Controlling Molecular Assembly in Two Dimensions: The Concentration Dependence of Thermally Induced 2D Aggregation of Molecules on a Metal Surface

Abstract

Dilution principle in two dimensions: One building block yields three forms of aggregation on variation of the surface concentration of the molecular precursor (see picture; ML=monolayer coverage). Upon annealing at 300 °C, highly robust 2D aggregates are obtained on metal surfaces which lend themselves to the construction of hierarchic systems of higher complexity. Supporting information for this article is available on the WWW under http://www.wiley-vch.de/contents/jc_2002/2005/z502316_s.pdf or from the author. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.