Abstract:The adsorption of poly(styrene) from solution on gold and
copper surfaces is promoted by XPh2
substituents,
where X = N, P, As, Sb. Such polymers generate ultrathin layers
that were investigated with ellipsometry,
contact angle measurements, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, infrared
spectroscopy at grazing incidence
reflection, and surface profilometry. The thickness of most layers
is in the typical range of monolayers
of flexible polymers (10−35 Å), except for the polymer containing
SbPh2 groups on gold, whi… Show more
“…Typically, the side chains contain sulfur atoms (5-12) but other functional groups, e.g., phosphines (13), have also been employed. All these polymers form monolayers with thicknesses in the range of 1-6 nm.…”
“…Typically, the side chains contain sulfur atoms (5-12) but other functional groups, e.g., phosphines (13), have also been employed. All these polymers form monolayers with thicknesses in the range of 1-6 nm.…”
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