Effect of lattice mismatch and shell thickness on strain in core@shell nanocrystals
Jocelyn T. L. Gamler, Alberto Leonardi, Xiahan Sang, Kallum M. Koczkur, Raymond R. Unocic, Michael Engel, Sara E. Skrabalak
Abstract
Bimetallic nanocrystals with core@shell architectures are versatile particles. Geometric phase analysis of TEM images and atomistic simulations are coupled to reveal the lattice relaxation as a function of lattice mismatch and shell thickness.
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NanocrystalMaterials scienceShell (structure)Lattice (music)Core (optical fiber)Strain (injury)Composite materialNanotechnologyPhysicsInternal medicineAcousticsMedicineBoron and Carbon Nanomaterials ResearchCopper-based nanomaterials and applicationsGraphene research and applications