1. Advances in single-molecule magnet surface patterning through microcontact printing.
- Author
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Mannini M, Bonacchi D, Zobbi L, Piras FM, Speets EA, Caneschi A, Cornia A, Magnani A, Ravoo BJ, Reinhoudt DN, Sessoli R, and Gatteschi D
- Subjects
- Manganese analysis, Nanostructures analysis, Particle Size, Surface Properties, Crystallization methods, Magnetics, Manganese chemistry, Nanostructures chemistry, Nanostructures ultrastructure, Printing methods
- Abstract
We present an implementation of strategies to deposit single-molecule magnets (SMMs) using microcontact printing microCP). We describe different approaches of microCP to print stripes of a sulfur-functionalized dodecamanganese (III, IV) cluster on gold surfaces. Comparison by atomic force microscopy profile analysis of the patterned structures confirms the formation of a chemically stable single layer of SMMs. Images based on chemical contrast, obtained by time-of-flight secondary ion mass spectrometry, confirm the patterned structure.
- Published
- 2005
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