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Transition metals on the (0001) surface of graphite: Fundamental aspects of adsorption, diffusion, and morphology
Progress in Surface Science
  • David Victor Appy, Iowa State University
  • Huaping Lei, Iowa State University
  • Cai-Zhuang Wang, Ames Laboratory
  • Michael C. Tringides, Iowa State University
  • Da-Jiang Liu, Ames Laboratory
  • James W. Evans, Iowa State University
  • Patricia A. Thiel, The Ames Laboratory (U.S. Department of Energy) and Iowa State University
Document Type
Article
Publication Version
Accepted Manuscript
Publication Date
1-1-2014
DOI
10.1016/j.progsurf.2014.08.001
Abstract

In this article, we review basic information about the interaction of transition metal atoms with the (0001) surface of graphite, especially fundamental phenomena related to growth. Those phenomena involve adatom-surface bonding, diffusion, morphology of metal clusters, interactions with steps and sputter-induced defects, condensation, and desorption. General traits emerge which have not been summarized previously. Some of these features are rather surprising when compared with metal-on-metal adsorption and growth. Opportunities for future work are pointed out.

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NOTICE: This is the author’s version of a work that was accepted for publication in Progress in Surface Science. Changes resulting from the publishing process, such as peer review, editing, corrections, structural formatting, and other quality control mechanisms may not be reflected in this document. Changes may have been made to this work since it was submitted for publications. A definitive version was subsequently published in Progress in Surface Science, 89 (2014), doi: 10.1016/j.progsurf.2014.08.001.

Copyright Owner
Elsevier
Language
en
File Format
application/pdf
Citation Information
David Victor Appy, Huaping Lei, Cai-Zhuang Wang, Michael C. Tringides, et al.. "Transition metals on the (0001) surface of graphite: Fundamental aspects of adsorption, diffusion, and morphology" Progress in Surface Science Vol. 89 Iss. 3-4 (2014) p. 219 - 238
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/james-evans/86/