Functionalizing hydrogen-bonded surface networks with self-assembled monolayers

Rafael Madueno (), Minna T. Räisänen, Christophe Silien and Manfred Buck ()
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Rafael Madueno: EaStCHEM School of Chemistry, University of St Andrews, North Haugh, St Andrews KY16 9ST, UK
Minna T. Räisänen: EaStCHEM School of Chemistry, University of St Andrews, North Haugh, St Andrews KY16 9ST, UK
Christophe Silien: EaStCHEM School of Chemistry, University of St Andrews, North Haugh, St Andrews KY16 9ST, UK
Manfred Buck: EaStCHEM School of Chemistry, University of St Andrews, North Haugh, St Andrews KY16 9ST, UK

Nature, 2008, vol. 454, issue 7204, 618-621

Abstract: Nanotechnology: surface patterns to order Nanotechnologists generally turn to one of two methods when engineering a pattern onto a surface: supramolecular self-assembly of molecules into hydrogen-bonded surface networks, or the deposition of self-assembled monolayers (SAMs). Supramolecular assembly is attractive because it yields patterns that are exactly defined at the nanometre scale, whereas self-assembly offers unprecedented flexibility for creating functionalized surfaces. Madueno et al. have now harnessed the advantages of both methods, by first creating self-assembled surface networks and then depositing SAMs into the network pores. The approach is expected to serve as a versatile platform for the production of a wide range of tailored surface structures.

Date: 2008
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