Interface Characteristics and Transport Properties of Self-Assembled Monolayer (SAM) and Organic Molecular Films

分子動力学（MD）シミュレーションによって計算された自己組織化単分子膜（self-assembled monolayer, SAM）のスナップショット（オレンジの金基盤とグリーンの溶媒にはさまれた1分子層がSAM）

Novel surface modification techniques at the molecular level such as the self-assembled monolayer (SAM) have drawn attention as techniques to control the physical and chemical properties on solid surfaces. In particular, the bottom-up processes, i.e., surface modification by utilizing the self-assembling of organic molecules or spontaneous structure formation in organic thin films have future possibilities due to their flexibility and adaptability. Structure formation, interface affinity, and heat and mass transport characteristics of organic molecular films have a critical importance in the engineering and industry. Therefore, we investigate the underlying microscopic mechanisms of these significant characteristics.

アルカンチオールSAM内部の構造がよくわかる3D可視化動画（平行法で立体視できる）

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