Abstract
Since the first report of Si-C bound organic monolayers on oxide-free Si almost two decades ago, a substantial amount of research has focused on studying the fundamental mechanical and electronic properties of these Si/molecule surfaces and interfaces. This feature article covers three closely related topics, including recent advances in achieving high-density organic monolayers (i.e., atomic coverage >55%) on oxide-free Si(111) substrates, an overview of progress in the fundamental understanding of the energetics and electronic properties of hybrid Si/molecule systems, and a brief summary of recent examples of subsequent functionalization on these high-density monolayers, which can significantly expand the range of applicability. Taken together, these topics provide an overview of the present status of this active area of research.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 9920-9929 |
Number of pages | 10 |
Journal | Langmuir |
Volume | 28 |
Issue number | 26 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 3 Jul 2012 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Spectroscopy
- General Materials Science
- Surfaces and Interfaces
- Electrochemistry