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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 2021-09-01 to 2025-09-01.)

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A New XPS Test Material for More Reliable Analysis of Microstructures	48
On the Variation in Surface State of Nominally Identical Fused Silica Optics Surfaces	38
Surface and interface chemistry of bromine–methanol‐etched Cd_0.9Zn_0.1Te crystals	37
Impact of various cleaning procedures on p‐GaN surfaces	26
XPS study on surface modification of NiTi alloy by acidic solution immersion and subsequent heating in air	25
Investigation on the material properties of ZnO nanorods deposited on Ga‐doped ZnO seeded glass substrate: Effects of CBD precursor concentration	20
Effect of different types of substrate surface treatments on the graphene device performance	19
Facial fabrication of superhydrophobic cellulose film with hierarchical morphologies	17
Reducing Ni Ion Release From Anodized NiTi Alloy in a Biological Environment by Altering the Surface Characteristics	16
Enhancement of Interfacial Adhesion in Wood Fiber/Clay/HDPE Composites by Phenylethylamine Treatment	15
Insight Into Water Adsorption and Dissociation on Ge_n/hSi: A Density Functional Theory Study	15
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Hardness and indentation modulus of human enamel and dentin	14
Surface modifications of PET in argon atmospheric pressure plasma: Gas flow rate effect	14
The Utility of Adventitious Carbon for Charge Correction: A Perspective From a Second Multiuser Facility	14
Comparative study of structural, optical, and photocatalytic properties of ZnO synthesized by chemical coprecipitation and modified sol–gel methods	14
In Situ PM‐IRRAS and XPS Analysis of Nitrogen Plasma Surface Modification of Polylactide Thin Films	13
The effect of electrophoretic deposition p‐aminobenzenesulfonamide grafted CNT on mechanical properties of carbon fiber filled polyamide 6 composite	13
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Fabrication of molecularly imprinted polymer‐based interdigital sensor for L‐ascorbic acid	12
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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
Investigation of 500 keV Si ion induced surface structuring of Ni and Ti for enhancement of field emission properties	11

Comparative investigation on organosilicon film growth by cyclonic plasma using hexamethyldisilazane and hexamethyldisilazane/nitrogen gas mixture	10
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
Correction to “XPS Insight Note: Multiplet Splitting in X‐Ray Photoelectron Spectra”	9
Sensitivity enhancement using chemically reactive gas cluster ion beams in secondary ion mass spectrometry (SIMS)	9
Determination of the interface band alignment of Mg₂Si/4H‐SiC heterojuction for potential photodetector application	9
Characterization of peroxide on coal surface: A combined △SCF and XPS study	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
Experimental study and thermodynamic analysis on the selective oxidation of DP1180 dual‐phase steel	8
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Innovative modeling of monolayer puckered arsenene: Bridging quantum mechanics and finite element analysis	8
Summary of ISO/TC 201 International Standard ISO 18516:2019 Surface chemical analysis—Determination of lateral resolution and sharpness in beam‐based methods with a range from nanometres to micrometre	8
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From orthophosphate to phosphine‐based groups: The effects of argon ion sputtering on doped polyethersulfone films	8
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Characterization and Comparison of Fluoroelastomer: Unfilled, Carbon Nanotube Filled (Unmodified, Acid or Base Surface Modified), and Carbon Black Using FTIR and Raman Spectroscopy	7
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Surface analysis insight note: Accounting for X‐ray beam damage effects in positive electrode‐electrolyte interphase investigations	7
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Coupling of X‐AES Transitions and XPS Photopeaks to Assess the Oxide Formation of Ga and in CuIn_0.7Ga_0.3Se₂ Material During Air Aging	7
Much Ado About Nothing? Background Anomalies Without Accompanying Primary Peaks in X‐Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy and Low Energy Ion Scattering	7
X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy‐based valence band spectra of passive films on titanium	7
Fabrication of minimal capital‐intensive scratch‐resistant and hydrophobic tungsten oxide film on stainless steel through spray pyrolysis	7
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Superhydrophobic and oleophobic coatings from flower‐like zinc oxide and fluorinated epoxy with good comprehensive property	7
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Surface hydrophobization of cotton via laccase‐mediated polydopamine deposition and dodecyl gallate grafting	7
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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
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
Secondary Ion Emissions of Tm and Tb Targets Under Bombardment With Cluster Ions	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
Monitoring electrode/electrolyte interfaces of Li‐ion batteries under working conditions: A surface‐enhanced Raman spectroscopic study on LiCoO₂ composite cathodes	6
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Correlating corrosion modes with the microstructure of the 2XXX series alloys: A comparative approach	6
Local inverse inelastic mean free path at interface	6
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Construction of hydrophobic lauric acid film on aluminum alloy and its corrosion resistance mechanism	6
Martin P Seah MBE—Shining a light on surface chemical analysis	6
Speciation of Magnesium Surfaces by X‐Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS)	6
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XPS study of the thermal stability of passivated NiCrFeCoMo multi‐principal element alloy surfaces	6
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
Effect of Surface Dissolution on the Floatability of Brucite in Three Anionic Collector Systems	5
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Depth Profiles of Crystallinity and Preferential Orientation and Surface Characteristics of Sputter‐Deposited CeO₂ Thin Film Buffer Layers on Sapphire Substrates Evaluated Through Two‐Dimen	5
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Matrix‐enhanced secondary ion mass spectrometry: Effects of aliphatic carboxylic acid matrices on the sensitivity enhancement of biological phospholipids	5
Surface chemistry and diffusion of trace and alloying elements during in vacuum thermal deoxidation of stainless steel	5
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Large Asymmetric Spin‐Scattering at Ferromagnet/Nonmagnetic Interfaces Predicted From First‐Principles Methods	5
Multiple graphdiyne‐like chains self‐assemble into carbon nanotubes	5
Tailoring the surface properties of molybdenum oxytelluride thin films by its compositional ratio	5
Aluminum Oxide Films and Sapphire Demonstrate Interaction of Sample Preparation and Instrumentation for XPS Measurements of Layered Materials	5
Considerations on the XPS Analysis of 2H‐TaS₂ (0001)	5
Standard Approaches to XPS and AES Quantification—A Summary of ISO 18118:2024 on the Use of Relative Sensitivity Factors	5
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
Temperature dependence of the work function in barium fluoride ultra‐thin films on semiconductors for hybrid thermionic converters studied by ultraviolet photoelectron spectroscopy	5
Design and optimization of hexagonal tungsten ring metasurface perfect absorbers with circuit model	4
Extraordinary corrosion inhibition efficiency of omeprazole in 1 M HCl solution: Experimental and theoretical investigation	4
XPS investigation of 5N purity Al thin foils for MEMS devices	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
Industrial scale fouling of heat exchangers in isocyanate production	4
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Surface Analysis Insight Note: Uncertainties in XPS Elemental Quantification	4
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Combining Experiment and Theory to Understand the Corrosion Inhibition of Salicylamide and Sesamol Derivatives	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
The effect of sputtering parameters and doping on the properties of CrN‐based coatings—A critical review	4
Substrate‐dependent enhancement of the durability of EPD graphene coating as a macroscale solid lubricant	4
A unified scale for the Auger parameter: Methodology and benefits	4
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The influence of Ti plasma etching pre‐treatment on mechanical properties of DLC film on cemented carbide	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
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	4
Nanosilicon Stabilized With Ligands: Effect of High‐Energy Proton Beam on Luminescent Properties	4
Processing and interpretation of core‐electron XPS spectra of complex plasma‐treated polyethylene‐based surfaces using a theoretical peak model	4
The 19^th European Conference on Applications of Surface and Interface Analysis	4
Thermal Plasma‐Induced Surface Modifications Correlated With the Field Emission Properties of Copper	3
Importance of standard terminology in surface chemical analysis: ISO 18115‐1:2023, general terms and terms used in spectroscopy	3
Synthesis and characterization of iron sulfide immobilized on Algerian halloysite clay (HKDD3) with enhanced removal of methylene blue from aqueous medium	3
Solid and liquid green Ag nanoparticles based on banana peel extract as an eco‐friendly remedy for ringworm in pets	3
A statistical analysis of pores and microcracks in nuclear graphite	3
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XPS insights: Sample degradation in X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy	3
Photoelectron spectroscopy of ceria: Reduction, quantification and the myth of the vacancy peak in XPS analysis	3
Microstructure and optical properties of W/W‐W_xN/WO_x multilayer metal‐dielectric solar selective absorbing coating	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
The development of laboratory‐based high energy sources for XPS	3
A facile treatment of graphite as a reinforcement for Al‐based nanostructured composite	3
The role of organic compounds in artificial saliva for corrosion studies: Evidence from X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy	3
Surface analysis insight note: Straightforward concentration depth profiling by angle‐resolved X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy using a Tikhonov regularization algorithm	3
Boosting the hydrophobicity of eco‐friendly polyaniline coating using TiO₂ and ZnO nanoparticles	3
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A Schiff Base‐Ce³⁺ Complex as a High‐Efficiency Corrosion Inhibitor for 2024 Aluminum Alloy in High‐Temperature Concentrated HCl	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
Electron Spectroscopic Investigations of Alkaline‐Based Battery‐Relevant Reference Materials	3
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Spectroscopic and electrical characterization of oxygen microwave discharge used for downstream plasma oxidation of Si	3
Testing new graphene oxide‐coated glazing for papyrus manuscripts in museums: Part I	3
Deposition order and physicochemical process visualization of ink intersections using X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy imaging for forensic analysis	3
Interpretation of TOF‐SIMS data based on information entropy of spectra	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
Competitive segregation to grain boundaries between Cr and Co in FeNiCrCo alloy	3
The effect of electrophoretic deposition of carbon nanotubes on carbon fiber on interfacial properties of the thermoplastic polyimide composite	3
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Four vignettes on interactions with Martin Seah: The impact of his work	3
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General Spectral Model for Quantitative Interfacial Electronic State Analysis With Different Growth Modes	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
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Depth profile study of LaAl_1‐xCr_xO₃/SrTiO₃ (x = 0, 0.2, 0.6, and 1) using time of flight secondary ion mass spectrometry (TOF‐SIMS)	2
Special Issue of Surface and Interface Analysis Martin P. Seah MBE: Shining a light on surface chemical analysis	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

Effect of Al₂O₃ thickness and oxidant precursors on the interface composition and contamination in Al₂O₃/GaN structures	2
Surface wettability of water and blood on diversified nanocone‐shaped ZnO films modified with n‐dodecyl mercaptan	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
Investigating the structure of the oxide on Ni‐Cr‐Mo alloys while presenting a method for analysis of complex oxides using QUASES	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
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
Structural, optical, and magnetic properties of Co‐doped CeO₂ thin films prepared by radio‐frequency magnetron sputtering	2
Surface analysis insight note. Principal component analysis (PCA) of an X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy image. The importance of preprocessing	2
Surface science insight note: Optimizing XPS instrument performance for quantification of spectra	2
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
Facile formulation of graphene oxide modified commercial polyurea grease and its enhanced tribological capability under extremely high contact stress	2
Effect of HA and CO₂ Gas on the Microstructure and Corrosion of Coatings Prepared by Plasma Electrolytic Oxidation of Mg‐Nd‐Zn‐Ca Alloy	2
Comparing three strategies for surface treatment of Mg coated by hexamethylene diamine tetra methylene phosphonic acid for corrosion protection	2
Investigation of Electronic Energy Levels in a Weak Ferromagnetic Oxygen‐Deficient BiFeO_2.85 Thick Film Using Absorption and X‐Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopic Studies	2
Monte‐Carlo‐based simulation study of ion‐implantation in gallium oxide devices	2
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Effects of post‐deposition annealing on chemical composition of SiN_x film in SiO₂/SiN_x/SiO₂/Si stacked structure	2
Structural Analysis and Electrical Property of Acid‐Treated MWCNT	2
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Porosity and functionality: A study on interdependence	2
Towards a New Reference Material—Analytical Challenges in Examining High‐Entropy Alloy Thin Films	2
A two‐point calibration method for quantifying organic binary mixtures using secondary ion mass spectrometry in the presence of matrix effects	2
An Efficient Sol–Gel Strategy to Fabricate Superhydrophobic and Oleophobic Polyester Fabrics With Enhanced Mechanical Stability and Chemical Durability Using Perfluorodecyltrimethoxysilane (PFDMS)	2
Ensuring the Global Comparability of XPS Data Through Intensity Scale Calibration: Summary of ISO 5861:2024	2
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Microstructure and tribological properties of TiSiCN composite coatings with different carbon contents deposited by plasma‐enhanced magnetron sputtering	2
Gamma irradiation induced surface plasmon resonance of Cu nanoparticles in fullerene C₆₀	2
XPS study of silver and copper nanoparticles demonstrated selective anticancer, proapoptotic, and antibacterial properties	2
Exploring the Dielectric Model in the Limit of Low‐Energy Electrons Interacting With Graphene	2
On the Auger parameter of Cu(II) compounds	2
Impact of polyvinylpyrrolidone and quantity of silver nitrate on silver nanoparticles sizing via solvothermal method for dye‐sensitized solar cells	2
Influence of the base pressure in deposition of a‐SiCx interlayers for adhesion of Diamond‐Like Carbon on metallic alloy	2
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Effect of Rare Earth Y and Metal X (Co, Mn, Ni, Cu) Elements on Cr Diffusion Behavior of SOFC Metallic Interconnect	2
X‐Ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy Analysis of Indium and Indium‐Containing Compounds	2
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Identification of carbon‐containing phases in electrodeposited hard Fe–C coatings with intentionally codeposited carbon	2
Influence of aluminum addition on structure, hardness, and oxidation resistance of Ta_1−xAl_xN thin films	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
Influence of the irradiation of ions of different mass on the formation of surface defects of lithium fluoride thin films	2
Exciton recombination in few‐layer MoS₂ nanosheets: Role of free carriers and defects	2
Challenges in quantifying Pt concentrations in Pd alloys by using secondary ion mass spectrometry: Strong grain orientation effects	2
Study of silicon surface micro‐roughness generated by SF₆ remote plasma etching	2
Doping‐induced diffused phase transition triggers gas‐sensing performance of Sn‐doped BaTiO₃ nanostructures	2
On‐chip purification of tetracycline from food matrices	2
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Revisiting degradation in the XPS analysis of polymers	2
Effect of the culture medium on the behavior of the austenitic stainless steel with the specific 316L grade	1
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Direct determination of Mn valence states in mixed‐valent manganates by photoluminescence spectroscopy	1
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
Alignment‐inducement property of physicochemically reconstructed EVA layer via plasma ion‐beam treatment for liquid crystal system	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
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Characterization of CuO‐Doped SnO₂ Thin Films Prepared by Sol–Gel and Dip‐Coating: A Multi‐Analytical Approach	1
Mechanical and Tribological Properties of Carbon Fiber Reinforced POM Composite Filled With Maleamidic Acid Treated Carbon Nanotube	1
A mechanochemically created durable dynamic superhydrophilic‐like surface	1
UV‐blocking performance and antibacterial activity of Cd, Ba co‐doped ZnO nanomaterials prepared by a facile wet chemical method	1
Effect of fluoride and hydroxyl group on bioactivity of the anodized films prepared by two‐step anodization at low current density	1
Expired flunarizine hydrochloride as corrosion inhibitors for Q235 steel in hydrochloric acid medium: Experimental and computational investigation	1
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XPS and p‐ARXPS Analysis of Nanometric‐Thick Polyphosphazene Film on Undoped n‐InP 10¹⁵/cm³	1
Vacancies' effect on the ferroelectric and magnetic response of Eu‐doped Bi_0.85Pr_0.15Fe_0.97Mn_0.03O₃ thin films	1
A new working reference material for cassiterite oxygen isotope microanalysis	1
Development of a 2D digital proton–proton scattering technique for hydrogen depth profiling	1
Quantification of aluminium and silicon‐containing materials using Ag Lα X‐rays	1
Enhanced adhesion of copper plating to polyether ether ketone based on active oxygen species generated under ultraviolet irradiation	1
XPS Insight Note: Coster–Kronig Broadening	1
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Photocatalytic, phosphorus‐doped, anatase oxide layers applicable to titanium implant alloys	1
Dopant concentration influence on the optical properties of NiO thin films doped by Al and Nb deposited by DC and RF magnetron sputtering	1
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Cr(VI) Reduction on Fe(III) Solid Surfaces at Vacuum Pressures	1
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Effect of micro‐arc oxidation treatment on laser joint microstructures of Ti‐6Al‐4V alloy/CFRP	1
A guide for the meaningful surface analysis of wood by XPS and ToF‐SIMS	1
Surface analysis insight note: Differentiation methods applicable to noisy data for determination of sp2‐ versus sp3‐hybridization of carbon allotropes and AES signal strengths	1
Effect of pulse current on surface properties of aluminum oxide coating containing graphite	1
Helium behavior and vacancy‐defect evolution in nickel‐base alloy by helium ion beam irradiation and annealing	1
Chemical functionality of surfaces for the characteristic adsorption of melamine	1
Adsorption Characteristics of Sodium Oleate on the Surface of Hydroxide Minerals	1
Modulating Properties of Cu₂ZnSnS₄ Thin Films With Broad Mg‐Doping Concentration by Sol–Gel Method	1
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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X‐ray standing wave assisted XANES for depth dependent chemical state analysis of Cr in Cr₂O₃/Cr bilayer structure	1
Characteristic variations in a pulsed‐anodized NiTi alloy surface by the lower voltage setting	1
Investigation of glassy phase silica in low calcium content fly ash by X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy	1
Quantification of secondary ion mass spectrometry measurements by using ion‐implanted metallic standards	1
Optical constants of organic insulators in the UV range extracted from reflection electron energy loss spectra	1
Theoretical Model for Determining the Thickness and Optical Constants of Transparent Conducting Oxide Thin Films From the Measured Reflectance Spectra	1
Instant and Synergistic Antibacterial Coating of Silver Loaded With Silica Nanoparticles for Different Applications	1
Comparative Elemental Analysis of Commercial Functionalized Graphene Nanoplatelets Along the Production Chain With X‐Ray Photoelectron and Energy‐Dispersive X‐Ray Spectroscopy	1