Prof. N.V.Richardson

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The Chemistry of Molecules at Surfaces.

Understanding the fundamental aspects of the interactions of molecules with surfaces underpins many advanced technologies, such as molecular electronics, optoelectronics, sensors, heterogeneous catalysis, displays, functional coatings etc. It is a challenge to the surface scientist to unravel the intricacies of these interactions and to design novel systems to exploit molecular and surface properties to advantage.  Multifunctional molecules at surfaces display a rich and varied chemisorption behaviour. Our current work is focused in the following areas: The interaction of polyfunctional copper chelating agents and corrosion inhibitors with copper single crystals; The adsorption of small molecules on copper clusters; ordered molecular networks stabilised by H-bonding or covalent bonding on metal surfaces; Early stages of polymer formation following surface adsorption. Key techniques are scanning tunneling microscopy and surface vibrational spectroscopies.

 

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