The effect of packing density on the electron-transfer kinetics of an azobenzenethiol monolayer on gold

Hui Bo Shao, Hua Zhong Yu, Jian Wei Zhao, Hao Li Zhang, Zhong Fan Liu*

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Abstract

The effect of molecular packing density on the electron transfer kinetics in an azobenzene self-assembled monolayer on gold was investigated for the first time by controlling the assembling time. The apparent electron transfer rate constant (ks) showed a gradual decrease with increasing the molecular packing density, which can be well understood in terms of a structural inhibition occurred in the closely packed monolayer on the reduction/oxidation of azobenzene.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)749-750
Number of pages2
JournalChemistry Letters
Issue number8
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1997
Externally publishedYes

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