Step faceting and the self-assembly of nanoislands on miscut YSZ(001) surfaces

• Published in: Applied surface science Vol. 407; pp. 192 - 196
• Main Authors: Niu, Zhiyuan, Ansari, Haris M., Chowdhury, Enam A., Dregia, Suliman A., Akbar, Sheikh A.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier B.V 15.06.2017
• Subjects: Nanoislands; Self-assembly; Surface patterning; Surface steps; YSZ; Surface steps; YSZ; Self-assembly; Surface patterning; Nanoislands

[Display omitted] •A self-assembly-based strategy for fabrication of nano-structures with long-range alignment in a new class of high-temperature technologically important ceramic.•A novel step faceting induced by doping which opens a new avenue for surface patterning that has implications on adsorp...