Influence of Cetyltrimethylammonium Bromide on Gold Nanocrystal Formation Studied by In Situ Liquid Cell Scanning Transmission Electron Microscopy

Canepa, Silvia A.; Sneed, Brian T.; Sun, Hongyu; Unocic, Raymond R.; Mølhave, Kristian

doi:10.1021/acs.jpcc.7b06383

Influence of Cetyltrimethylammonium Bromide on Gold Nanocrystal Formation Studied by In Situ Liquid Cell Scanning Transmission Electron Microscopy

Journal Article · Thu Jan 19 00:00:00 EST 2017 · Journal of Physical Chemistry. C

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1021/acs.jpcc.7b06383· OSTI ID:1485011

Canepa, Silvia A. ^[1]; ^[2]; Sun, Hongyu ^[1]; ^[2]; Mølhave, Kristian ^[1]

Technical Univ. of Denmark, Lyngby (Denmark)
Oak Ridge National Lab. (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)

The synthesis of monodisperse size- and shape-controlled Au nanocrystals is often achieved with cetyltrimethylammonium bromide (CTAB) surfactant; however, its role in the growth of such tailored nanostructures is not well understood. To elucidate the formation mechanism(s) and evolution of the morphology of Au nanocrystals in the early growth stage, we present an in situ liquid-cell scanning transmission electron microscopy (STEM) investigation using electron beam-induced radiolytic species as the reductant. The resulting particle shape at a low beam dose rate is shown to be strongly influenced by the surfactant; the Au nanocrystal growth rate is suppressed by increasing the CTAB concentration. At a low CTAB concentration, the nanoparticles (NPs) follow a reaction-limited growth mechanism, while at high a CTAB concentration the NPs follow a diffusion-limited mechanism, as described by the Lifshitz–Slyozov–Wagner (LSW) model. Moreover, we investigate the temporal evolution of specific NP geometries. In conclusion, the amount of Au reduced by the electron beam outside the irradiated area is quantified to better interpret the nanocrystal growth kinetics, as well as to further develop an understanding of electron beam interactions with nanomaterials toward improving the interpretation of in situ measurements.

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Research Organization:: Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), Oak Ridge, TN (United States)

Sponsoring Organization:: USDOE

Grant/Contract Number:: AC05-00OR22725

OSTI ID:: 1485011

Journal Information:: Journal of Physical Chemistry. C, Journal Name: Journal of Physical Chemistry. C Journal Issue: 4 Vol. 122; ISSN 1932-7447

Publisher:: American Chemical SocietyCopyright Statement

Country of Publication:: United States

Language:: English

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