title: Thermal decomposition of perfluorodecylsiloxane self-assembled monolayers in air.
abstract: The thermal decomposition of perfluorodecylsiloxane self-assembled monolayers (SAMs) in air has been studied using atomic force microscopy (AFM), X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), and contact angle analysis. It is found that the monolayers are stable in air up to about 300 degrees C. Above 350 degrees C the monolayers primarily decompose through CC bond cleavage, with a gradual reduction in chain length.
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry, Hanyang University, 17 Haengdang-dong, Seongdong-gu, Seoul 133-791, Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Eun K
authors.initials: EK
authors.lastname: Seo
authors.forename: M M
authors.initials: MM
authors.lastname: Sung