Azo supramolecules on Au(111) with controlled size and shape

J Am Chem Soc. 2008 Apr 2;130(13):4218-9. doi: 10.1021/ja710414b. Epub 2008 Mar 11.

Abstract

Using a subtle balance between weak intermolecular C-H...N hydrogen bonds and molecule-surface interactions, supramolecules of azobenzene-related molecules on Au surfaces were prepared. For analysis, modeling based on first-principles calculations was performed.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Azo Compounds / chemistry*
  • Gold / chemistry*
  • Hydrogen Bonding
  • Macromolecular Substances / chemistry
  • Models, Chemical
  • Particle Size
  • Quantum Theory
  • Surface Properties

Substances

  • Azo Compounds
  • Macromolecular Substances
  • Gold