Journal of Vacuum Science and Technology A: Vacuum, Surfaces and Films

American Vacuum Society
American Vacuum Society
ISSN: 07342101, 15208559

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SCImago
Q2
Impact factor
2.4
SJR
0.569
CiteScore
5.1
Categories
Condensed Matter Physics
Surfaces and Interfaces
Surfaces, Coatings and Films
Areas
Materials Science
Physics and Astronomy
Years of issue
1970, 1982-2025
journal names
Journal of Vacuum Science and Technology A: Vacuum, Surfaces and Films
Publications
17 620
Citations
347 125
h-index
164
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USA (8812 publications)
Japan (1953 publications)
Germany (1069 publications)

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Carbon dioxide-negative composite materials: an economically viable solution for CO2 sequestration
Kappagantula K.S., Jiang Y., Pierobon F., Rabby M.R., Ramos J., Ni Y., Nittala A., King J., Nickerson E., Nelson N.C., Joo W., John R., Linehan J.C., Aranzazu R.N., Nune S.K., et. al.
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Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Green Chemistry 2025 citations by CoLab: 0  |  Abstract
Carboxylating lignin and lignite fillers to sequester CO2 in composite materials.
Correction: Acid catalyst screening for hydrolysis of post-consumer PET waste and exploration of acidolysis
Pereira P., Savage P.E., Pester C.W.
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Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Green Chemistry 2025 citations by CoLab: 0  |  Abstract
Correction for ‘Acid catalyst screening for hydrolysis of post-consumer PET waste and exploration of acidolysis’ by Patrícia Pereira et al., Green Chem., 2024, 26, 1964–1974, https://doi.org/10.1039/D3GC03906D.
Harnessing dipolar microenvironment engineering of PTSA for alkenylation of indole in butyl acetate
Wang Z., Li M., Gu Y.
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Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Green Chemistry 2025 citations by CoLab: 0  |  Abstract
The direct microenvironment modification of PTSA was achieved by addition of a dipolar hyper-crosslinked polymer, which not only enhanced catalytic activity and selectivity but also facilitated the use of butyl acetateas reaction medium.
Synthesis of CO2-based biomass derived non-isocyanate polyurethane hybrid adhesives with excellent mechanical properties and water resistance
Zhang P., Qin C., Yuan H., Wang Y., Cao Y., Wang Z., Jin C.
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Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Green Chemistry 2025 citations by CoLab: 1  |  Abstract
The environmentally friendly, non-toxic, non-isocyanate polyurethane (NIPU) adhesives derived from CO2 and green resources were synthesized.
Machine learning prediction of physical properties of lignin derived porous carbon via catalytic pyrolysis
Xie Z., Cao Y., Luo Z.
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Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Green Chemistry 2025 citations by CoLab: 0  |  Abstract
Lignin-derived porous carbon produced through catalytic pyrolysis is crucial for energy storage, adsorption, and catalysis.
Selective one-pot chemical recycling of PET waste to xylene monomers: insights into a Ru/TiO2 catalyst design and interfacial dynamics in a biphasic system
Murali V., Kim H., Kim H.U., Kim J.R., Son S.H., Park Y., Ha J., Jae J.
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Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Green Chemistry 2025 citations by CoLab: 0  |  Abstract
Selective depolymerization of PET into targeted xylene monomers was achieved through Ru/TiO2-mediated oil–water interfacial chemistry.
Promoting oxygen reduction reaction kinetics through manipulating electron redistribution in CoP/Cu3P@NC for aqueous/flexible Zn–air batteries
Wang L., Huang J., Huang J., Yao B., Zhou A., Huang Z., Isimjan T.T., Wang B., Yang X.
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Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Green Chemistry 2025 citations by CoLab: 1  |  Abstract
Fluffy, porous CoP/Cu3P@NC was synthesized via MOF-assisted and gas-phase phosphorylation. The catalyst exhibits exceptional ORR and aqueous/flexible ZAB performance, owing to its optimized structure, high porosity and electrical conductivity.
Anion doping promotes electrocatalyst reconfiguration for efficient C–C bond cleavage of 4-methylcyclohexanol
Wang Y., Chen Y., Liu L., Ren L., Wang J., Li K., He J., Li S., Cai J., Qi C., Hu P., Cao Y., Zhong X., Wang J.
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Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Green Chemistry 2025 citations by CoLab: 0  |  Abstract
P doping promotes structural reconfiguration in nickel-based catalysts, forming an NiOOH/Ni2P interface that facilitates electrooxidation of 4-methylcyclohexanol.
Microwave-assisted ethanol dehydration to ethylene over biochar-based catalyst at low temperature
Yang L., Liu B., Zhao Y., Zhang Z., Wu H., He M., Tang C., Zhao J., Fan Y., Ma W.
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Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Green Chemistry 2025 citations by CoLab: 1  |  Abstract
Selective conversion of ethanol to high yields of ethylene under mild conditions.
Metabolic engineering of Escherichia coli for the production of d-panthenol from 3-aminopropanol and glucose
Zhou J., Zhang Z., Xin X., Xue Y., Wang Y., Feng X., Zhang B., Zhao M., Liu Z., Zheng Y.
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Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Green Chemistry 2025 citations by CoLab: 0  |  Abstract
The novel de novo biosynthesis of d-panthenol from glucose and 3-aminopropanol was realized in Escherichia coli for the first time.
Engineering budding yeast for the de novo synthesis of valuable flavanone derivatives
Zhu S., Li N., Liu Z., Yuan Y., Li B.
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Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Green Chemistry 2025 citations by CoLab: 1  |  Abstract
Flavonoids, such as homoeriodictyol derivatives, hold significant value in nutraceuticals, foods, and pharmaceuticals. Microbial synthesis of these products has emerged as a powerful approach due to its sustainability and environmental...
Vacancy-Rich Sn-P-I Catalyst for Highly Efficient Black Phosphorus Preparation and Catalytic Mechanistic Investigation
Zhao J., Zhao P., Du G., Li S., Fan X., Xie D., Zhu Y., Mei Y.
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Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Green Chemistry 2025 citations by CoLab: 0  |  Abstract
Black phosphorus (BP) possesses unique physicochemical properties with broad application potential, but its synthesis is hindered by high reaction temperatures and long reaction times. The underlying mechanisms of BP growth...
High-yield production of lignin nanoparticle photonic glasses
Thalakkale Veettil U., Huertas-Alonso A.J., Plivelic T.S., Sipponen M.H.
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Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Green Chemistry 2025 citations by CoLab: 0  |  Abstract
Lignin has emerged as a sustainable alternative to fossil-based polymers in advanced materials such as photonics. However, current methods for preparing photonic lignin materials are limited by non-benign organic solvents...
Retraction: Metal-free, redox-neutral, and visible light-triggered coupling of CO2 with epoxides to cyclic carbonates at atmospheric pressure
Saini S., Rehman Khan S., Kishor Gour N., Chandra Deka R., Jain S.L.
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Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Green Chemistry 2025 citations by CoLab: 0  |  Abstract
Retraction of ‘Metal-free, redox-neutral, and visible light-triggered coupling of CO2 with epoxides to cyclic carbonates at atmospheric pressure’ by Sandhya Saini et al., Green Chem., 2022, 24, 3644–3650, https://doi.org/10.1039/D2GC00680D.
Electrochemically co-deposited Pd-CoOx coating for efficient synergistic electrocatalytic reduction of nitrate to ammonia
Wang Y., Zeng Y., Xie J., Wang C., Zhou C., Song L., Ma K., Yue H.
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Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
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The incorporation of CoOx enhances nitrite reduction to promote the efficiency and low-toxicity of electrocatalytic nitrate reduction to ammonia.

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