Unique Reactivity of Confined Metal Atoms on a Silicon Substrate
Journal article published in 2008 by
Yun-Xi Yao,
Xin Liu 
,
Qiang Fu ,
Wei-Xue Li,
Da-Li Tan,
Xin-He Bao
,
Qiang Fu ,
Wei-Xue Li,
Da-Li Tan,
Xin-He Bao
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Abstract
(Figure Presented) Electronic effects: The unusual reactivity of the Ag monolayer compared to the bulk Ag surface on Si(111) (see figure) is due to the confinement of the 5sp electrons. This change in reactivity has significant effects on the surface activity and selectivity, which could result in novel catalytic properties.