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Surface & Interface AnalysisCharacterization & Testing

Surface Properties Analysis Science Research Unit

By Korea Basic Science Institute

Develops advanced surface analysis technologies and addresses challenging issues in surface analysis science for next-generation national strategic technologies (such as semiconductors and secondary batteries), based on surface analysis instrumentation. To enhance the performance and reliability of next-generation advanced materials such as power semiconductors and secondary batteries—key national strategic technologies—this group conducts integrative, problem-solving research in surface and properties analysis science, combining state-of-the-art equipment-based experiments with theoretical approaches to precisely elucidate complex and subtle surface and interfacial properties. - Possesses nondestructive surface analysis technology for ultrathin materials in national strategic technology fields (semiconductors, displays, etc.): Surface Analysis Science Meister (XPS Meister) - Holds X-ray-based technologies for chemical composition and structural analysis (XPS, XRD) - Possesses SIMS cluster-based technologies for quantitative distribution of trace elements/molecules and imaging analysis in micro-regions - Holds surface control technologies for ultrathin oxide materials and 2D materials used in next-generation power semiconductors - Holds rapid characterization technology for multilayer nanostructured thin films using multidimensional X-ray detectors - Holds technologies for developing eco-friendly cathode materials and synthesizing solid inorganic/organic electrolytes for lithium-ion battery applications