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RESEARCH PRODUCT

Steering molecular island morphology on an insulator surface by exploiting sequential deposition

Michael ReichlingAngelika KühnleFelix LoskeFelix Loske

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ChemistryMetals and AlloysSequential depositionNanotechnologyGeneral ChemistryInsulator (genetics)530CatalysisSurfaces Coatings and FilmsElectronic Optical and Magnetic MaterialsChemical physicsMaterials ChemistryCeramics and CompositesMolecule

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Depending on the deposition order in coadsorption of C(60) and SubPc molecules on CaF(2) (111), distinctly different island morphologies can be obtained. We demonstrate that non-equilibrium processes can play a significant role in molecular structure formation and constitute a new route for complex molecular patterning of an insulating surface.

https://doi.org/10.1039/c1cc12996a