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pH-Dependent rectification in self-assembled monolayers based on electrostatic interactions.

Seongpil Hwang·Young Shik Chi·Bang Sook Lee·Sang-gi Lee·Insung S Choi·Juhyoun Kwak
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Asymmetric electrostatic interactions dependent on pH between the redox molecules and the terminal group on the top of the self-assembled monolayer (SAM) afford control of the electron transfer property of the SAM having the imidazole terminal group.

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Seongpil Hwang, Young Shik Chi, Bang Sook Lee, Sang-gi Lee, Insung S Choi, Juhyoun Kwak. 2005-11-16. pH-Dependent rectification in self-assembled monolayers based on electrostatic interactions.. https://doi.org/10.1039/b510270g

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