An overview of different chemical complexes studied by X-ray magnetic circular dichroism
(XMCD) is presented. We intend to show to the chemistry community the possibilities of this …

Heterogeneous conversion of CO2 to fuels by Si surface hydrides has recently attracted
broad research interest. Being earth-abundant, low-cost and non-toxic, elemental Si is a …

Using X-ray magnetic circular dichroism (XMCD) measurements, we explore the possible
existence of induced magnetic moments in thin Pt films deposited onto the ferrimagnetic …

The magnetic behavior of Fe 3− x O 4 nanoparticles synthesized by either high-temperature
decomposition of an organic iron precursor or low-temperature coprecipitation in aqueous …

Although they exist ubiquitously in human bodies and our surroundings, the impact of
nonbonding lone electrons and lone electron pairs has long been underestimated. Recent …

Cluster science has given rise to the possibility of forming “superatoms”, species that mimic
elements of the periodic table but often display multiple functionalities. The ability to tailor …

An overview of X-ray magnetic circular dichroism (XMCD) spectroscopy in the hard X-ray
range is presented. A short historical overview shows how this technique has evolved from …

The magnetic properties of Au nanoparticles (NPs) have long been an intriguing topic in
fundamental research. In the quantum size regime (1–3 nm), Au NPs indeed exhibit distinct …

The interaction between catalytic nanoparticles (NPs) and their supports, which are often
amorphous oxides, has not been well characterized at the atomic level, although it is known …

Defects in ceramic materials are generally seen as detrimental to their functionality and
applicability. Yet, in some complex oxides, defects present an opportunity to enhance some …