We review oxygen K-edge X-ray absorption spectra of both molecules and solids. We start
with an overview of the main experimental aspects of oxygen K-edge X-ray absorption …

Because of the interesting and multifunctional properties, recently, ZnO nanostructures are
considered as excellent material for fabrication of highly sensitive and selective gas sensors …

Strong optical absorption by a semiconductor is a highly desirable property for many
optoelectronic and photovoltaic applications. The optimal thickness of a semiconductor …

The GW approximation in electronic structure theory has become a widespread tool for
predicting electronic excitations in chemical compounds and materials. In the realm of …

This book introduces readers interested in the field of X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy
(XPS) to the practical concepts in this field. The book first introduces the reader to the …

Interactions between metals and supports are of fundamental interest in heterogeneous
catalysis. The electronic, geometric and bifunctional effects originating from Strong Metal …

Interactions between metals and oxides are key factors to determine the performance of
metal/oxide heterojunctions, particularly in nanotechnology, where the miniaturization of …

A technique is described for deposition of gold nanoparticles under vacuum, enabling
consistent energy referencing of X-ray photoelectron spectra obtained from lanthanum …

We review basic and advanced concepts needed for the correct analysis of XPS features.
We place these concepts on rigorous foundations and explore their physical and chemical …

Model systems are very important to identify the working principles of real catalysts, and to
develop concepts that can be used in the design of new catalytic materials. In this review we …