Nanometer-scale phase separation in mixed composition self-assembled monolayers

S. J. Stranick; S. V. Atre; A. N. Parikh; M. C. Wood; D. L. Allara; N. Winograd; P. S. Weiss

doi:10.1088/0957-4484/7/4/025

Nanometer-scale phase separation in mixed composition self-assembled monolayers

S. J. Stranick, S. V. Atre, A. N. Parikh, M. C. Wood, D. L. Allara, N. Winograd, P. S. Weiss

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Mixed composition monolayers of similar n-alkanethiols on Au(111) are formed by self-assembly. While the average surface composition of these films accurately reflects the composition of the deposition solution, scanning tunneling microscopy and secondary ion mass spectroscopy measurements show that the films phase separate on the nanometer scale. Scanning tunneling microscopy has been used to follow molecular motions within these films. We discuss our observations in terms of the formation and stability of the phase-segregated domains, and their potential importance in nanoscale applications.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	438-442
Number of pages	5
Journal	Nanotechnology
Volume	7
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1088/0957-4484/7/4/025
State	Published - Dec 1996

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