Whether you are new to X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) or it's part of your toolbox, this book has much to offer. Beginning with an introduction to modern XPS practice in the context of materials and solid-state chemistry, further chapters examine specific analyses relevant to current topics in materials chemistry research and their future developments. Throughout the book, contributing authors share their knowledge and experience, helping you avoid the common mistakes in data analysis, sample preparation, and methodology, and ensuring that you take a best-practice approach to XPS analysis.

Whether you are new to X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) or it's part of your toolbox, this book has much to offer. Beginning with an introduction to modern XPS practice in the context of materials and solid-state chemistry, further chapters examine specific analyses relevant to current topics in materials chemistry research and their future developments. Throughout the book, contributing authors share their knowledge and experience, helping you avoid the common mistakes in data analysis, sample preparation, and methodology, and ensuring that you take a best-practice approach to XPS analysis.