Introduction to Surface/
Interface Chemistry
Patrick Theato office: 625
phone: 02-880-7071
email: theato@uni-mainz.de
Expectation from the class?
topics:
syllabus
Forces & Adsorption
characterization methods imaging methods
surface chemistry (SAMs) grafting polymers
micropatterning
biological interfaces
What is a surface/interface?
boundary between two different phases of solid matter:
liquid - liquid
liquid - solid
solid - solid
solid - vapor
liquid - vapor
What is a surface/interface?
What is a surface/interface?
common sense: A surface is the shell of a macroscopic object in contact with its environment. An interface is the boundary between two phases.
The surface of an object determines its optical appearance, stickiness, wetting behavior, frictional behavior, and chemical reactivity, etc.
* in large objects with small surface area A to volume V ratio (A/V) the physical and chemical properties are primarily defined by the bulk (inside)
* in small objects with a large A/V-ratio the properties are strongly influenced by the surface
E.g. silver (Ag):
example: gold nanoparticles
Gold nanoparticles are composed of small crystalline Au clusters with dimensions usually around 2 nm in diameter.
example for material with high A/V ratio, quantum structures (size effects)
surface coating with molecular layer to prevent aggregation (alkylthiols or PPh3)
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The surface of plant leafs, especially of the lotus flower, can show extreme hydrophobicity to water (large water contact angles > 150°C).
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Such hydrophobic surfaces also show a remarkable self-cleaning effect.
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surface roughness from sol-gel cold-spraying process
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example: biochips
immobilized biomolecules for sensors and diagnostics:
immunoassay in microfluidics
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specific surface modification for site-selective adsorption / growth of cells:
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• surface material (chemical composition):
-> determines chemical behavior (reactive / inert) -> physical materials behavior (conducting / insulating) -> polarity (hydrophilic / hydrophobic)
-> surface structure on a molecular scale ...
• topography ("valleys and hills"):
-> determines chemical "reactivity" / kinetics (fast / slow reaction, reactive sites) -> physical surface behavior (reflectivity, effective wetability)
-> tribological behavior (friction on "rough" or "smooth" surface) -> surface morphology on a microscopic to macroscopic scale
...
important key features of surfaces
• understanding and design of catalysts (industrial production of NH3 e.g., car exhaust)
• understanding and inhibition of corrosion (ships, cars, buildings)
• modification of surface properties like:
- friction (tires, bearings)
- wear (polymer lenses of glasses → ormocers) - stickiness (frying pan, adhesive tape)
- wetting, condensation (scuba diving goggles, outdoor gear, inkjet printing) - anti-reflection (picture frames, displays)
- color (paint)
• chip manufacturing / microelectronics
• hard disks (anti-friction, ultra-smooth,...)
• biological surfaces (biocompatibility, patterned cell growth)
• sensors (chemical, biological)
• microfluidics ...
application examples of surface science
schematic representation of a surface
Translational symmetry of structure elements in an ordered surface: idealized crystal lattice
In three dimensions the structure extends to one side of the surface into the bulk.
FN is the normal force acting onto a surface element towards the bulk, due to missing elements at the exterior.
WS is the work to transfer a surface element into the gas phase.
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The morphology of a surface is a macroscopic or ensemble property that defines its form and shape.
example: grainy structure of wooden table top
The structure of a surface is given by the atomic and molecular composition and arrangement of the atoms in space.
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The topography of a surface is its profile determined by "valley", "planes" and "hills".
What is an Interface?
adhesion: attractive
interactions between two different media
An interface is the separating layer between two condensed phases (usually molecular dimensions).
cohesion: attractive
interactions within a phase (solid or liquid)
surrounding medium interfacial region
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