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ArticleSmall (Weinheim an der Bergstrasse, Germany)2026

Mechanistic Transformation of CuI Nanoparticles Into Oxidation-Resistant 2D Copper Nanoplates.

Hyeuk Jin Han, Moon Young Yang, Changsoo Lee, Gangtae Jin, James L Hart, Rabecca Mutheu, Hyung Il Lee, Seo Hyun Kim, Hanhwi Jang, Minjoon Kim and 4 more

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Article in Small (Weinheim an der Bergstrasse, Germany), 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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1 citing paper in PubMed.

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5 · Who and what money

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14 authors.

Hyeuk Jin HanDepartment of Materials Science and Engineering, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, 14853, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7721-9065
Moon Young YangMaterials and Process Simulation Center (MSC), California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA, 91125, USA.
Changsoo LeeDepartment of Chemical Engineering Education, Chungnam National University, 99 Daehak-ro, Daejeon, 34134, Republic of Korea.
Gangtae JinDepartment of Materials Science and Engineering, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, 14853, USA.
James L HartDepartment of Materials Science and Engineering, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, 14853, USA.
Rabecca MutheuSKKU Advanced Institute of Nanotechnology and Department of Nanoengineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea.
Hyung Il LeeSKKU Advanced Institute of Nanotechnology and Department of Nanoengineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea.
Seo Hyun KimDepartment of Materials Science and Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, 291 Daehak-Ro, Yuseong-Gu, Daejeon, 34141, Republic of Korea.
Hanhwi JangDepartment of Materials Science and Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, 291 Daehak-Ro, Yuseong-Gu, Daejeon, 34141, Republic of Korea.
Minjoon KimDepartment of Materials Science and Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, 291 Daehak-Ro, Yuseong-Gu, Daejeon, 34141, Republic of Korea.
Yeon Sik JungDepartment of Materials Science and Engineering, Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology, 291 Daehak-Ro, Yuseong-Gu, Daejeon, 34141, Republic of Korea.
William A GoddardMaterials and Process Simulation Center (MSC), California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA, 91125, USA.
Judy J ChaDepartment of Materials Science and Engineering, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, 14853, USA.
Chungseok ChoiSKKU Advanced Institute of Nanotechnology and Department of Nanoengineering, Sungkyunkwan University, Suwon, 16419, Republic of Korea.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9169-1393

Funding

EPiQS program of Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation GBMF9062.01Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation GBMF9062.01Korea Ministry of SMEs and Startups in 2025 2025-02306589Nano & Material Technology Development Program RS-2024-00407291National Research Foundation of Korea RS-2025-00560076National Research Foundation of Korea RS-2025-02253004National Science Foundation 2137603National Science Foundation 2138259National Science Foundation 2138286National Science Foundation 2138296National Science Foundation 2138307Sungshin Women's University Research Grant H20230078U.S. Department of Energy, Office of Science, Office of Basic Energy Sciences, Fuels from Sunlight Hub DE-SC0021266
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Unconventional phase transformations reveal new crystallization mechanisms, yet direct observation of such pathways during nanoscale solution-phase synthesis remains challenging. This study uncovers an atypical growth process in which thermodynamically stable CuI nanoparticles (NPs) transform into high-energy 2D Cu plates. Using a combination of in situ transmission electron microscopy, ex situ structural analysis, and density functional theory calculations shows that the formation of structural defects induced by hexadecylamine and chloride ions facilitates the transformation by promoting surface iodine vacancies. The resulting Cu{111} nanoplates, with ultrathin thicknesses (≈4 nm) and exceptionally high aspect ratios (≈450), display enhanced oxidation resistance and long-term stability under ambient conditions. This resistance is attributed to the close-packed {111} facets, which suppress chemical oxidation even after extended exposure to air over 100 days. These findings provide new insights into non-classical crystallization pathways in metal nanomaterials and suggest a versatile approach for preparing oxidation-resistant, structurally defined Cu nanostructures.

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crystallization mechanismdefect engineeringphase transformation

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PMID41251060
PMCPMC12757985

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