title: Continuous modulation of electronic structure of stable thiolate-protected Au25 cluster by Ag doping.
abstract: The effect of Ag doping on the electronic structure of a stable thiolate-protected Au(25) cluster (Au(25)(SR)(18)) was studied by measuring the optical spectra of Au(25-n)Ag(n)(SC(12)H(25))(18) (n = 0-11) and the results reveal that the electronic structure of Au(25)(SC(12)H(25))(18) is sensitive to Ag doping and is continuously modulated by incorporation of Ag atoms.
authors.affiliation: Department of Applied Chemistry, Faculty of Science, Tokyo University of Science, 1-3 Kagurazaka, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo, 162-8601, Japan. negishi@rs.kagu.tus.ac.jp
authors.forename: Yuichi
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Negishi
authors.forename: Takeyuki
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Iwai
authors.forename: Mao
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Ide