Researchers from @CEA_Leti combine the strengths of XPS & ToF-SIMS to analyze the chemistry & structure of HgCdTe oxides formed during infrared detector manufacturing, & assess the influence on device performance using photoluminescence decay measurements.

Researchers have demonstrated in situ carbon nanofiber growth at atmospheric pressure inside a TEM— bridging the gap between lab-scale and industrial carbon nanotube synthesis.

This new system enables in-situ, non-destructive testing of ultrathin superconducting films in ultra-high vacuum, preserving properties and measuring critical temperature down to 4 K.

Defects in ZnO microwires are shown to boost piezovoltage under strain. Researchers from @OhioState show how tailoring defects can increase piezoelectric power for biomedical applications, nanogenerators, & MEMS.

Thanks to an innovative approach to film growth that provides a continuous gradient of composition, researchers from @UnivParisSaclay, @CNRS, and Suzhou Univ. systematically studied the SIMS matrix effect, showing the role of ionization energy in oxides.

To meet growing storage capacity demands, researchers from Kioxia propose the use of fluorocarbon gas as an etchant in 3D flash memory fabrication. The gas enables infinite selectivity between SiO2 & SiN films during the dry etching process.

Transparent ITO/Ag/ITO antennas show high conductivity and 76% light transmittance—ideal for next-gen wireless tech in wearables, phones, cars, and buildings.

A new AI model predicts 3D plasma etch profiles with high accuracy and cuts simulation time drastically—boosting chip design and process control. #semiconductors

Authors including @nuclear94 developed an open-source Python based X-ray Emission Spectroscopy fitting software, known as XES Neo, using the artificial intelligence tool of a genetic algorithm, based on the Neo package.

Carbon materials exhibit favorable weight, strength, & temp stability for many applications, but in extreme temps are prone to oxidation & ablation. This study presents an optimized SiC–Si–Hf(Ta)B2 coating with improved oxidation & ablation protection.

RT @nuclear94: We have released our third Artificial Intelligence (AI) package based upon our Neo engine for materials characterization. XE….

Featured on the latest #JVSTB cover, authors from @CzechAcademy & @vutvbrne developed a custom-designed compact vacuum chamber for laser induced plasma etching.

Our latest cover features this article related to boron neutron capture therapy (BNCT), an innovative & promising cancer treatment for malignant tumors due to its high precision.🎯. ☑️Check it out!

This work is being presented at #AVS71 - and you can still submit your abstract until August 18th! Authors presenting at AVS71 are invited to submit to #JVSTA or #JVSTB. Submit your abstract today!

Accurate detection of low levels of elements such as C & O by ion beam sputtering techniques is complicated as they are the primary constituents of residual gas molecules in ultrahigh vacuum systems. This study presents a method of detection of O by #XPS.

Authors from @UCNZ used a low-cost sol-gel method to grow high-quality, transparent Sn-doped Ga₂O₃ films—key for high-efficiency power electronics & UV photodetectors—showing the ability to produce Schottky diodes on intentionally doped sol-gel Ga₂O₃.

#XPS is widely used to obtain information about composition & chemistry of surfaces & interfaces - it can also provide unique information about interfacial structure & properties important for modern technologies.

Can semiconductor photocathodes beat RF breakdown? New research from authors at Michigan State, @LosAlamosNatLab, & @ORNL explores why Cs₂Te-coated copper may resist catastrophic failure under high RF fields. @AVS_Members.

Authors from @UCF employ simultaneous in situ spectroscopic ellipsometry & quadrupole mass spectrometry to reveal new insights into ZnO thin film etching using acetylacetone + O₂ plasma. @AVS_Members.

β-gallium oxide is a promising material for next-gen power electronics. To enhance Ga2O3-based power devices, researchers from @UF, @UofAlabama, and NRL explore the use of p-n heterojunctions with p-type oxide materials such as CrMnO4.