Thermodynamics of gold nanoparticle growth: A first-principles investigation

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dc.contributor.authorShekhar, Himanshu
dc.contributor.departmentChalmers tekniska högskola / Institutionen för teknisk fysiksv
dc.contributor.departmentChalmers University of Technology / Department of Applied Physicsen
dc.date.accessioned2019-07-03T13:21:37Z
dc.date.available2019-07-03T13:21:37Z
dc.date.issued2013
dc.description.abstractGood control over size and shapes of nanoparticles is key for their usage as basic building blocks in various applications. Nanocrystals are of immense interest because of their electronic, optical, and magnetic properties, which are dependent on size and morphology of the nanocrystals. Hence by controlling these parameters it is possible to tune these properties as well. In spite of significant progress in the area of crystallography and materials science the underlying growth mechanism of anisotropic nanocrystals has not been resolved to a satisfactory level. Proper understanding of growth and control mechanism is key for further improvement, which will open the door for applications in new areas. Gold nanorods are examples for anisotropic nanocrystals which is a topic of research for many groups. Boom-up , e.g., templating, electrochemical and top-down, e.g., photolithography are two methods for the synthesis of metal nanoparticles. One of the most widely used methods for the synthesis of anisotropic gold nanorods is surfactant assisted seed mediated growth from solution. Seed mediated growth is a wet chemical method is a cheap and easy process. While it offers several advantages over electrochemical processes, it suffers from low yield and the unpredictible morphology of the end product in many cases. e objective of this thesis is to resolve the thermodynamics of the growth of Au nanoparticles and rods using cetyltrimethylammonium bromide as growth agent. To this end the surface energetics of a variety of different Au surfaces with and without surfactant are obtained using electronic structure calculations based on density functional theory. e results are discussed in the context of experimental observations. e growth of nanocrystals is not an equilibrium phenomena so its growth mechanism cannot be explained by pure thermodynamics alone. e present study provides basic thermodynamic parameters, which determine the driving forces and exact knowledge of which is a prerequisite for understanding the non-equilibrium growth process. ereby present work lays the ground for future studies that should address, for example, entropic and kinetic factors in order to get a comprehensive picture of nanocrystal and nanorod formation.
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/20.500.12380/194449
dc.language.isoeng
dc.setspec.uppsokPhysicsChemistryMaths
dc.subjectEnergi
dc.subjectNanovetenskap och nanoteknik
dc.subjectGrundläggande vetenskaper
dc.subjectHållbar utveckling
dc.subjectInnovation och entreprenörskap (nyttiggörande)
dc.subjectNanoteknik
dc.subjectEnergy
dc.subjectNanoscience & Nanotechnology
dc.subjectBasic Sciences
dc.subjectSustainable Development
dc.subjectInnovation & Entrepreneurship
dc.subjectNano Technology
dc.titleThermodynamics of gold nanoparticle growth: A first-principles investigation
dc.type.degreeExamensarbete för masterexamensv
dc.type.degreeMaster Thesisen
dc.type.uppsokH
local.programmeApplied physics (MPAPP), MSc
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