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Abstract
Diamantane clusters formed inside superfluid helium nanodroplets were analyzed by time-of-flight mass spectrometry. Distinct cluster sizes were identified as "magic numbers"and the corresponding feasible structures for clusters consisting of up to 19 diamantane molecules were derived from meta-dynamics simulations and subsequent DFT computations. The obtained interaction energies were attributed to London dispersion attraction. Our findings demonstrate that diamantane units readily form assemblies even at low pressures and near-zero Kelvin temperatures, confirming the importance of the intermolecular dispersion effect for condensation of matter. This journal is
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 21833-21839 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Physical Chemistry, Chemical Physics |
Volume | 23 |
Issue number | 38 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 14 Oct 2021 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Physics and Astronomy(all)
- Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
Fields of Expertise
- Advanced Materials Science
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FWF - Plasmonic Nanoparticles - Plasmonic Nanoparticles in Helium Nanodroplets
16/04/18 → 15/07/22
Project: Research project