COLL 245 |
| Christina E. Inman1, Noel E. Winegar-Thurston2, and James E. Hutchison1. (1) Department of Chemistry and Materials Science Institute, University of Oregon, 1253 University of Oregon, Eugene, OR 97403-1253, (2) Department of Chemical Engineering, Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR 97331 |
| The development of techniques to form stable, highly-organized monolayers on gold by convenient assembly methods has led to many discoveries and applications in both fundamental research and applied technology. For monolayers to be technologically useful, however, a clear understanding of the dynamics that control both monolayer adsorption and desorption is required. Using a combination of thin-film resistivity measurements and quartz crystal microbalance in addition to standard monolayer characterization techniques, we have probed the assembly and stability of self-assembled alkanethiol monolayers on gold. In particular, we have examined the differences in monolayers formed from alkanethiols to those formed from thiolacetates. We have also used thin film resistivity measurements to explore new monolayer-forming molecules, including molecules with phosphonate head groups as well as adsorbates containing amide functionality. |
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Posters: Fundamental Research in Surface and Colloid Chemistry
6:00 PM-8:00 PM, Monday, March 29, 2004 Disneyland -- North Exhibit Hall, Poster
Division of Colloid and Surface Chemistry |