Quantitative and nanoscale surface potential tracking of ionic and organic adsorbates at sub-monolayer coverage

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Abstract

We use an improved setup for deducing quantitative surface potential values by means of frequency modulated Kelvin-probe force microscopy (FM-KPFM). This method is sensitive to the electrostatic force gradient rather than the absolute force probed in KPFM so far, and therefore provides both a higher lateral resolution and quantitative values. Furthermore, FM-KPFM allows using cantilevers with high spring constants which even favors both the stability and increased topographic resolution. Here, we apply FM-KPFM to deduce interfacial electrical properties of the sub-monolayer coverage of three adsorbates on metal substrates: lithium chloride films, Copper-porphyrines, and C60 molecules.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationScanning-Probe and Other Novel Microscopies of Local Phenomena in Nanostructured Materials
PublisherMaterials Research Society
Pages19-24
Number of pages6
ISBN (print)1558997865, 9781558997868
Publication statusPublished - 2004
Peer-reviewedYes

Publication series

SeriesMaterials Research Society Symposium Proceedings
Volume838
ISSN0272-9172

Conference

Title2004 MRS Fall Meeting
Duration29 November - 3 December 2004
CityBoston, MA
CountryUnited States of America

External IDs

ORCID /0000-0002-2484-4158/work/176339466