Advances in single-molecule magnet surface patterning through microcontact printing.
We present an implementation of strategies to deposit single-molecule magnets (SMMs) using microcontact printing microCP). We describe different approaches of microCP to print stripes of a sulfur-functionalized dodecamanganese (III, IV) cluster on gold surfaces. Comparison by atomic force microscopy profile analysis of the patterned structures confirms the formation of a chemically stable single layer of SMMs. Images based on chemical contrast, obtained by time-of-flight secondary ion mass spectrometry, confirm the patterned structure.
Mannini
Matteo
M
Department of Chemistry, INSTM RU, University of Florence, via della Lastruccia n. 3, 1-50019 Sesto Fiorentino, Italy.
Bonacchi
Daniele
D
Zobbi
Laura
L
Piras
Federica M
FM
Speets
Emiel A
EA
Caneschi
Andrea
A
Cornia
Andrea
A
Magnani
Agnese
A
Ravoo
Bart Jan
BJ
Reinhoudt
David N
DN
Sessoli
Roberta
R
Gatteschi
Dante
D
D003460:Crystallization / Q000379:methods*; D008280:Magnetics; D008345:Manganese / Q000032:analysis / Q000737:chemistry*; D049329:Nanostructures / Q000032:analysis / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000648:ultrastructure*; D010316:Particle Size; D011327:Printing / Q000379:methods*; D013499:Surface Properties
D008345:Manganese