Immobilization of single argon atoms in nano-cages of two-dimensional zeolite model systems

oleh: Jian-Qiang Zhong, Mengen Wang, Nusnin Akter, John D. Kestell, Alejandro M. Boscoboinik, Taejin Kim, Dario J. Stacchiola, Deyu Lu, J. Anibal Boscoboinik

Format: Article
Diterbitkan: Nature Portfolio 2017-07-01

Deskripsi

While noble gases can be trapped in 3D porous structures, immobilizing them on 2D surfaces represents a formidable challenge. Here, the authors cage individual argon atoms in 2D model zeolite frameworks at room temperature, providing exciting opportunities for the fundamental study of isolated noble gas atoms using surface science methods.