Abstract
We present Co nanoparticle chains grown by vapor deposition over a single-crystalline Al2O3 layers on NiAl(100) with such features as self-limiting size distribution with the average size of ∼2.7 nm, well-ordered alignment, and high thermal stability. We attribute these features to peculiar one-dimensional long stripes with ∼4 nm interdistance on the surface of the ultrathin Al2O3 template. This nanostructure may open the door to numerous applications, such as catalysis and nanostorage, where large area well-ordered nanodots are desired.
Original language | English |
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Article number | 043105 |
Pages (from-to) | 043105-1-043105-3 |
Journal | Applied Physics Letters |
Volume | 86 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2005 |
Externally published | Yes |
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Physics and Astronomy (miscellaneous)