Abstract
Stable adsorption of l,3,5-tris(4-pyridyl)-2,4,6-triazine (TPT) molecules from the liquid phase was only observed in binary solutions, that is, in the presence of a second (adsorptive) species. The process of mediated coadsorption of a molecular species at the liquid-solid interface was accomplished through complexation of TPT with a second type of molecule acting as a "molecular glue" via hydrogen bonds. Scanning tunneling microscopy (STM) was utilized to investigate the structure of the coadsorbed monolayers at the liquid-solid interface. Trimesic acid (TMA) and terephthalic acid (TPA)-both benzene rings with disposed carboxylic acid groups-were appropriate to precipitate the stable adsorption of TPT. According to the different symmetry and number of carboxylic acid groups, various networks were observed.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 14074-14078 |
Number of pages | 5 |
Journal | Journal of Physical Chemistry B |
Volume | 109 |
Issue number | 29 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 28 Jul 2005 |
Externally published | Yes |