| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5359121 | Applied Surface Science | 2009 | 4 Pages |
Abstract
Systematic studies by atomic force microscopy and X-ray reflectivity of three monolayer Langmuir-Blodgett films of M-Stearate (MÂ =Â Cd, Zn, Mn) show change in surface morphology and growth mode with change in metal ions in the headgroup. Growth proceeds via Volmer Weber mode in CdSt, Stranski-Krastanov mode in ZnSt and Frank Van der Merwe mode in MnSt, as ascertained from fractal dimensions and out-of-plane density profiles. This is closely related with increase in number of metal ions incorporated per headgroup with change in metal ions in the order Cd, Zn and Mn. A preliminary correlation with metal atomic number is noted.
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Authors
S. Mukherjee, A. Datta,