Spectroscopic study on the charge redistribution between Au and Ag in Au@Ag core-shell nanoparticles

S. Nishimura, D. T.N. Anh, D. Mott, K. Ebitani, S. Maenosono

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Abstract

Charge transfer in Au nanoparticles (NPs) and Au@Ag core-shell NPs synthesized with a wet-chemical reduction method was investigated by X-ray absorption near-edge structure (XANES) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) techniques. The electron depletion of Au 5d state in the Au@Ag x NPs compared to Au NPs was ascertained by the XANES analysis in Au L 2,3-edges though the Ag thickness (x nm), which affected the hole density of Au 5d states. The order of Au 5d-state hole density was confirmed as Au foil ≅ Au NPs < Au@Ag x NPs. The positive and negative shifts in the Au 4f and Ag 3d binding energies in XPS spectra of Au@Ag x NPs compared to Au or Ag NPs suggested that the Ag shell formation strongly contributes to the electron depletion of 5d state in Au atoms of the Au core. According to these results, we concluded that the electron transfer from Au to Ag in the Au@Ag heteromeric NPs followed the charge compensation mechanism.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationTechnical Proceedings of the 2012 NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Expo, NSTI-Nanotech 2012
Pages38-41
Number of pages4
Publication statusPublished - 2012
EventNanotechnology 2012: Advanced Materials, CNTs, Particles, Films and Composites - 2012 NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Expo, NSTI-Nanotech 2012 - Santa Clara, CA, United States
Duration: 2012 Jun 182012 Jun 21

Publication series

NameTechnical Proceedings of the 2012 NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Expo, NSTI-Nanotech 2012

Conference

ConferenceNanotechnology 2012: Advanced Materials, CNTs, Particles, Films and Composites - 2012 NSTI Nanotechnology Conference and Expo, NSTI-Nanotech 2012
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CitySanta Clara, CA
Period12/6/1812/6/21

Keywords

  • Au@Ag core-shell NPs
  • Charge compensation mechanism
  • Electron transfer
  • XANES
  • XPS

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