Strain distributions of confined Au/Ag and Ag/Au nanoparticles*
Huang Hong-Huaa), Zhang Yinga), Liu Xiao-Shana), Luo Xing-Fanga), Yuan Cai-Leia)†, Ye Shuang-Lib)
       
Cross-sectional strain distributions of confined Au/Ag nanoparticles with the core sizes of 2.5 nm (a), 5 nm (b), 7.5 nm (c), and 10 nm (d), and x – y plane strain profiles of Au/Ag nanoparticles with the core sizes of 2.5 nm (e), 5 nm (f), 7.5 nm (g), and 10 nm (h).