Characterisation of n-ferrocenyl alkanethiol self-assembled monolayers
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Raymond O'Brien, 'Characterisation of n-ferrocenyl alkanethiol self-assembled monolayers', [thesis], Trinity College (Dublin, Ireland). School of Chemistry, 2007, pp 281Download Item:
Abstract:
The study of self-assembled monolayers and their applications in chemistry and materials
science have been of interest since the early 1980's. Due to their stable and dense
structure self-assembled monolayers have been investigated for uses in many applications
including biosensors and electronics. Many other areas of academic research have been
guided towards the understanding of fundamental relationships between structure and
interfacial monolayer properties due to the vastness of potential applications. Research in
polymer and electronics industries have highlighted the utilization of self-assembly in
thin film technologies. The facility to modify the functionality of the constituent
molecules makes self-assembled monolayers ideal for the investigations of fundamental
principles governing molecular substrate interactions, intennolecular forces (van der
Waal's interactions, hydrogen bonding, π-π interactions), and molecule-solvent
interactions that affect interfacial properties such as corrosion, lubrication, adhesion,
growth and wetting.
Author: O'Brien, Raymond
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Lyons, MikeQualification name:
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)Publisher:
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