Nanoporous gold, which has been functionalized with self-assembled monolayers, displays strain responses to changes in an electrochemical environment. In this thesis, the behavior of the material is modeled at the atomistic level, using classical molecular dynamics. In order to model the charge distribution within gold electrodes, the constant potential method is improved, implemented and employed in simulations. Computational models of interfaces between functionalized gold and electrolytes show qualitative agreement with experimental results regarding the redox behavior and the mechanical stress response.
Ludwig Ahrens-Iwers
Molekulardynamik Elektrochemie Nanoporös