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Impact of surface free energy on two-dimensional crystallization
Two-dimensional (2D) molecular crystals are emerging materials with fascinating optoelectronic properties. However, growing 2D organic single...
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Suppression of Free-Surface Vortex in Tundish by Rotating Stopper-Rod and Its Impact on Multiphase Flow in Mold
The free-surface vortex at the end of tundish casting sequence induces slag carryover into the mold, which can induce reduction in metal yield,...
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Surface free energy and structural transition of tungsten nanosolid
A simple and general method has been developed to calculate the surface free energy of crystalline tungsten nanoparticles [NP] and nanostructures...
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Bulk-to-surface engineering allows for extremely stable co-free Ni-rich cathodes for rechargeable batteries
Cobalt is a costly strategic resource. The outstanding cost advantage of nickel-rich LiNi1-xMnxO 2 (NM) as a replacement for traditional LiNixCoyMnzO 2 ...
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Self-Assembly of Alkanethiols on an Oxide-Free Surface of a Copper Electrode from Alkaline Solutions under Electrochemical Control
AbstractUsing voltammetry and chronoamperometry, the formation process and properties of insulating nanofilms of alkanethiols with different chain...
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Investigation of Indentation Type Surface Defect on Interstitial Free Galvannealed Steel Sheet During Zinc Coating
The market capitalization of the coated sheets is continuously increasing in the automotive exposed and non-exposed panels such as door inner panels,...
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Binder-Free Supercapacitors
BinderBinder restricts electrodeElectrode material’s performancePerformance by increasing the contact resistance and preventing...
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Preparation of silver nanoparticles on free-standing polyaniline/cellulose acetate blend film for surface-enhanced Raman scattering application
Polyaniline (PANI) has been used as a precursor for the preparation of surface-enhanced Raman scattering (SERS) substrates because of its ability to...
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Electrochemical surface modification of carbon: a highly active metal-free electrocatalyst for hydrogen evolution reaction
In recent years, the search on fabrication of highly efficient, stable, and cost-effective alternative to Pt for the hydrogen evolution reaction...
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Surfaces and Interfaces of Free-Standing Smectic Films
Free-standing smectic films are unique fluid objects with an exceptionally large surface-to-volume ratio. They are excellently suited for studies of...
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Surface Topography
Surface interactions are influenced by the contacting materials and the surface’s form as well. An engineering material’s surface shape is influenced...
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Creep-free polyelectrolyte elastomer for drift-free iontronic sensing
Artificial pressure sensors often use soft materials to achieve skin-like softness, but the viscoelastic creep of soft materials and the ion leakage,...
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Lead-Free Perovskite Solar Cells
Widely considered as the ‘next big thing’ in affordable and efficient photovoltaicsPhotovoltaics, the family of lead halide perovskitesLead halide...
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Graphene as a Metal-Free Catalyst—Recent Case Studies
One can encounter some skepticism about clean, non-functionalized, defect-free graphene being a catalyst for gas-surface reactions at ultra-high...
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High-surface-area titanium nitride nanosheets as zinc anode coating for dendrite-free rechargeable aqueous batteries
Aqueous zinc-ion batteries (AZIBs) have become attractive energy storage devices, owing to their high energy density, low cost, and environmental...
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In situ preparation of nitrogen-doped carbon nanotubes on carbon cloth surface as binder-free flexible electrode materials for supercapacitors
It is very important to develop electrode materials with good mechanical flexibility and excellent electrochemical performance to adapt to the...
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The thermodynamically directed dendrite-free lithium metal batteries on LiZn alloy surface
Metical lithium (Li) is one of the most promising alternatives as an anode in next-generation high energy batteries for its high theoretical specific...
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Laser-Directed Energy Deposition of Dissimilar Maraging Steels with a Defect-Free Interface: Design for Improved Surface Hardness and Fracture Toughness
Maraging steels are a class of low-carbon ultra-high-strength martensitic steels. Due to their excellent weldability, these steels have been widely...
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Surface Integrity and RCF Behavior
Commonly, surface integrity is used to describe the mechanical and shape characteristics of the material surface or the near surface after various...
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Usage of heavy metal-free compounds in surface coatings
Coatings have been used since time immemorial for decorative and protective purposes. During the initial periods, when not much information was...
