Spectroscopic studies of the modification of crystalline si(111) surfaces with covalently-attached alkyl chains using a chlorination/alkylation method

Ashish Bansal, Xiuling Li, Sang I. Yi, W. H. Weinberg, Nathan S. Lewis

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Abstract

The modification of crystalline silicon surfaces with covalently-attached alkyl chains was spectroscopically studied using a chlorination/alkylation method. Ellipsometric measurements indicated that the thickness of the alkyl overlayer varied monotonically with the length of the alkyl group used in the reactant. Contact angle and infrared measurements indicated that the packing of alkyl groups in the monolayers was less dense than that found in alkylthiol monolayers of gold.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)10266-10277
Number of pages12
JournalJournal of Physical Chemistry B
Volume105
Issue number42
DOIs
StatePublished - Oct 25 2001
Externally publishedYes

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Physical and Theoretical Chemistry
  • Surfaces, Coatings and Films
  • Materials Chemistry

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