The structural phases and the growth of self-assembled monolayers (SAMs) are reviewed
from a surface science perspective, with emphasis on simple model systems. The concept of …

Although a molecular monolayer is only a few nanometers thick it can completely change
the properties of a surface. Molecular monolayers can be readily prepared using the …

As the size of electronic and mechanical devices shrinks to the nanometre regime,
performance begins to be dominated by surface forces. For example, friction, wear and …

This review provides an overview of recent advances that have been achieved in
understanding the basic physics of friction and energy dissipation in molecularly thin …

Label-free heterogeneous phase detection critically depends on the properties of the
interfacial layer. We have obtained high-density monomolecular poly (ethylene glycol)(PEG) …

Abstract Three poly (organosiloxanes)(hydromethyl-, dimethyl-, and epoxymethylsiloxane) of
different chain lengths and pendant groups and their mixtures of dimethyl (DMC) or diethyl …

Illustrating direct connections between surface chemical events and mechanical and
topological characteristics of self-assembled monolayers derived from …

▪ Abstract Polysilicon surface micromachining is advancing significantly and many new
applications are moving beyond the prototyping phase. Recent technical successes are …

Spherical silica particles that are able to assemble at a phase boundary of a dual-phase
mixture of water and an immiscible organic solvent were prepared by a partial modification …

We have developed a new process for applying a hydrophobic, low adhesion energy
coating to microelectromechanical (MEMS) devices. Monolayer films are synthesized from …