Surface-Induced Symmetry Breaking Leads to Unexpected Vibrational Activity of Melem on Cu(111)

Matthew Oakes; Shamsal Haq; Matthew Stephen Dyer; Rasmita Raval

doi:10.1039/d6fd00009f

January 1, 2026Faraday DiscussionsOpen Access

Surface-Induced Symmetry Breaking Leads to Unexpected Vibrational Activity of Melem on Cu(111)

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The research aims to understand how surface interactions influence the vibrational characteristics of melem on Cu(111).
Conducted adsorption study of melem on Cu(111) at 80K
Utilized Scanning Tunnelling Microscopy (STM) for imaging
Employed Reflection Absorption Infrared Spectroscopy (RAIRS) for vibrational analysis
Performed Density Functional Theory (DFT) calculations to support findings
Observed novel vibrational activities of melem due to surface-induced symmetry breaking
STM images revealed structural changes in melem upon adsorption
RAIRS data indicated unexpected vibrational modes that deviate from theoretical predictions

Implication

Scanning Tunnelling Microscopy and Infrared Spectroscopy reveal vibrational changes in melem, suggesting surface interactions matter.

Abstract

The adsorption of melem on Cu(111) at 80K has been studied by Scanning Tunnelling Microscopy (STM), Reflection Absorption Infrared Spectroscopy (RAIRS) and Density Functional Theory (DFT) calculations. STM images and...

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Oakes et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/69a7cd1dd48f933b5eed9274 https://doi.org/10.1039/d6fd00009f

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