As an alternative to standard silicon biofunctionalization protocol based on alkoxysilanes
that bind to SiO2 on oxidized silicon substrates, several protocols to form bifunctional …

In situ mid-infrared (MIR) spectroscopy in liquids is an emerging field for the analysis of
functional surfaces and chemical reactions. Different basic geometries exist for in situ MIR …

Silicon is the foundation of the electronics industry and is now the basis for a myriad of new
hybrid electronics applications, including sensing, silicon nanoparticle-based imaging and …

We used the ReaxFF reactive molecular dynamics simulations to investigate the chemical
mechanisms and kinetics of thermal decomposition processes of silicon surfaces grafted …

We report a novel route for the functionalization of any substrates, including chemically inert
substrates. CVD grown graphene is electrochemically functionalized with p-(N-maleimido) …

We significantly improve the infrared analysis of ultrathin films in aqueous environments by
employing in situ infrared ellipsometry. Combining it with rigorous optical modeling avoids …

We present a novel infrared-spectroscopic laser mapping ellipsometer based on a single-
shot measurement concept. The ellipsometric set-up employs multiple analyzers and …

Optofluidics enables one to analyze minute amount of samples and facilitates new ways in
the analysis of biological samples which are often only available in small amounts and …

The design of silicon-chalcogenide-based materials is an important topic for functionalized
silicon materials, but the mechanism of this process is not so clear yet. In the present work …

Polymer films play a vital role in technological, industrial, and biomedical applications.
Prominent examples are protective anti-fouling coatings, bio/chemical sensors and devices …