title: How can we make stable linear monoatomic chains? Gold-cesium binary subnanowires as an example of a charge-transfer-driven approach to alloying.
abstract: On the basis of first-principles calculations of clusters and one dimensional infinitely long subnanowires of the binary systems, we find that alkali-noble metal alloy wires show better linearity and stability than either pure alkali metal or noble metal wires. The enhanced alternating charge buildup on atoms by charge transfer helps the atoms line up straight. The cesium doped gold wires showing significant charge transfer from cesium to gold can be stabilized as linear or circular monoatomic chains.
authors.affiliation: Center for Superfunctional Materials, Department of Chemistry, Pohang University of Science and Technology, San 31, Hyojadong, Namgu, Pohang 790-784, Korea.
authors.forename: Young Cheol
authors.initials: YC
authors.lastname: Choi
authors.forename: Han Myoung
authors.initials: HM
authors.lastname: Lee
authors.forename: Woo Youn
authors.initials: WY
authors.lastname: Kim
authors.forename: S K
authors.initials: SK
authors.lastname: Kwon
authors.forename: Tashi
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Nautiyal
authors.forename: Da-Yong
authors.initials: DY
authors.lastname: Cheng
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Vishwanathan
authors.forename: Kwang S
authors.initials: KS
authors.lastname: Kim