Imaging how thermal capillary waves and anisotropic interfacial stiffness shape nanoparticle supracrystals

Ou, Zihao; Yao, Lehan; An, Hyosung; Shen, Bonan; Chen, Qian

doi:10.1038/s41467-020-18363-2

Imaging how thermal capillary waves and anisotropic interfacial stiffness shape nanoparticle supracrystals

Journal Article · Fri Sep 11 00:00:00 EDT 2020 · Nature Communications

DOI:https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-020-18363-2· OSTI ID:1659526

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Abstract

Development of the surface morphology and shape of crystalline nanostructures governs the functionality of various materials, ranging from phonon transport to biocompatibility. However, the kinetic pathways, following which such development occurs, have been largely unexplored due to the lack of real-space imaging at single particle resolution. Here, we use colloidal nanoparticles assembling into supracrystals as a model system, and pinpoint the key role of surface fluctuation in shaping supracrystals. Utilizing liquid-phase transmission electron microscopy, we map the spatiotemporal surface profiles of supracrystals, which follow a capillary wave theory. Based on this theory, we measure otherwise elusive interfacial properties such as interfacial stiffness and mobility, the former of which demonstrates a remarkable dependence on the exposed facet of the supracrystal. The facet of lower surface energy is favored, consistent with the Wulff construction rule. Our imaging–analysis framework can be applicable to other phenomena, such as electrodeposition, nucleation, and membrane deformation.

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Research Organization:: Univ. of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, IL (United States)

Sponsoring Organization:: USDOE; USDOE Office of Science (SC)

Grant/Contract Number:: FG02-07ER46471

OSTI ID:: 1659526

Alternate ID(s):: OSTI ID: 1800524

Journal Information:: Nature Communications, Journal Name: Nature Communications Journal Issue: 1 Vol. 11; ISSN 2041-1723

Publisher:: Nature Publishing GroupCopyright Statement

Country of Publication:: United Kingdom

Language:: English

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