Abstract
The evolution of the surface structure in dodecanethiol self-assembled monolayer on Au(1 1 1) substrate has been studied with ultra high vacuum scanning tunneling microscopy at several temperatures. The structure of substrate Au(1 1 1) surface changed suddenly at a temperature of 110 °C. The enhanced mobility of the substrate gold atoms at this temperature is attributed to the desorption of the dodecanethiol molecules.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 625-631 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Surface Science |
Volume | 600 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2006 Feb 1 |
Keywords
- Desorption
- Dodecanethiol
- Evolution
- Melting transition
- Mobility
- Scanning tunneling microscopy
- Self-assembled monolayer
- Surface
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Surfaces and Interfaces
- Surfaces, Coatings and Films
- Materials Chemistry