title: Patterning multilayers of molecules via self-organization.
abstract: The electric dipole interaction among adsorbate molecules may cause them to form regular nanopatterns. In a multilayer system, the self-organization of each layer is also influenced by the underlying layers. This Letter develops a phase field model to simulate the molecular patterning process. The study reveals self-alignment, scaling down of size, and the effect of guided self-assembly with embedded electrodes.
authors.affiliation: Department of Mechanical Engineering, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, Michigan 48109, USA.
authors.forename: Wei
authors.initials: W
authors.lastname: Lu
authors.forename: David
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Salac