{"title":"Innovative modeling of monolayer puckered arsenene: Bridging quantum mechanics and finite element analysis","authors":"Peyman Aghdasi, Shayesteh Yousefi, Reza Ansari","doi":"10.1002/sia.7319","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/sia.7319","url":null,"abstract":"Current study presents a novel hybrid approach combining finite element modeling and density functional theory calculations to investigate the mechanical properties of monolayer puckered arsenene. The multiscale analysis in this study leverages finite element analysis as a distinctive approach, complementing the nano‐scale capabilities of density functional theory and molecular dynamics by overcoming limitations faced by these two methods in representing complex scenarios. Furthermore, finite element analysis demonstrates computational efficiency for larger structures, making it suitable for systems where atomistic simulations may be impractical. This hybrid methodology offers a unique framework for accurately predicting key properties, including elastic modulus and buckling force, by synergistically integrating the strengths of both computational techniques. In addition to demonstrating the effectiveness of our approach in accurately capturing material behavior, our findings shed light on fundamental aspects of nanoscale mechanics, with implications for various applications in nanotechnology, materials science, and structural engineering. By providing a deeper understanding of the mechanical response of 2D materials, our research contributes to advancing the field of nanoscale materials engineering and informs the design of innovative nanostructures with tailored mechanical properties.","PeriodicalId":22062,"journal":{"name":"Surface and Interface Analysis","volume":"81 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2024-05-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140938332","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Lars P. H. Jeurgens, Claudia Cancellieri, Andreas Borgschulte, John F. Watts
{"title":"Advancements and challenges of HAXPES for materials sciences and technologies","authors":"Lars P. H. Jeurgens, Claudia Cancellieri, Andreas Borgschulte, John F. Watts","doi":"10.1002/sia.7318","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/sia.7318","url":null,"abstract":"","PeriodicalId":22062,"journal":{"name":"Surface and Interface Analysis","volume":"2016 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2024-05-08","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140938553","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Selective flotation separation of gypsum and quartz using dodecyl amine hydrochloride as collector: Mechanism and application","authors":"Mengyao Qi, Weijun Peng, Wei Wang, Yijun Cao, Guixia Fan, Yukun Huang","doi":"10.1002/sia.7320","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/sia.7320","url":null,"abstract":"The selective flotation separation of gypsum and quartz in phosphogypsum (PG) is an urgent problem that is very important for the high‐value utilization of PG. In the work, dodecyl amine hydrochloride (DH) was introduced as a collector for the selective flotation separation of gypsum and quartz. The flotation property and selective mechanism of DH on the surface of gypsum and quartz were researched by single mineral flotation experiments, Fourier transform attenuated total reflection infrared spectroscopy analyzer, zeta potential analyzer, X‐ray photoelectron spectrum, molecular dynamic (MD) simulation, etc. Additionally, H<jats:sup>+</jats:sup> was introduced into the mineral‐water system simulated by MD to take into account the effect of acidic conditions on the adsorption of DH. The pre‐adsorption of H<jats:sup>+</jats:sup> on the quartz surface under strongly acidic conditions hindered the electrostatic force adsorption of DH on the quartz surface. Furthermore, DH was adopted as a collector in the direct flotation recovery of gypsum from PG, and the gypsum concentrates with productivity of 69.85%, CaSO<jats:sub>4</jats:sub>·2H<jats:sub>2</jats:sub>O content of 96.33%, and whiteness of 55.00% were obtained. The SiO<jats:sub>2</jats:sub> content in the gypsum concentrate decreased from 9.08% to 0.616%. It suggested that DH could serve as a promising collector in the selective separation of gypsum and quartz in PG via flotation.","PeriodicalId":22062,"journal":{"name":"Surface and Interface Analysis","volume":"1 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2024-05-07","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140938552","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Surface plasmon resonance‐based fiber optic sensor utilizing tin oxide and zinc sulfide: An experimental analysis","authors":"Vicky Kapoor, Navneet K. Sharma","doi":"10.1002/sia.7317","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/sia.7317","url":null,"abstract":"Surface plasmon resonance‐based fiber optic sensors with Ag‐SnO<jats:sub>2</jats:sub> and Ag‐ZnS bi‐layers are proposed experimentally and compared in detail in terms of sensitivity. Effect of SnO<jats:sub>2</jats:sub> and ZnS layer thicknesses on the sensitivity is examined. Largest sensitivities are achieved by sensors with 40 nm Ag‐10 nm SnO<jats:sub>2</jats:sub> layers and 40 nm Ag‐10 nm ZnS layers. Sensor with 40 nm Ag‐10 nm SnO<jats:sub>2</jats:sub> layers is found to demonstrate better sensitivity than that with 40 nm Ag‐10 nm ZnS layers.","PeriodicalId":22062,"journal":{"name":"Surface and Interface Analysis","volume":"87 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2024-05-02","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140826540","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"The enhanced tribological performance of fabric‐reinforced resin composites by biomimetic surface modification of fillers","authors":"Fengxiang Cao, Zhen Fang, Zhuhui Qiao","doi":"10.1002/sia.7310","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/sia.7310","url":null,"abstract":"The poor dispersion of multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) and weak interfacial adhesion of fabric and resin matrix seriously affect the tribological performance of fabric‐reinforcement resin composites. Tannic acid (TA), a plant‐derived compound, which is similar to mussel‐inspired polydopamine, can adhere to various substrates under a weak basic buffer solution. Therefore, in this work, TA‐modified MWCNTs were incorporated into TA functionalized fabric composite to improve the tribological performance of the fabric composite. The results indicate that the MWCNTs and fabric were successfully modified with TA. The wear tests revealed that the TA‐MWCNTs reinforcement TA‐fabric resin composites exhibited the best tribological performance, in which the friction coefficient and volume wear rate decreased by 16.9% and 40%, respectively, compared with pristine fabric composite. The favorable interfacial bonding between fabric and resin is beneficial to the friction force transfer to the load‐bearing fabric, decreasing the stress focus and thus reducing the damage to composite materials. Meanwhile, the good dispersion of MWCNTs contributes to the excellent lubrication performance. This simple and eco‐friendly method of treating fillers with TA provides a new approach to achieve high‐performance tribological materials.","PeriodicalId":22062,"journal":{"name":"Surface and Interface Analysis","volume":"132 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2024-04-29","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140826675","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Analysis of the hydration water on the surface of human hair using a combination of infrared absorption vibrational spectroscopy and multivariate curve resolution","authors":"Shunta Chikami, Shoichi Maeda, Glenn Villena Latag, Riko Kaizu, Noriyuki Tanji, Mikako Ezure, Shinobu Nagase, Tomohiro Hayashi","doi":"10.1002/sia.7316","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/sia.7316","url":null,"abstract":"Modern society's keen regard for aesthetics made hair products an integral part of a multi‐billion‐dollar cosmetic industry. Hair care products (e.g., shampoos and conditioners) and chemical treatments (e.g., bleaching and permanent waving) result in various effects on the morphological attributes of hair. Generally, water adsorbed on the hair surface is known to significantly dictate the hair's mechanical characteristics (smoothness and friction), and hair's macroscopic wettability has been commonly used to indicate its surface properties. However, an approach to selectively characterize the hydration water in the hair surface is required to accurately understand the intermolecular events between the hair and its vicinal water. In this paper, we successfully obtained the infrared (IR) absorption spectra of the hydration water of human hair. We employed the multivariate curve resolution‐alternating least square (MCR‐ALS) method to separate the hydration and bulk water spectra from the whole spectra. Comparing the IR spectra of the hydration water of chemically untreated and bleached hair samples, we conclude that water molecules form strong hydrogen bonds with the bleached hair surface due to the destruction of the hair's hydrophobic outer layer and the consequent formation of hydrophilic residues.","PeriodicalId":22062,"journal":{"name":"Surface and Interface Analysis","volume":"3 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2024-04-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140808956","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Characteristic variations in a pulsed‐anodized NiTi alloy surface by the lower voltage setting","authors":"Ryota Kawakami, Yuya Matsui, Akihiro Tsuruta, Masatoshi Sakairi, Naofumi Ohtsu","doi":"10.1002/sia.7315","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/sia.7315","url":null,"abstract":"Pulsed anodization of a nearly equiatomic NiTi alloy in HNO<jats:sub>3</jats:sub> leads to the formation of a nearly Ni‐free oxide layer, resulting in the suppression of Ni‐ion release from the alloy surface. The core technology involves introduction of a lower‐voltage period, which promostes chemical reactions between the alloy and electrolyte, to obtain a surface layer with better corrosion protection. In this study, a higher voltage of 3.5 V was applied, and the lower voltage was varied within 0–3.5 V. As the lower voltage was increased, nanometer‐sized pores present on the anodized surface gradually expanded, while the layer thickness decreased. Although the corrosion protectivity of the layer did not change significantly during the electrochemical experiments, the amount of Ni‐ion released into the physiological solution significantly decreased when the voltage was below 1.8 V. X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy analyses revealed the presence of Ni (OH)<jats:sub>2</jats:sub> on the topmost surface, and its concentration decreased at a voltage <1.8 V. Lower voltages affected the concentration of Ni (OH)<jats:sub>2</jats:sub> on the topmost surface and thus considerably influenced the Ni‐ion release behavior. These findings will contribute to the production of NiTi alloys with improved biocompatibility.","PeriodicalId":22062,"journal":{"name":"Surface and Interface Analysis","volume":"36 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2024-04-27","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140808914","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Experimental and molecular dynamics simulation study on antifouling performance of antimicrobial peptide-modified aluminum alloy surfaces","authors":"Wencheng Liu, Tong Lou, Xiuqin Bai, Xiaoyan He, Chengqing Yuan","doi":"10.1002/sia.7311","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/sia.7311","url":null,"abstract":"Marine biofouling poses a major challenge to ship navigation and hinders the development of the shipping industry. Urgent action is required to tackle this problem through the implementation of innovative strategies. Antimicrobial peptides have garnered considerable attention due to their outstanding effectiveness, wide range of activity, and eco-friendly characteristics. This study involved grafting the antibacterial peptide <i>andricin 01</i> (AIGHCLGATL) onto the surface of an aluminum alloy, thereby creating a modified surface with antibacterial properties. In summary, amino groups were introduced onto the surface of aluminum alloys through the silanization process using (3-aminopropyl) triethoxysilane (APTES), and then the peptides were covalently immobilized on the treated surface using glutaraldehyde as a cross-linking agent. The successful modification of the peptide was confirmed by Fourier transform-infrared spectroscopy (FT-IR) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) analysis. The antimicrobial peptide-modified aluminum alloy surfaces exhibited significant bactericidal activity, killing 75.3% of <i>Bacillus</i> sp. and 85.5% of <i>Escherichia coli</i>, while achieving antifouling efficiencies of 88.6% and 90.7% against <i>Bacillus</i> sp. and <i>E. coli</i>, respectively. Furthermore, molecular dynamics simulations showed that the inserted of the peptides into the phospholipid membrane caused a change in the local membrane curvature, which eventually led to membrane rupture. These results provide valuable information for the application of antimicrobial peptides in the field of antifouling and the elucidation of antifouling mechanisms.","PeriodicalId":22062,"journal":{"name":"Surface and Interface Analysis","volume":"51 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2024-04-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140588307","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Beatriz Mendoza‐Sánchez, Vincent Fernandez, Pascal Bargiela, Neal Fairley, Jonas Baltrusaitis
{"title":"Surface science insight note: Charge compensation and charge correction in X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy","authors":"Beatriz Mendoza‐Sánchez, Vincent Fernandez, Pascal Bargiela, Neal Fairley, Jonas Baltrusaitis","doi":"10.1002/sia.7309","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/sia.7309","url":null,"abstract":"Strategies to deal with sample charging effects on X‐ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) spectra are presented. These strategies combine charge compensation (or lack of) via a flow of electrons and an electrical connection (or lack of) of samples to the ground. Practical examples involving samples with a range of different electrical properties, sample structure/composition and sensitivity to X‐rays, illustrate the correlation between sample properties, measurement strategies, and the resulting XPS data. The most appropriate measurement strategy for a particular sample is also recommended. We highlight the crucial importance of appropriate XPS data acquisition to obtain a correct data interpretation.","PeriodicalId":22062,"journal":{"name":"Surface and Interface Analysis","volume":"43 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2024-04-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140588375","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Competitive segregation to grain boundaries between Cr and Co in FeNiCrCo alloy","authors":"Weiwei Zhang, Li Huang, Jing Liang, Yanchao Li, Wei Bai, Benqi Jiao, Dongxiao Kan, Jianfeng Li, Wen Zhang","doi":"10.1002/sia.7307","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1002/sia.7307","url":null,"abstract":"Alloying elements segregating to grain boundaries (GBs) is vital in determining structural stability and mechanical properties of alloys, especially in high‐entropy alloys (HEAs) that consist of multiple elements. However, some details remain unclear, such as the process of varied atoms (Cr and Co) cosegregation to GBs in FeNiCrCo alloy. Therefore, the competition and cooperation between Fe, Ni, Cr, and Co atoms segregating to GBs of FeNiCrCo alloy were investigated via molecular dynamic (MD) simulation. Five [110] symmetric tilt GBs of FeNiCrCo were applied to study the relation between the tendency of atomic segregation especially Cr and Co and GB characters including GB energy and GB excess free volume (GB excess volume). A competitive segregation phenomenon between Cr and Co atoms was discovered, which could be dominated by GB excess volume and different atomic radii among components.","PeriodicalId":22062,"journal":{"name":"Surface and Interface Analysis","volume":"49 6 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":1.7,"publicationDate":"2024-04-09","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140588498","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":4,"RegionCategory":"化学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}