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The What, Why and How of Self-Assembly of Alkanethiols: A Practical Tutorial

Wednesday, October 22, 2008, 3:20 pm, Room Exhibit Hall

Alkanethiols are used in an ever increasing number of applications throughout a wide range of fields. These applications span from simple control of surface chemistry to the elaborate dreams of nanotechnology. Almost equal to the variety of their uses are the methods employed to create alkanethiol SAMs. This presentation will provide an overview tutorial of practical information on how to use alkanethiols to create homogenous, mixed, and patterned SAMs using methods such as solution assembly, microcontact printing, and other patterning methods. Learn about the what, why and how of using alkanethiols and avoiding some of the common pitfalls of creating SAM surfaces.