title: In-depth nano-scale analysis of complex interactions of Hg with gold nanostructures using AFM-based power spectrum density method.
abstract: Atomic force microscopy based power spectrum density (PSD) method along with conventional methods such as line, grain height, root mean square (rms) roughness, is used to probe complex Hg-Au interactions i.e. the amalgamation of smooth gold nanostructures (Au-ns) and partial dissolution of irregular edges of interconnecting Au-ns networks due to Hg. We have demonstrated for the first time the use of the PSD method to gain significant insights into the directional anisotropy of resultant Hg-Au-ns and the range of Au-ns responsible.
authors.affiliation: School of Applied Sciences, RMIT University, GPO Box 2476V, Melbourne, VIC 3001, Australia.
authors.forename: Prashant D
authors.initials: PD
authors.lastname: Sawant
authors.forename: Ylias M
authors.initials: YM
authors.lastname: Sabri
authors.forename: Samuel J
authors.initials: SJ
authors.lastname: Ippolito
authors.forename: Vipul
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Bansal
authors.forename: Suresh K
authors.initials: SK
authors.lastname: Bhargava