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Dr. Hideaki Sato
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Surface Science of Materials

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Dear Colleagues,

Surface science is one of the most significant materials research areas. Numerous studies are still being conducted all over the world. The performance and functionality of materials are significantly influenced by their surfaces and interfaces. These nanoscale regions, often just a few atomic layers thick, govern a material's reactivity, wettability, adhesion, electronic properties, and catalytic activity, substantially impacting their applications across numerous fields.

This Topic aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the latest advancements and future directions in this crucial area, including but not limited to the following key areas:

  • Surface characterization techniques: advanced microscopy (AFM, STM, TEM, etc.), spectroscopy (XPS, UPS, Auger, etc.), and other analytical methods for surface analysis.
  • Surface modification and engineering: techniques for controlling surface composition, structure, and properties (e.g., deposition, etching, and functionalization).
  • Surface reactions and catalysis: studies on heterogeneous catalysis, surface-mediated reactions, and the design of novel catalysts.
  • Surface-related phenomena: adsorption, desorption, diffusion, wetting, friction, corrosion, and other surface-dependent processes.
  • Nanomaterials and surfaces: the unique surface properties of nanomaterials and their applications in various fields.
  • Biointerfaces and biomaterials: the interaction between materials and biological systems at the interface.
  • 2D materials and surfaces: focus on the unique properties of 2D materials and their surface modification for specific applications.

This Topic aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the current state of the art in the surface science of materials. It is intended to serve as a valuable resource for researchers, students, and professionals across various disciplines, stimulating further research and facilitating cross-disciplinary collaborations to fully harness the potential of materials science through a deeper understanding of their surfaces.

We welcome submissions demonstrating significant progress in fundamental understanding and technological applications within this vital field.

Dr. Satoshi Komasa
Dr. Akina Tani
Prof. Dr. Yoshiya Hashimoto
Dr. Hideaki Sato
Topic Editors

Keywords

  • surface science
  • catalysis
  • nanomaterials
  • 2D materials
  • thin films
  • surface characterization and modification
  • biomaterials
  • energy materials
  • electronic materials
  • computational modeling

Participating Journals

Journal Name Impact Factor CiteScore Launched Year First Decision (median) APC
Bioengineering
bioengineering 		3.8 4.0 2014 16.4 Days CHF 2700 Submit
International Journal of Molecular Sciences
ijms 		4.9 8.1 2000 16.8 Days CHF 2900 Submit
Materials
materials 		3.1 5.8 2008 13.9 Days CHF 2600 Submit
Surfaces
surfaces 		2.3 4.4 2018 23.5 Days CHF 1600 Submit
Lubricants
lubricants 		3.1 3.6 2013 14.6 Days CHF 2600 Submit
Nanomaterials
nanomaterials 		4.4 8.5 2010 14.1 Days CHF 2400 Submit

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Monodisperse SiO2 Spheres: Efficient Synthesis and Applications in Chemical Mechanical Polishing
by Jinlong Ge, Yu Cao, Hui Han, Xiaoqi Jin, Jing Liu, Yuhong Jiao, Qiuqin Wang and Yan Gao
Nanomaterials 2025, 15(9), 665; https://doi.org/10.3390/nano15090665 (registering DOI) - 27 Apr 2025
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The atomic level polishing of a material surface affects the accuracy of devices and the application of materials. Silica slurries play an important role in chemical mechanical polishing (CMP) by polishing the material surface. In this study, an efficient and controllable Stöber approach [...] Read more.
The atomic level polishing of a material surface affects the accuracy of devices and the application of materials. Silica slurries play an important role in chemical mechanical polishing (CMP) by polishing the material surface. In this study, an efficient and controllable Stöber approach was developed to synthesize uniform monodisperse silica spheres with different cationic surfactants. The obtained silica spheres exhibited a regular shape with a particle size of 50–150 nm and were distributed evenly and narrowly. The highest surface specific area of the silica spheres was approximately 1155.9 m2/g, which was conducive to the polish process. The monodisperse SiO2 spheres were applied as abrasives in chemical mechanical polishing. The surface micrographs of silicon wafers during the CMP process were studied using atomic force microscopy (AFM). The results demonstrated that the surface roughness Ra values reduced from 1.07 nm to 0.979 nm and from 1.05 nm to 0.933 nm when using a CTAB-SiO2 microsphere as an abrasive. These results demonstrate the advantages of monodisperse SiO2 spheres as abrasive materials in chemical mechanical planarization processes. Full article
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The Effect of Nopal Mucilage Addition on the Corrosion Rate of Reinforcement Steel in Concrete
by Enrique Martínez-Barrios, UIises Páramo-García, Edgardo Jonathan Suárez-Domínguez and Josué Francisco Pérez-Sánchez
Surfaces 2025, 8(2), 26; https://doi.org/10.3390/surfaces8020026 - 17 Apr 2025
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Environmental humidity is a determining factor in the degradation of concrete structures, particularly in the corrosion process of reinforcement bars. This study analyzed four concrete mixtures with different mucilage contents replacing mixing water: 0, 5, 10, and 15%. Two sets of specimens were [...] Read more.
Environmental humidity is a determining factor in the degradation of concrete structures, particularly in the corrosion process of reinforcement bars. This study analyzed four concrete mixtures with different mucilage contents replacing mixing water: 0, 5, 10, and 15%. Two sets of specimens were fabricated and subjected to a 420-day test period under two different working conditions: natural environmental conditions and high-humidity conditions. Open-circuit potential parameters were analyzed to compare the behavior of the mixtures and determine the corrosion rate. It was observed that under environmental conditions, the mixtures with 0% and 15% mucilage exhibited higher corrosion rates, with values of 0.046 and 0.049 mm/year, respectively, compared to the mixtures with low mucilage additions of 5% and 10%, which showed values of 0.041 and 0.038 mm/year, respectively. The corrosion rates of the mixtures under high-humidity conditions were 0.010 for M0, 0.009 for M1 and M2, and 0.014 for M3. The results indicate that mixtures with 5% and 10% mucilage show better corrosion protection, suggesting that this approach could be a sustainable, low-cost solution to enhance the durability of concrete structures, particularly in coastal areas with high humidity levels. It is concluded that adding nopal mucilage in low concentrations as a substitute for mixing water in concrete formulations not only modifies the properties of concrete, but also reduces the corrosion rate of reinforcement steel under high-humidity conditions, thereby extending the service life of constructions. Full article
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