biostudies-literatureUnknown13(26)Zeng BFThe ability to control the atomic-level structure of a solid represents a straightforward strategy for fabricating high-performance catalysts and semiconductor materials. Herein we explore the capability of the mechanically controllable surface strain method in adjusting the surface structure of a gold film. Underpotential deposition measurements provide a quantitative and ultrasensitive approach for monitoring the evolution of surface structures. The electrochemical activities of the quasi-single-crystalline gold films are enhanced productively by controlling the surface tension, resulting in a more positive potential for copper deposition. Our method provides an effective way to tune the atom arrangement of solid surfaces with sub-angstrom precision and to achieve a reduction in power coChemical science7765-7772https://www.ebi.ac.uk/biostudies/studies/S-EPMC9258404biostudies-literature<i>In situ</i> lattice tuning of quasi-single-crystal surfaces for continuous electrochemical modulation.PMC9258404Wei JYHu SZeng BFWang GZhao SQYang YLiang QMTian ZQZhang XGLei ZCZhang HWHong WShi Jfalse<i>In situ</i> lattice tuning of quasi-single-crystal surfaces for continuous electrochemical modulation.The ability to control the atomic-level structure of a solid represents a straightforward strategy for fabricating high-performance catalysts and semiconductor materials. Herein we explore the capability of the mechanically controllable surface strain method in adjusting the surface structure of a gold film. Underpotential deposition measurements provide a quantitative and ultrasensitive approach for monitoring the evolution of surface structures. The electrochemical activities of the quasi-single-crystalline gold films are enhanced productively by controlling the surface tension, resulting in a more positive potential for copper deposition. Our method provides an effective way to tune the atom arrangement of solid surfaces with sub-angstrom precision and to achieve a reduction in power co2022-01-01T00:00:00Z2022 Jul2025-04-05T14:24:57.264Z2025-04-05T14:24:57.264ZS-EPMC92584043586589010.1039/d2sc01868c