On the nucleation and initial film growth of rod-like organic molecules

In this article, some fundamental topics related to the initial steps of organic film growth are reviewed. General conclusions will be drawn based on experimental results obtained for the film formation of oligophenylene and pentacene molecules on gold and mica substrates. Thin films were prepared v...

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Veröffentlicht in:Surface science. - 1997. - 652(2016) vom: 16. Okt., Seite 367-377
1. Verfasser: Winkler, Adolf (VerfasserIn)
Format: Aufsatz
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: 2016
Zugriff auf das übergeordnete Werk:Surface science
Schlagworte:Journal Article Critical island size Nucleation Organic molecules Thin films
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