In MEMS, stiction between matter surfaces can immobilize moving parts, alleviated by hydrophobic coatings, dimples, and controlled drying protocols.
Surface acidity and basicity on oxides tune catalytic pathways, where Lewis and Brønsted sites on matter surfaces drive selective chemical transformations.
Smart coatings make matter surfaces responsive to stimuli, changing color, roughness, or permeability under light, temperature, or electric fields.
Oxide layers form naturally on many matter surfaces, passivating metals against corrosion while also affecting electrical contact resistance and catalytic properties.
Surface lattice mismatch at interfaces induces strain, altering electronic and catalytic properties of heterostructured matter surfaces and thin films.
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