A new mechanism of stabilization of large decahedral nanoparticles

Gilberto Casillas; J. Jesús Velázquez-Salazar; Miguel Jose-Yacaman

doi:10.1021/jp3011475

A new mechanism of stabilization of large decahedral nanoparticles

Gilberto Casillas, J. Jesús Velázquez-Salazar, Miguel Jose-Yacaman

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The stability of decahedral shaped nanoparticles depends upon size. Ino and Marks introduced new mechanisms for the stabilization of decahedra nanoparticles that involves the faceting and formation of surfaces different from {111}. These mechanisms have relevance for small size nanoparticles; however, they do not thoroughly explain how decahedral particles can grow up to 300 nm or more. Here, we report new mechanisms that help stabilize very large decahedra. With the use of aberration-corrected scanning transmission electron microscopy, we observed the formation of high index facets, determined to be of the {511} family, on all five sides of the particles. Surface dislocations strings are also observed. In addition, surface reconstruction of the {001} surfaces can also be observed in two different orientations: with hexagonal strings along the [110] and [410] directions.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	8844-8848
Number of pages	5
Journal	Journal of Physical Chemistry C
Volume	116
Issue number	15
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1021/jp3011475
State	Published - Apr 19 2012
Externally published	Yes

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Electronic, Optical and Magnetic Materials
General Energy
Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
Surfaces, Coatings and Films

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