Rotaxane functionalized acid-terminated self-assembled siloxane monolayers on non-conducting surfaces - XPS, AFM and TRF

Monika Lubomska*, Oksana Karban, Audrius Pugžlys, Euan R. Kay, Jenny K.Y. Wong, David A. Leigh, Petra Rudolf

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Abstract

Mechanically interlocked molecules such as rotaxanes are fascinating for their potential in molecular-scale devices. Rotaxane, stimuli-responsive "molecular shuttles" are molecules where a macrocyclic 'bead' is locked onto a linear "thread" by bulky "stoppers". Large amplitude motion of the macrocycle can be induced by external stimuli (e.g. light, electrons, heat, pH, polarity of the environment etc.). While the solution chemistry of rotaxanes has been explored extensively, the study of the surface chemistry of these species has been limited to a few examples. Here we report detailed direct information on the surface morphology and the packing of rotaxane on self-assembled monolayer on quartz and silicon oxide/Si(110) followed by the photophysical studies.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication2006 International Conference on Transparent Optical Networks, ICTON 2006
Pages273-278
Number of pages6
Volume2
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Dec 2006
Event2006 International Conference on Transparent Optical Networks, ICTON 2006 - Nottingham, United Kingdom
Duration: 18 Jun 200622 Jun 2006

Conference

Conference2006 International Conference on Transparent Optical Networks, ICTON 2006
Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
CityNottingham
Period18/06/0622/06/06

Keywords

  • Atomic force microscopy
  • Rotaxane
  • Time resolved fluorescence
  • X-ray photoemission spectroscopy

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