Changes in adsorption heights upon self-assembly of bicomponent supramolecular networks

Abstract

Codeposition of two molecular species [CuPc (donor) and PFP (acceptor)] on noble metal (111) surfaces leads to the self-assembly of an ordered mixed layer with maximized donor-acceptor contact area. The main driving force behind this arrangement is assumed to be the intermolecular C-F...H-C hydrogen-bond interactions. Such interactions would be maximized for a coplanar molecular arrangement. However, precise measurement of molecule-substrate distances in the molecular mixture reveals significantly larger adsorption heights for PFP than for CuPc. Most surprisingly, instead of leveling to increase hydrogen bond interactions, the height difference is enhanced in mixed layers as compared to the heights found in single component CuPc and PFP layers, resulting in an overall reduced interaction with the underlying substrate. The influence of the increased height of PFP on the interface dipole is investigated through work function measurements.

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