Abstract
The structure and the stability of clusters on surfaces are simulated by using the constant-energy molecular-dynamics method. The necessary condition for a cluster to be supportable on a surface is studied. It is found that the lattice mismatch has a strong effect on the stability of clusters on surfaces; the structures obtained are surface dependent. The thermal stability of the supported clusters on surfaces is also investigated.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 10555-10565 |
| Number of pages | 11 |
| Journal | Journal of Physics Condensed Matter |
| Volume | 9 |
| Issue number | 48 |
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| State | Published - 1 Dec 1997 |
| Externally published | Yes |