Adsorption geometry and stability of organic molecules on surfaces are key parameters that
determine the observable properties and functions of hybrid inorganic/organic systems …

Early investigations of epitaxy focused on inorganic adsorbates consisting of atoms or few-
atom molecules, where commensurate registries are predominantly encountered …

The fabrication of nanomaterials involves self-ordering processes of functional molecules on
inorganic surfaces. To obtain specific molecular arrangements, a common strategy is to …

Weakly interacting systems such as organic molecules on monolayers of hexagonal boron
nitride (h-BN) offer the possibility of single integer charge transfer leading to the formation of …

In this publication we introduce SAMPLE, a structure search approach for commensurate
organic monolayers on inorganic substrates. Such monolayers often show rich …

Understanding the structure and wettability of monolayer water is essential for revealing the
mechanisms of nucleation, growth, and chemical reactivity at interfaces. We have …

The earliest stages of soot formation in flames are believed to involve the formation of small,
nanoscale clusters of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon molecules. The structure of these …

The interaction of carbon-based aromatic molecules and nanostructures with metals can
strongly depend on the topology of their π-electron systems. This is shown with a model …

Atomically precise on-surface synthesis of graphene nanoribbons (GNRs) with well-defined
width and edge configuration has been widely advanced during the past decade. The main …

Friction is a major source of energy loss in mechanical devices. This energy loss may be
minimized by creating interfaces with extremely reduced friction, ie, superlubricity …