Water/oxide interfaces are ubiquitous on earth and show significant influence on many
chemical processes. For example, understanding water and solute adsorption as well as …

Alumina is one of the most abundant minerals and has a wide range of industrial
applications, with catalysis as one of the most important. Of particular relevance for catalysis …

Due to its excellent chemical and mechanical properties, titanium has become the material
of choice for orthopedic and dental implants to promote rehabilitation via bone anchorage …

The competitive behavior of proteins in the reversible adsorption stage plays a crucial role in
determining the composition of the protein layer and the subsequent biological responses to …

Electrochemical surface science of oxides is an emerging field with expected high impact in
developing, for instance, rationally designed catalysts. The aim in such catalysts is to …

Titanium dioxide is easily contaminated by carboxylic acid (mainly formate) in ambient
environments. Although numerous studies have proven that the removal of contamination …

The hydration behavior of TiO 2 nanoparticles was studied by molecular dynamics
simulations and a novel IR ratio spectroscopy method. It was found that the hydration water …

Micro-/nano-topographies on the surface of titanium-based biomaterials are critical features
responsible for protein adsorptions, and investigations into the underlying molecular …

Titanium dioxide (TiO2) is a promising biomedical material because it can be modified with
various functional groups. However, the mechanism of the interaction between …

Nucleation and biomineralization of apatite on titanium-based material surfaces is crucial to
improve surface biocompatibility, osseointegration, and rapid bone ingrowth in biomedical …