An in situ real-time x-ray diffraction study of phase segregation in Au-Pt nanoparticles.
In situ real-time x-ray diffraction was used to study phase segregation and coarsening of Au-Pt nanoparticles supported on silica powder, and porous alumina membranes. Contrary to the expectations from the bulk phase diagram, silica supported Au-Pt nanoparticles have an alloyed structure that is preserved even after extensive annealing at temperatures as high at 700 degrees C. In stark contrast, alumina supported Au-Pt nanoparticles exhibit a rich phase behaviour that is sensitive to alloy composition and the details of the synthesis process. In particular, low-density as-prepared Au(41)Pt(59) nanoparticles exhibit the signature of incipient phase segregation that develops into full phase separation during annealing at high temperature.
Malis
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Physics Department, Binghamton University, Binghamton, NY 13902, USA. omalis@purdue.edu
Radu
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Mott
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Wanjala
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Luo
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Zhong
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D003102:Colloids / Q000737:chemistry*; D003199:Computer Systems; D003460:Crystallization / Q000379:methods; D006046:Gold / Q000737:chemistry*; D046911:Macromolecular Substances / Q000737:chemistry; D008422:Materials Testing; D008968:Molecular Conformation; D049329:Nanostructures / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000648:ultrastructure*; D036103:Nanotechnology / Q000379:methods*; D010316:Particle Size; D044367:Phase Transition; D010984:Platinum / Q000737:chemistry*; D016062:Porosity; D013499:Surface Properties; D014961:X-Ray Diffraction / Q000379:methods*
D003102:Colloids; D046911:Macromolecular Substances; D010984:Platinum; D006046:Gold