Structure transformation from Sierpiński triangles to chains assisted by gas molecules
National Science Review(2023)
摘要
Abstract Reversible transformations between fractals and periodic structures are of fundamental importance for understanding the formation mechanism of fractals. Currently, it is still a challenge to controllably achieve such a transformation. We investigate the effect of CO and CO2 molecules on Sierpiński triangles (STs) assembled from Fe atoms and 4,4″-dicyano-1,1′:3′,1″-terphenyl (C3PC) molecules on Au surfaces. Using scanning tunneling microscopy we discover that the gas molecules induce a transition from STs to one-dimensional (1D) chains. Based on density functional theory modelling, we propose that the atomistic mechanism involves the transformation of a stable 3-fold coordination Fe(C3PC)3 motif to Fe(C3PC)4 with an axially bonded CO molecule. CO2 causes the structural transformation through a molecular catassembly process.
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scanning probe microscopy, fractals, metal-organic motifs, CO, Sierpiski triangles
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