This review outlines the set of technical approaches to answering three major questions
about the surface chemistry of colloidal semiconductor quantum dots (QDs):(i) What is the …

Molecular interactions at interfaces have a significant effect on the wetting properties of
surfaces on a macroscale. Sum frequency generation (SFG) spectroscopy, one of a few …

In this work, an atmospheric pressure plasma jet (APPJ) was investigated for developing
hydrophobic thin film coatings on ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene (UHMWPE) films …

Microporous layer (MPL) is a vital component for proton-exchange membrane fuel cells
(PEMFCs) to improve the cell performance. However, the conventional preparation of MPL …

In this study, the influence of an amino silane (3-(2-aminoethylamino)-
propyldimethoxymethylsilane, AEAPS) on the interfacial structure and adhesion of butyl …

The synthesis of nanomaterial on porous materials and use of their porous structure for oil-
water separation and oil absorption underwater at normal temperature and pressure are a …

One of the most important issues in biomaterials research is the evaluation of the interaction
of cells and materials.[1] A better evaluation platform will be helpful for quickly and …

Surface-related properties of perfluoroalkyl compounds such as hydrophobicity and
adhesion force can have a close relationship with the orientational order of the molecules at …

Perfluorosulfonated ionomer (PFSI), such as Nafion, in polymer electrolyte fuel cells
(PEFCs) has been recognized as an important component to shuttle protons during the …

Mixed self-assembled monolayers (SAM) of alkyl phosphonic acids and C60 functionalized
octadecyl phosphonic acids (C60C18–PA) are deposited on alumina substrates from …