Interfacial Engineering for Advanced Functional Materials: Surfaces, Interfaces, and Applications

• DOI: 10.1016/j.rineng.2024.102125
• Publication Date: 2024-04-16T09:47:06Z
• Authors: Ahmed A. Al-Amiery; Mohammed A. Fayad; Hasanain A. Abdul...; Waleed K. Al-Azzawi; Jabbar K. Mohammed; Hassan Sh. Majdi
• Keywords: Surface Engineering; Surface Modification; Characterization; Nanomaterials

This review article comprehensively examines the diverse facets of interfacial engineering as a transformative approach to advance functional materials. The exploration begins with an insightful Introduction, delving into Background and Significance engineering, Motivation driving research in this field, defined Scope Objectives review. subsequent section, Fundamentals Interfacial Engineering, elucidates core principles, providing detailed Definition Conceptual Framework underscoring Importance Surfaces Interfaces, examining dynamic Phenomena Dynamics shaping material properties. Techniques for Characterization are then scrutinized, focus on Spectroscopic Methods such X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy (XPS) Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR), Microscopic including Scanning Electron Microscopy (SEM) Atomic Force (AFM), overview Other Analytical Tools essential precise characterization. Surface Modification Strategies, thematic investigates Chemical Functionalization, Physical Coating Deposition, Nanoscale Self-Assembly Techniques, in-depth understanding methodologies employed tailor interfaces. sections delve specific applications. Engineering Polymer Materials explores Blends Composites, Polymers, Role Interfaces Processing. Nanomaterials Nanoparticle Nanocomposites Hybrid Materials, Interactions Applications. Electronic Devices follows, Semiconductor Interface Photovoltaics, Applications Flexible Electronics. Biomedical section covers Biomaterials, Drug Delivery Systems, Design Biocompatibility. Addressing broader context, Challenges Future Perspectives discuss Current Emerging Trends Directions. Finally, Conclusion summarizes Key Findings outlines Implications Research, holistic perspective significance potential future advanced