Molecular monolayers and similar nanoarchitectures are indicative of the promising future of
nanotechnology. Therefore, many scientists recently devoted their efforts to the synthesis …

We measure silane density and Sulfo-EMCS cross-linker coupling efficiency on aminosilane
films by high-resolution X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and atomic force …

Organosilanes are used routinely to functionalize various support materials for further
modifications. Nevertheless, reliable quantitative information about surface functional group …

An ever-growing demand for uranium in various industries raises concern for human health
of both occupationally exposed personnel and the general population. Toxicological effects …

We demonstrate an approach to examine the local segmental dynamics of a polymer near
the interface of an inorganic filler by observing the rotational dynamics of the fluorescent …

We describe a method for plasma cleaning silicon surfaces in a commercial tool that
removes adventitious organic contamination and enhances silane deposition. As shown by …

Matrix-assisted laser desorption ionization time-of-flight mass spectrometry (MALDI-ToF MS)
is a promising strategy for clinical diagnosis based on metabolite detection. However …

Surface chemical functionalization is used in analytical tools to immobilize biomolecules that
will capture a specific analyte and also to reduce the nonspecific adsorption. Silane …

Commercial heparin production, a widely applied anticoagulant, requires a series of time-
consuming and costly separation units to achieve isolation and purification and the …

The preparation of aminated monolayers with a controlled density of functional groups on
silica surfaces through a simple vapor deposition process employing different ratios of two …