Precise 3D structure determination of Cu single atoms on an α-Al 2 O 3 (0001) surface by polarization-dependent total reflection fluorescence X-ray absorption fine structure and first-principles calculations

Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics 2026 Open access

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Authors: Bang Lu, Can Liu, Min Gao, Haoran Xu, Daiki Kido, Masao Kimura, Kotaro Takeyasu, Kiyotaka Asakura, Satoru Takakusagi
DOI: 10.1039/d5cp03666f
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Abstract

The valence state and 3D structure of vacuum-deposited Cu species on α-Al 2 O 3 (0001) surface have been determined using the PTRF-XAFS technique and DFT calculations.

Fields of Study & Subjects

X-ray Spectroscopy and Fluorescence Analysis Electron and X-Ray Spectroscopy Techniques X-ray Diffraction in Crystallography

Publication details

Journal / source
Physical Chemistry Chemical Physics
Volume
28
Issue
12
Pages
7712–7719
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN