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. 2020 Jun 26;3:81. doi: 10.1038/s42004-020-0332-z

Fig. 9. Plausible mechanism and illustration for immobilization of Pd nanoparticles on silicon surface bridged by palladium silicide layer.

Fig. 9

a Initial formation of palladium silicide. b Consecutive formation of palladium silicide. c Reduction of Pd(II) by surface Si–H. d Reduction of Pd(II) by Si–Si.