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Defect engineering of oxide surfaces: dream or reality?
Gianfranco Pacchioni1, Talat S Rahman2,3
1Dipartimento di Scienza dei Materiali, Università di Milano-Bicocca, via R. Cozzi 55, 202125, Milano, Italy.
Summary
Defect engineering of oxide surfaces is advancing, with new tools to create and analyze point defects. These defects are crucial for various practical applications, driving innovation in materials science.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Surface Science
- Nanotechnology
Background:
- Oxide surfaces are critical components in numerous technological applications.
- Controlling surface properties is key to enhancing device performance.
- Point defects significantly influence the electronic and chemical behavior of oxide surfaces.
