Ionic strength mediated hydrophobic force switching of CF3-terminated ethylene glycol self-assembled monolayers (SAMs) on gold.
We have synthesised novel oligo(ethylene glycol), CF3-terminated switching self-assembled monolayers, which allow the force experienced by a hydrophobic object to be controlled via the ionic strength of the environment.
EaStCHEM School of Chemistry, University of St Andrews, North Haugh St Andrews, UK KY16 9ST.
Nelly
N
Bonnet
David
D
O'Hagan
Georg
G
Hähner