3 papers
cond-mat.mtrl-sci2023
Probing the Surface Polarization of Ferroelectric Thin Films by X-ray Standing Waves
Le Phuong Hoang, Irena Spasojevic, Tien-Lin Lee +7
Understanding the mechanisms underlying a stable polarization at the surface of ferroelectric thin films is of particular importance both from a fundamental point of view and to ac…
cond-mat.mtrl-sci2023
Revealing the bonding nature and electronic structure of early transition metal dihydrides
Curran Kalha, Laura E. Ratcliff, Giorgio Colombi +11
Hydrogen as a fuel plays a crucial role in driving the transition to net zero greenhouse gas emissions. To realise its potential, obtaining a means of efficient storage is paramoun…
cond-mat.mtrl-sci2023
Capturing the dynamics of Ti diffusion across TiW/Cu heterostructures using X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy
Curran Kalha, Pardeep K. Thakur, Tien-Lin Lee +4
Interdiffusion phenomena between adjacent materials are highly prevalent in semiconductor device architectures and can present a major reliability challenge for the industry. To fu…