Crystallization of Binary Nanocrystal Superlattices and the Relevance of Short-Range Attraction
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| author | Marino, Emanuele LaCour, R. Allen Moore, Timothy C. van Dongen, Sjoerd W. Keller, Austin W. An, Di Yang, Shengsong Rosen, Daniel J. Gouget, Guillaume Tsai, Esther H. R. Kagan, Cherie R. Kodger, Thomas E. Glotzer, Sharon C. Murray, Christopher B. |
| author_facet | Marino, Emanuele LaCour, R. Allen Moore, Timothy C. van Dongen, Sjoerd W. Keller, Austin W. An, Di Yang, Shengsong Rosen, Daniel J. Gouget, Guillaume Tsai, Esther H. R. Kagan, Cherie R. Kodger, Thomas E. Glotzer, Sharon C. Murray, Christopher B. |
| contents | The synthesis of binary nanocrystal superlattices (BNSLs) enables the targeted integration of orthogonal physical properties, like photoluminescence and magnetism, into a single superstructure, unlocking a vast design space for multifunctional materials. Yet, the formation mechanism of BNSLs remains poorly understood, restricting the use of simulation to predict the structure and properties of the superlattices. Here, we use a combination of in situ scattering and molecular simulation to elucidate the self-assembly of two common BNSLs through emulsion templating. Our self-assembly experiments reveal that no intermediate structures precede the formation of the final binary phases, indicating that their formation proceeds through classical nucleation. Using simulations, we find that, despite the formation of AlB2 and NaZn13 typically being attributed to entropy, their self-assembly is most consistent with the nanocrystals possessing short-range interparticle attraction, which we find can dramatically accelerate nucleation kinetics in BNSLs. We also find homogenous, classical nucleation in simulation, corroborating our experiments. These results establish a robust correspondence between experiment and theory, paving the way towards a priori prediction of BNSLs. |
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| spellingShingle | Crystallization of Binary Nanocrystal Superlattices and the Relevance of Short-Range Attraction Marino, Emanuele LaCour, R. Allen Moore, Timothy C. van Dongen, Sjoerd W. Keller, Austin W. An, Di Yang, Shengsong Rosen, Daniel J. Gouget, Guillaume Tsai, Esther H. R. Kagan, Cherie R. Kodger, Thomas E. Glotzer, Sharon C. Murray, Christopher B. Materials Science Mesoscale and Nanoscale Physics Soft Condensed Matter The synthesis of binary nanocrystal superlattices (BNSLs) enables the targeted integration of orthogonal physical properties, like photoluminescence and magnetism, into a single superstructure, unlocking a vast design space for multifunctional materials. Yet, the formation mechanism of BNSLs remains poorly understood, restricting the use of simulation to predict the structure and properties of the superlattices. Here, we use a combination of in situ scattering and molecular simulation to elucidate the self-assembly of two common BNSLs through emulsion templating. Our self-assembly experiments reveal that no intermediate structures precede the formation of the final binary phases, indicating that their formation proceeds through classical nucleation. Using simulations, we find that, despite the formation of AlB2 and NaZn13 typically being attributed to entropy, their self-assembly is most consistent with the nanocrystals possessing short-range interparticle attraction, which we find can dramatically accelerate nucleation kinetics in BNSLs. We also find homogenous, classical nucleation in simulation, corroborating our experiments. These results establish a robust correspondence between experiment and theory, paving the way towards a priori prediction of BNSLs. |
| title | Crystallization of Binary Nanocrystal Superlattices and the Relevance of Short-Range Attraction |
| topic | Materials Science Mesoscale and Nanoscale Physics Soft Condensed Matter |
| url | https://arxiv.org/abs/2410.17016 |