Evaluating the terminal group switching of responsive monolayer films: examining structural rearrangements via molecular simulations and experimental wetting measurements
Open Access
- 30 May 2025
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) in Journal of Materials Chemistry A
- Vol. 13 (43) , 37310-37322
Abstract
Functionalized alkylsilane films exhibit switching interfacial behavior in response to different solvents. Image shows exposed oxygen (red) and carbon atoms (green). Hydroxyl films switch more favorably than carboxyl counterparts.Keywords
Funding Information
- Division of Chemical, Bioengineering, Environmental and Transport Systems (2052438)
- National Science Foundation (CBET-2052438)
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