Size-dependent amorphous–crystalline phase transitions in ultra-small gold colloids

Journal of Materials Chemistry A 2026 Open access

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Authors: Vinavadini Ramnarain, Adrien Moncomble, Romain Moreau, Ricardo Gatti, Romain Moreau, Guillaume Yangshu Wang, Christian Ricolleau, Jaysen Nelayah, Nathaly Ortiz Peña, Alexandre Gélabert, Hakim Amara, Damien Alloyeau
DOI: 10.1039/d5ta10172g
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Abstract

We combined liquid phase high resolution TEM and atomistic simulations to demonstrate the size effect on the atomic structure of ligand-free gold colloids.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Gold and Silver Nanoparticles Synthesis and Applications Nanocluster Synthesis and Applications nanoparticles nucleation surface interactions

Publication details

Journal / source
Journal of Materials Chemistry A
Volume
14
Issue
30
Pages
19569–19575
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN