Surface orientation plays an important role in the oxidation behavior of single crystals where studies have found the relative oxidation rates for surfaces with different orientations. However, most materials are polycrystalline and contain myriad orientations that contribute to the overall oxidation process. Here we determine the effects of orientation on the early stages of oxidation behavior...

Glassy carbon is frequently used in electrochemical research due to its presumed robust performance. Although it widely utilized as a rotating disc electrode material, the modification of glassy during electro-catalytic process rarely emphasized or characterized. In this report, we investigated structural imparted by oxidation acidic media and compared behavior with graphite. The functional gro...