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Healable nanoscale deterioration of gold nanothin film

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Applied Surface Science Pub Date : 2025-04-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.apsusc.2025.163138

Parivat Phiphatbunyabhorn, Komsun Lapawae, Witchukorn Phuthong, Anusit Kaewprajak, Tanyakorn Muangnapoh, Pisist Kumnorkaew, Kitiphat Sinthiptharakoon, Varong Pavarajarn

{"title":"Healable nanoscale deterioration of gold nanothin film","authors":"Parivat Phiphatbunyabhorn, Komsun Lapawae, Witchukorn Phuthong, Anusit Kaewprajak, Tanyakorn Muangnapoh, Pisist Kumnorkaew, Kitiphat Sinthiptharakoon, Varong Pavarajarn","doi":"10.1016/j.apsusc.2025.163138","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apsusc.2025.163138","url":null,"abstract":"Metal deterioration in semiconductor devices increases the risk of equipment failures leading to higher operating costs, waste generation, and poor resource utilization. Although the understanding of degradation dynamics and the corresponding molecular products especially at the early stages can improve degradation prevention, the acquisition of such information from real samples is challenging. This is not only because of the ultra-small size of degradation features but also the correlation of measurable data. Herein, nanoscale electrochemical deterioration and healability of ultrathin Au films on an n-type Si substrate are investigated. Considering the possible effect of internal band bending on surface electron mobility and surface reaction, the investigation is performed with different Au thicknesses on n-type and undoped Si substrates with sample storage time varying from 24 h up to 300 h. In conjunction with the structural insight obtained from 4-point probing (4PP) data and X-ray diffraction (XRD) data, the electrochemical dynamics of surface degradation and healing induced by highly localized contact electrification (CE) are described through anionic clusters denoted by atomic force microscope (AFM) force curve mapping data. The finding can contribute to the improvement of surface protection for functional metal films in semiconductor devices and highlights the importance of nanothickness selection.","PeriodicalId":247,"journal":{"name":"Applied Surface Science","volume":"34 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.7,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143745205","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}

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N, P, S co-doped carbon encapsulating silicon formed yolk-shell Si/C composite for high-performance lithium-ion batteries

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Applied Surface Science Pub Date : 2025-04-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.apsusc.2025.163141

An-Min Fei, Liang Wu, Mei-Tong Wei, Wen-Hua Shi, Zhi Qian, Zong-Bu Qin, Hemdan S.H. Mohamed, Zhi-Yi Hu, Jing Liu, Yu Li, Bao-Lian Su

{"title":"N, P, S co-doped carbon encapsulating silicon formed yolk-shell Si/C composite for high-performance lithium-ion batteries","authors":"An-Min Fei, Liang Wu, Mei-Tong Wei, Wen-Hua Shi, Zhi Qian, Zong-Bu Qin, Hemdan S.H. Mohamed, Zhi-Yi Hu, Jing Liu, Yu Li, Bao-Lian Su","doi":"10.1016/j.apsusc.2025.163141","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apsusc.2025.163141","url":null,"abstract":"The silicon (Si) anode boasts an exceptionally high theoretical capacity (4200 mAh g−1), making it an attractive candidate for advanced lithium-ion batteries (LIBs). However, its practical application is limited by poor electrical conductivity and disastrous volume expansion. In this work, we have successfully synthesized a yolk-shell composite material (Si@H-CoNPSC) consisting of N, P, S co-doped carbon encapsulated silicon nanoparticles (SiNPs) via a self-template method based on the Kirkendall effect. The Si@H-CoNPSC anode exhibits excellent electrochemical performance, after 300 cycles, keeping a specific capacity of 872.8 mAh g−1 at 1 A g−1. Additionally, after 150 cycles, it retains 1305.8 mAh g−1 at 0.5 A g−1, with a capacity retention of 91.1 %. These outstanding results are mainly due to the co-doped hollow carbon shell, which improves the anode’s conductivity and reduces volume changes during cycling. This study provides new insights for the designing of silicon-carbon anode structures for high-performance LIBs.","PeriodicalId":247,"journal":{"name":"Applied Surface Science","volume":"55 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.7,"publicationDate":"2025-04-01","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143745199","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}

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Electrospun sandwich-structured C@Si/C@C as anode for advanced lithium-ion batteries

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Applied Surface Science Pub Date : 2025-04-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.apsusc.2025.163139

Yabing Chen, Juntong Huang, Zhi Chen, Haijun Zeng, Zhaohui Wu, Huiyong Yang, Li Chen, Qi Sun, Wentao Qian

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Hybrid laser-micro-arc oxidation techniques for enhanced biocompatibility and surface modification of Ti13Nb13Zr alloy in biomedical applications

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Applied Surface Science Pub Date : 2025-03-31 DOI: 10.1016/j.apsusc.2025.163136

Joanna Sypniewska , Marek Szkodo , Beata Majkowska-Marzec , Łukasz Pawłowski , Aleksandra Mirowska , Jacek Ryl , Aleksandra Mielewczyk-Gryń , Łukasz Gaweł , Enrique Martínez Campos , Juan Pablo Fernández Hernán

{"title":"Hybrid laser-micro-arc oxidation techniques for enhanced biocompatibility and surface modification of Ti13Nb13Zr alloy in biomedical applications","authors":"Joanna Sypniewska , Marek Szkodo , Beata Majkowska-Marzec , Łukasz Pawłowski , Aleksandra Mirowska , Jacek Ryl , Aleksandra Mielewczyk-Gryń , Łukasz Gaweł , Enrique Martínez Campos , Juan Pablo Fernández Hernán","doi":"10.1016/j.apsusc.2025.163136","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apsusc.2025.163136","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>The research conducted in this paper focuses on an innovative hybrid surface modification technique for Ti13Nb13Zr alloys, combining an Nd: YAG laser treatment process with a micro-arc oxidation (MAO) technique. The work aimed to increase biocompatibility and improve surface properties, crucial for biomedical applications. By introducing zinc and sodium ions into the ceramic films and manipulating the duration of the MAO process, significant improvements in surface morphology, corrosion resistance, and cytocompatibility were achieved. Surface topography analyses showed a dual modification effect, increasing roughness, isotropy, and wettability properties, which are important for improving osteointegration and cell proliferation. Corrosion resistance tests confirmed a clear increase in corrosion resistance for hybrid-modified samples, especially those with a hydroxyapatite-enriched MAO ceramic layer. Cytocompatibility tests showed increased cell adhesion and proliferation, highlighting the benefits of combining laser and MAO techniques. These results indicate the great potential of the hybrid method in terms of improving the functionality and durability of bone and dental implants.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":247,"journal":{"name":"Applied Surface Science","volume":"698 ","pages":"Article 163136"},"PeriodicalIF":6.3,"publicationDate":"2025-03-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143745200","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}

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Optimized active structure configuration of the MOF Derived Cu-based catalysts via different atmospheres for selective CO2 hydrogenation

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Applied Surface Science Pub Date : 2025-03-31 DOI: 10.1016/j.apsusc.2025.163134

Fenghai Cao, Junhao Liu, Kaizhuang Xu, Yu Tang, Lizhi Wu, Peng Wang, Li Tan

{"title":"Optimized active structure configuration of the MOF Derived Cu-based catalysts via different atmospheres for selective CO2 hydrogenation","authors":"Fenghai Cao, Junhao Liu, Kaizhuang Xu, Yu Tang, Lizhi Wu, Peng Wang, Li Tan","doi":"10.1016/j.apsusc.2025.163134","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apsusc.2025.163134","url":null,"abstract":"Significant progress has been evidenced in the development of the synergistic effect of the various active sites for selective catalyzing CO2 hydrogenation toward the target product. Unveiling the roles of different active sites is conducive to understanding the structure–activity relationship in complex reactions. In this study, the pretreatment atmosphere plays a pivotal role in modulating active site properties. The optimized Ar-pretreated Cu-UiO-66-Ar catalyst shows a high methanol space–time yield of 733 μmol gcat.−1h−1 at 200 °C, 3.0 MPa, which is 2.7 times than that of H2-pretreated Cu-UiO-66-H2 catalyst (274 μmol gcat.−1h−1). We revealed the interface (Cu–O–Zr sites) and Cu nanoparticles (Cu–Cu sites) co-play a pivotal role in promoting CO2 conversion and H2 dissociation via Cu–Cu sites feeds H* to Cu–O–Zr-anchored CO*/HCO* species. Rational contrast experiments of the in-situ DRIFTS highlight the accelerated elementary steps in the CO2 conversion process contact with the enhanced catalytic activity. Thus, this work is helpful to advance the understanding of the potential mechanism in a composite cross-reaction network.","PeriodicalId":247,"journal":{"name":"Applied Surface Science","volume":"75 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143745208","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}

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Surface functionalization of rutile TiO2 extracted from Egyptian ilmenite with titanosilicate for enhanced photocatalytic and ion removal performance

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Applied Surface Science Pub Date : 2025-03-31 DOI: 10.1016/j.apsusc.2025.163135

Eman Z. Hegazy, Islam Hamdy Abd El Maksod, Shaymaa El-Sayed El-Shafey, Amina A. Attia, Amal M. Ibrahim, Nahla Ismail, Mokhles K. Azer

{"title":"Surface functionalization of rutile TiO2 extracted from Egyptian ilmenite with titanosilicate for enhanced photocatalytic and ion removal performance","authors":"Eman Z. Hegazy, Islam Hamdy Abd El Maksod, Shaymaa El-Sayed El-Shafey, Amina A. Attia, Amal M. Ibrahim, Nahla Ismail, Mokhles K. Azer","doi":"10.1016/j.apsusc.2025.163135","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apsusc.2025.163135","url":null,"abstract":"This study investigates the surface modification of rutile TiO2,extracted from local ilmenite ore, by amorphous titanosilicates to enhance its photocatalytic and ion exchange properties. The modification was achieved using titanium oxide, and commercial sodium silicate. The modified samples were characterized by various techniques, including X-ray diffraction (XRD), scanning electron microscopy (SEM), energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy (EDX), BET surface area analysis, Diffuse reflectance UV–Vis spectra, and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR). Photocatalytic degradation of methylene blue and ion exchange for metal ions (Cu2+, Pb2+, Hg2+, and Cd2+) were evaluated to assess the performance of the modified materials. Sample 2, which showed the highest surface area and mesoporosity, exhibited superior photocatalytic activity and enhanced metal ion removal, particularly for Pb2+. Sample 3, which contained silica, demonstrated poor adsorption and degradation capabilities due to blocked active sites. This work highlights the significant impact of structural modifications on the photocatalytic and adsorption properties of TiO2, offering an economically viable approach for large-scale environmental applications by using ilmenite and sodium silicate.","PeriodicalId":247,"journal":{"name":"Applied Surface Science","volume":"103 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143745209","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}

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Construction of nanoporous MOF with channel transfer effect and coupling AgCl for enhancing photodegradation efficiency

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Applied Surface Science Pub Date : 2025-03-31 DOI: 10.1016/j.apsusc.2025.163128

Yilan Liu, Qingyu Lei, Jun Chen, Kaiyi Chen, Xin Wang, Jiamin Wei, Lianshe Fu, Rute A.S. Ferreira, Wei Dai, Tinghai Yang

{"title":"Construction of nanoporous MOF with channel transfer effect and coupling AgCl for enhancing photodegradation efficiency","authors":"Yilan Liu, Qingyu Lei, Jun Chen, Kaiyi Chen, Xin Wang, Jiamin Wei, Lianshe Fu, Rute A.S. Ferreira, Wei Dai, Tinghai Yang","doi":"10.1016/j.apsusc.2025.163128","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apsusc.2025.163128","url":null,"abstract":"Constructing heterojunctions to suppress the recombination rate of electron−hole pairs is an effective method for improving photocatalytic efficiency. However, the transfer rate of active species has rarely drawn attention. In this study, a nanoporous CoY-MOF photocatalyst with a channel transfer effect is developed. It is formed by one Co3+ ion, one Y3+ ion, and three deprotonated pyridine carboxylate ligands through coordination bond. Furthermore, a Z-scheme heterojunction CoY-MOF/AgCl composite photocatalyst is successfully constructed by coupling the nanoporous CoY-MOF with AgCl. The heterojunction interface of CoY-MOF/AgCl enhances significantly the separation efficiency of photogenerated electrons and holes, utilizes effectively charge carriers, and strengthens photocatalytic performance. More importantly, the channel transfer effect of the nanoporous MOF promotes the rapid migration of active species, increasing the transfer rate of reactants to the active species. The synergistic effect of these two aspects further improves the degradation efficiency of organic pollutants. Under visible light irradiation, the degradation efficiency of tetracycline (TC) for CoY-MOF/AgCl-35 within 21 min is approximately 87.56 %, which is higher than that of pure CoY-MOF (47.80 %) and AgCl (54.42 %). This paper provides a new strategy for constructing highly efficient heterojunction engineering in photocatalysis.","PeriodicalId":247,"journal":{"name":"Applied Surface Science","volume":"42 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143745212","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}

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Effect of a novel alginate/5-aminovaleric acid slurry with CeO2/MoS2 abrasives on surface roughness and material removal rate of quartz glass

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Applied Surface Science Pub Date : 2025-03-31 DOI: 10.1016/j.apsusc.2025.163096

Gong Lv, Enqiang Hao, Zefang Zhang, Shengsheng Liu, Yuxi Cao, Tong Liu, Xufeng Li, Kaiyue Wang

{"title":"Effect of a novel alginate/5-aminovaleric acid slurry with CeO2/MoS2 abrasives on surface roughness and material removal rate of quartz glass","authors":"Gong Lv, Enqiang Hao, Zefang Zhang, Shengsheng Liu, Yuxi Cao, Tong Liu, Xufeng Li, Kaiyue Wang","doi":"10.1016/j.apsusc.2025.163096","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apsusc.2025.163096","url":null,"abstract":"Chemical mechanical polishing (CMP) technology is an effective method for improving the surface planarization of quartz glass. However, the high cost of abrasive modification and the presence of toxic chemical components in the reagents pose significant challenges to the practical application of CMP. Therefore, it is imperative to develop an efficient quartz glass polishing slurry that is cost-effective and environmentally friendly. In this study, an efficient polishing slurry was developed containing cerium oxide (CeO2) abrasive, sodium alginate (ALG), and 5-aminovaleric acid (5-AVA). Notably, the quartz glass material removal rate (MRR) reached 31.57 μm/h after cyclic polishing with the novel slurry. The combination of 5-AVA and ALG forms a complex with a large number of polar groups, as revealed by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR), and Raman spectroscopy. Additionally, the physical properties of MoS2 nanomaterials were utilized as a buffer layer between the polishing pad and the polished workpiece, reducing friction and thereby improving the surface quality of quartz glass. These findings provide novel insights and concepts for enhancing the performance of CMP in quartz glass applications.","PeriodicalId":247,"journal":{"name":"Applied Surface Science","volume":"58 1","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":6.7,"publicationDate":"2025-03-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143745160","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}

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Innovative spinel ferrites for efficient photocatalytic mineralization of carbamazepine in wastewater

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Applied Surface Science Pub Date : 2025-03-31 DOI: 10.1016/j.apsusc.2025.163132

María Verónica Gerbaldo , María Florencia Peralta , Sergio Gustavo Marchetti , Sandra Marina Mendoza , Verónica Rita Elías , Mónica Elsie Crivello , Silvia Nazaret Mendieta

{"title":"Innovative spinel ferrites for efficient photocatalytic mineralization of carbamazepine in wastewater","authors":"María Verónica Gerbaldo , María Florencia Peralta , Sergio Gustavo Marchetti , Sandra Marina Mendoza , Verónica Rita Elías , Mónica Elsie Crivello , Silvia Nazaret Mendieta","doi":"10.1016/j.apsusc.2025.163132","DOIUrl":"10.1016/j.apsusc.2025.163132","url":null,"abstract":"<div><div>Cobalt, nickel, and zinc ferrites synthesized by the Pechini method were evaluated as photocatalysts for the degradation of carbamazepine, a widely used antiepileptic drug found in wastewater. X-ray diffraction showed that all samples exhibited a spinel structure with nanometer particle sizes. The cobalt and nickel ferrites showed superior performance due to their lower band gap, with the cobalt ferrites reaching values above 94 % mineralization after two consecutive cycles. The photocatalyst structure remained intact after the cycles performed, with Fe ion leaching of less than 1 % in Co and Ni ferrites and 2 % in Zn ferrites. The drug carbamazepine was mineralized to 98 % in 4 h of photoreaction in a photocatalytic system with UV light, hydrogen peroxide as oxidant and using as catalysts the three studied ferrites. The degradation process followed first-order kinetics with high linear correlations (R2 > 0.95). We could effectively apply the developed method in future wastewater treatment, offering a promising strategy to degrade pharmaceutical compounds. The widespread presence of these compounds poses significant challenges for water treatment systems, and the use of ferrites as photocatalysts represents an innovative approach to address this problem.</div></div>","PeriodicalId":247,"journal":{"name":"Applied Surface Science","volume":"698 ","pages":"Article 163132"},"PeriodicalIF":6.3,"publicationDate":"2025-03-31","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"143745211","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}

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Cu2O/Cu-ZnO@ZnO microspheres for ultrasensitive detection of formaldehyde at room temperature

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Applied Surface Science Pub Date : 2025-03-31 DOI: 10.1016/j.apsusc.2025.163133

Huibin Shi, Yiyi Yang, Yibing Liu, Weiguo Xu, Shuo Li

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