Atomic-scale structure of single-layer MoS2 nanoclusters

Authors
Helveg, S Lauritsen, JV Laegsgaard, E Stensgaard, I Norskov, JK Clausen, BS Topsoe, H Besenbacher, F
Citation
S. Helveg et al., Atomic-scale structure of single-layer MoS2 nanoclusters, PHYS REV L, 84(5), 2000, pp. 951-954
Citations number
29
Categorie Soggetti
Physics
Journal title
PHYSICAL REVIEW LETTERS
ISSN journal
00319007 → ACNP
Volume
84
Issue
5
Year of publication
2000
Pages
951 - 954
Database
ISI
SICI code
0031-9007(20000131)84:5<951:ASOSMN>2.0.ZU;2-X
Abstract
We have studied using scanning tunneling microscopy (STM) the atomic-scale realm of molybdenum disulfide (MoS2) nanoclusters, which are of interest as a model system in hydrodesulfurization catalysis. The STM gives the first real space images of the shape and edge structure of single-layer MoS2 nano particles synthesized on Au(lll), and establishes a new picture of the acti ve edge sires of the nanoclusters. The results demonstrate a way to get det ailed atomic-scale information on catalysts in general.