Huangwei Sun , Yang Lin , Ping Song , Wei Yu , Si Lai , Guangchi Wang , Xintao Zhang , Jiankang Zhang , Haijun Wu , Jing Feng , Xiaoyu Chong
{"title":"Insight into the strengthening and fracture mechanism of Au/Ni3Al interface via first-principles calculations","authors":"Huangwei Sun , Yang Lin , Ping Song , Wei Yu , Si Lai , Guangchi Wang , Xintao Zhang , Jiankang Zhang , Haijun Wu , Jing Feng , Xiaoyu Chong","doi":"10.1016/j.surfin.2025.106977","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.surfin.2025.106977","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The effects of alloy elemental segregation on the Au/Ni<sub>3</sub>Al interface are systematically investigated employing density functional theory (DFT)-based first-principles calculations. Through comprehensive atomic-scale and electronic structure analyses, the mechanisms of interfacial strengthening, elemental segregation behavior, and fracture initiation are elucidated. The findings indicate that the bridge position (MT) configuration has the maximum bond strength. Si and Ge atoms are easily separated from the Au surface to the interface, while Ni and Sn solute atoms exhibit preferential segregation within the Au matrix. When the Ni is doped, the interfacial work of adhesion increased by 16.33 % compared with the undoped interface, and the bonding strength was considerably improved. Meanwhile, the changes of chemical bonding and electronic behavior during the interfacial fracture are systematically analyzed. The fracture of three interfacial stacking models occurred inside the Au bulk phase, which are caused by the breakage of Au-Au(I) bonds in the Au bulk material. This study is a guide to the strengthening, segregation of alloying elements and fracture behavior between Au-based solder materials and base materials.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":22081,"journal":{"name":"Surfaces and Interfaces","volume":"72 ","pages":"Article 106977"},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2025-06-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144322274","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
María Elena Manríquez-Ramírez , Adrián Farid Bustos-Jiménez , Martin Daniel Trejo-Valdez , Laura V. Castro , Emma Ortiz-Islas
{"title":"Nickel-molybdenum oxide catalysts used in the catalytic hydrogenation of styrene oxide to produce 2-phenylethanol","authors":"María Elena Manríquez-Ramírez , Adrián Farid Bustos-Jiménez , Martin Daniel Trejo-Valdez , Laura V. Castro , Emma Ortiz-Islas","doi":"10.1016/j.surfin.2025.106969","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.surfin.2025.106969","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>In this study, mixed molybdenum-nickel oxide catalysts were tested in the selective hydrogenation of styrene using hydrogen flow, magnetic stirring, and room temperature. This method is both economical and environmentally friendly for producing 2-phenylethanol, a key component of rose oil, known for its important properties that make it suitable for use in perfumery, cosmetics, detergents, medicine, and food. To prepare the catalysts, molybdenum-nickel oxides were synthesized by varying the nickel concentration to 15, 20, and 25 % molar relative to the molybdenum content, using nickel nitrate as the precursor. The catalysts were prepared via the coprecipitation method in an acidic medium. The resulting materials were characterized using various microscopic and spectroscopic techniques. Scanning electron microscopy analysis revealed that the molybdenum oxide particles increased in size, both in thickness and length, as the nickel concentration increased. Raman and X-ray spectra revealed that bands indicative of nickel-molybdenum interactions became more prominent with higher nickel content. This was due to increased conversion and selectivity for 2-phenylethanol as the nickel content in the molybdenum oxide increased.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":22081,"journal":{"name":"Surfaces and Interfaces","volume":"72 ","pages":"Article 106969"},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2025-06-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144331344","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Yaoyao Shan, Chaowei Han, Xu Wang, Zhen Zhang, Mei Yan, Guanfeng Ji, Wenshou Wang
{"title":"Photochromic−activity relationship insights for boosting C(sp3)-H Bonds activation in the BiOBr1-xIx colloid ultrathin nanosheets","authors":"Yaoyao Shan, Chaowei Han, Xu Wang, Zhen Zhang, Mei Yan, Guanfeng Ji, Wenshou Wang","doi":"10.1016/j.surfin.2025.106965","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.surfin.2025.106965","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Converting volatile organic compounds like ethylbenzene through C<img>H bond activation to high-value organic intermediates under milder, energy-efficient conditions offers a sustainable approach to chemical synthesis and environmental protection. However, the activation of C(sp<sup>3</sup>)-H bonds in ethylbenzene poses significant challenges due to their high bond strength and low polarity. Here, we developed iodine-doped photochromic BiOBr<sub>1-x</sub>I<sub>x</sub> ultrathin nanosheets as photocatalysts to enhance the photooxidation process under visible light. Iodine doping optimizes the energy band structure and enriches the generation of oxygen vacancies of BiOBr<sub>1-x</sub>I<sub>x</sub> nanosheets, endowing pronounced photochromic behavior upon 450 nm light irradiation. The photochromism induced colored state effectively reduces energy waste by suppressing the recombination of photogenerated carriers, thereby increasing solar energy utilization. As the photochromic property of BiOBr<sub>1-x</sub>I<sub>x</sub> nanosheets intensifies, the carriers’ separation efficiency improves and thus results in significantly enhanced photooxidation activity of the C<img>H bonds, exhibiting a strong relationship between the photochromic and photocatalytic properties. The photochromic-related photocatalytic coupling and oxidation reactions of ethylbenzene were efficiently realized by BiOBr<sub>0.98</sub>I<sub>0.02</sub> nanosheets catalytic performance approach 7 times compared to pristine BiOBr. Under 450 nm light irradiation for 15 h, the turnover number (TON) of ethylbenzene reaches 274,000 µmol·g⁻¹, with acetophenone selectivity consistently exceeding 99 %. The apparent quantum yield (AQY) at 450 nm is calculated to be 1.3 %. This work highlights a green and sustainable strategy to design new photocatalysts for C<img>H bonds activation by manipulating the photochromism.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":22081,"journal":{"name":"Surfaces and Interfaces","volume":"72 ","pages":"Article 106965"},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2025-06-18","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144338930","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Lei Li , Chenyu Zhang , Zhihao Xu , Lei Gu , Rongqing Xu , Jiang Zhao
{"title":"Synergistic MXene/GO composites for flexible capacitive humidity sensors with ultrahigh sensitivity and fast response","authors":"Lei Li , Chenyu Zhang , Zhihao Xu , Lei Gu , Rongqing Xu , Jiang Zhao","doi":"10.1016/j.surfin.2025.106948","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.surfin.2025.106948","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>High-performance flexible humidity sensors are critical enabling components for next-generation wearable systems and electronic skin (e-skin), although achieving concomitant ultrathin geometries, mechanical flexibility, and ultrahigh sensitivity remains challenging. This study presents a significant advancement through the development of a capacitive flexible humidity sensor based on engineered Ti<sub>3</sub>C<sub>2</sub>T<sub>x</sub> (MXene)/graphene oxide (GO) heterostructures. The synergistic interactions between the polar surface terminations of MXene (rich in –OH and –F groups) and the facilitated water transport properties of GO are exploited to yield a humidity-sensing layer exhibiting a significantly enhanced dielectric response to moisture. The optimized MXene/GO device achieves a striking ultrahigh sensitivity (<em>S</em> = 1.24 × 10<sup>6</sup> % ΔC/C₀), representing a 228-fold improvement over its pristine MXene counterpart, across a wide operational range of 11 % to 97 % relative humidity (RH). The sensor further exhibits rapid dynamic responses (adsorption/desorption times of 17 s / 7 s, respectively) and maintains excellent linearity (R<sup>2</sup> = 0.99). This work highlights the efficacy of MXene/GO heterostructures for developing ultra-sensitive flexible humidity sensors, paving the way for innovative applications in non-contact interfaces, skin hydration diagnostics, and physiological monitoring.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":22081,"journal":{"name":"Surfaces and Interfaces","volume":"72 ","pages":"Article 106948"},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2025-06-16","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144313251","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Xiaochen Liu , Huayun Du , Lin Liao , Jianmin Yang , Lifeng Hou , Hong Luo
{"title":"Optimizing microstructure and corrosion behavior of a low Cr ferritic stainless steel via adjusting annealing temperature","authors":"Xiaochen Liu , Huayun Du , Lin Liao , Jianmin Yang , Lifeng Hou , Hong Luo","doi":"10.1016/j.surfin.2025.106960","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.surfin.2025.106960","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>This study systematically explores the impact of annealing temperature on the microstructural evolution and corrosion resistance of low-Cr ferritic stainless steel. The results demonstrated a significant enhancement in corrosion resistance following cold rolling and annealing. Notably, increasing the annealing temperature contributed to a substantial reduce in ferrite grain size from 61.92 μm to 16.23 μm and an increased proportion of martensite from 22.13 % to 48.99 %. Moreover, the sample annealed at 860 °C demonstrated excellent corrosion resistance due to the improved passive film stability, driven by the refinement of ferrite grain size.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":22081,"journal":{"name":"Surfaces and Interfaces","volume":"72 ","pages":"Article 106960"},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2025-06-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144322276","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Novel tetrazole inhibitors for alkaline Cu-CMP: Experimental and theoretical studies","authors":"Lei Dai , Zixuan Yan , Yuxin Wang , Daquan Zhang","doi":"10.1016/j.surfin.2025.106947","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.surfin.2025.106947","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Corrosion inhibitors are vital in chemical mechanical polishing (CMP) to control excessive corrosion. Since conventional corrosion inhibitors fail to adapt to alkaline polishing processes, the search for new corrosion inhibitors has become a pressing issue. This study investigates two novel tetrazole compounds, tetrazole (TEZ) and 5-methyl-1H-tetrazole (MTEZ), as corrosion inhibitors in alkaline CMP slurry, with 1,2,4-triazole (TAZ) serving as a comparative agent. Polishing experiments demonstrate that the copper material removal rate of TEZ achieves 881 nm/min. Electrochemical experiments and surface characteristic analysis show that the order of corrosion inhibition efficiency is TEZ > MTEZ > TAZ. The inhibition efficiency of TEZ, MTEZ and TAZ at 10 mM reach 97.6%, 93.1% and 85.5%, respectively. DFT calculations and molecular dynamics simulations reveal that TEZ exhibits superior reactivity, and the steric hindrance from methyl substitution attenuates this property in MTEZ.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":22081,"journal":{"name":"Surfaces and Interfaces","volume":"72 ","pages":"Article 106947"},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2025-06-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144322261","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Effect of synthesis technique on the formation of surface-active reduced graphene oxide (rGO) wrapped SnS₂ nanosphere modified electrode: A comparative study on CO sensing behaviours","authors":"S. Lokesh Amith, Shakkthivel Piraman","doi":"10.1016/j.surfin.2025.106944","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.surfin.2025.106944","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Transition metal dichalcogenides based chemiresistors frequently encounter challenges, such as inadequate performance at room temperature and limited sensitivity for detecting low gas concentrations. In this study, we successfully developed a carbon monoxide (CO) low-cost OHP patterned sensor electrode using reduced graphene oxide rGO-SnS<sub>2</sub> nanocomposite thin films that operate effectively at ambient temperature (29 ± 2 °C) and exhibit a robust sensor response. The sensor was fabricated using simple physical and chemical methods. We characterized the structural and surface characteristics of the inexpensive sensor electrode with an OHP pattern sensor electrode, which include pristine rGO, SnS<sub>2</sub>, and their nanocomposites, using structural and surface morphological techniques such as X-ray diffraction (XRD), field emission scanning electron microscopy (FE-SEM), and high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HR-TEM) respectively. The surface chemical state of the deposited layer has been systematically analyzed through X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). The CO sensing performance of these chemiresistive sensors was assessed using I/V measurements. The nanocomposite thin films demonstrated the sensor demonstrated quick reaction and recovery times of 11 and 10 s, respectively, with a maximum response of 90 % and a detection limit of 2.91 ppm for CO gas., respectively for CO gas detection.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":22081,"journal":{"name":"Surfaces and Interfaces","volume":"72 ","pages":"Article 106944"},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2025-06-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144322275","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Tianbao Chen , Dong Yang , Haobin Li , Qin Liu , Zhaokun Cai , Chaoming Chen , Dongwei Ao , Hongli Ma , Xianghua Zhang
{"title":"Optimization of thermoelectric power factor in β-Cu2Se thin films through Al doping","authors":"Tianbao Chen , Dong Yang , Haobin Li , Qin Liu , Zhaokun Cai , Chaoming Chen , Dongwei Ao , Hongli Ma , Xianghua Zhang","doi":"10.1016/j.surfin.2025.106958","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.surfin.2025.106958","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Effective control of charge carriers is crucial for achieving high thermoelectric performance. In this study, β-Cu<sub>2</sub>Se (high-temperature phase) thin films were fabricated via in situ magnetron sputtering. The influence of aluminum (Al) doping on the crystal structure, electronic band structure, and carrier transport behavior of β-Cu<sub>2</sub>Se was systematically investigated. Al doping was found to modulate the crystal structure, inducing a partial phase transition to the α-Cu<sub>2</sub>Se phase. Moreover, Al incorporation can modify the electronic band structure and reduce the carrier concentration in p-type β-Cu<sub>2</sub>Se, leading to an increased Seebeck coefficient. Benefiting from the intrinsically high electrical conductivity of β-Cu<sub>2</sub>Se and the synergistic effects of Al doping, a maximum power factor of 5.37 μW cm<sup>−1</sup> K<sup>−2</sup> at 573 K was achieved at an Al doping level of 3.53 at.%. These results demonstrate the effectiveness of Al doping in enhancing β-Cu<sub>2</sub>Se thermoelectric power factor.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":22081,"journal":{"name":"Surfaces and Interfaces","volume":"71 ","pages":"Article 106958"},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2025-06-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144306904","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
Youssef Miyah , Noureddine El Messaoudi , Mohammed Benjelloun , Mohamed El-Habacha , Jordana Georgin , Gloria Huerta Angeles , Salah Knani
{"title":"Comprehensive review on advanced coordination chemistry and nanocomposite strategies for wastewater microplastic remediation via adsorption and photocatalysis","authors":"Youssef Miyah , Noureddine El Messaoudi , Mohammed Benjelloun , Mohamed El-Habacha , Jordana Georgin , Gloria Huerta Angeles , Salah Knani","doi":"10.1016/j.surfin.2025.106955","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.surfin.2025.106955","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The persistence of microplastics (MPs) in wastewater has posed alarming and growing environmental, ecological, and health challenges. This review focuses on the decontamination of MPs from wastewater via adsorption and photocatalytic degradation processes using nanocomposites (NCs), which are advantageous due to their large specific surface area, scalable chemical functionality, and ability to form ligands with MPs, thereby promoting the selectivity and sensitivity of treatment processes. The adsorption mechanism relies on the interaction between MP molecules and NCs' polar, organic, ionic, metallic, and hydrophobic surface ligands via hydrogen, electrostatic, van der Waals, or π-π bonds. Photocatalytic degradation involves the MPs' molecular decomposition, generating environmentally friendly by-products that are far less damaging. Metal ligands in NC-based catalysts effectively enhance the degradation of MPs. In addition, the efficiency, stability, and reusability of NCs were highlighted, while scalability for practical applications was considered. Furthermore, the manuscript addressed the challenges of NC synthesis, environmental safety, compliance with relevant treatment process regulations, and the cost of applying NCs to industrial MP disposal. This paper provides a roadmap for mitigating MP wastewater pollution while promoting sustainability and aquatic ecosystem protection. It presents strategic recommendations for the nanotechnology processes to strengthen the circular economy and preserve natural resources.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":22081,"journal":{"name":"Surfaces and Interfaces","volume":"72 ","pages":"Article 106955"},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2025-06-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144331223","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}
{"title":"Degradation of methyl red at the surface of FeAlNiCuCo high-entropy alloys","authors":"Oriol Rius-Ayra, Alisiya Biserova-Tahchieva, Isabel López-Jiménez, Núria Llorca-Isern","doi":"10.1016/j.surfin.2025.106959","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.surfin.2025.106959","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>High-entropy alloys (HEAs) are emerging materials with promising properties, yet their application in environmental remediation remains limited. In this study, nanostructured HEA powders with two chemical compositions (Fe₅₁Al₂₃Ni₁₁Cu₁₀Co₅ and Fe₃₄Al₂₄Ni₁₁Cu₂₀Co₁₁) were synthesized via mechanical alloying and evaluated for the degradation of methyl red, a persistent azo dye. After 40 h of high-energy milling, both HEAs formed solid solutions with a body-centered cubic (BCC) structure and a lattice parameter of 2.890 Å, confirmed by X-ray diffraction. FESEM and EDS chemical mapping verified the homogeneity of the alloys. Magnetic characterization revealed paramagnetic behavior, with saturation magnetization values of 115 emu/g for HEA1 and 68.70 emu/g for HEA2, due to their different compositions. Brunauer–Emmett–Teller analysis indicated minimal or no porosity, suggesting that degradation occurs on the alloy surface, where the HEAs act as heterogeneous catalysts. Under acidic conditions (pH 1.00) at 60 °C, HEA1 and HEA2 achieved 99 % degradation of methyl red in 4 and 5 min, respectively. HPLC-MS and HR-XPS analyses identified anthranilic acid as a degradation product and revealed the presence of functional groups on the HEA surfaces involved in the reaction. These findings highlight the potential of HEAs as efficient, fast-acting catalysts for azo dye degradation and support their broader application in environmental technologies targeting persistent pollutants.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":22081,"journal":{"name":"Surfaces and Interfaces","volume":"72 ","pages":"Article 106959"},"PeriodicalIF":5.7,"publicationDate":"2025-06-15","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"144307458","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":2,"RegionCategory":"材料科学","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}