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Non-equilibrium growth of metal clusters on a layered material: Cu on MoS2
New Journal of Physics
  • Dapeng Jing, Iowa State University and Ames Laboratory
  • Ann Lii-Rosales, Iowa State University and Ames Laboratory
  • King C. Lai, Iowa State University and Ames Laboratory
  • Qiang Li, Iowa State University
  • Jaeyoun Kim, Iowa State University
  • Michael C. Tringides, Iowa State University and Ames Laboratory
  • James W. Evans, Iowa State University and Ames Laboratory
  • Patricia A. Thiel, Iowa State University and Ames Laboratory
Document Type
Article
Publication Version
Published Version
Publication Date
5-20-2020
DOI
10.1088/1367-2630/ab84b5
Abstract

We use a variety of experimental techniques to characterize Cu clusters on bulk MoS2 formed via physical vapor deposition of Cu in ultrahigh vacuum, at temperatures ranging from 300 K to 900 K. We find that large facetted clusters grow at elevated temperatures, using high Cu exposures. The cluster size distribution is bimodal, and under some conditions, large clusters are surrounded by a denuded zone. We propose that defect-mediated nucleation, and coarsening during deposition, are both operative in this system. At 780 K, a surprising type of facetted cluster emerges, and at 900 K this type predominates: pyramidal clusters with a triangular base, exposing (311) planes as side facets. This is a growth shape, rather than an equilibrium shape.

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This article is published as Jing, Dapeng, Ann Lii-Rosales, King C. Lai, Qiang Li, Jaeyoun Kim, Michael C. Tringides, James W. Evans, and Patricia A. Thiel. "Non-equilibrium growth of metal clusters on a layered material: Cu on MoS2." 22 New Journal of Physics (2020): 053033. DOI: 10.1088/1367-2630/ab84b5. Posted with permission.

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Dapeng Jing, Ann Lii-Rosales, King C. Lai, Qiang Li, et al.. "Non-equilibrium growth of metal clusters on a layered material: Cu on MoS2" New Journal of Physics Vol. 22 (2020) p. 053033
Available at: http://works.bepress.com/patricia_thiel/182/