and Au n+ 1−(n= 1–10) clusters are systematically investigated using density functional
theory with hyper-generalized gradient approximation. The optimized geometries show that
one Au atom capped on Au n− 1 C− clusters is a dominant growth pattern for Au n C−
clusters. In contrast to Au n+ 1− clusters, Au n C− clusters are most stable in a quasi-planar
or three-dimensional structure because C doping induces the local non-planarity while the …