Abstract
FTIR-ATR measurements permit detailed structural analysis and in situ titration of carboxylate-terminated self-assembled monolayers. Both monomeric and dimeric/oligomeric acid groups are seen, and their acid-base behavior is directly monitored. Monomers that are hydrogen bonded only to surrounding water molecules have a pKa = 4.9, while the pKa for the aggregated molecules is 9.3.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 482-483 |
Number of pages | 2 |
Journal | Journal of the American Chemical Society |
Volume | 126 |
Issue number | 2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 21 Jan 2004 |