Titanium nitride thin films grown by ion beam physical vapor deposition
A novel ion beam physical vapor deposition technique has been developed for TiN thin film deposition. The method uses only standard surface science tools, namely a cold cathode ion gun (normally used for sputter cleaning with Ar) operated with N2 gas and
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Evaluating the Mechanical Properties of Zinc-Coated Stainless Steel Orthodontic Wires Using Physical Vapor Deposition. [PDF]
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Bismuth‐Based Photocatalysts for Water Remediation: Design Strategies, Mechanisms, and Challenges
This review highlights representative design strategies for bismuth‐based semiconductor photocatalysts in solar‐driven water purification. Emphasis is placed on electronic structure regulation, oxygen‐vacancy engineering, and interfacial coupling to enable efficient full‐spectrum light utilization, improved charge separation, and selective oxidation in
Shan Liu +9 more
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ABSTRACT Next‐generation implantable neural‐interfacing devices are increasingly constrained by the coupled demands of electrode miniaturization, electrochemical performance, and implantation infection risk. Femtosecond laser–based hierarchical surface restructuring (HSR) technology has emerged as a scalable, manufacturing‐compatible platform for ...
Henna Khosla +12 more
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Combinatorial Study of Phase Composition, Microstructure and Mechanical Behavior of Co-Cr-Fe-Ni Nanocrystalline Film Processed by Multiple-Beam-Sputtering Physical Vapor Deposition. [PDF]
Nagy P +7 more
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A polymerizable deep eutectic solvent is reinforced with tannic acid‐modified cellulose nanofibers to construct a hierarchical dynamic eutectogel network. Synergistic covalent and reversible interactions impart ultrahigh stretchability, high ionic conductivity, broad temperature tolerance, self‐healing, and strong adhesion, enabling robust wearable ...
Huang Wu +11 more
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Catalytically Enhanced Near Room‐Temperature Hydrogen Sensing Using Pd‐ZnO Colloidal Crystals
Pd‐decorated ZnO colloidal crystal monolayers demonstrate excellent performance across a wide hydrogen concentration range at 33°C, with high selectivity and reproducible device fabrication. The sensors show strong responses even at low‐ppm H2 concentrations and an ultra‐low detection limit of 82 ppb, indicating their suitability for diverse hydrogen ...
Hamidah Alluhaybi +13 more
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Heterogeneous Morphologies and Hardness of Co-Sputtered Thin Films of Concentrated Cu-Mo-W Alloys
Heterogeneous microstructures in Cu-Mo-W alloy thin films formed by magnetron co-sputtering immiscible elements with concentrated compositions are characterized using scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM) and nanoindentation.
Forrest Wissuchek +2 more
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Dopant Distribution in Ga‐Implanted CdO—A Correlative Microscopy and Molecular Dynamics Study
This work demonstrates that ion implantation offset angle could modulate carrier concentration and mobility in cadmium oxide thin films. Combining correlative microscopy workflow and molecular dynamics simulations, this study reveals the control of interfacial cluster density with tailoring implantation angles, and the optimum offset angle that ...
Morvarid Ghorbani +7 more
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Polymer Substrates for Flexible Sensors: Advances and Contributions to Smart Agriculture
This review comprehensively summarizes recent advances in polymer‐based flexible sensors for smart agriculture, focusing on polymer substrate design, interface engineering, and applications in soil, plant, animal, aquaculture, and post‐harvest monitoring.
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