Computational Characterisation of Gold Nanocluster Structures

• Κύριος συγγραφέας: Logsdail, Andrew James (Συγγραφέας)
• Συγγραφή απο Οργανισμό/Αρχή: SpringerLink (Online service)
• Μορφή: Ηλεκτρονική πηγή Ηλ. βιβλίο
• Γλώσσα: English
• Έκδοση: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2013.
• Σειρά: Springer Theses, Recognizing Outstanding Ph.D. Research,
• Θέματα: Chemistry.; Chemistry, Physical and theoretical.; Catalysis.; Nanochemistry.; Theoretical and Computational Chemistry.

In this thesis, Andrew Logsdail demonstrates that computational chemistry is a powerful tool in contemporary nanoscience, complementing experimental observations and helping guide future experiments. The aim of this particular PhD is to further our understanding of structural and compositional prefe...

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