Versatile Micropatterns of N-Heterocyclic Carbenes on Gold Surfaces: Increased Thermal and Pattern Stability with Enhanced Conductivity

D. Thao Nguyen, Matthias Freitag, Martin Körsgen, Sebastian Lamping, Andreas Rühling, Andreas Schäfer, Martin H. Siekman, Heinrich F. Arlinghaus, Wilfred G. van der Wiel, Frank Glorius (Corresponding Author), B.J. Ravoo (Corresponding Author)

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Abstract

Patterned monolayers of N‐heterocyclic carbenes (NHCs) on gold surfaces were obtained by microcontact printing of NHC–CO2 adducts and NHC(H)[HCO3] salts. The NHC‐modified areas showed an increased conductivity compared to unmodified gold surface areas. Furthermore, the remaining surface areas could be modified with a second, azide‐functionalized carbene, facilitating further applications and post‐printing modifications. Thorough elucidation by a variety of analytical methods offers comprehensive evidence for the viability of the methodology reported here. The protocol enables facile access to versatile, microstructured NHC‐modified gold surfaces with highly stable patterns, enhanced conductivity, and the option for further modification.
Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)11465-11469
Number of pages5
JournalAngewandte Chemie (international edition)
Volume57
Issue number35
Early online date28 Jun 2018
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 27 Aug 2018

Keywords

  • 2021 OA procedure
  • Microcontact Printing
  • N-heterocyclic carbenes
  • Self-assembled monolayers
  • Gold surfaces

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