Density functional theory characterization of the formation of copper clusters on Fs and Fs+ centers on a MgO surface

Both, first ionization potential and the chemical reactivity present odd-even oscillations in the free and supported clusters, these oscillations are related to the electronic nature of the layer open/closed for clusters with odd and even n, respectively, this behavior is similar for supported clusters on an Fs center compared with free clusters. It is also found that the ionization potential and the chemical reactivity are modified when the clusters are supported on the MgO vacancies.