[nanoPost] Self-assembled low molecular weight compounds in solution or at interfaces

University France

In collaboration with surface physicists, the centre has recently demonstrated that it is possible to form self-assembled monolayers of such hydrogen-bonded low molecular weight compounds on metallic surfaces. The compounds are very cheap to synthesize. The process (high vacuum or solvent casting) is simple. The films can be expected to be robust thanks to the network of hydrogen bonds. The anti-fouling or anti-corrosion efficiency has to be tested.

They are currently involved in the synthesis and characterization of self-assembled low molecular weight compounds. In collaboration with surface physicists, they have recently demonstrated that it is possible to form self-assembled monolayers of such hydrogen-bonded low molecular weight compounds on metallic surfaces. The compounds are very cheap to synthesize. The process (high vacuum or solvent casting) is simple. The films can be expected to be robust thanks to the network of hydrogen bonds. The anti-fouling or anti-corrosion efficiency has to be tested.