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Protection of Metals and Physical Chemistry of Surfaces

Vol. 62, No. 3, 2026

PHYSICOCHEMICAL PROCESSES AT THE INTERFACES

Functionalization of Carbon Materials by Nitric Acid Treatment

O. A. Knyazheva, A. V. Lavrenov, L. G. Pyanova, and O. A. Kokhanovskaya p. 443  abstract

Sorption Processes for Solving Problems in Modern Applied Radiochemistry

V. V. Milyutin, O. V. Kharitonov, L. A. Firsova, E. A. Kozlitin, N. A. Nekrasova, V. O. Kaptakov, and O. A. Kononenko p. 456  abstract

Adsorption of Copper Ions by Plasma-Modified Sorption Materials Based on Pea Pod Husks

K. I. Shaikhieva, R. Z. Galimova, A. A. Khubatkhuzin, and Zh. A. Sapronova p. 466  abstract

Optimization of Adsorption Separation of CH4/C3H8 and CH4/n-C4H10 Binary Gas Mixtures Using Narrow-Pore Carbon Nanostructures

V. Yu. Yakovlev, A. A. Fomkin, A. V. Shkolin, and I. E. Men’shchikov p. 474  abstract

Role of Adsorption Properties in the Process of Aluminum Activation by V2O5

A. V. Ryabina, V. G. Shevchenko, and V. N. Krasilnikov p. 487  abstract

Study of Structural Transformations of Hydrophilic Pores and Water State in the MA-41P Anion-Exchange Membrane Using IR Spectroscopy and Thermal Analysis

S. I. Lazarev, Yu. M. Golovin, E. Yu. Yanovskaya, A. A. Antipova, A. V. Krylov, and M. I. Mikhailin p. 493  abstract

NANOSCALE AND NANOSTRUCTURED MATERIALS AND COATINGS

Synthesis and Characterization of Mg–Co Co-Doped ZnO Thin Films via Spray Pyrolysis for Optoelectronic Applications

Hayjaa M. Sadeq, Mudatheer M. Al-Slivani, Rasha Abdul Kareem, Abbas A. Kareem, and Mohanad R. Alsalmani p. 500  abstract

NANOSCALE AND NANOSTRUCTURED MATERIALS AND COATINGS

The Effect of the Nature of Metal Cations on the Optical Sensor Properties of the Films of a Complex of Polyaniline with Polynaphthalene Sulfonic Acid in Relation to Ammonia

O. L. Gribkova, V. A. Kabanova, E. I. Rodina, V. A. Tverskoy, and A. A. Nekrasov p. 512  abstract

The Effect of Surface Modification of Nanodiamonds on Their Toxicity and Biocidal Action

A. A. Isakova, E. V. Abkhalimov, A. V. Safonov, E. S. Abramova, L. I. Demina, B. V. Spitsyn, D. I. Yarykin, T. V. Krivenko, A. V. Indenbom, E. O. Morozova, A. V. Ignatieva, A. S. Krepkaya, and V. T. Ivanova p. 521  abstract

NANOSCALE AND NANOSTRUCTURED MATERIALS AND COATINGS

Conformational Features of Oligomers of Hyaluronic Acid and Its Change during Chemical Cross Linking

E. G. Li, A. V. Panov, S. A. Kedik, and E. S. Zhavoronok p. 532  abstract

NANOSCALE AND NANOSTRUCTURED MATERIALS AND COATINGS

Structural Transformation of Titanium Dioxide during High-Energy Milling in a Planetary Mill

Yu. V. Kuzmich, L. G. Gerasimova, E. S. Shchukina, and N. A. Yakovleva p. 545  abstract

Modification of Nanodiamonds from Detonation Synthesis by Bis[3-(trimethoxysilyl)propyl]amine to Produce Protective Coatings with Increased Hydrophobicity

E. N. Evdokimova, V. A. Artemyeva, T. A. Kochina, V. L. Ugolkov, E. A. Balabanova, Van Chi Nguyen, and O. A. Shilova p. 558  abstract

NEW SUBSTANCES, MATERIALS AND COATINGS

Structure and Properties of Protective Coatings Based on MAX Phases Ti2AlC and Cr2AlC Obtained by Spark Plasma Sintering

Ph. V. Kiryukhantsev-Korneev, A. Yu. Zachinyaev, S. I. Rupasov, and E. A. Levashov p. 569  abstract

Regulation Effect and Synergistic Protection Mechanism of Ti3C2 MXene on Corrosion Resistance of Zinc-Rich Epoxy Coatings

Jiantao Wang, Bochen Jiang, Shanshan Shi, and Feng Li p. 578  abstract

Characteristics of Iron-Based Metallic Glass Coatings Reinforced with Al2O3

A. A. Burkov and M. A. Kulik p. 591  abstract

Features of the Morphology of C-Gd2O3:Eu3+ (5 mol %) Films Depending on the Modes of Their Formation by the Sol–Gel Method

V. V. Bakovets, T. D. Pivovarova, V. S. Sulyaeva, P. S. Popovetsky, A. S. Sukhikh, and I. P. Dolgovesova p. 602  abstract

Surface Modification and Microstructural Control of LiMnPO4 Using Glucose-Derived Carbon

K. Rajammal, D. Sivakumar, A. M. Fudhail, Lin Feng Ng, and M. Muthuvinayagam p. 612  abstract

PHYSICOCHEMICAL PROBLEMS OF MATERIALS PROTECTION

Physicochemical Characteristics of Biodamage and Biocorrosion of Monocrystalline Silicon Microscopic Fungi

D. V. Belov, S. N. Belyaev, and E. N. Razov p. 624  abstract

Development of an Anticorrosion Coating Based on Methacrylic Acid–Acrylamide Copolymers and Zinc Compounds

I. N. Shevchenko, G. V. Lyamina, and E. T. Afum p. 650  abstract

PHYSICOCHEMICAL PROBLEMS OF MATERIALS PROTECTION

Dual Thioamide-Functionalized Molecular Design for Superior Copper Corrosion Inhibition in Sulfuric Acid: An Integrated RSM, DFT, and Surface Characterization Study

Yasmine Fekih, Naceur Benhadria, Yazid Datoussaid, Abbes Benchadli, Ismail Daoud, Julio A. Seijas, M. Pilar Vázquez-Tato, Elif Ilhan, Oguzhan Gunduz, and Tarik Attar p. 659  abstract

Multi-Absorption and Predominance Monolayer Modifies Bitter Leaf Extract on API 5L X70 Steel in 1 M HCl Environment for Corrosion Mitigation

Ojo S. I. Fayomi p. 676  abstract

Experimental and Theoretical Insights into the Synergistic Corrosion Inhibition of AA2024 Aluminum Alloy by Nifuroxazide and Iodide Ions in HCl

Djouher Addadj, Abderrahmane Berchi, Brahim Idir, Baya Benfedda, Mustapha Djama, Lynda Benhaddad, and Amel Kouache p. 686  abstract

INVESTIGATION METHODS FOR PHYSICOCHEMICAL SYSTEMS

Mechanical Relaxation Spectroscopy in the Study of Processes of Exposure to Ultraviolet and Radiation Illumination on Polyacrylate Matrices

T. R. Aslamazova, V. A. Lomovskoi, and V. A. Kotenev p. 701  abstract