Abstract:<p>Self-assembly of photoresponsive
molecules is a robust technology for reversibly tuning the chemical and
electronic properties of functional materials. In most systems the photoactive
group is separated from the surface by a spacer and thus the photo-responsiveness
does not benefit from interactions with the metal. Herein, the impact of metal photoactive-group
interactions on photoswitchability and surface potential were probed by self-assembly
of N-heterocyclic carbene molecules (NHCs) that were func… Show more
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