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Tailoring self-assembled monolayers at the electrochemical interface

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The main focus of this review is to illustrate the amenability of self-assembled monolayers (SAMs) for functionalisation with different receptors, catalytic materials, biomolecules, enzymes, antigen-antibody, etc for various applications. The review discusses initially about the preparation and characterization of SAMs and tailoring of SAMs by incorporation of suitable recognition elements. A description of how the molecular recognition is achieved through forces like electrostatic, covalent and host-guest interactions is included in the review.

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    S. Varatharajan, Sheela Berchmans & V. Yegnaraman

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Varatharajan, S., Berchmans, S. & Yegnaraman, V. Tailoring self-assembled monolayers at the electrochemical interface. J Chem Sci 121, 665–674 (2009). https://doi.org/10.1007/s12039-009-0080-1

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