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Interfacial interactions among thiourea (TU), gelatin (GEL), and Cl- critically influence copper electrodeposition. Using electrochemical methods and shell-isolated nanoparticle-enhanced Raman spectroscopy (SHINERS), we reveal their competitive adsorption effects. Linear sweep voltammetry (LSV) showed that low TU concentrations (<= 4 ppm) enhance Cu2+ reduction, with a distinct [Cu(TU)n](+) reduction peak emerging at 6 ppm. However, at concentrations >= 30 ppm, strong chemisorption led to a pronounced negative resistance effect without altering the nucleation mechanism. In the presence of 6 ppm TU, Cl- exhibited a concentration-dependent dual effect. At 20-60 ppm, it enhanced Cu2+ reduction while suppressing [Cu(TU)n](+) reduction, reducing the R-ct from 7.74 Omega to 6.90 Omega. GEL acted primarily as a suppressor; at concentrations >= 30 ppm, it formed a dense adsorption film, increasing R-sf from 2.18 Omega to 5.35 Omega. Shell-isolated nanoparticles (55 nm Au core, similar to 2 nm SiO2 shell) enabled SHINERS-based in situ detection of additive adsorption. Cl- displaced SO42- and interfered with TU adsorption, while high GEL levels suppressed TU adsorption and attenuated SERS intensity. This work uniquely reveals the dual role of Cl- in both promoting Cu2+ reduction and suppressing [Cu(TU)n](+) adsorption, a behavior not previously reported. These findings provide insights into the rational design of advanced copper electrodeposition formulations.
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APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE
ISSN: 0169-4332
Year: 2025
Volume: 714
6 . 3 0 0
JCR@2023
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