Electronic Anisotropy at Vicinal Ag(11n) Surfaces: Work Function Changes Induced by Steps and Hydrogen Adsorption

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作者
Juarez, Maria F. [2 ]
Santos, Elizabeth [1 ,2 ]
机构
[1] Univ Nacl Cordoba, Fac Matemat Astron & Fis, IFEG, CONICET, RA-5000 Cordoba, Argentina
[2] Univ Ulm, Inst Theoret Chem, D-89069 Ulm, Germany
关键词
DIPOLE-MOMENT; LINE TENSION; SILVER; ELECTROCATALYSIS; EVOLUTION; BINDING; PT(111); ATOMS;
D O I
10.1021/jp311531u
中图分类号
O64 [物理化学(理论化学)、化学物理学];
学科分类号
070304 ; 081704 ;
摘要
We have systematically analyzed both the electrical dipole originated by the presence of steps and that produced by the H-Ag bond at different sites of the vicinal Ag(11n) surfaces. We have considered both basal planes as reference systems. We have taken into account relaxation, coverage, and structural effects. An anisotropy of the electronic properties has been found along the terraces between steps. Long-range interactions and localization effects have been identified.
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页码:4606 / 4618
页数:13
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