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X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy

X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) is an advanced analytical technique used to measure the concentration and chemical state of elements in a sample material. It works by bombarding the sample with X-rays, which cause electrons to be emitted. This emission of electrons allows for the determination of the composit…

Curated from this journal's research 📚 1 peer-reviewed article cited Cited 10× across the literature 🗓 Reviewed July 2026

Overview

X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) is an advanced analytical technique used to measure the concentration and chemical state of elements in a sample material. It works by bombarding the sample with X-rays, which cause electrons to be emitted. This emission of electrons allows for the determination of the composition, structure, and chemical state of the material's surface. XPS is especially useful for analyzing thin films and polymers, making it an important tool for industries such as advanced materials, pharmaceuticals, and semiconductors. XPS is also used to investigate catalysts, the development of new materials, and to increase the efficiency of industrial processes.

Research published in this journal

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Curated from peer-reviewed research published in New Developments in Molecular Biology.

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Chengyue Zhang · United States MARINA PISCOPO · Italy

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