Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
1522881 Materials Chemistry and Physics 2013 5 Pages PDF
Abstract
► The initial Au particle size of 2-5 nm increased to 25 nm in one year of storage. ► The main mechanisms of Au particle growth are Ostwald ripening and fusion. ► The initial spherical morphology changed to regular shapes. ► Twin boundaries have an important effect on the evolution of morphology.
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