Small-particle research: physicochemical properties of extremely small

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ChsmRev.1989. 89. 1861-1873

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Small-Particle Research: Physicochemical Properties of Extremely Small Colloidal Metal and Semiconductor Particles ARNIM HENGLEIN

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conlents 1. Introduction 11. Metals A. Catalysis of Free Radical Reactions E. The Growing Microeiectrode C. Reactions of Silver Atoms in Solution D. Long4ved Silver Clusters in Solution E. Final Rematks 111. Semiconductors A. Size Quantization Effects B. me Question of "Magic" ~ g g i o m t i o n Numbers C. Surface ModHicatlon D. Colloidal Sandwich Slructures E. Excess Electrons on Particles F. Photoelectron Emission 0. Charge Carrier Interactions H. Conclusions

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