Potential regulation of the spectroelectrochemical response of monolayer-protected gold cluster films by electrolyte composition
Potential regulation of the spectroelectrochemical response of monolayer-protected gold cluster films by electrolyte composition
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DOI:
10.1021/jp066304a
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发表时间:
2007-02
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3.7
通讯作者:
V. Ruiz;Á. Colina;A. Heras;J. López-Palacios
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作者:
V. Ruiz;Á. Colina;A. Heras;J. López-Palacios
The spectroelectrochemistry of multilayer films of hexanethiolate-protected Au147 clusters (C6-Au147 MPCs) supported on gold electrodes has been investigated by UV−vis reflectance spectroelectrochemical quartz crystal microbalance in aqueous solutions containing electrolyte anions with different degrees of hydrophobicity (PF6-, ClO4-, BF4-, and NO3-). The multiresponse technique has enabled us to measure simultaneously potential-dependent reflectance and gravimetric changes in the film during the stepwise charging of the C6-Au147 MPCs in different electrolytic media. Changes in the film reflectance, due to quantized charging of the C6-Au147 MPCs, proved to be very sensitive to both the hydrophobicity and concentration of the electrolyte anion used. Thus, the onset potential for the charging current and consequently, the reflectance attenuation, shifted anodically with decreasing concentration/hydrophobicity of the electrolyte anion. Moreover, the magnitude of the film reflectance changes resulting from ea...