Formation Kinetics and Structure of 3-Octylthiophene Self-Assembled Monolayers on Gold Surfaces
The self-assembly process and the structure of a monolayer of 3-octhylthiophene (OTP) on gold surfaces were monitored and characterized by in situ surface plasmon resonance spectroscopy (SPS) and scanning tunneling microscopy (STM). The formation of well-ordered OTP self-assembled monolayers was confirmed for the first time.