title: Two-dimensional supramolecular self-assembly: nanoporous networks on surfaces.
abstract: This tutorial review addresses the formation and properties of surface-confined molecular networks as revealed with scanning probe microscopy tools, especially scanning tunneling microscopy. It could be of interest to all interested in surface nano-engineering, and supramolecular chemistry on surfaces. More specifically, this review highlights recent developments in the design of regular nanoporous networks, with a pore diameter ranging from 1 nm to more than 10 nm. The principles leading to their formation are treated in detail and the various functionalities of these porous networks are demonstrated.
authors.affiliation: Department of Chemistry, Laboratory of Photochemistry and Spectroscopy, and INPAC-Institute for Nanoscale Physics and Chemistry, Katholieke Universiteit Leuven, Celestijnenlaan 200-F, 3001, Leuven, Belgium.
authors.forename: Tibor
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Kudernac
authors.forename: Shengbin
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Lei
authors.forename: Johannes A A W
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Elemans
authors.forename: Steven
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: De Feyter