Binding energy (BE) referencing is critical to the reliability of chemical analysis performed by
X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. Although the procedure is straightforward for metallic …

X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) is a popular analytical technique in materials
science as it can assess the surface chemistry of a broad range of samples. This Primer …

There is a growing concern within the surface science community that the massive increase
in the number of XPS articles over the last few decades is accompanied by a decrease in …

The type and degree of contamination on surfaces intended for X-ray photoelectron
spectroscopy (XPS) studies is considered decisive for meaningful and reliable analysis as in …

The superconducting transmon qubit is a leading platform for quantum computing and
quantum science. Building large, useful quantum systems based on transmon qubits will …

Stable catalysts are essential to address energy and environmental challenges, especially
for applications in harsh environments (for example, high temperature, oxidizing atmosphere …

Shape of the C KLL (KVV) Auger spectrum provides a measure of C sp 2/sp 3 hybridisations,
alternative to C 1s spectra fitting. Due to a smaller kinetic energy of C KLL electrons than C …

Graphene oxide (GO) prepared from graphite powder using a modified Hummers method
and reduced graphene oxide (rGO) obtained from GO using different reductants, ie, sodium …

The generation of methane fuel using surplus renewable energy with CO2 as the carbon
source enables both the decarbonization and substitution of fossil fuel feedstocks. However …

The nitrogen-vacancy (NV) center in diamond exhibits spin-dependent fluorescence and
long spin coherence times under ambient conditions, enabling applications in quantum …