Atomic species identification at the (101) anatase surface by simultaneous scanning tunnelling and atomic force microscopy

Kód výsledku v IS VaVaI

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Výsledek na webu

<a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/ncomms8265" target="_blank" >http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/ncomms8265</a>

DOI - Digital Object Identifier

<a href="http://dx.doi.org/10.1038/ncomms8265" target="_blank" >10.1038/ncomms8265</a>

Jazyk výsledku

angličtina

Název v původním jazyce

Atomic species identification at the (101) anatase surface by simultaneous scanning tunnelling and atomic force microscopy

Popis výsledku v původním jazyce

Anatase is a pivotal material in devices for energy-harvesting applications and catalysis. Methods for the accurate characterization of this reducible oxide at the atomic scale are critical in the exploration of outstanding properties for technological developments. Here we combine atomic force microscopy (AFM) and scanning tunnelling microscopy (STM), supported by first-principles calculations, for the simultaneous imaging and unambiguous identification of atomic species at the (101) anatase surface. We demonstrate that dynamic AFM-STM operation allows atomic resolution imaging within the material's band gap. Based on key distinguishing features extracted from calculations and experiments, we identify candidates for the most common surface defects. Our results pave the way for the understanding of surface processes, like adsorption of metal dopants and photoactive molecules, that are fundamental for the catalytic and photovoltaic applications of anatase, and demonstrate the potential

Název v anglickém jazyce

Atomic species identification at the (101) anatase surface by simultaneous scanning tunnelling and atomic force microscopy

Popis výsledku anglicky

Anatase is a pivotal material in devices for energy-harvesting applications and catalysis. Methods for the accurate characterization of this reducible oxide at the atomic scale are critical in the exploration of outstanding properties for technological developments. Here we combine atomic force microscopy (AFM) and scanning tunnelling microscopy (STM), supported by first-principles calculations, for the simultaneous imaging and unambiguous identification of atomic species at the (101) anatase surface. We demonstrate that dynamic AFM-STM operation allows atomic resolution imaging within the material's band gap. Based on key distinguishing features extracted from calculations and experiments, we identify candidates for the most common surface defects. Our results pave the way for the understanding of surface processes, like adsorption of metal dopants and photoactive molecules, that are fundamental for the catalytic and photovoltaic applications of anatase, and demonstrate the potential

Druh

J_x - Nezařazeno - Článek v odborném periodiku (Jimp, Jsc a Jost)

CEP obor

BM - Fyzika pevných látek a magnetismus

OECD FORD obor

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Projekt

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Návaznosti

S - Specificky vyzkum na vysokych skolach<br>I - Institucionalni podpora na dlouhodoby koncepcni rozvoj vyzkumne organizace

Rok uplatnění

2015

Kód důvěrnosti údajů

S - Úplné a pravdivé údaje o projektu nepodléhají ochraně podle zvláštních právních předpisů

Název periodika

Nature Communications

ISSN

2041-1723

e-ISSN

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Svazek periodika

6

Číslo periodika v rámci svazku

Jun

Stát vydavatele periodika

GB - Spojené království Velké Británie a Severního Irska

Počet stran výsledku

9

Strana od-do

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Kód UT WoS článku

000357170300002

EID výsledku v databázi Scopus

2-s2.0-84934343367