⚡️ 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲.𝟱.𝟮𝟴 𝗵𝗶𝗴𝗵𝗹𝗶𝗴𝗵𝘁𝘀 - 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗳𝗹𝗼𝘄 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱. 𝗥𝗲𝘂𝘀𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗯𝗼𝗼𝗸𝘀 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗦𝘂𝗿𝗳𝗮𝗰𝗲 𝗘𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗘𝗾𝘂𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲 In scientific computing, the most valuable workflows are often not the flashy ones. They are the ones people reuse again and again. That is why the addition of new notebooks for Surface Energy and Equation of State is more important than it may first appear. These are foundational calculations in materials modeling, and turning them into reusable notebook workflows makes them easier to teach, compare, review, and apply across multiple systems. This becomes even more useful when workflow metadata can be reused. The update to the Surface Energy workflow, which now reuses build metadata from mat3ra-made, points in that direction. The practical value is clear: easier comparison of related systems, more consistent reuse of setup information, better transparency for review and collaboration, and smoother transfer from one material system to another. In research, a workflow that works once is not enough. A workflow that can be repeated, adapted, and understood by others is far more valuable. Release page: mat3ra.com/news-and-blog-pos… 👉 Try it for free at mat3ra.com/?utm_source=twitt… #SurfaceScience #EquationOfState #Jupyter #DFT #MaterialsScience

🔬 New in Physical Review B: a route to chemically accurate molecule-surface interactions for ionic materials. Sachin and Voora (Tata Institute of Fundamental Research, Mumbai) studied CO, CH₄, CO₂, N₂O, H₂O and NH₃ on MgO(001) and pinned down why standard DFT methods fail here: the errors are density-driven, not failures of the exchange-correlation functional or the dispersion correction. The fix is to correct the density. For the parameter-free RPA method, the RPA singles (RPAS) correction recovers remarkable agreement with high-level wavefunction references and the correct ordering of interactions. The same idea works for Kohn-Sham DFT – evaluating r²SCAN-D4 on the Hartree-Fock density cuts the RMSD from 68 to 13 meV, at little more than the cost of a Hartree-Fock step. A practical path to high-throughput screening of surface chemistry, and a lower-scaling benchmark alternative to wavefunction methods. 📖 DOI lnkd.in/ddqNWfgP #ComputationalChemistry #DFT #SurfaceScience #TURBOMOLE #MaterialsScience

💧 A new study shows droplets can exist in two opposite wetting states on the exact same non-textured surface: sticky or repellent. Scientists achieved this by tuning hydrogen-bond interactions, potentially enabling durable PFAS-free water/oil-repellent coatings. #SurfaceScience

👏 The CoBRAIN Final Conference is Here! 🎉 The countdown begins for #COATINGS2026 – the #FinalConference of the @CoBRAIN_P! 📅 20–22 April 2026 | 📍 Wyndham Grand Athens, Greece Join us for three inspiring days of science, innovation, and #collaboration, where CoBRAIN takes the spotlight with dedicated sessions showcasing our breakthroughs in thermal spray coatings, data-driven design, and sustainable materials! This landmark event is co-organised by @exelisis and @MDPIOpenAccess, and brings together several pioneering EU-funded projects! Don’t miss your chance to connect with top researchers, industry leaders, and innovators in the field. 🌟 Be part of the future of coatings – don’t miss out! ✅ Register today: cobrain-project.eu/events #HorizonEU #SurfaceScience #Sustainability #DigitalInnovation

Using an STM metal nanoprobe and femtosecond lasers, researchers achieved ~10 nm spatial resolution in SFG spectroscopy—far beyond the diffraction limit. The method enables nanoscale analysis of molecular orientation on surfaces. #SFGspectroscopy #STM #Nanoscience #SurfaceScience #ScienceJapan Check👉sj.jst.go.jp/news/202603/n03…

A two-day international workshop, “Toward Sustainable Agriculture: Managing Droplet-Solid Interactions Through Surface Science” was held at IITGN on January 12 and 13. It was organised under the Ministry of Education’s Scheme for Promotion of Academic and Research Collaboration (SPARC) initiative, and co-led by @Jadavpur University, @iitmadras, IITGN, @thisisUIC , @virginia_tech Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, @Cornell and @MIT. Serving as a platform to exchange ideas across different disciplines, the gathering intends to enable innovations that could possibly solve issues related to climate change, food security, resource efficiency and environment sustainability.  The inaugural ceremony started with Prof @sett_soumyadip highlighting the event’s focus on surface science as a fundamental tool for designing and optimising processes that can meaningfully improve agricultural outcomes. @vmishraiit welcomed the participants, and touched upon the upcoming field of Precision Agriculture and how AI has played an important role in alleviating the current agricultural challenges India faces today. Prof Ranjan Ganguly, Principal Investigator of the SPARC project from Jadavpur University, and Prof Sunghwan Jung from Cornell University, introduced the audience to the SPARC initiative, and spoke of its inception and purpose, which is to spread awareness, address national problems and to train manpower.  Various technical sessions on surface science and droplet dynamics were conducted, followed by plenary lectures, poster presentations and flash talks by early-career researchers. The event concluded with an informative discussion among eminent panelists with their valuable insights on topics like the importance of bridging the gap between upcoming technologies and farmers’ perspectives, amongst others.  #SustainableAgriculture #SurfaceScience #DropletDynamics #PrecisionAgriculture #ResearchCommunity #GlobalResearch #InnovationForSustainability #ResearchForImpact

Our colleague Masoud Shahrokhi published a new paper in Computational Materials Science! ✨ 👏 Congrats, Masoud! ✨ 🔗 doi.org/10.1016/j.commatsci.… ✨ #LERCO #DFT #Nanoclusters #CuPt #SurfaceScience

@HydroGraphInc Graphene Coatings Will Drive Efficiency & Durability for Every Industry 🧵 $HG’s #graphene coatings will set new standards for ultra-low friction surfaces 🌟 Surfaces will move smoother, equipment will last longer, & costs will continue to drop #SurfaceScience

How well do self-sanitizing coatings work in the real world? 🚪 Learn more in this Editor's Choice paper: mdpi.com/2708746 #nanocoatings #antimicrobial #publichealth #surfacescience #infectioncontrol

When a water droplet slides across a hydrophobic surface, it leaves behind electric charges. But what becomes of these charges once they’re trapped at the surface? #PNAS #MolecularDynamics #SurfaceScience #PhysicalChemistry #MaterialsScience @CNRS @liphy_lab @UGrenobleAlpes

We’re at #STM25 in Seoul this week, reconnecting with the global SPM community! Curious about our latest work? We’re just as curious about yours. Drop by our booth and say hello to Eleni, Xianchi, Jürgen & Jae Hoon! 🔗 stm25.org #SPM #SurfaceScience #Quantumscience

We had a great time at #JNSPE2025 this week! Ad Ettema, Hrag Karkachian & Patrick Lömker were there fróm @ScientaOmicron. Patrick gave a talk on studying catalytically active surfaces under real conditions. jnspe.fr #SurfaceScience #Catalysis #InSituXPS

🎄Highly Cited Papers in 2024 in the “#Thin #Films and #Interfaces” Section ✨ Full collection: lnkd.in/gnTrNafb #AdvancedMaterials #Nanotechnology #OpenScience #SurfaceScience

🎯Highly Cited Paper in #IJEM “Damage evolution and removal behaviors of GaN crystals involved in double-grits grinding” 👉doi.org/10.1088/2631-7990/ad… #OpenAccess #GaN #MaterialsScience #Grinding #SurfacePreparation #Semiconductors #Manufacturing #PrecisionGrinding #Nanotechnology #CrystalDamage #MaterialRemoval #MaterialProcessing #IJEM #EngineeringResearch #ScientificResearch #ManufacturingTechnology #SurfaceScience #Tribology #AdvancedManufacturing #TechInnovation #ResearchPublication #MaterialsResearch

New @ChemSocRev tutorial review! 🧪 NHCs on surfaces — chemistry at the interface 🚀 👉 Insights into the surface chemistry of NHCs- Check it out!! pubs.rsc.org/en/content/arti… #NHC #SurfaceScience

We’re at the 2025 KPS Spring Meeting in Daejeon this week! 🇰🇷 Connecting with physicists, researchers, and students — and sharing how we support breakthrough science. Come visit us if you’re here too! #surfacescience #nanotechnology #research

Colin & Alex are at #ISSC2025 in Oxford this week! 🎉 Catch them on the booth from 31 Mar–2 Apr to chat all things surface science. Don’t miss the chance to visit Diamond Light Source & HarwellXPS labs too! #SurfaceScience #MaterialsScience #HarwellXPS #DiamondLightSource

🔬 How much data is really enough for AFM adhesion studies? 🎯 More ≠ better! Specht et al. #PapastavrouLab #UniversityofBayreuth @AmerChemSociety show how real-time stats optimize force curves, reducing excess data while improving reliability. #FluidFM enables high-throughput, unattended #AFM measurements—boosting efficiency! 🚀 🔗pubs.acs.org/doi/10.1021/acs… #Adhesion #Nanomechanics #Mechanobiology #AtomicForceMicroscopy #AdhesionStudies #ColloidalProbes #SurfaceScience #Nanomechanics #Mechanobiology #SingleCellResearch

📢 Read our #SpecialIssue with High publication number Advances in #SurfaceScience and Thin Films 🔗mdpi.com/journal/applsci/spe… 👨‍🔬 Guest Editor: Prof. Dr. José A. Jiménez

The submission deadline for #Colloids2025 (#ACSColloids and #SurfaceScience), which will be held in #Edmonton, #Canada, June 22-26, is approaching quickly. I am thrilled to be organizing the symposium on "#Microfluidics and #NanoBiosensing Devices" and look forward to receiving your abstracts. lnkd.in/eTfeGkXP