Abstract
Synthesizing nano-clusters with a well-defined size, shape, and composition is an important and challenging goal in nanotechnology. Here we report the application of a single layer C60 molecule as an effective molecular template for the synthesis of size- and shape-selected two-dimensional gold clusters (Aun) on a graphite substrate. This molecular template facilitates the preferential formation of Au19 clusters with a selectivity as high as 90%. Density-functional-theory (DFT) calculations found an energy minimum associated with C60-stabilized two-dimensional Au19 clusters.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 21657-21664 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Nanoscale |
Volume | 12 |
Issue number | 42 |
Early online date | 2 Oct 2020 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 14 Nov 2020 |