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Self-assembled monolayers: a journey from fundamental tools for understanding interfaces to commercial sensing technologies

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Self-assembled monolayers were first described in the 1980s and have now become ubiquitous in many interfacial technologies. In this account, we discuss different self-assembled monolayer systems, outlining their positives and negatives. We then overview other researchers’ work and our own group’s journey in using self-assembled monolayers to develop new concepts in sensing and addressing general challenges faced by many types of sensors. Finally, we reflect on some of the challenges monolayer chemistry needs to address to facilitate further use of this powerful surface chemistry in commercial devices.

Source: Australian Journal of Chemistry

DOI: 10.1071/ch24096

Authors: Essam M. Dief, Richard D. Tilley, J. Justin Gooding

Institution: UNSW Sydney

Language: English

Topic: Molecular Junctions and Nanostructures

Subfield: Electrical and Electronic Engineering

Field: Engineering

Domain: Physical Sciences

Open Access status: hybrid

Funders: University of New South Wales, Australian Research Council, National Health and Medical Research Council

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