Abstract
C60 was deposited on Ni(110), Pt(111) and Ag(111) and annealed at different temperatures. The structural properties of the overlayer were investigated by low-energy electron diffraction, the changes induced by adsorption on its electronic properties were studied by valence band and core-level photoemission spectroscopy and inverse photoemission spectroscopy. On all surfaces C60 is chemisorbed and a clear signature for charge transfer is found for C60 on Ni(110) and Ag(111). Decomposition of C60 takes place on Ni(110) and Pt(111) above 690 K and 560 K respectively. The decomposition is a kinetically limited reaction on both surfaces and on Pt(111) we find a very strongly chemisorbed precursor state for decomposition.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 249-260 |
Number of pages | 12 |
Journal | Surface Science |
Volume | 437 |
Issue number | 1-2 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1999 |
Externally published | Yes |