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  • Materials Science
  • Computational Chemistry
  • Nanotechnology

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  • Nanoparticles possess unique properties crucial for technological applications.
  • Determining the atomic structure of nanoclusters is experimentally challenging.
  • Molybdenum-sulfur (Mo-S) nanoclusters are of interest due to their potential applications.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the stability and predict the crystal structures of Mo-S nanoclusters.
  • To identify energetically favorable and decomposition-resistant MonSm compositions.
  • To explore the potential of Mo10S20 nanoclusters in thin films and nanotubes.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized the evolutionary algorithm USPEX for structure prediction.
  • Employed density functional theory (DFT) calculations for stability analysis.
  • Applied a selection method based on "magic" clusters, using second-order energy differences and dissociation energies.

Main Results:

  • Predicted 29 stable Mo-S nanocluster structures, with only 7 previously synthesized.
  • Identified energetically favorable compositions for MonSm nanoclusters (1 ≤ n ≤ 15, 1 ≤ m ≤ 20).
  • Discovered a metastable planar Mo10S20 ring, the smallest known planar Mo-S nanostructure, and studied its thin film and nanotube stability.

Conclusions:

  • The study provides significant insights into the structural stability of Mo-S nanoclusters.
  • Findings contribute to the understanding of nanocluster chemistry and the design of novel nanomaterials.
  • Identified promising Mo-S nanocluster compositions for future experimental synthesis and applications.