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Transparent plant-wearable sensors with tunable mechanical and sensing properties fabricated via facile transfer printing 透明的植物可穿戴传感器，具有可调的机械和传感性能，通过易转移印刷制造

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Applied Surface Science Advances

Pub Date : 2025-12-01 Epub Date: 2025-11-25 DOI: 10.1016/j.apsadv.2025.100905

Ji-Young Oh , Chi-Sun Hwang , Chul Woong Joo , Himchan Oh , Chil Seong Ah , Kyunghee Choi , Jae Bon Koo , Chan Woo Park , Kyung Hyun Kim

Climate change and population growth increase the need for sustainable agriculture, particularly in crop monitoring. Conventional methods such as morphological analysis and remote sensing lack the resolution and continuity for accurate, organ-level tracking. Wearable electronics offer a promising alternative, but key challenges remain in achieving transparency, stretchability, biocompatibility, and minimal invasiveness. Here, we present an ultra-thin, transparent, and minimally invasive plant-wearable sensor fabricated using patterned substrate transfer printing (PSTP), a scalable and etching-free process that enables high-resolution patterning of hybrid conductors onto flexible substrates. The sensor integrates silver nanowires (AgNWs)/ Indium tin oxide (ITO) and AgNWs/poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene):poly(styrenesulfonic acid) (PEDOT:PSS)/ITO conductors with tunable strain sensitivity to enable accurate monitoring while minimizing impact on plant growth. The patterned AgNWs/PEDOT:PSS/ITO films show ∼80 % transmittance, low sheet resistance (∼25 Ω/sq), a 13.6-fold lower gauge factor than AgNWs/ITO, a smooth surface (∼4.7 nm RMS roughness), and stable performance under 150 % strain. We demonstrate the utility of PSTP-fabricated sensors for real-time monitoring of plant growth and temperature, as well as in flexible and stretchable devices such as electrochromic displays and light emitting diodes (LEDs). This work establishes PSTP as a universal platform for next-generation bio-integrated electronics in agricultural and wearable applications.

气候变化和人口增长增加了对可持续农业的需求，特别是在作物监测方面。形态学分析和遥感等传统方法缺乏精确的器官水平跟踪的分辨率和连续性。可穿戴电子设备提供了一个很有前途的选择，但关键的挑战仍然是实现透明度，可拉伸性，生物相容性和最小的侵入性。在这里，我们提出了一种超薄、透明、微创的植物可穿戴传感器，采用图案衬底转移印刷（PSTP）制造，这是一种可扩展且无蚀刻的工艺，可以在柔性衬底上实现混合导体的高分辨率图案。该传感器集成了银纳米线(AgNWs)/氧化铟锡（ITO）和AgNWs/聚（3,4-乙烯二氧噻吩）：聚（苯乙烯磺酸）(PEDOT:PSS)/ITO导体，具有可调的应变灵敏度，能够准确监测，同时最大限度地减少对植物生长的影响。图像化的AgNWs/PEDOT:PSS/ITO薄膜具有~ 80%的透光率，低片电阻（~ 25 Ω/sq），比AgNWs/ITO低13.6倍的测量因子，表面光滑（RMS粗糙度~ 4.7 nm），在150%应变下性能稳定。我们展示了psp制造的传感器用于实时监测植物生长和温度，以及柔性和可拉伸的设备，如电致变色显示器和发光二极管（led）。这项工作建立了PSTP作为下一代农业和可穿戴应用中的生物集成电子的通用平台。

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Formation of diamond trenches with flat {111} sidewalls via thermochemical etching by Ni films in water vapor 用Ni薄膜在水蒸气中热化学蚀刻形成具有平{111}侧壁的金刚石沟槽

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Applied Surface Science Advances

Pub Date : 2025-12-01 Epub Date: 2025-11-09 DOI: 10.1016/j.apsadv.2025.100898

Masatsugu Nagai , Tsubasa Matsumoto , Satoshi Yamasaki , Norio Tokuda , Moriyoshi Haruyama , Yukako Kato , Hironori Yoshioka , Hitoshi Umezawa , Hiromitsu Kato , Masahiko Ogura , Daisuke Takeuchi , Yoshiyuki Miyamoto , Toshiharu Makino

Trench-type inversion-channel diamond metal-oxide-semiconductor field-effect transistors (MOSFETs) are considered the ultimate low-loss power devices due to their superior material properties and structural advantages. The formation of diamond trenches with {111} sidewalls is essential for realizing these devices. Our recently developed thermochemical etching technique using Ni films in water vapor enables the formation of such trenches, which is challenging when conventional methods are used. However, under the standard etching temperature conditions, macrosteps of submicron scale or larger form on the sidewalls, hindering the formation of high-quality MOS interfaces and inversion channels. In this study, we systematically investigated the relationship between the etching temperature and the sidewall flatness to identify the optimal conditions for suppressing macrostep formation. Our findings indicate that macrosteps form on the sidewalls at temperatures of 940 °C or higher. In contrast, nanoscale-flat {111} sidewalls without macrosteps detectable by SEM were successfully fabricated at lower temperatures. This improvement in sidewall flatness was primarily attributed to the extended etching time for the sidewalls. These findings provide critical insights and a fundamental technique for fabricating trench-type inversion-channel diamond MOSFETs, thereby contributing to the advancement of next-generation low-loss power devices.

沟槽型反沟道金刚石金属氧化物半导体场效应晶体管（mosfet）由于其优越的材料性能和结构优势被认为是最终的低损耗功率器件。具有{111}侧壁的金刚石沟槽的形成对于实现这些装置是必不可少的。我们最近开发的热化学蚀刻技术在水蒸气中使用Ni膜，可以形成这样的沟槽，这在使用传统方法时是具有挑战性的。然而，在标准蚀刻温度条件下，在侧壁上形成亚微米或更大尺度的宏观台阶，阻碍了高质量MOS界面和反转通道的形成。在这项研究中，我们系统地研究了蚀刻温度与侧壁平整度之间的关系，以确定抑制宏台阶形成的最佳条件。我们的研究结果表明，在940°C或更高的温度下，在侧壁上形成了宏观台阶。相比之下，在较低的温度下成功地制备了纳米级平坦的{111}侧壁，没有SEM检测到的宏观台阶。侧壁平整度的改善主要归功于侧壁蚀刻时间的延长。这些发现为制造沟槽型反沟道金刚石mosfet提供了重要的见解和基本技术，从而有助于下一代低损耗功率器件的发展。

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Development of Ti-N-O-based multilayer low-emissivity coatings through air-based sputtering technique 采用气基溅射技术制备ti - n基多层低发射涂层

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Applied Surface Science Advances

Pub Date : 2025-12-01 Epub Date: 2025-11-13 DOI: 10.1016/j.apsadv.2025.100902

Xin-Xian Yang, Fu-Hsing Lu

A facile approach for depositing low-emissivity (low-e) coatings based on Ti-N-O multilayers was developed using an air-based sputtering technique in a single batch process. By systematically optimizing the TiN(O) thickness and sheet resistance using the Taguchi method, we produced a-TiN_xO_y/TiN(O)/a-TiN_xO_y (where a denotes amorphous) multilayer thin films. Spectroscopic ellipsometry revealed that TiN(O) exhibits a lower refractive index and higher extinction coefficient, while amorphous TiN_xO_y shows a higher refractive index and negligible extinction coefficient. This contrast supports improved optical interference effects in the multilayers. The optimized films demonstrate a balanced performance of infrared reflectivity (44.3–67.5 % at 2 μm), visible transmittance (30.1–59.4 % at 550 nm), and low thermal emittance (0.30–0.57), comparable to reference high-vacuum sputtered TiO₂/TiN/TiO₂ multilayers. Microstructural and compositional analyses confirmed the formation of well-defined multilayer architectures, where TiN(O) enhances infrared reflectivity and conductivity, and amorphous TiN_xO_y improves visible-light transmittance and chemical stability. Compared to previously reported TiN-based coatings, our air-based sputtered multilayers achieve substantially higher figures of merit than previously reported TiN-based single-layer and multilayer coatings. These results highlight the effectiveness of air-based sputtering and the Taguchi optimization approach for scalable, cost-effective production of high-performance low-e coatings suitable for energy-efficient applications.

研究了一种基于Ti-N-O多层膜的低发射率（low-e）涂层的快速沉积方法。采用田口法系统优化TiN(O)厚度和片阻，制备了a- tinxoy /TiN(O)/a- tinxoy（其中a表示非晶）多层薄膜。椭偏光谱分析表明，TiN(O)具有较低的折射率和较高的消光系数，而非晶TiNxOy具有较高的折射率和可忽略的消光系数。这种对比度支持多层中改进的光干涉效果。优化后的薄膜具有良好的红外反射率（2 μm处为44.3 ~ 67.5%）、可见光透过率（550nm处为30.1 ~ 59.4%）和低热发射率（0.30 ~ 0.57）等性能，与参考的高真空溅射TiO2/TiN/TiO2多层膜相当。显微结构和成分分析证实了多层结构的形成，其中TiN(O)增强了红外反射率和电导率，而非晶TiNxOy提高了可见光透过率和化学稳定性。与之前报道的tin基涂层相比，我们的空气基溅射多层涂层比之前报道的tin基单层和多层涂层具有更高的性能。这些结果突出了气基溅射和田口优化方法的有效性，可扩展，经济高效地生产适用于节能应用的高性能低e涂层。

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PEO of AZ31 Mg alloy in a silicate-based hybrid electrolyte system – Effect of glycerol and WO3 particles AZ31镁合金在硅酸盐基杂化电解质体系中的PEO——甘油和WO3颗粒的影响

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Applied Surface Science Advances

Pub Date : 2025-12-01 Epub Date: 2025-09-23 DOI: 10.1016/j.apsadv.2025.100861

Nasirudeen Ogunlakin , Nawaf Saeed Al Hudayb , Viswanathan S. Saji

Plasma electrolytic oxidation of AZ31 Mg alloy was conducted in silicate-glycerol hybrid electrolytes with added WO₃ particles. The individual and combined effects of glycerol and WO₃ particles on the morphology, composition, mechanical properties, and scratch and corrosion resistance of the developed PEO layer were evaluated. The results revealed that although the addition of WO₃ particles to the aqueous silicate electrolyte does not enhance corrosion resistance, the PEO layer developed in the optimized hybrid electrolyte with added WO₃ particles significantly improves electrochemical corrosion resistance. The addition of 0.5 g/L WO₃ and 30 mL/L glycerol has reduced the corrosion rate of PEO-coated Mg alloy by ∼ 45 times. The optimized addition of glycerol, with or without particles, effectively enhances surface hardness and coating adhesion. The results indicate that incorporating glycerol into the aqueous electrolyte improves the in-situ incorporation of particles, facilitates the fabrication of a smoother PEO layer, and enhances mechanical properties, coating adhesion, and corrosion resistance.

在添加WO3颗粒的硅酸盐-甘油混合电解质中对AZ31镁合金进行了等离子体电解氧化。考察了甘油和WO3颗粒对制备的PEO层的形貌、组成、力学性能、耐划伤和耐腐蚀性能的单独和联合影响。结果表明，虽然在硅酸盐水电解质中添加WO3颗粒并不能提高其耐腐蚀性，但在优化后的混合电解质中，添加WO3颗粒形成的PEO层显著提高了其电化学耐腐蚀性。加入0.5 g/L WO3和30 mL/L甘油后，peo涂层镁合金的腐蚀速率降低了约45倍。优化后的甘油添加量，无论有无颗粒，都能有效提高表面硬度和涂层附着力。结果表明，在水溶液中加入甘油可以改善颗粒的原位掺入，有利于制备更光滑的PEO层，提高力学性能、涂层附着力和耐腐蚀性。

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Expanding vapor deposition to low-volatility precursors and inert fillers via transport control and SiOx interlayers for composite interface engineering 通过传输控制和SiOx中间层将气相沉积扩展到低挥发性前驱体和惰性填料，用于复合界面工程

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Applied Surface Science Advances

Pub Date : 2025-12-01 Epub Date: 2025-10-30 DOI: 10.1016/j.apsadv.2025.100885

Seung-Jea Lee , Su Hyeon Joo , Yu Kyung Kim , Jae-Pil Kim

Surface engineering of fillers is critical to improving composite performance. Conventional sol–gel routes introduce diverse functional groups but rely on organic solvents, creating environmental burdens. Vapor-phase deposition offers an alternative; however, functional groups such as phenyl and epoxide are difficult to implement because their precursors have low vapor pressures. Moreover, fillers with inherently low surface reactivity are not easily modified, restricting material diversity. To address these limitations, a powder-surface-modification system was designed with a controlled vapor-transport path, allowing vaporization and deposition of low-volatility precursors. For weakly reactive fillers, a thin silicon suboxide (SiOx) interlayer was deposited by plasma-enhanced chemical vapor deposition (PECVD) to activate the surface and permit subsequent dry reactions. This combined strategy enabled the attachment of methyl, vinyl, phenyl, amine, and epoxide groups to various fillers—including silica, alumina, nanocellulose, aluminum hydroxide, magnesium hydroxide, and lignocellulose—thereby tuning the filler–matrix interface. As a result, composites exhibited up to 66% lower viscosity, increased adhesion strength (∼41 → ∼181 MPa), enhanced thermal conductivity (1.86 → 2.13 W/m·K), and reduced hygroscopicity (∼12% → ∼2%), depending on the filler–matrix system. Overall, the platform provides a catalyst- and solvent-free route for sustainable powder surface functionalization and composite interface engineering.

填料的表面工程是提高复合材料性能的关键。传统的溶胶-凝胶途径引入了多种官能团，但依赖于有机溶剂，造成了环境负担。气相沉积提供了另一种选择；然而，像苯基和环氧化物这样的官能团很难实现，因为它们的前体蒸气压很低。此外，具有固有低表面反应性的填料不易改性，限制了材料的多样性。为了解决这些限制，设计了一种粉末表面改性系统，该系统具有可控的蒸汽传输路径，允许低挥发性前驱体的汽化和沉积。对于弱反应性填料，通过等离子体增强化学气相沉积（PECVD）沉积一层薄的亚氧化硅（SiOx）中间层，以激活表面并允许随后的干燥反应。这种组合策略使甲基、乙烯基、苯基、胺和环氧化物基团能够附着到各种填料上，包括二氧化硅、氧化铝、纳米纤维素、氢氧化铝、氢氧化镁和木质纤维素，从而调整填料-基质界面。结果表明，根据填料-基质体系的不同，复合材料的粘度降低了66%，粘接强度增加了（~ 41→~ 181 MPa），导热系数提高了（1.86→2.13 W/m·K），吸湿性降低了（~ 12%→~ 2%）。总体而言，该平台为可持续粉末表面功能化和复合界面工程提供了无催化剂和无溶剂的途径。

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Unraveling the role of sponge matrix in the design of a 3D nature-inspired TiO2-based photocatalyst for ketoprofen removal from wastewater 揭示海绵基质在设计3D自然启发的二氧化钛基光催化剂中的作用，用于从废水中去除酮洛芬

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Applied Surface Science Advances

Pub Date : 2025-12-01 Epub Date: 2025-09-21 DOI: 10.1016/j.apsadv.2025.100858

Marta Jaruga, Michał Cegłowski, Adam Kubiak

Despite growing interest in bioinspired photocatalytic systems, the influence of natural sponge-derived scaffolds on TiO₂-based photocatalyst performance has not been comprehensively investigated. This study investigates the influence of four biomimetic scaffolds—marine sponge, Luffa cylindrica, silk, and konjac—on the physicochemical and photocatalytic properties of TiO₂-based composites designed for the removal of ketoprofen from wastewater. A one-step immobilization procedure was employed to deposit TiO₂ nanoparticles onto pretreated natural matrices, yielding structurally stable and porous three-dimensional photocatalysts. Comprehensive material characterization confirmed the formation of TiO₂ with uniform surface distribution and preserved scaffold morphology. The materials were evaluated under UV-A LED irradiation in both model and real conditions. Photocatalytic degradation followed pseudo-first-order kinetics, with the marine sponge-based composite (MS_TiO₂) exhibiting the highest performance (up to 90 % removal efficiency), attributed to its high porosity, improved light penetration, and effective charge separation. Interestingly, surface Ti content did not correlate directly with activity, underscoring the significance of oxide dispersion and accessibility over total loading. The degradation pathway of ketoprofen was elucidated using ESI-MS, while ecotoxicity of intermediates was assessed via ECOSAR modeling, indicating progressive detoxification. Reusability tests confirmed long-term stability of the MS_TiO₂ system. The findings demonstrate that scaffold selection critically affects photocatalyst architecture and performance, offering a rational route toward scalable, sustainable materials for pharmaceutical removal in wastewater treatment.

尽管人们对生物激发光催化系统越来越感兴趣，但天然海绵衍生支架对二氧化钛基光催化剂性能的影响尚未得到全面研究。研究了海绵、丝瓜、蚕丝和魔芋四种仿生支架对二氧化钛基复合材料去除废水中酮洛芬的理化和光催化性能的影响。采用一步固定化工艺将TiO2纳米颗粒沉积在预处理过的天然基质上，制备了结构稳定、多孔的三维光催化剂。综合材料表征证实形成的TiO2表面分布均匀，支架形态保存完好。在模型和实际条件下对材料进行了紫外- a LED照射评价。光催化降解遵循准一级动力学，海洋海绵基复合材料（MS_TiO2）表现出最高的性能（高达90%的去除效率），这归功于其高孔隙率、改善的透光性和有效的电荷分离。有趣的是，表面Ti含量与活性没有直接相关，这强调了氧化物分散和可及性对总负载的重要性。利用ESI-MS分析了酮洛芬的降解途径，并通过ECOSAR模型对中间体的生态毒性进行了评估，结果表明酮洛芬的解毒作用是渐进的。可重用性测试证实了MS_TiO2体系的长期稳定性。研究结果表明，支架的选择严重影响光催化剂的结构和性能，为废水处理中药物去除的可扩展、可持续材料提供了合理的途径。

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Corrigendum to “Bioynthesis of silver nanoparticles using Dunaliella salina and its antibacterial applications” [Applied Surface Science Advances 13, (2023) 100377] “盐藻生物合成纳米银及其抗菌应用”的勘误表[应用表面科学进展13，（2023）100377]

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Applied Surface Science Advances

Pub Date : 2025-12-01 Epub Date: 2025-11-01 DOI: 10.1016/j.apsadv.2025.100887

Shantkriti S , Pradeep M , Unish KK , Viji Das MS , Nidhin S , Gugan K , Murugan A

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Advanced IR polarimetry to study morphology and structure of ultrathin films 先进的红外偏振法研究超薄膜的形态和结构

IF 8.7 Q1 CHEMISTRY, PHYSICAL

Applied Surface Science Advances

Pub Date : 2025-12-01 Epub Date: 2025-10-10 DOI: 10.1016/j.apsadv.2025.100869

Karsten Hinrichs , Fatima Akhtar , Merve Buldu-Akturk , Andreas Furchner , Iver Lauermann , Norbert H. Nickel , Jörg Rappich

We demonstrate an infrared (IR) polarimetric approach for the detailed analysis of structural and morphological interface properties via the inspection of bands related to a pair of vibrations with perpendicular transition dipole moments. Performing polarization dependent IR spectroscopy and supplementary X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) measurements, freshly prepared H/Si(111) surfaces as well as their long-term degradation in dry air environment and after exposure to humid air are investigated. Vibrational bands related to Si-H bending and Si-H stretching modes are discussed in conjunction with analytical optical simulations, elucidating the status of passivation and influence of varying domain sizes and oscillator densities. Notably, the vibration related to a strong out-of-plane directed transition dipole moment is extremely sensitive to the morphology and structure of the surface, whereas the in-plane directed band serves as a sensitive sensor for the overall status of the functionalization or passivation. Studies limited to only one of these bands may result in misleading conclusions on the passivation status, the pathway of degradation or structural properties. The analytic concept is also applied for the interpretation of vibrational bands of a methyl monolayer on Si(111). IR polarimetry is performed in a single reflection geometry which, compared to often used ATR geometries, is not restricted to specifically designed IR transparent substrates and also gives higher flexibility to potential adaptions to measurement chambers and cells. Our approach offers advanced possibilities for analysis in the field of interface science and contributes to a deeper understanding of interface properties. It is relevant for applications relying on specific interface properties, such as sensing, catalysis, photovoltaics, and electronics.

我们展示了一种红外（IR）偏振方法，通过检查与具有垂直跃迁偶极矩的一对振动相关的波段来详细分析结构和形态界面特性。通过偏振相关红外光谱和补充x射线光电子能谱（XPS）测量，研究了新制备的H/Si（111）表面及其在干燥空气环境和暴露于潮湿空气后的长期降解。结合分析光学模拟，讨论了与Si-H弯曲和Si-H拉伸模式相关的振动带，阐明了钝化状态以及不同域尺寸和振荡器密度的影响。值得注意的是，与强面外定向跃迁偶极矩相关的振动对表面的形态和结构非常敏感，而面内定向带则是功能化或钝化整体状态的敏感传感器。局限于其中一个波段的研究可能会导致对钝化状态、降解途径或结构性质的误导结论。解析概念也适用于解释硅（111）上的甲基单层的振动带。红外偏振测量采用单一反射几何结构，与常用的ATR几何结构相比，它不局限于专门设计的红外透明基板，也为测量室和细胞的潜在适应提供了更高的灵活性。我们的方法为界面科学领域的分析提供了先进的可能性，并有助于更深入地了解界面特性。它适用于依赖于特定界面特性的应用，如传感、催化、光伏和电子学。

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Using TiO2 in photocatalytic reactors: VOCs, NOx, CO2 removal and H2 production TiO2在光催化反应器中的应用：去除VOCs、NOx、CO2和产氢

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Applied Surface Science Advances

Pub Date : 2025-12-01 Epub Date: 2025-10-29 DOI: 10.1016/j.apsadv.2025.100886

Jennyffer S․M Quimbayo , Velma Beri Kimbi Yaah , Sajad Ahmadi , Javier Fenandez-Catalá , Sergio Botelho de Oliveira , Satu Ojala

Currently, TiO₂ is the most versatile and promising photocatalyst and has settled to the forefront of research and development in environmental remediation. Hence, in this work, we extensively review from the morphologies of TiO₂ based photocatalysts used in the treatment of different groups of gaseous pollutants, the strategies employed to improve their efficiency, the photo reactor designs and most importantly the Technology Readiness Level (TRL) of the photoreactors. Despite the many ways employed to improve the efficiency of TiO₂, more work is needed to strike a balance between these modification strategies, the counter effect they could have on TiO₂ photocatalytic activity, the sustainability of the synthesis methods and the environmental impact. Some information is also included in this work on the use of TiO₂ based materials in the production of hydrogen as it significantly contributes to the decrease of gaseous air pollutants resulting from the use of conventional fossil fuels. Finally, we identified some challenges that could be encountered with the photo reactor designs and provided an outlook to the future work that could address these gaps.

TiO2是目前用途最广、最具发展前景的光催化剂，在环境修复领域已经走在了研究与开发的前沿。因此，在这项工作中，我们广泛地回顾了用于处理不同类型气体污染物的TiO2基光催化剂的形态，提高其效率的策略，光反应器的设计，最重要的是光反应器的技术就绪水平（TRL）。尽管有许多方法可以提高TiO2的效率，但需要做更多的工作来平衡这些修饰策略，它们可能对TiO2光催化活性产生的反作用，合成方法的可持续性和环境影响。这项工作还包括一些关于在氢气生产中使用TiO2基材料的信息，因为它大大有助于减少使用传统化石燃料产生的气态空气污染物。最后，我们确定了光反应器设计可能遇到的一些挑战，并对未来的工作提出了展望，以解决这些差距。

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Corrigendum to “Physico-Chemical characterization of D-LIPSS formation by femtosecond laser beam on N-doped (100) silicon under controlled atmospheres” [Applied Surface Science Advances, Volume 30 (2025) 100860] “受控气氛下n掺杂（100）硅上飞秒激光束形成D-LIPSS的物理化学特性”的勘误[应用表面科学进展，卷30 (2025)100860]

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Applied Surface Science Advances

Pub Date : 2025-12-01 Epub Date: 2025-11-19 DOI: 10.1016/j.apsadv.2025.100903

L. Lounis, B. Aspe, P. Birnal, L. Gimenez, A. Sauldubois, H. Rabat, A.-L. Thomann, N. Semmar

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