title: Formation of alkylsilane-based monolayers on gold.
abstract: The formation of monolayers of alkylsilanes on a gold surface is characterized by X-ray photoelectron and reflection-absorption infrared spectroscopies. The reaction occurs through the activation of multiple Si-H bonds. Reactivity of the newly synthesized systems to oxygen and water is reported.
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry, The University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109-1055, USA.
authors.forename: Thomas M
authors.initials: TM
authors.lastname: Owens
authors.forename: Kenneth T
authors.initials: KT
authors.lastname: Nicholson
authors.forename: Mark M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Banaszak Holl
authors.forename: Sefik
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Süzer