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Considerations on the XPS Analysis of 2H‐TaS 2 (0001)

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: ABSTRACT A 2H‐TaS 2 (0001) single crystal was studied with XPS. The quantification and fitting procedures for this material are discussed in detail. It is shown that conventional approaches for data deconvolution fail, and an in‐depth analysis utilising theoretical sensitivity factors and taking into account the shake‐up and loss structures is needed to produce accurate results. Additionally, the inherent asymmetry of the Ta and S peaks is highlighted, and appropriate line shapes are determined.

Source: Surface and Interface Analysis

DOI: 10.1002/sia.70013

Authors: Charalampos Drivas, C. Richard A. Catlow, Mark A. Isaacs, Georgios Kyriakou

Institutions: Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Science and Technology Facilities Council, University of Patras, Research Complex at Harwell, UK Catalysis Hub, Cardiff University, University College London

Language: English

Topic: Electron and X-Ray Spectroscopy Techniques

Subfield: Surfaces, Coatings and Films

Field: Materials Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

Estimated APC paid: $3,580

Funders: Hellenic Foundation for Research and Innovation, UK Catalysis Hub, Engineering and Physical Sciences Research Council

Awards: HarwellXPS: A National Research Facility in XPS, G1278519414, G1626821369, HarwellXPS: A National Research Facility in XPS, G229551657, G3405814578, HarwellXPS: Renewal of NRF in Photoelectron spectroscopy, G3748897288, G4522418412, The UK Catalysis Hub - 'Science': 1 - Optimising, predicting and designing new Catalysts, G6659993949, The UK Catalysis Hub - 'Science': 2 Catalysis at the Water-Energy Nexus, Hub 'Science' 3: Catalysis for the Circular Economy and Sustainable Manufacturing, G7679617292, HarwellXPS: A National Research Facility in XPS, Harwell XPS, The UK Catalysis Hub -'Core'

OpenAlex ID: W4413871534

FWCI: 0.831

Cites: 47

Cited by: 4

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