On-surface single molecule synthesis chemistry: a promising bottom-up approach towards functional surfaces

In this review, we introduce recent progress on surface synthesis and focus on supramolecular self-assembled structures driven by several typical chemical reactions at solid surfaces, with the aid of scanning tunneling microscopy (STM). We also emphasize the relationship between the non-covalent sel...

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Published in:Nanoscale 2013-09, Vol.5 (18), p.8269-8287
Main Authors: Zhang, Xuemei, Zeng, Qingdao, Wang, Chen
Format: Article
Language:English
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Summary:In this review, we introduce recent progress on surface synthesis and focus on supramolecular self-assembled structures driven by several typical chemical reactions at solid surfaces, with the aid of scanning tunneling microscopy (STM). We also emphasize the relationship between the non-covalent self-assembly and surface reactivity, by which we hope to find an effective way for further controllable nano-manufacture. This review summaries recent progress on the on-surface synthesis chemistry with single molecule STM investigation.
ISSN:2040-3364
2040-3372
DOI:10.1039/c3nr01611k