Computational Characterisation of Gold Nanocluster Structures

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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Main Author: Logsdail, Andrew James. (Author)
Corporate Author: SpringerLink (Online service)
Format: Electronic
Language:English
Published: Cham : Springer International Publishing : Imprint: Springer, 2013.
Series:Springer Theses, Recognizing Outstanding Ph.D. Research,
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Online Access:https://ezaccess.library.uitm.edu.my/login?url=http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-01493-7
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