The optical characteristics and electrical behavior of zinc oxide nanorods (ZnO-NRs) and silver nanoparticles (Ag-NPs) were investigated using advanced scanning probe microscopy techniques.
Ishaq Musa
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Initiation of Polarized State in the Tantalum Oxide Thin Films Grown by Magnetron Sputtering on a Substrate of Monocrystalline Silicon (100) Followed by Argon and Oxygen Ions [PDF]
The pictures of the induced state and the surface potential distribution in thin films of tantalum oxide produced by magnetron sputtering onto a substrate of monocrystalline silicon (100) followed by low energy argon and oxygen ions was investigated by ...
I.Yu. Goncharov +3 more
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Front‐electrode co‐optimization combining tungsten‐doped indium oxide (IWO) transparent electrode and simulation‐guided metal grid geometry boosts perovskite/silicon tandem solar cell performance. The low work function IWO improves interfacial carrier extraction, while tailored grid parameters balance optical shading and electrical resistive losses ...
Yuhui Ji +15 more
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Molecular Rectification: Mechanisms, Modulation Strategies, and Device Realization
This review focuses on molecular rectification, from its fundamental mechanisms and modulation strategies to device realization. It summarizes the theoretical framework, modulation strategies, fabrication techniques, characterization methods, and modeling and simulation of molecular rectifiers, while discussing challenges and future directions for ...
Junnan Guo +8 more
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Nanostructure and ferroelectric properties of nanoscale BaTiO3/SrRuO3/MgO(001) films
High-quality ferroelectric BaTiO3/SrRuO3/MgO(001) heterostructures with BaTiO3 film thicknesses ranging from 36 to 360 nm were synthesized using high-frequency cathode sputtering in an oxygen atmosphere.
D.A. Kiselev +2 more
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Nanoscale domain structures and local property characterization of multiferroic materials via Scanning Probe Microscopy [PDF]
In this work, high resolution, scanning thermal-piezoelectric microscopy (SThPM) was developed ased on ased on the previous piezoresponse force microscopy and 3ω-scanning thermal microscopy, and was applied to perform studies
Zhao, K. Y. +5 more
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Toward Rational Design of Aqueous Battery Membranes Beyond the Selectivity‐Conductivity Trade‐Off
This review examines sulfonated membranes for redox flow batteries. It focuses on proton transport mechanism, membrane design, performance limits, optimization strategies, and the pathway from molecular design to membrane manufacturing. ABSTRACT Electrochemical energy‐storage systems increasingly require membranes that can simultaneously deliver fast ...
Jinkang Liu +13 more
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International audienceThermally oxidized AISI304 and AISI316 stainless steels are studied by Atomic Force Microscopy, Scanning Kelvin Probe Force Microscopy (SKPFM) and Magneto-Optical Kerr effect as a function of their growth temperature.
B. Maachi +9 more
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Peak Force Kelvin Probe Force Microscopy Investigation of ZrO2 Nanocomposites for Hygroelectricity Power Element [PDF]
ZrO2 nanocomposites were investigated considering their perspective application in hygroelectric power elements. Scanning probe microscopy (SPM) techniques allowed to visualize the surface topography and electrical properties.
Baikov, Pavel
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Mechanical Stress Characterization of Shallow Trench Isolation by Kelvin Probe Force Microscopy
method for characterizing the mechanical stress induced in silicon technology is described. Analysis by scanning Kelvin probe force microscopy (SKPM) coupled with finite-element (FE) mechanical strain simulations is performed.
James Slinkman +5 more
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