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Thermal Fluctuations in the Structure of Naturally Chiral Pt Surfaces

Journal Article · · Topics in Catalysis
OSTI ID:759971

The intrinsic chirality of metal surfaces with kinked steps (e.g. Pt(643)) endows them with enantiospecific adsorption properties (D. S. Shell, Langmuir, 14, 1998, 862). To understand these properties quantitatively the impact of thermally-driven step wandering must be assessed. The authors derive a lattice-gas model of step motion on Pt(111) surfaces using diffusion barriers from Density Functional Theory. This model is used to examine thermal fluctuations of straight and kinked steps.

Research Organization:
Sandia National Labs., Albuquerque, NM (US); Sandia National Labs., Livermore, CA (US)
Sponsoring Organization:
US Department of Energy (US)
DOE Contract Number:
AC04-94AL85000
OSTI ID:
759971
Report Number(s):
SAND2000-1775J
Journal Information:
Topics in Catalysis, Journal Name: Topics in Catalysis
Country of Publication:
United States
Language:
English

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