Observations of image contrast and dimerization of decacyclene by low temperature scanning tunneling microscopy.
Low temperature scanning tunneling microscopy studies revealed both monomer and dimer forms of decacyclene (DC) on atomically clean Cu(100) and Cu(111). The observed image contrast in DC is strongly bias dependent and also influenced by tip modifications. Alternatively, dimers appear solely as protrusions and are nearly bias independent. We provide evidence of both dimer formation and dissociation and suggest that two DC molecules stack by aligning their molecular planes in a parallel fashion with respect to the surface. Dimers and their surface-dependent properties demonstrate the interplay between surface-molecule and molecule-molecule interactions.
Wesoloski
Lisa M
LM
Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of California, Los Angeles, California 90095, USA. lwesolos@chem.ucla.edu
Stieg
Adam Z
AZ
Kunitake
Masashi
M
Dultz
Shane C
SC
Gimzewski
James K
JK
D003287:Contrast Media / Q000494:pharmacology; D003300:Copper / Q000737:chemistry*; D019281:Dimerization; D005449:Fluorenes / Q000737:chemistry*; D006838:Hydrocarbons / Q000737:chemistry*; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted; D007477:Ions; D016252:Microscopy, Scanning Tunneling / Q000379:methods*; D008958:Models, Molecular; D008962:Models, Theoretical; D008968:Molecular Conformation; D011312:Pressure; D012984:Software; D013499:Surface Properties; D013696:Temperature; D013997:Time Factors
D003287:Contrast Media; D005449:Fluorenes; D006838:Hydrocarbons; D007477:Ions; C525536:decacyclene; D003300:Copper