On functional groups in STM images of self-assembled monolayers

Cedric Volcke; Christophe Humbert; Priscilla Simonis; Philippe Lambin; Christine Culot; Paul Thiry

On functional groups in STM images of self-assembled monolayers

Cedric Volcke, Christophe Humbert, Priscilla Simonis, Philippe Lambin, Christine Culot, Paul Thiry

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Abstract

The influence of the tip modification on the contrast of a Scanning Tunnelling Microscopy (STM)image is investigated. This innovative technique makes it possible to identify the molecular organisation inside self-assembled monolayers (SAMs). Moreover, the observed contrast variations, between two different tip modifications, highlight functional groups position and orientation. In situ treatment of modified tips allows to switch contrast enhancement on and off.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	34-38
Number of pages	5
Journal	Physical and Chemical News
Volume	36
Publication status	Published - 2007

Keywords

alkanethiol
fatty acids
self-assembly
scanning tunnelling microscopy
solid-liquid interfaces.

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