TITLE

# Structure map for embedded binary alloy nanocrystals

AUTHOR(S)
Yuan, C. W.; Shin, S. J.; Liao, C. Y.; Guzman, J.; Stone, P. R.; Watanabe, M.; Ager, J. W.; Haller, E. E.; Chrzan, D. C.
PUB. DATE
November 2008
SOURCE
Applied Physics Letters;11/10/2008, Vol. 93 Issue 19, p193114
SOURCE TYPE
DOC. TYPE
Article
ABSTRACT
The equilibrium structure of embedded nanocrystals formed from strongly segregating binary alloys is considered within a simple thermodynamic model. The model identifies two dimensionless interface energies that dictate the structure and allows prediction of the stable structure for any choice of these parameters. The resulting structure map includes three distinct nanocrystal morphologies: core/shell, lobe/lobe, and completely separated spheres.
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35514250

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