Templated Growth and Intercalation Pathways of Nickel Nanoclusters on Graphene/Ir(111)

Shilpa Choyal; Buddhika S. A. Gedara; Ayoyele Ologun; Linfei Li; Michael Trenary; Nan Jiang

doi:10.1039/d6nr00871b

January 1, 2026NanoscaleOpen Access

Templated Growth and Intercalation Pathways of Nickel Nanoclusters on Graphene/Ir(111)

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The study aims to examine the growth and intercalation mechanisms of nickel nanoclusters on graphene/Ir(111).
Utilized scanning tunneling microscopy (STM) for observation
Conducted experiments under ultra-high vacuum (UHV) conditions
Analyzed grow patterns at room temperature (RT)
Identified distinct growth patterns of nickel nanoclusters on the moiré superlattice
Observed variations in intercalation dynamics depending on environmental conditions
Demonstrated the influence of substrate structure on nanocluster formation

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Investigates nickel nanocluster growth on graphene/Ir(111), indicating unique intercalation pathways.

Abstract

The growth and intercalation of nickel (Ni) nanoclusters on the moiré superlattice of graphene(Gr)/Ir(111) were investigated by scanning tunneling microscopy (STM) under ultra-high vacuum (UHV) conditions. At room temperature (RT),...

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synapsesocial.com/papers/6a1fc756dee9eb8c0dce8359 https://doi.org/10.1039/d6nr00871b

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