Valence State Tuning of Gold Nanoparticles in the Dewetting Process: An X-ray Photoelectron Spectroscopy Study
Gustavo Lanza, Mawin J.M. Jimenez, F. Alvarez, J. Pérez, Alba Ávila
Abstract
. Proper control of the reduction in the valence states is critical in surface engineering for controlling catalytic reactions.
Topics & Concepts
X-ray photoelectron spectroscopyValence (chemistry)DewettingIonDisproportionationNanoparticleChemical stateAnalytical Chemistry (journal)Colloidal goldMaterials scienceSpectroscopyChemistryCatalysisNanotechnologyNuclear magnetic resonanceThin filmOrganic chemistryChromatographyPhysicsBiochemistryQuantum mechanicsGold and Silver Nanoparticles Synthesis and Applicationsnanoparticles nucleation surface interactionsCatalytic Processes in Materials Science