**Chapter 5**

[36] Shim J-H, Lee B-J, Cho YW. Thermal stability of unsupported glod nanoparticle: a molecular dynamics study. Surface Science. 2002;512:

Nanorods and Nanocomposites

[37] Qi WH. Size TEMPeffect on melting temperature of nanosolids. Physica B.

[38] Buffat Ph, Borel J-P. Size effect on the melting temperature of gold particles. Physical Review A. 1976;13:

262-268

2287

68

2005;368:46-50
