Advances in single-molecule magnet surface patterning through microcontact printing

Nano Lett. 2005 Jul;5(7):1435-8. doi: 10.1021/nl0508016.

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.

Publication types

  • Evaluation Study
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Crystallization / methods*
  • Magnetics*
  • Manganese / analysis
  • Manganese / chemistry*
  • Nanostructures / analysis
  • Nanostructures / chemistry*
  • Nanostructures / ultrastructure*
  • Particle Size
  • Printing / methods*
  • Surface Properties

Substances

  • Manganese