Metal clusters synthesized in helium droplets: structure and dynamics from experiment and theory

Wolfgang E. Ernst*, Andreas W. Hauser

*Korrespondierende/r Autor/-in für diese Arbeit

Publikation: Beitrag in einer FachzeitschriftReview eines Fachbereichs (Review article)Begutachtung

Abstract

Metal clusters have drawn continuous interest because of their high potential for the assembly of matter with special properties that may significantly differ from the corresponding bulk. Controlled combination of particular elements in one nanoparticle can increase the options for the creation of new materials for photonic, catalytic, or electronic applications. Superfluid helium droplets provide confinement and ultralow temperature,i.e.an ideal environment for the atom-by-atom aggregation of a new nanoparticle. This perspective presents a review of the current research progress on the synthesis of tailored metal and metal oxide clusters including core-shell designs, their characterization within the helium droplet beam, deposition on various solid substrates, and analysisviasurface diagnostics. Special attention is given to the thermal properties of mixed metal clusters and questions about alloy formation on the nanoscale. Experimental results are accompanied by theoretical approaches employing computational chemistry, molecular dynamics simulations and He density functional theory.

Originalspracheenglisch
Seiten (von - bis)7553-7574
Seitenumfang22
FachzeitschriftPhysical Chemistry, Chemical Physics
Jahrgang23
Ausgabenummer13
DOIs
PublikationsstatusVeröffentlicht - 7 Apr. 2021

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Allgemeine Physik und Astronomie
  • Physikalische und Theoretische Chemie

Fields of Expertise

  • Advanced Materials Science

Kooperationen

  • NAWI Graz

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