The surface functionalization of nanoparticles (NPs) is of great interest for improving the use
of NPs in, for example, therapeutic and diagnostic applications. The conjugation of specific …

Micro-structured surfaces can provide useful material properties, such as repellency to
water, oil, or alcohols. Multiple polymers were investigated based on micro molding …

Two-dimensional (2D) lamellar nanostructures have attracted much interest due to their
unique structure and properties. Various fabrication methods have been developed in recent …

Alcohol-based monolayers were successfully formed on the surfaces of silicon oxides
through reactions performed in polar aprotic solvents. Monolayers prepared from alcohol …

Abstract Two-dimensional (2D) Janus nanostructures have attracted much interest due to
their unique structure and properties, and researchers are making great efforts continuously …

The thickness of alcohol based monolayers on silicon oxide surfaces were investigated
using angle-resolved X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (ARXPS). Advantages of using …

Nanoscale particles open a realm of possibilities for applications based on the physical and
chemical properties of these advanced materials. In this work, techniques were developed to …

Using liquid paraffin (LP) as a non-polar solvent, aliphatic linear non-branched alcohols
(LNA) s, which consist of relatively non-polar alkyl moieties, were covalently attached to the …

The surface properties of nanoparticles play an important role in their interactions with their
surroundings. Silane reagents have been used for surface modifications to silica shells on …

Microwave radiation was utilized as a tool to modify surface properties of silicon oxides.
Covalent surface modification of silicon oxides has been widely pursued in the areas of …