Synthesis and Structure of Colloidal Bimetallic Nanocrystals:  The Non-Alloying System Ag/Co

Nelli S. Sobal, Michael Hilgendorff, Helmuth Möhwald, Michael Giersig, M. Spasova, Tamara Radetić, Michael Farle

Nano Letters · 2002 · 168 citations · 40 references

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Abstract

Monodisperse bimetallic Ag/Co composite nanocrystals have been prepared using colloid chemistry methods. Transmission electron microscopy showed well isolated Ag/Co particles centered around 12 nm in diameter. The composition of the particles was determined by energy disperse X-ray spectrometry. Bulk-like fcc-structures of both components were determined within the individual crystals using selected area electron diffraction. A Ag core Co shell structure of the bimetallic particles was observed by transmission electron microscopy and electron energy-loss spectroscopy.

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