Towards 1D nanolines on a monolayered supramolecular network adsorbed on a silicon surface.
The growth of 3D extended periodic networks made up of π-conjugated molecules on semi-conductor surfaces is of interest for the integration of nano-components in the future generations of smart devices. In the work presented in this article, we successfully achieved the formation of bilayered networks on a silicon surface including 1D-isolated nanolines in the second layer. Firstly, we observed the formation of a 2D large-scale supramolecular network in the plane of a silicon surface through the deposition of tailored molecules. Then using the same molecules, a second-layer, based on 1D nanolines, grew above the first layer, thanks to a template effect. Mono- or bi-layered networks were found to be stable from 100 K up to room temperature. These networks were investigated by scanning tunnel microscopy imaging under an ultra-high vacuum (UHV-STM).
Institut FEMTO-ST, CNRS, Université Bourgogne Franche-Comté, 15B Avenue des Montboucons, F-25030 Besançon Cedex, France. frederic.cherioux@femto-st.fr younes.makoudi@femto-st.fr.
Younes
Y
Makoudi
Institut FEMTO-ST, CNRS, Université Bourgogne Franche-Comté, 15B Avenue des Montboucons, F-25030 Besançon Cedex, France. frederic.cherioux@femto-st.fr younes.makoudi@femto-st.fr.
Matthieu
M
Beyer
Institut FEMTO-ST, CNRS, Université Bourgogne Franche-Comté, 15B Avenue des Montboucons, F-25030 Besançon Cedex, France. frederic.cherioux@femto-st.fr younes.makoudi@femto-st.fr.
Simon
S
Lamare
Institut FEMTO-ST, CNRS, Université Bourgogne Franche-Comté, 15B Avenue des Montboucons, F-25030 Besançon Cedex, France. frederic.cherioux@femto-st.fr younes.makoudi@femto-st.fr.
Judicael
J
Jeannoutot
Institut FEMTO-ST, CNRS, Université Bourgogne Franche-Comté, 15B Avenue des Montboucons, F-25030 Besançon Cedex, France. frederic.cherioux@femto-st.fr younes.makoudi@femto-st.fr.
Frank
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Palmino
Institut FEMTO-ST, CNRS, Université Bourgogne Franche-Comté, 15B Avenue des Montboucons, F-25030 Besançon Cedex, France. frederic.cherioux@femto-st.fr younes.makoudi@femto-st.fr.
Frédéric
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Chérioux