Study of metallic nano-structures formed in liquids by large pulsed laser radiation spots using transmission electron microscopy

Pulsed Laser Ablation in Liquids (PLAL) represents a prominent method for synthesising metallic nanoparticles and nano-alloys. This technique offers the potential precise control over the process and resulting products. However, a comprehensive description of the underlying mechanisms is still neces...

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Main Authors: Samuel Sánchez-Torres, Brenda-Lizeth Pérez-García, Samuel Tehuacanero-Cuapa, Alejandro Crespo-Sosa
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Published: IOP Publishing 2024-01-01
Series:Nano Express
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Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1088/2632-959X/ad9c9e
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Samuel Tehuacanero-Cuapa
Alejandro Crespo-Sosa
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description Pulsed Laser Ablation in Liquids (PLAL) represents a prominent method for synthesising metallic nanoparticles and nano-alloys. This technique offers the potential precise control over the process and resulting products. However, a comprehensive description of the underlying mechanisms is still necessary to enhance control. Our investigation involved the utilisation of low fluence 6 ns laser pulses on 35 mm ^2 areas of thin films comprising layers of Ag , Pt , and Au to investigate the nano-structures and alloys obtained. The large laser spot produced nano-structures with peculiar morphological characteristics. Their analysis by High-Resolution Transmission Electron Microscopy (HRTEM) confirms that the early stages of the ablation plume play an essential role in the nucleation of nano-structures when the ablating metals have a strong interaction with the fluid, which has surpassed its critical temperature and pressure.
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spelling doaj-art-b85bd1c01fc24b309be243d2e1994f102025-08-20T02:31:34ZengIOP PublishingNano Express2632-959X2024-01-015404501910.1088/2632-959X/ad9c9eStudy of metallic nano-structures formed in liquids by large pulsed laser radiation spots using transmission electron microscopySamuel Sánchez-Torres0Brenda-Lizeth Pérez-García1Samuel Tehuacanero-Cuapa2https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7456-0965Alejandro Crespo-Sosa3https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2981-1627Instituto de Física, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México , Circuito de la Investigación s/n, 04510 Cd Mx., México; Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México , Circuito Exterior s/n, 04510 Cd Mx., MéxicoInstituto de Física, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México , Circuito de la Investigación s/n, 04510 Cd Mx., México; Facultad de Ciencias, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México , Circuito Exterior s/n, 04510 Cd Mx., MéxicoInstituto de Física, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México , Circuito de la Investigación s/n, 04510 Cd Mx., MéxicoInstituto de Física, Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México , Circuito de la Investigación s/n, 04510 Cd Mx., MéxicoPulsed Laser Ablation in Liquids (PLAL) represents a prominent method for synthesising metallic nanoparticles and nano-alloys. This technique offers the potential precise control over the process and resulting products. However, a comprehensive description of the underlying mechanisms is still necessary to enhance control. Our investigation involved the utilisation of low fluence 6 ns laser pulses on 35 mm ^2 areas of thin films comprising layers of Ag , Pt , and Au to investigate the nano-structures and alloys obtained. The large laser spot produced nano-structures with peculiar morphological characteristics. Their analysis by High-Resolution Transmission Electron Microscopy (HRTEM) confirms that the early stages of the ablation plume play an essential role in the nucleation of nano-structures when the ablating metals have a strong interaction with the fluid, which has surpassed its critical temperature and pressure.https://doi.org/10.1088/2632-959X/ad9c9ePulsed Laser Ablation in Liquidsnano structuresnano-alloysHRTEM characterisation of nano-structureslaser induced synthesis of nanoparticles
spellingShingle Samuel Sánchez-Torres
Brenda-Lizeth Pérez-García
Samuel Tehuacanero-Cuapa
Alejandro Crespo-Sosa
Study of metallic nano-structures formed in liquids by large pulsed laser radiation spots using transmission electron microscopy
Nano Express
Pulsed Laser Ablation in Liquids
nano structures
nano-alloys
HRTEM characterisation of nano-structures
laser induced synthesis of nanoparticles
title Study of metallic nano-structures formed in liquids by large pulsed laser radiation spots using transmission electron microscopy
title_full Study of metallic nano-structures formed in liquids by large pulsed laser radiation spots using transmission electron microscopy
title_fullStr Study of metallic nano-structures formed in liquids by large pulsed laser radiation spots using transmission electron microscopy
title_full_unstemmed Study of metallic nano-structures formed in liquids by large pulsed laser radiation spots using transmission electron microscopy
title_short Study of metallic nano-structures formed in liquids by large pulsed laser radiation spots using transmission electron microscopy
title_sort study of metallic nano structures formed in liquids by large pulsed laser radiation spots using transmission electron microscopy
topic Pulsed Laser Ablation in Liquids
nano structures
nano-alloys
HRTEM characterisation of nano-structures
laser induced synthesis of nanoparticles
url https://doi.org/10.1088/2632-959X/ad9c9e
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