Dynamics of RS-(Au-SR)x staple motifs on metal surfaces: from nanoclusters to 2D surfaces

Pilar Carro, Evangelina Pensa, Tim Albrecht, Roberto C Salvarezza

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Abstract

Limited stability of metal nanoparticles hinders their long-term uses and applications. For metal nanoclusters, this is even more critical as physicochemical properties rely on the structure of only a few hundred atoms. Here, we study the irreversible change that Au25(SR)18 suffers upon interaction with 2D metal surfaces. Experimental and DFT results allow us to identify the triggering factors of the decomposition process. Our thermodynamic-based approach can be extended to other metal nanocluster/substrates, turning it into a useful tool for predicting the nanoscale stability of these systems.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)5452-5459
JournalJournal of Physical Chemistry C
Volume124
Issue number9
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 6 Feb 2020

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
  • Energy(all)
  • Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
  • Surfaces, Coatings and Films

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