Abstract
The adsorption structure of phenylphosphonic acid (PPOA) on an alumina surface was investigated as a function of exposure and temperature using infrared reflected absorption spectroscopy (IRAS) and a Kelvin probe. The alumina surface was held at room temperature during deposition. At monolayer adsorption, P{single bond}O and Phenyl-P bands are observed, which indicate the creation of P{single bond}O{single bond}Al bonds. The aromatic ring plane is positioned perpendicular to the surface, i.e. deprotonated PPOA stands vertically on the surface. At multilayer adsorption, P{double bond, long}O and P{single bond}OH bands appear in the spectra. The multilayer PPOA film starts to desorb at 400 K. From 400 to 700 K, the IRAS spectra are similar to the monolayer spectrum, indicating that the multilayer structure reverses to the monolayer-like PPOA adlayer by heating. The acid molecules start to desorb at 700 K. Crown
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 1140-1143 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Applied Surface Science |
Volume | 256 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2009 Nov 30 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Adsorption
- Alumina
- Phenylphosphonic acid
- Work function
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Chemistry(all)
- Condensed Matter Physics
- Physics and Astronomy(all)
- Surfaces and Interfaces
- Surfaces, Coatings and Films