unmodified, Acid or Base Surface Modified), and Carbon Black Using FTIR and Raman Spectroscopy9
Much Ado About Nothing? Background Anomalies Without Accompanying Primary Peaks in X‐Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy and Low Energy Ion Scattering9
Superhydrophobic and oleophobic coatings from flower‐like zinc oxide and fluorinated epoxy with good comprehensive property9
Surface analysis insight note: Accounting for X‐ray beam damage effects in positive electrode‐electrolyte interphase investigations9
Secondary Ion Emissions of Tm and Tb Targets Under Bombardment With Cluster Ions9
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Influence of O, NF 3 , and Impurity Gases on the Lifetime of NEA GaAs Photocathodes: A Theoretical Research8
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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 surfaces8
Complementary spectroscopic and electrochemical analysis of the sealing of micropores in hexamethyldisilazane plasma polymer films by Al 2 O 8
Preparation and photocatalytic performances of ZnO nanostructures: Effects of anodization voltage and time8
Aluminum Oxide Films and Sapphire Demonstrate Interaction of Sample Preparation and Instrumentation for XPS Measurements of Layered Materials7
Chemical and Electronic Structure of Buried W/Cu, W/Cr, and W/Mo Interfaces by In Situ XPS/HAXPES Auger Parameter Analysis7
Speciation of Magnesium Surfaces by X‐Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS)7
Temperature dependence of the work function in barium fluoride ultra‐thin films on semiconductors for hybrid thermionic converters studied by ultraviolet photoelectron spectroscopy7
Correlating corrosion modes with the microstructure of the 2XXX series alloys: A comparative approach7
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Local inverse inelastic mean free path at interface7
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Nondestructive Metrology of SiO/SiN Multilayer Stack by X‐Ray Reflectometry and Comparison With TEM Results7
Tailoring the surface properties of molybdenum oxytelluride thin films by its compositional ratio7
XPS study of the thermal stability of passivated NiCrFeCoMo multi‐principal element alloy surfaces7
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Auger Parameter Analysis for TiN and AlN Thin Films via Combined In Situ XPS and HAXPES6
Chemical Vapor Deposition of Chromium‐Doped Monolayer Tungsten Diselenide Nanosheets6
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Matrix‐enhanced secondary ion mass spectrometry: Effects of aliphatic carboxylic acid matrices on the sensitivity enhancement of biological phospholipids6
Comparative Study of CO Oxidation on the Surface of Mo‐B‐O and Au/TiO 2 as a Way for Searching for Alternatives to Noble‐Metal Based Catalysts6
Depth Profiles of Crystallinity and Preferential Orientation and Surface Characteristics of Sputter‐Deposited CeO 2 Thin Film Buffer Layers on Sapphi6
Multiple graphdiyne‐like chains self‐assemble into carbon nanotubes6
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Considerations on the XPS Analysis of 2H‐TaS 2 (0001)6
Effect of Surface Dissolution on the Floatability of Brucite in Three Anionic Collector Systems6
Preparation and Hydrophobicity of In Situ Biomineralized Biomimetic Hydrophobic Coating on Wood Surface6
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
XPS investigation of 5N purity Al thin foils for MEMS devices5
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
Cationic Surfactant CTAB'S Influence on Surface Mesopores and Polishing Property of PS@ m CeO 2 Ab5
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Tribochemistry effect on the friction reduction of Al 2 O 3 /ethylene glycol composite lubricant b5
TiO 2 ‐epoxy nanocomposites coated steel: Surface morphology, spectroscopic, and photocatalytic characteristics5
Large Asymmetric Spin‐Scattering at Ferromagnet/Nonmagnetic Interfaces Predicted From First‐Principles Methods5
A simple and rapid route for synthesizing the nanosized g‐C 3 N 4 materials with narrow bandgap an5
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Design and optimization of hexagonal tungsten ring metasurface perfect absorbers with circuit model5
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ToF‐SIMS Single‐Beam Depth Profiling and Ion Beam‐Induced Hydrophobic Patterning of a Nanoporous Gold Absorber for Decay Energy Spectrometry5
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Combining Experiment and Theory to Understand the Corrosion Inhibition of Salicylamide and Sesamol Derivatives5
A first principles study on the catalytic performance of methylcyclohexane dehydrogenation on a monoatomic catalyst5
Standard Approaches to XPS and AES Quantification—A Summary of ISO 18118:2024 on the Use of Relative Sensitivity Factors5
Effects of Mn Doping on Surface Chemistry, Phase Stability, and Physical Properties of NiO Synthesized via Green Methods5
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Boosting the hydrophobicity of eco‐friendly polyaniline coating using TiO 2 and ZnO nanoparticles4
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The 19 th European Conference on Applications of Surface and Interface Analysis4
The interface of atomic layer deposited ZrO 2 on Si/SiO 2 from an alkoxide zirconium precursor and4
Electronic structure and optical absorption property of BaTiO 3 /BiCoO 34
Preparation and Performance of CuCe/SiO 2 Aerogel Catalyst in the Catalytic Oxidation of CO4
Photoelectron spectroscopy of ceria: Reduction, quantification and the myth of the vacancy peak in XPS analysis4
Surface analysis insight note: Straightforward concentration depth profiling by angle‐resolved X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy using a Tikhonov regularization algorithm4
Competitive segregation to grain boundaries between Cr and Co in FeNiCrCo alloy4
Construction and Application Properties of Aluminum Particles With Milli‐Nano Structures4
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Interface Excitation Effect in Reflection Electron Energy Loss Spectroscopy4
Industrial scale fouling of heat exchangers in isocyanate production4
Humic acid as eco‐friendly corrosion inhibitor for EH40 ship plate steel4
Extraordinary corrosion inhibition efficiency of omeprazole in 1 M HCl solution: Experimental and theoretical investigation4
A Schiff Base‐Ce 3+ Complex as a High‐Efficiency Corrosion Inhibitor for 2024 Aluminum Alloy in High‐Temperature Concentrated HCl4
The effect of sputtering parameters and doping on the properties of CrN‐based coatings—A critical review4
XPS insights: Sample degradation in X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy4
An Investigation of Inward Ceramic Coating Growth Mechanisms Under Bipolar Plasma Electrolytic Oxidation (PEO) Processing4
The effect of electrophoretic deposition of carbon nanotubes on carbon fiber on interfacial properties of the thermoplastic polyimide composite4
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Nanosilicon Stabilized With Ligands: Effect of High‐Energy Proton Beam on Luminescent Properties4
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Surface Analysis Insight Note: Uncertainties in XPS Elemental Quantification4
Computational Exploration of Nickel Nanoclusters as Nano Sensors for Toxic Gas Detection4
Effect of SO 4 2− on Interface Compatibility and Mechanical Property of Diethylbenzene Crosslinked Polystyrene/CeO 4
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XPS Insight Note—Strategies for Obtaining Peak Shapes and Inferring Chemistry4
Thermal Plasma‐Induced Surface Modifications Correlated With the Field Emission Properties of Copper4
Synthesis and characterization of iron sulfide immobilized on Algerian halloysite clay (HKDD3) with enhanced removal of methylene blue from aqueous medium4
Determination of the Generation Depth of Ultra‐Soft X‐Ray Si L 2,3 Emis3
Spectroscopic and electrical characterization of oxygen microwave discharge used for downstream plasma oxidation of Si3
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
General Spectral Model for Quantitative Interfacial Electronic State Analysis With Different Growth Modes3
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The development of laboratory‐based high energy sources for XPS3
First‐Principles Study on Regulation Mechanism of Rare‐Earth Doping on Band Structure and Exciton Behavior of CeO 23
Microstructure and tribological properties of TiSiCN composite coatings with different carbon contents deposited by plasma‐enhanced magnetron sputtering3
Ensuring the Global Comparability of XPS Data Through Intensity Scale Calibration: Summary of ISO 5861:20243
On‐chip purification of tetracycline from food matrices3
Revisiting degradation in the XPS analysis of polymers3
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Deposition order and physicochemical process visualization of ink intersections using X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy imaging for forensic analysis3
The role of organic compounds in artificial saliva for corrosion studies: Evidence from X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy3
Oxidation of Metallic Aluminum Studied by Electrospray Droplet Impact/X‐Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (EDI/XPS)3
Surface analysis insight note. Principal component analysis (PCA) of an X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy image. The importance of preprocessing3
Study of silicon surface micro‐roughness generated by SF 6 remote plasma etching3
Solvent‐Induced Surface Morphology Probed by NP‐SIMS3
Imaging Methods for Analyzing Adhesion in Extrusion Coating3
Exploratory XPS Evidence for Ca–N Environments at the Organic–Mineral Interface in Bone3
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Importance of standard terminology in surface chemical analysis: ISO 18115‐1:2023, general terms and terms used in spectroscopy3
Electron Spectroscopic Investigations of Alkaline‐Based Battery‐Relevant Reference Materials3
A facile treatment of graphite as a reinforcement for Al‐based nanostructured composite3
Investigation of Electronic Energy Levels in a Weak Ferromagnetic Oxygen‐Deficient BiFeO 2.85 Thick Film Using Absorption and X‐Ray Photoelectron Spe3
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 simulations3
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
Comparison of the Physicochemical Properties of Coated and Intercalated Chitosan–Clay Systems: an Inverse Gas Chromatography Approach2
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
Depth profile study of LaAl 1‐x Cr x O 3 /SrTiO2
X‐Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy Study of Ni and Ni–SiO 2 Coatings Electrodeposited From Deep Eutectic Solvent2
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Comparing three strategies for surface treatment of Mg coated by hexamethylene diamine tetra methylene phosphonic acid for corrosion protection2
Monte‐Carlo‐based simulation study of ion‐implantation in gallium oxide devices2
Structural Analysis and Electrical Property of Acid‐Treated MWCNT2
Effect of the Fe Content on the Oxide Film Composition and Corrosion Resistance of Inconel 625: An XPS and Cyclic Potentiodynamic Polarisation Study2
Facile formulation of graphene oxide modified commercial polyurea grease and its enhanced tribological capability under extremely high contact stress2
Tribochemistry of phenol and benzyl alcohol between YG8 self‐mated interfaces2
From Oxidative Wear to Carbon Transfer Film Lubrication: Revealing Load‐Induced Interfacial Evolution of a‐C:H Coatings on Ti6Al4V via Multiscale Characterization2
Studying quantum effects of fine scaling on the buckling behavior of CNTs under torsional loading using the density functional theory and molecular mechanics approach2
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Li+ Uptake in 2D BA2PbI4 Thin Films: A Multi‐Technique Characterization2
X‐Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy Analysis of Indium and Indium‐Containing Compounds2
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Effect of Rare Earth Y and Metal X (Co, Mn, Ni, Cu) Elements on Cr Diffusion Behavior of SOFC Metallic Interconnect2
Nanoarchitectonics of Hierarchically Porous Carbon Nanospheres via Mild Air Activation for High‐Performance Supercapacitors2
Towards a New Reference Material—Analytical Challenges in Examining High‐Entropy Alloy Thin Films2
Exploring the Dielectric Model in the Limit of Low‐Energy Electrons Interacting With Graphene2
Surface chemical analysis of spatter particles generated in laser powder bed fusion of Hastelloy X in process atmospheres with high and low oxygen content2
IR Laser‐Induced Functionalization of Au‐Coated Oxide Glass via Formation of Shell‐Like Nanostructures2
Challenges in quantifying Pt concentrations in Pd alloys by using secondary ion mass spectrometry: Strong grain orientation effects2
Polysilicon Thin Film Transformations in Standard BiCMOS Processing: Structural Chemical Optical and Residual Stress Evolution2
Influence of aluminum addition on structure, hardness, and oxidation resistance of Ta 1−x Al x N t2
Porosity and functionality: A study on interdependence2
Influence of the base pressure in deposition of a‐SiCx interlayers for adhesion of Diamond‐Like Carbon on metallic alloy2
Structural, optical, and magnetic properties of Co‐doped CeO 2 thin films prepared by radio‐frequency magnetron sputtering2
Surface wettability of water and blood on diversified nanocone‐shaped ZnO films modified with n‐dodecyl mercaptan2
Effect of Al 2 O 3 thickness and oxidant precursors on the interface composition and contamination2
Exciton recombination in few‐layer MoS 2 nanosheets: Role of free carriers and defects2
Investigating the structure of the oxide on Ni‐Cr‐Mo alloys while presenting a method for analysis of complex oxides using QUASES2
An Efficient Sol–Gel Strategy to Fabricate Superhydrophobic and Oleophobic Polyester Fabrics With Enhanced Mechanical Stability and Chemical Durability Using Perfluorodecyltrimethoxysilane (PFDMS)2
Two different approaches to XPS quantitative analysis of polyelectrolyte adsorption layers2
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UV‐blocking performance and antibacterial activity of Cd, Ba co‐doped ZnO nanomaterials prepared by a facile wet chemical method1
Assessing the Long‐Term Aqueous Durability and Structural Stability of Pyrochlore (Gd 2 Ti 2 O 1
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Cr(VI) Reduction on Fe(III) Solid Surfaces at Vacuum Pressures1
Development of a 2D digital proton–proton scattering technique for hydrogen depth profiling1
Study of UV‐Induced ITO Work Function Changes Using Photoemission Yield Spectroscopy1
Synergistic effect of new imidazoline derivative and 2‐aminopyridine as corrosion inhibitors for Q235: Experimental and theoretical study1
Vacancies' effect on the ferroelectric and magnetic response of Eu‐doped Bi 0.85 Pr 0.15 Fe 1
Highly Sensitive Rice‐Grain–Shaped β‐MnO₂ Nano Crystallites for Ammonia Detection in Vapor and Liquid Phases1
Optimal Mechanical Properties and High Cellular Proliferation on Hybrid PCL/HaP/Col/SA Scaffolds for Tissue Engineering1
Effect of the culture medium on the behavior of the austenitic stainless steel with the specific 316L grade1
Quantitative Analysis Using Dual Anode X‐Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy1
Instant and Synergistic Antibacterial Coating of Silver Loaded With Silica Nanoparticles for Different Applications1
Atomic‐Scale Investigation of Sn Adsorption on Doped Fe(100) Surfaces for Corrosion Mitigation1
Layer‐by‐Layer Assembly of Antibiotic‐Loaded Multilayered Coating on Polyacrylate Scaffold1
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Modulating Properties of Cu 2 ZnSnS 4 Thin Films With Broad Mg‐Doping Concentration by Sol–Gel Met1
XPS Insight Note: Coster Kronig Broadening1
Morphology, Structure, and Polishing Performance of Double‐Shell P (MMA‐MPS)/SiO 2 /CeO 2 Composit1
Comparative Elemental Analysis of Commercial Functionalized Graphene Nanoplatelets Along the Production Chain With X‐Ray Photoelectron and Energy‐Dispersive X‐Ray Spectroscopy1
Tribological characteristics and mechanisms of boronitrogenated methyl epoxyoleate as bio‐based additive in petroleum lubricant1
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Advancing Surface Analysis: The Career and Contributions of Dr. John T. Grant1
Effect of pulse current on surface properties of aluminum oxide coating containing graphite1
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Surface analysis insight note: Differentiation methods applicable to noisy data for determination of sp2‐ versus sp3‐hybridization of carbon allotropes and AES signal strengths1
The x‐ and y‐Symmetrization of XPS Spectra, and the Creation of Models From x‐Symmetrized Spectra for the Visually Impaired1
A new working reference material for cassiterite oxygen isotope microanalysis1
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Expired flunarizine hydrochloride as corrosion inhibitors for Q235 steel in hydrochloric acid medium: Experimental and computational investigation1
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Band Alignment at Interface of ZnO/Si Heterojunction Investigated by X‐Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy1
Construction of underwater‐superaerophilic Pd‐CNTs/fluorosilane composite for enhancing heterogeneous catalytic hydrogenation reactions1
Theoretical Model for Determining the Thickness and Optical Constants of Transparent Conducting Oxide Thin Films From the Measured Reflectance Spectra1
Influence of H 2 Flow Rate and Growth Temperature on Homoepitaxial Growth and Doping of 4H‐SiC by Chemical Vapor Deposition1
Facile synthesis methodology and characterization studies of silica‐decorated hybridized anisotropic nanotubes and nanosheets1
Chemical functionality of surfaces for the characteristic adsorption of melamine1
Ions Inhibiting/Promoting the Adhesion Between Coals and Bubbles: The Effect of Ions on Hydrophobic Attraction and Electrical Repulsion1
Alignment‐inducement property of physicochemically reconstructed EVA layer via plasma ion‐beam treatment for liquid crystal system1
A DFT Investigation of the Optoelectronic Properties of Sc 3+ ‐Based Halide Li 2 ScCuX 1
Protein Immobilization on 3D‐Printed Biomedical Resins for Biochip Applications1
Direct determination of Mn valence states in mixed‐valent manganates by photoluminescence spectroscopy1
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Stable Gold Nanoparticle Colloids for Inkjet Printing Conductive Films1
Effect of micro‐arc oxidation treatment on laser joint microstructures of Ti‐6Al‐4V alloy/CFRP1
Unveiling How Atomic Defects and Force Fields Influence Friction in 2D MoS 2 Surfaces1
XPS and p‐ARXPS Analysis of Nanometric‐Thick Polyphosphazene Film on Undoped n‐InP 10 15 /cm 31
Development of a compact laser‐based heating stage for in situ spectroscopic characterizations1
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A spectroscopic ellipsometry study of TiO 2 :ZrO 2 on TiN/Si thin films prepared by Chemical Beam 1
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