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Applied Surface Science Advances is a peer-reviewed journal published by Elsevier, covering Advanced Photocatalysis Techniques, Gas Sensing Nanomaterials and Sensors, Corrosion Behavior and Inhibition.

PublisherElsevier
Reference styleNumbered (Elsevier)
Numbered — [1], [2] in the text
[1] A. Smith, B. Jones, C. Lee, A representative article title, Applied Surface Science Advances 12 (2023) 45–58.

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Publishes research inAdvanced Photocatalysis Techniques Gas Sensing Nanomaterials and Sensors Corrosion Behavior and Inhibition ZnO doping and properties Copper-based nanomaterials and applications
ISSN2666-5239
Citation impact (2-yr)5.38
h-index60
i10-index419
Total citations21,030
Article processing charge$1,500
Open accessYes
Top institutions publishing hereCentre National de la Recherche Scientifique
Journal websitewww.journals.elsevier.com
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Papers published in Applied Surface Science Advances per year

30
2020
145
2021
149
2022
190
2023
114
2024
226
2025

Citation impact of Applied Surface Science Advances by publication year

958
2020
6.3K
2021
5.7K
2022
5.4K
2023
1.5K
2024
719
2025

Citations each year’s papers have accumulated so far — the most recent years are still building up.

Most-cited papers in Applied Surface Science Advances

Systematic and collaborative approach to problem solving using X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy

Neal Fairley, Vincent Fernandez, Mireille Richard‐Plouet et al. · 15 Jun 2021

The methodology presented within this work is a result of years of interactions between many junior and senior X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) users operating within the CasaXPS spectral processing and interpretation program framework. In particular, discussions arising from a series of workshops have been a significant source for developing the overall XPS data processing concept…

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Review on surface-characterization applications of X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS): Recent developments and challenges

D. Nanda Gopala Krishna, John Philip · 14 Nov 2022

X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) is a powerful tool to study surface properties (< 10 nm) and is being widely used in almost all branches of science and engineering. This review provides a pedagogical description of the fundamental understanding of XPS based surface characterization with the necessary background and key concepts, details on primary factors influencing…

Anode materials for lithium-ion batteries: A review

P.U. Nzereogu, A. D. Omah, Fabian I. Ezema et al. · 27 Mar 2022

The need for eco-friendly and portable energy sources for application in electrical, electronic, automobile and even aerospace industries has led to an ever-increasing research and innovation in lithium-ion battery technology. Owing to the research and discoveries in recent years, lithium-ion batteries (LIBs) have stood out as the most suitable device for the storage of electrical…

Magnetic nanoparticles in biomedical applications: A review

Elsa M. Materón, Celina M. Miyazaki, Olívia Carr et al. · 14 Sep 2021

Abstract: Biomedical applications with emphasis on the design of smart materials, specifically magnetic nanoparticles (MNPs) are considered to have technological benefits because they can be manipulated using magnetic fields. Magnetic NPs have been widely used in hyperthermia, target drug delivery system, imaging, and extraction of biomolecules, postulating them also as an important tool in cancer…

Review of plasma electrolytic oxidation of titanium substrates: Mechanism, properties, applications and limitations

M. Aliofkhazraei, Digby D. Macdonald, E. Matykina et al. · 21 Jul 2021

The plasma electrolytic oxidation is an innovative method for the surface treatment of titanium and its alloys. This review provides an overview of the historical development of the process and summarizes the current state of the art. The chemical as well as the electro- and plasma-chemical basics of the layer forming mechanisms, which comprises the…

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