Journal of the Physical Society of Japan· 2026Q2
Photo-induced Valence Changes Observed by Photoelectron Spectroscopy of Thin Films of l -Cysteine on Ag(100), (110), and (111) Surfaces Grown in Saliva-emulated Aqueous Solution
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Infrared laser irradiation causes valence changes in sulfur, oxygen, and nitrogen atoms of l-cysteine molecules on silver surfaces, with the effect varying by silver crystal orientation (Ag(100), (110), (111)).
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Key points
- Infrared laser irradiation induces valence changes in S, O, and N atoms of l-cysteine on silver surfaces.
- Spectra and valence changes are dependent on the Miller index of the silver substrate (Ag(100), (110), (111)).
- Molecular dynamics simulations suggest sulfur atoms on 'hollow' sites are key for valence change.
- Simulations indicate zwitterionic forms and hydrogen bonding of adsorbed l-cysteine.
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Abstract
Infrared laser-induced valence changes of sulfur, oxygen, and nitrogen atoms of l-cysteine molecules attached to the surfaces of crystalline silver are investigated through photo-electron spectroscopy. The obtained spectra depend on the Miller index of the surface of the silver substrate. Molecular dynamics simulation reveals that the alignment of l-cysteine molecules shows some patterns characteristic of the surface index. Sulfur atoms can be adsorbed either on hollow site or bridge site. The simulation suggests that the valence change is possible only for atoms on the hollow site. The simulation also suggests zwitterionic ion form of the adsorbed l-cysteine molecules and hydrogen-bond formation between adjacent molecules under certain conditions. The observed valence changes of oxygen and nitrogen atoms can be understandable on the basis of the simulation.
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