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Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
S. S. Fouad, B. Parditka, M. Nabil, E. Baradacs, S. Negm, Zoltan Erdelyi
Summary: In this study, we investigated the influence of a Cu interlayer on the structure and optical properties of ZnO layers. The Cu interlayer was deposited by magnetron sputtering, while the ZnO layers were deposited by atomic layer deposition. The results showed that increasing the Cu interlayer thickness led to an increase in crystallite size and a decrease in the optical energy band gap. Additionally, doping ZnO with different thicknesses of Cu interlayer enhanced its optical activity and electrical conductivity.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN ELECTRONICS
(2022)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Raina Aman Qazi, Rozina Khattak, Luqman Ali Shah, Rizwan Ullah, Muhammad Sufaid Khan, Muhammad Sadiq, Mahmoud M. Hessien, Zeinhom M. El-Bahy
Summary: Biodegradable and non-biodegradable polymer nanocomposites were synthesized by incorporating multiwalled carbon nanotubes (MWCNTs) and Poly(Methyl Methacrylate) (PMMA). The modified MWCNTs exhibited improved dispersion in the polymer matrix. The nanocomposites showed enhanced thermal properties, electrical conductivity, and ammonia-sensing capabilities, with the PHB/f-MWCNTs/PMMA blend system demonstrating the best overall performance.
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Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Hao Wang, Jian Zhai, Wenhui Lu, Jianguo Chen, Jinrong Cheng
Summary: BF-PT thin films deposited on stainless steel substrates exhibit superior microstructure and excellent dielectric, ferroelectric properties, as well as outstanding fatigue resistance.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN ELECTRONICS
(2021)
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Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
A. B. Migdadi, A. A. Ahmad, A. M. Alsaad, Ahmad Telfah
Summary: PMMA polymer doped with MWCNTs has shown potential for photovoltaic and optoelectronic applications. The addition of MWCNTs reduces the transmittance of the material, while increasing the concentration of ZrO2 NPs further decreases transmittance and increases reflectance. Furthermore, the optical band gap energy decreases with the injection of MWCNTs and the increase in ZrO2 concentration.
JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE-MATERIALS IN ELECTRONICS
(2022)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Saba Ghafourisaleh, Marko Vehkamaki, Anton Vihervaara, Chao Zhang, Mikko J. Heikkila, Markku Leskela, Matti Putkonen, Mikko Ritala
Summary: This paper reports the deposition of pyrrone thin film materials using molecular layer deposition (MLD) with pyromellitic dianhydride (PMDA) and 3,3'-diaminobenzidine (DAB) as monomers and ozone as a promoter. Various precursor pulsing sequences are tested, resulting in different growth rates of the films. The films exhibit stability and withstand high temperatures when annealed in air.
ADVANCED MATERIALS INTERFACES
(2023)
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Magdalena Szindler, Marek Szindler, Marcin Basiaga, Wojciech Lonski, Paulina Kaim
Summary: The study utilized atomic layer deposition to deposit zinc oxide thin film on surgical knife blades, investigating the structure, surface topography, adhesion, and corrosion resistance of the deposited thin films. Coating surgical instruments with non-allergenic metal oxide coatings could reduce the risk of adverse reactions during and after surgery.
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Chemistry, Physical
Anca Constantina Parau, Gabriela Andreea Juravlea, Joanna Raczkowska, Catalin Vitelaru, Mihaela Dinu, Kamil Awsiuk, Diana Maria Vranceanu, Elena Ungureanu, Cosmin Mihai Cotrut, Alina Vladescu
Summary: ZrCu-based thin films were obtained using the PVD-cathodic arc technique to improve the surface properties of 316L stainless steel and Ti6Al4V implant materials. These films, combining superior mechanical properties with amorphous metallic glasses' corrosion resistance, could be potential candidates for medical applications. Ca, Mo, Mg, Si, and Sr were added to the ZrCu structure, and the resulting ternary systems were investigated in detail. Potentiodynamic polarization and electrochemical impedance spectroscopy were employed to assess corrosion kinetics and behavior of the films, while scanning electron microscopy and TOF-SIMS analysis were used for characterization.
APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
(2023)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Li Liu, Mariko Ueda, Toshiyuki Kawaharamura
Summary: In this research, antimony doped tin oxide thin films are grown using an environmental-friendly mist chemical vapor deposition system. The role of different solutions in supporting the film fabrication process is analyzed and studied. The experimental results show that the choice of supporting solution affects the conductivity and transmittance of the Sb:SnOx films.
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Renan Matos Moncao, Edgar Alves Araujo Junior, Rafael Marinho Bandeira, Caique Diego de Abreu Lima, Cleanio da Luz Lima, Michelle Cequeira Feitor, Thercio Henrique de Carvalho Costa, Romulo Ribeiro Magalhaes de Sousa
Summary: In this study, the use of Hastelloy C-276 as a cathodic cage for depositing thin films on AISI 316L steel substrate was investigated. It was found that films processed at 375°C exhibited superior corrosion resistance, with an increase in FeNi3 and CrNi contents correlating with improved temperature, but potentially reducing corrosion resistance. Spectroscopy results indicated the formation of phases such as FeNi3, CrNi, and MoN1/2 in the thin films.
PHYSICA STATUS SOLIDI A-APPLICATIONS AND MATERIALS SCIENCE
(2021)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Christos Pavlou, Maria Giovanna Pastore Carbone, Anastasios C. Manikas, George Trakakis, Can Koral, Gianpaolo Papari, Antonello Andreone, Costas Galiotis
Summary: A new fabrication method was used to produce continuous cm-scale graphene/polymer nanolaminates, which showed enhanced electromagnetic interference shielding effectiveness, conductivity, and mechanical properties.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2021)
Editorial Material
Biochemistry & Molecular Biology
Grzegorz Dariusz Sulka
Summary: In the field of materials science and engineering, the use of thin films and nanostructured materials to improve material properties has become common practice. Recent progress in customizing the unique properties, such as high surface area to volume ratio, surface charge, structure, anisotropic nature, and tunable functionalities, has expanded the range of applications to various fields including electronics, energy storage, sensing, optoelectronics, catalysis, and biomedicine. Advances have also been made in the importance of electrochemistry in the fabrication and characterization of functional thin films and nanostructured materials.
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
D. Haleshappa, Raghavendra Bairy, S. N. Sridevi, S. N. Kakathkar, H. Vijeth, Neelamma Gummagol
Summary: In this study, we investigated the electrical, linear, and nonlinear optical parameters of thiophene-centering chalcone doped PMMA thin films. The deposited thin films showed uniform behavior and consistent performance. The optical properties, including the optical band gap and photoluminescence, varied with chalcone concentration. The nonlinear optical properties of the films make them suitable for optoelectronic device applications.
MATERIALS TODAY COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
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Chemistry, Multidisciplinary
Umme Farva, Hyeong Woo Lee, Ri-Na Kim, Dong-Gun Lee, Dong-Won Kang, Jeha Kim
Summary: In this study, high-quality indium oxide thin films were prepared via atomic layer deposition as an electron transport layer for perovskite solar cells. The properties of the films were significantly affected by growth temperature, with films grown at higher temperatures exhibiting improved crystalline structure and conductivity. The device with the ALD-In2O3 film deposited at 250 degrees Celsius showed a superior power conversion efficiency of 10.97% compared to other conditions.
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Xuechen Zhou, Rahul Shevate, Dahong Huang, Tianchi Cao, Xin Shen, Shu Hu, Anil U. Mane, Jeffrey W. Elam, Jae-Hong Kim, Menachem Elimelech
Summary: This study demonstrates a molecular-level design of ceramic membranes with tunable subnanometer pores for precise molecular sieving. By burning off carbonaceous species in hybrid aluminum oxide films, the membranes show tunable molecular sieving and exceptional selectivity towards certain ions.
NATURE COMMUNICATIONS
(2023)
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Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Rifat Capan, Matem Erdogan, Inci Capan, Cansu Ozkaya Erdogan, Francisco G. Moscoso, Jose M. Pedrosa, Laoura K. Komodiki, Anastasios J. Tasiopoulos
Summary: This study immobilizes metal-organic framework (MOF) particles onto a gold substrate using spin coating, by using polymethyl (methacrylate) (PMMA) as a matrix for MOF materials. The PMMA films and MOF@PMMA films are investigated using surface plasmon resonance (SPR) spectroscopy to monitor their properties. The results demonstrate that the MOF/PMMA mixed films exhibit high response and selectivity towards haloalaknes.
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(2022)
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Biochemical Research Methods
Marion Rollet, Berengere Pelletier, Dusan Berek, Sebastien Maria, Trang N. T. Phan, Didier Gigmes
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(2016)
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Polymer Science
Marco Berta, Sebastien Maria, Trang N. T. Phan, Didier Gigmes, Alberto Fina, Giovanni Camino
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(2017)
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Chemistry, Physical
Girish D. Salian, Chrystelle Lebouin, A. Demoulin, M. S. Lepihin, S. Maria, A. K. Galeyeva, A. P. Kurbatov, Thierry Djenizian
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(2017)
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Electrochemistry
Didier Devaux, Livie Lienafa, Emmanuel Beaudoin, Sebastien Maria, Trang N. T. Phan, Didier Gigmes, Emmanuelle Giroud, Patrick Davidson, Renaud Bouchet
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2018)
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Materials Science, Coatings & Films
A. Bahramian, M. Eyraud, F. Vacandio, P. Knauth
SURFACE & COATINGS TECHNOLOGY
(2018)
Review
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
A. Bahramian, M. Eyraud, F. Vacandio, P. Knauth
MICROELECTRONIC ENGINEERING
(2019)
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Nanoscience & Nanotechnology
M. Nasreldin, R. Delattre, B. Marchiori, M. Ramuz, S. Maria, J. L. de Bougrenet de la Tocnaye, T. Djenizian
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Electrochemistry
A. Bahramian, M. Eyraud, F. Vacandio, V Hornebecq, T. Djenizian, P. Knauth
JOURNAL OF APPLIED ELECTROCHEMISTRY
(2019)
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Chemistry, Physical
Stefano Rossi, Luciana Volgare, Carine Perrin-Pellegrino, Carine Chassigneux, Erick Dousset, Marielle Eyraud
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Chemistry, Physical
Mohamed Nasreldin, Roger Delattre, Cyril Calmes, Marc Ramuz, Vinsensia Ade Sugiawati, Sebastien Maria, Jean-Louis de Bougrenet de la Tocnaye, Thierry Djenizian
ENERGY STORAGE MATERIALS
(2020)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Alexander T. Tesfaye, Frederic Dumur, Didier Gigmes, Sebastien Maria, Laure Monconduit, Thierry Djenizian
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2019)
Proceedings Paper
Electrochemistry
A. T. Tesfaye, Y. D. Yucel, M. K. S. Barr, F. Vacandio, F. Dumur, S. Maria, L. Monconduit, T. Djenizian
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(2017)
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Electrochemistry
Alexander T. Tesfaye, Yasemin D. Yucel, Maissa K. S. Barr, Lionel Santinacci, Florence Vacandio, Frederic Dumur, Sebastien Maria, Laure Monconduit, Thierry Djenizian
ELECTROCHIMICA ACTA
(2017)
Article
Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Zhichao Shang, Xiaoping Cai, Farshid Pahlevani, Yan Zheng, Akbar Hojjati-Najafabadi, Xinran Gao, Baojing Zhang, Peizhong Feng
Summary: High porosity Co-Al-Fe intermetallics with 3D-microstructures were successfully synthesized in one step via a thermal explosion reaction. The link between pore structure and permeability was investigated using 3D-XRM technology. The corrosion resistance of the samples with different Fe contents was studied at 900 degrees C under an oxygen/sulphur atmosphere for up to 120 h. The results showed that the samples maintained stable pore structure and intact internal matrices, attributed to the formation of a thin protective layer on the surface. In addition, inward diffusion of S resulted in the formation of FeS nodules.
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Lian Ma, Hain Yang, Daquan Zhang, Wei Wu
Summary: In this study, an environmentally friendly volatile corrosion inhibitor, lysine salts (LA), was prepared between graphene oxide (GO) layers using an in situ intercalation technique. The corrosion inhibition effect of LA was evaluated, and it was found that LA-GO2 achieved a 99.3% corrosion inhibition efficiency after composition optimization. The inhibition of the electrochemical anodic process on the surface of mild steel was the main reason for the high corrosion inhibition efficiency of LA-GO2. The properties of the surface film on the corroded steel were also characterized in detail to understand the corrosion inhibition mechanism of LA-GO2.
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Running Wang, Jiaping Zhang, Bing Liu, Jie Fei, Qiangang Fu
Summary: By introducing a tailored SiC-C interphase, the carbon fiber can be effectively protected, improving the mechanical and ablation properties of leading edge shaped C/C-ZrC-SiC composites.
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Zihua Wang, Chijia Wang, Ruitao Wang, Jiapeng Deng, Kun Zhang, Yanji Zhu, Huaiyuan Wang
Summary: A robust anti-corrosive coating has been developed using functional fly ash, which demonstrates excellent corrosion resistance and improved mechanical properties. The coating achieves these enhancements through molecular cross-linking design and surface augmentation techniques, resulting in a significantly improved impedance modulus compared to pure polyurea coatings.
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Haofei Sun, Meifeng Li, Hao Zhang, Jing Liu
Summary: The oxidation behavior of FeCrNi medium entropy alloy was investigated through experimental observations and density functional theory (DFT) calculations. The study found that at 900 degrees C, the alloy forms a desirable and continuous oxide layer, while at 1000 degrees C, the oxide layer becomes discontinuous with penetration of oxide. These observations highlight the significant role of phase structure in promoting the formation of protective oxide scales and influencing oxidation resistance.
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yang Li, Ke Ma, Jingjun Xu, Jingjing Li, Yueming Li, Yi Zhang, Jun Zuo, Meishuan Li
Summary: Cr2AlC diffusion barrier effectively blocks the diffusion of Ti, enhancing the stability and spalling resistance of the Al2O3 scales between NiCrAlY coating and TiAl alloy.
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Weiyi Wang, Qinglin Pan, Xiangdong Wang, Bing Liu
Summary: By adding Ce, Sc, Y and Zr elements to Al-Mg-Si alloy, the microstructure of the alloy can be regulated, and the corrosion and heat resistance of the materials can be improved.
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Andrea Cristoforetti, Javier Izquierdo, Ricardo M. Souto, Flavio Deflorian, Michele Fedel, Stefano Rossi
Summary: This study presents a new approach to studying the mechanism of filiform corrosion in organic coated steel using the scanning vibrating electrode technique (SVET) and micropotentiometry (potentiometric SECM). The electrochemical activity under the coating was evaluated by mapping the ionic current densities coming from artificial defects made in specific locations of the filament. Antimony tips were also used to investigate the pH changes associated with different corrosion reactions at the metal-paint interface. Local pH levels along the filament in the anodic and cathodic regions were determined.
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yang Gao, Dayun Sun, Zhu Liu, Shuo Cong, Rui Tang, Yanping Huang, Lefu Zhang, Xianglong Guo
Summary: The corrosion characteristics of a novel alumina-forming austenitic steel in high-pressure high-temperature water environment were studied. The addition of aluminum has a negative effect on the continuity of the alumina scale.
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Negin Madelat, Benny Wouters, Peter Visser, Zahra Jiryaeisharahi, Kristof Marcoen, Shoshan T. Abrahami, Annick Hubin, Herman Terryn, Tom Hauffman
Summary: This work explores the correlation between electrolyte transport properties and the variation of pigment volume concentration (PVC) in organic coatings. An odd random phase electrochemical impedance spectroscopy (ORP-EIS) approach is used to analyze the diffusion of ions independent from water uptake. The results show that a higher PVC leads to a more homogeneous coating structure, resulting in faster diffusion of ions and enhanced water uptake.
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Eloa Lopes Maia, Serguei Gavrilov, Valentyn Tsisar, Kitty Baert, Iris De Graeve
Summary: The effect of pre-oxidation in air at 300-500°C on the initiation and development of liquid metal corrosion attack on 316L austenitic steel in static lead-bismuth eutectic (LBE) has been investigated. It was found that pre-formed oxide films can protect the surface against dissolution, while high temperature pre-oxidation leads to localized corrosion.
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Baozhuang Sun, Qiuyu Wang, Yue Pan, Zhiyong Liu, Cuiwei Du, Xiaogang Li
Summary: In this study, a non-steady electrochemical model was established to investigate stress corrosion cracking (SCC). The model was verified using 304 SS with various microstructures, confirming its effectiveness in assessing SCC susceptibility.
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Xingyu Xiao, Xinhua Liu, Zhilei Wang, Xuexu Xu, Mingying Chen, Jianxin Xie
Summary: The corrosion behavior and mechanisms of Cu-10Ni-X (Al, Fe, Mn, Cr, Sn, Ti, Zn) alloys in a 3.5% NaCl solution were systematically investigated. Both computational and experimental results revealed that except Ti, other elements could enhance the corrosion resistance of Cu2O passivation film.
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Gen Zhang, Yan-Ping Huang, E. Jiang, Wei -Wei Liu, Hong Yang, Jing Xiong, Yong-Fu Zhao
Summary: The addition of aluminum has a significant influence on the intermetallic compounds in AFA alloys, particularly increasing the content of B2-NiAl phase. In the SCO2 environment, the oxide scales formed on AFA alloys with aluminum were thinner than on ASS without aluminum, and the structure of the oxide scales changed to a double-layer structure.
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Materials Science, Multidisciplinary
Yuxuan He, Guozheng Xiao, Chao Wang, Xuefeng Lu, Liuyuan Li, Shiying Liu, Yusheng Wu, Zhanjie Wang
Summary: The relationship between configurational entropy and lattice distortion in novel rare earth monosilicates was investigated, and the effect of configurational entropy on their properties was studied. The results showed that lattice distortion increased with the increase of configurational entropy, but a highly symmetrical crystal structure was formed when the configurational entropy was large enough, inhibiting the lattice distortion.