Coupling of acid–base and redox functions in mixed sulfide monolayers on gold

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Marcel W. J. Beulen, Frank C. J. M. van Veggel and David N. Reinhoudt


Abstract

A mixed acid-ferrocene self-assembled sulfide monolayer on gold shows a pH-dependent electrochemical response by through-space communication between the receptor and ferrocene readout unit.


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