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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Nanotechnology
  • Surface Science

Background:

  • Bimetallic Janus nanostructures (JNs) possess unique intermetallic interfaces valuable for diverse applications.
  • The miniaturization of electronic devices highlights the critical role of particle size in determining JN interfacial structure and orientation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the influence of particle size on the interfacial structure of copper-silver (CuAg) Janus nanostructures.
  • To elucidate the atomic mechanisms governing interfacial evolution during thermal annealing in relation to particle size.

Main Methods:

  • In situ annealing experiments utilizing high-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HRTEM).
  • Analysis of interfacial structures for CuAg JNs across different size regimes.

Main Results:

  • Sub-10 nm CuAg JNs preferentially exhibit a Cu(100)/Ag(100) interface.
  • Larger CuAg JNs favor the formation of a Cu(111)/Ag(111) interface.
  • A feasible atomic motion mechanism explaining size-dependent interfacial formation was proposed.

Conclusions:

  • Revealed a novel sub-10 nm heterostructure with a unique Cu(100)/Ag(100) interface.
  • Provided crucial insights into the role of particle size in interfacial evolution during thermal annealing of bimetallic nanostructures.