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surface physics, corrosion, nano- science, tribology, geochemistry and electrochemistry, and energy production. Materials of interest include biomembranes, oxide films, semiconductor nanowires, metal ...

These materials are characterized by robust surface states that remain unchanged against perturbations such as impurities or physical deformations. This article explores the definition, principles, ...

What is surface engineering? The choice of a surface material with the appropriate thermal, optical, magnetic and electrical properties and sufficient resistance to wear, corrosion and degradation, is ...

The so-called glass transition is the process by which some liquid-like materials become solid-like, without forming a ...

But both awards point to the fundamental importance of surfaces and interfaces, and moreover both topics depend on a detailed understanding of the electronic structures of materials. Ertl's award ...

The International Journal of Extreme Manufacturing has published a study by Professor Zhenyu Zhang and his team at Dalian ...