Issue 11, 2024

Computational understanding of the coalescence of metallic nanoparticles: a mini review

Abstract

Metallic nanoparticles exhibit extraordinary properties that differ from those of bulk materials due to their large surface area to volume ratios. Coalescence of metallic nanoparticles has a huge impact on their properties. Remarkable progress has been made by using computational methods for understanding nanoparticle coalescence. This work aims to provide a mini review on the state-of-the-art modelling and simulation of nanoparticle coalescence. First, we will discuss the outstanding performances and coalescence behaviors of metallic nanoparticles, and list some challenges in the coalescence of metallic nanoparticles. Next, we will introduce the applications of molecular dynamics and the Monte Carlo method in nanoparticle coalescence. Furthermore, we will discuss the coalescence kinetics and mechanisms of metal nanoparticles with the same element and different elements, alloy nanoparticles and metal oxide nanoparticles. Finally, we will present our perspective and conclusion.

Graphical abstract: Computational understanding of the coalescence of metallic nanoparticles: a mini review

Article information

Article type
Minireview
Submitted
01 Dec. 2023
Accepted
04 Febr. 2024
First published
07 Febr. 2024

Nanoscale, 2024,16, 5521-5536

Computational understanding of the coalescence of metallic nanoparticles: a mini review

L. Jiang, Y. Guo, Z. Liu and S. Chen, Nanoscale, 2024, 16, 5521 DOI: 10.1039/D3NR06133G

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