X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) is a powerful tool to study surface properties (< 10
nm) and is being widely used in almost all branches of science and engineering. This review …

Rechargeable zinc-based aqueous system is attractive for energy storage technology due to
its safety, low cost, and ecological friendliness. However, the growth of Zn dendrites in …

To understand the mechanism of the reaction catalyzed by high-entropy-alloy (HEA)
electrocatalysts, it has become increasingly crucial to investigate the chemical nature of the …

Two-dimensional transition-metal carbides and nitrides (MXenes) are a large family of
materials actively studied for various applications, especially in the field of energy storage …

Electrification of transportation and rising demand for grid energy storage continue to build
momentum around batteries across the globe. However, the supply chain of Li-ion batteries …

An assessment of X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) results from 1237 samples
submitted to a multi-user facility from a five year period investigates the usage and …

In the quest for emerging in-sensor computing, materials that respond to optical stimuli in
conjunction with non-volatile phase transition are highly desired for realizing bioinspired …

Electrocatalytic CO2 reduction into value-added multicarbon products offers a means to
close the anthropogenic carbon cycle using renewable electricity. However, the …

Hydrogen fuel cells have attracted growing attention for high-performance automotive power
but are hindered by the scarcity of platinum (and other precious metals) used to catalyze the …

The active chemical state of zinc (Zn) in a zinc-copper (Zn-Cu) catalyst during carbon
dioxide/carbon monoxide (CO2/CO) hydrogenation has been debated to be Zn oxide (ZnO) …