Abstract
The oxidation of Fe@Au core@shell clusters with sizes below 5 nm is studied via high resolution scanning transmission electron microscopy. The bimetallic nanoparticles are grown in superfluid helium droplets under fully inert conditions, avoiding any effect of solvents or template structures, and deposited on amorphous carbon. Oxidation resistivity is tested by exposure to oxygen at ambient conditions. The passivating effect of Au-shells is studied in detail and a critical Au shell thickness is determined which keeps the Fe core completely unharmed. Additionally, we present the first synthesis of Fe@Au@Fe-oxide onion-type structures.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 2276-2283 |
Number of pages | 8 |
Journal | Nanoscale Advances |
Volume | 1 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2019 |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Engineering(all)
- Bioengineering
- Atomic and Molecular Physics, and Optics
- Materials Science(all)
- Chemistry(all)
Fields of Expertise
- Advanced Materials Science
Cooperations
- NAWI Graz