Mechanism Insights into Nanostructuring and Wettability on Au Thin Film: Effect of Substrate and Low‐Energy Ion Irradiation

Abstract The nanostructuring of Au thin films induced by ion irradiation is significantly affected by substrate interactions, where processes such as sputtering, diffusion, and dewetting are pivotal in determining the evolution of surface morphology and wettability. The 8 keV Ne ion beam is irradiat...

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Published in:Advanced Physics Research
Main Authors: Shivani Chaudhary, Mukesh Kumar, R. P. Yadav, Raj Kumar, Sunil Ojha, Pushp Sen Satyarthi, Ravi S. Singh, Udai Bhan Singh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wiley-VCH 2025-10-01
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1002/apxr.202500070