EXAFS study on interfacial structure between Pd cluster and n-octadecanethiolate monolayer: Formation of mixed Pd-S interlayer

Haruno Murayama, Nobuyuki Ichikuni, Yuichi Negishi, Takashi Nagata, Tatsuya Tsukuda

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Abstract

The geometrical structure of a Pd cluster (diameter of ≈3.1 nm) protected by n -octadecanethiolate monolayer has been investigated by high-resolution TEM (HRTEM), XRD, and EXAFS spectroscopy. The HRTEM and XRD measurements have revealed that the cluster core is comprised of an fcc single crystal of Pd. The mean coordination numbers of the Pd-Pd and Pd-S shells determined by the Pd K-edge EXAFS analysis suggest that the surface of the Pd core is sulfurized to form a mixed Pd-S layer underneath the thiolate monolayer.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)26-32
Number of pages7
JournalChemical Physics Letters
Volume376
Issue number1-2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - Jul 17 2003

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Physics and Astronomy(all)
  • Physical and Theoretical Chemistry

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