CHEMISORPTION OF L-CYSTEINE ON Au(111)/Si(111) AND $Si(111)\sqrt{3} \times \sqrt{3}-{\rm Au}$ SURFACES

2006 ◽  
Vol 13 (02n03) ◽  
pp. 197-200 ◽  
Author(s):  
MITSUNORI HONDA ◽  
FUMIHIKO MATSUI ◽  
HIROSHI DAIMON
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Shift ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Electronic Structures ◽  
The Other ◽  
Cooh Group ◽  
Xps Spectra ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Peak Intensity ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Intensity Ratios

The electronic structures of L-cysteine adsorbed on Au (111)/ Si (111) and [Formula: see text] surfaces were studied by using X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). L-cysteine multilayers on Au (111)/ Si (111) and [Formula: see text] surfaces were prepared under UHV condition. L-cysteine monolayers were obtained by annealing such multilayer sample up to 130°C. In the case of the Au (111)/ Si (111) surface, we observed no chemical shift and no change in the peak intensity ratios among C1s , N1s , O1s and S 2p before and after annealing. On the other hand, the component attributed to COOH group in C1s spectra decreased after annealing. In addition, O1s XPS spectra of monolayer on the [Formula: see text] surface was composed of two distinct peaks, which indicates that there are two kinds of O atoms in different conformations. These observations indicate that the COOH group adsorbs directly to a surface atoms and dissociate by the interaction with the substrate Si (111) trimer atoms.

scholarly journals Following excited-state chemical shifts in molecular ultrafast x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy

2022 ◽  
Vol 13 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
D. Mayer ◽  
F. Lever ◽  
D. Picconi ◽  
J. Metje ◽  
S. Alisauskas ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Excited State ◽  
Chemical Shift ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Chemical Shifts ◽  
Excited Molecule ◽  
Charge Motion ◽  
Core Electron ◽  
Xps Spectra ◽  
X Ray ◽  
State Chemical

AbstractThe conversion of photon energy into other energetic forms in molecules is accompanied by charge moving on ultrafast timescales. We directly observe the charge motion at a specific site in an electronically excited molecule using time-resolved x-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (TR-XPS). We extend the concept of static chemical shift from conventional XPS by the excited-state chemical shift (ESCS), which is connected to the charge in the framework of a potential model. This allows us to invert TR-XPS spectra to the dynamic charge at a specific atom. We demonstrate the power of TR-XPS by using sulphur 2p-core-electron-emission probing to study the UV-excited dynamics of 2-thiouracil. The method allows us to discover that a major part of the population relaxes to the molecular ground state within 220–250 fs. In addition, a 250-fs oscillation, visible in the kinetic energy of the TR-XPS, reveals a coherent exchange of population among electronic states.

The Electronic Structures of Fullerene/Transition-Metal Hybrid Material

2008 ◽  
Vol 1081 ◽  
Author(s):  
Yoshihiro Matsumoto ◽  
Seiji Sakai ◽  
Hiroshi Naramoto ◽  
Norie Hirao ◽  
Yuji Baba ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Electronic Structures ◽  
Line Broadening ◽  
Hybrid Films ◽  
Xps Spectra ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Nexafs Spectroscopy ◽  
Homo Level ◽  
Valence Band Region ◽  
X Ray Absorption

ABSTRACTLocal electronic structures of C60-Co hybrid films have been studied by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and near-edge X-ray absorption fine structure (NEXAFS) spectroscopy. XPS spectra of C 1s main and satellite peaks for the C60-Co films show binding-energy shifts and also line-broadening compared to those in a pure C60 film. In addition, XPS spectra in valence band region suggest an appearance of three new components at near Fermi level and HOMO level in the C60-Co film. These results are attributed to hybridizations between Co 3d band and C60 LUMO. The same effects have been observed in NEAXFS spectra at C 1s excitations.

Study of the formation of ferrihydrite under prebiotic chemistry conditions: artificial seawater 4.0 Gy and ammonium thiocyanate

2020 ◽  
Vol 19 (6) ◽  
pp. 462-473
Author(s):  
Dimas A. M. Zaia ◽  
Murilo A. Coutinho ◽  
Dante H Mosca ◽  
Antônio C. S. da Costa ◽  
Alexandre Urbano
Keyword(s):  
Molecular Evolution ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Prebiotic Chemistry ◽  
Ammonium Thiocyanate ◽  
Artificial Seawater ◽  
The Other ◽  
Oxidation States ◽  
Xps Spectra ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Strecker Reaction

AbstractAmong the several steps involved in molecular evolution, molecular preconcentration is the first and most important. If the molecules are not preconcentrated the other steps of molecular evolution cannot occur. There are several ways to preconcentrate molecules: sorption, wetting/drying cycles, freezing/sublimation and sorption/precipitation with minerals. In the present work, the effect of NH4SCN and artificial seawater 4.0 Gy on the synthesis of ferrihydrite was studied. It should be noted that thiocyanate could play the same role as that of CN− in the Strecker reaction. Unlike today's seawater that has high Na+ and Cl− concentrations, the seawater used in this work has high Mg2+, Ca2+ and SO42− concentrations. Two results stand out, first SCN− and NH4+ were preconcentrated by sorption/precipitation in some syntheses and second, in some experiments, a mixture of goethite, hematite and magnetite was obtained. The sorption/precipitation of SCN− is always associated with the synthesis of goethite. This could be an indication that SCN− interacts with Fe3+ through the sulphur group of SCN−. In addition, the synthesis of magnetite could be an indication that the SCN− ion oxidized, forming thiocyanogen-(SCN)2 or trithiocyanate ion-(SCN)−3 and that Fe3+ reduced to Fe2+. Besides the sorption/precipitation of SCN− and NH4+, Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy also showed that sorption/precipitation of SO42− and CO32− occurred. Ferrihydrite synthesized with artificial seawater presented the highest surface area and pore size. The pHpzc values of the samples were in the range of pHpzc described in the literature. The X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) measurements performed show proportions of iron present in different oxidation states, however, the electronic similarities observed in the mixtures of iron oxides and oxy-hydroxides make it difficult to quantify them. Direct comparison between XPS spectra of the Fe2p and O 1s core-levels reveal no significant differences from the effect of artificial seawater 4.0 Gy on the synthesis of ferrihydrite.

The Study of SiC Surface Cleaning by Hydrogen Plasma

2013 ◽  
Vol 473 ◽  
pp. 61-64
Author(s):  
Su Hua Chen
Keyword(s):  
Plasma Treatment ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Treatment Time ◽  
Hydrogen Plasma ◽  
Surface Cleaning ◽  
Plasma System ◽  
Xps Spectra ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Surface Oxides ◽  
Before And After

The SiC surfaces were cleaned by the hydrogen plasma with ECRPEMOCVD plasma system at low temperature of 200°C, after the traditional wet cleaning. The surfaces were investigated by RHEED and X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy before and after hydrogen plasma treatment. The RHEED imagines showed that the SiC surfaces by hydrogen plasma treatment were more flatter than the SiC surfaces by the traditional wet cleaning, and we found the result that more treatment time, more flatter. The XPS spectra examinations indicated that the surface oxides reduced obviously and the C/C-H compounds on the SiC surface were removed by hydrogen plasma treatment, so the antioxidant ability of the SiC surface was improved.

Mechano-Chemical Modification of Nanodiamond with GW

2008 ◽  
Vol 375-376 ◽  
pp. 87-91
Author(s):  
Yong Wei Zhu ◽  
Xiang Yang Xu ◽  
Bai Chun Wang ◽  
Jian Liang Shen
Keyword(s):  
Fourier Transform ◽  
Chemical Modification ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Silane Coupling Agent ◽  
Xps Spectra ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Silane Coupling ◽  
Before And After ◽  
New Type ◽  
Ft Ir

Mechano-chemical modification (MCM) of nanodiamond was conducted with a stirring mill. A new type of silane coupling agent, GW was chosen as its modifier. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and Fourier transform infrared (FT-IR) were employed to study the surface properties of nanodiamond before and after treatments. Results showed that the peaks related to GW and the ball (for example, Fe, Si and Cl) appeared obviously after its MCM on their XPS spectra and mostly disappeared after its further purification with acid X or Y. A new peak located at 1382.48cm-1 was very strong after further purification. It was proven by their FT-IR spectra.

scholarly journals Optical, XPS and XRD Studies of Semiconducting Copper Sulfide Layers on a Polyamide Film

2009 ◽  
Vol 2009 ◽  
pp. 1-8 ◽  
Author(s):  
Valentina Krylova ◽  
Mindaugas Andrulevičius
Keyword(s):  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Copper Sulfide ◽  
Diffusion Method ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
Xps Spectra ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Xrd Studies ◽  
Polyamide Film ◽  
Indirect Band Gap ◽  
Xrd Method

Copper sulfide layers were formed on polyamide PA 6 surface using the sorption-diffusion method. Polymer samples were immersed for 4 and 5 h in 0.15 mol⋅  solutions and acidified with HCl (0.1 mol⋅) at . After washing and drying, the samples were treated with Cu(I) salt solution. The samples were studied by UV/VIS, X-ray diffraction (XRD) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) methods. All methods confirmed that on the surface of the polyamide film a layer of copper sulfide was formed. The copper sulfide layers are indirect band-gap semiconductors. The values of are 1.25 and 1.3 eV for 4 h and 5 h sulfured PA 6 respectively. Copper XPS spectra analyses showed Cu(I) bonds only in deeper layers of the formed film, while in sulfur XPS S 2p spectra dominating sulfide bonds were found after cleaning the surface with ions. It has been established by the XRD method that, beside , the layer contains as well. For PA 6 initially sulfured 4 h, grain size forchalcocite, , was  nm and fordjurleite, , it was 54.17 nm. The sheet resistance of the obtained layer varies from 6300 to 102 .

scholarly journals Synthesis of Novel Arginine-Based Flame Retardant and Its Application in Lyocell Fabric

Molecules ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 26 (12) ◽  
pp. 3588
Author(s):  
Jiayi Chen ◽  
Yansong Liu ◽  
Jiayue Zhang ◽  
Yuanlin Ren ◽  
Xiaohui Liu
Keyword(s):  
Fourier Transform ◽  
Heat Release ◽  
Flame Retardant ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Fourier Transform Infrared ◽  
Ftir Analysis ◽  
Excellent Thermal Stability ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Cone Calorimeter Test ◽  
Before And After

Lyocell fabrics are widely applied in textiles, however, its high flammability increases the risk of fire. Therefore, to resolve the issue, a novel biomass-based flame retardant with phosphorus and nitrogen elements was designed and synthesized by the reaction of arginine with phosphoric acid and urea. It was then grafted onto the lyocell fabric by a dip-dry-cure technique to prepare durable flame-retardant lyocell fabric (FR-lyocell). X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and Fourier-transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) analysis demonstrated that the flame retardant was successfully introduced into the lyocell sample. Thermogravimetric (TG) and Raman analyses confirmed that the modified lyocell fabric featured excellent thermal stability and significantly increased char residue. Vertical combustion results indicated that FR-lyocell before and after washing formed a complete and dense char layer. Thermogravimetric Fourier-transform infrared (TG-FTIR) analysis suggested that incombustible substances (such as H2O and CO2) were produced and played a significant fire retarding role in the gas phase. The cone calorimeter test corroborated that the peak of heat release rate (PHRR) and total heat release (THR) declined by 89.4% and 56.4%, respectively. These results indicated that the flame retardancy of the lyocell fabric was observably ameliorated.

Preparation of Graphene/MoS2 Composite for Detection of Dopamine

2022 ◽  
Vol 905 ◽  
pp. 192-197
Author(s):  
Lin Lin Cai ◽  
Xiao Qing Jiang
Keyword(s):  
Raman Spectra ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
The Other ◽  
Organic Salt ◽  
Carbon Electrode ◽  
Sodium Tartrate ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Transmission Electron ◽  
Linear Detection ◽  
Potassium Sodium Tartrate

A new composite of graphene/MoS2 is synthesized by co-exfoliation of graphite and MoS2 in isopropanol (IPA) using the organic salt potassium sodium tartrate as the assistant. The composite is characterized by transmission electron microscopy (TEM), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and Raman spectra. The results of TEM, XPS, and Raman spectra all illustrate that the graphene/MoS2 composite has been synthesized successfully. Furthermore, the composite is modified on glassy carbon electrode to fabricate a sensor to detect dopamine (DA). The sensor shows two linear detection ranges for DA. One is 1-45 μM and the other is 45-120 μΜ. The detection limit of the sensor (S/N=3) is 0.76 μM.

Oxidation of Alloy-X in Subcritical, Transition, and Supercritical Water

CORROSION ◽  
10.5006/3881 ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Zachary Karmiol ◽  
Dev Chidambaram
Keyword(s):  
Supercritical Water ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Focused Ion Beam ◽  
Elevated Temperatures ◽  
Subcritical Water ◽  
Ion Beam ◽  
X Ray Diffraction ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Nickel Based Superalloy ◽  
Before And After

This work investigates the oxidation of a nickel based superalloy, namely Alloy X, in water at elevated temperatures: subcritical water at 261°C and 27 MPa, the transition between subcritical and supercritical water at 374°C and 27 MPa, and supercritical water at 380°C and 27 MPa for 100 hours. The morphology of the sample surfaces were studied using scanning electron microscopy coupled with focused ion beam milling, and the surface chemistry was investigated using X-ray diffraction, Raman spectroscopy, energy dispersive X-ray spectroscopy, and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy before and after exposure studies. Surfaces of all samples were identified to comprise of a ferrite spinel containing aluminum.

scholarly journals XPS Investigations on Solid and Vacuum Deposited, Oxidized and Non-oxidized Palladium

1995 ◽  
Vol 50 (4-5) ◽  
pp. 381-387 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jürgen Kintrup ◽  
Harald Züchner
Keyword(s):  
Chemical Shift ◽  
Curve Fitting ◽  
Photoelectron Spectroscopy ◽  
Chemical Shifts ◽  
Atmospheric Oxygen ◽  
Hydrogen Permeability ◽  
Photoelectric Effect ◽  
High Accuracy ◽  
X Ray ◽  
Charging Effect

Abstract X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) has been carried out to study the reaction of differently prepared palladium samples (solid and film Pd) with atmospheric oxygen. A careful curve fitting of the measured Pd-3d5/2 peak allows to separate the Pd-3d5/2 peak for Pd in surface PdO from the dominant Pd-3d5/2 peak of the non-oxidized bulk palladium and to determine the chemical shift of the "oxidized" Pa line with high accuracy. Differences in the chemical shifts for the surface PdO on solid and film palladium are explained by a different charging caused by the photoelectric effect in XPS measurements. The smaller charging effect observed for film palladium as compared to solid palladium indicates a stronger oxygen bonding to the (rougher) film palladium. The strong Pd-O bonding seems to be an essential reason for the reduced hydrogen-permeability of film palladium compared to solid palladium

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