Self-limiting size distribution of supported cobalt nanoclusters at room temperature
Journal
Physical Review Letters
Journal Volume
90
Journal Issue
18
Date Issued
2003
Author(s)
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Abstract
An overview is given of the very unusual clustering phenomenon of Co adatoms nucleated on the β-Si3N4(0001) ultrathin film. Besides the present examples, it is proposed that this method can become a general approach for preparing monodispersed (N<100) metallic clusters on a supporting substrate.
Other Subjects
Agglomeration; Carrier concentration; Coalescence; Dielectric films; Electron mobility; Electronic structure; Nanostructured materials; Particle size analysis; Semiconductor quantum dots; Silicon compounds; Single crystals; Thermodynamic stability; Cobalt deposition; Cobalt nanoclusters; Electronic shell structure; Electronic transfer; Self limiting size distribution; Cobalt
Type
journal article