Covalent Modification of Hydrogen-terminated Silicon Surfaces through a One-step Polymerization Process

Authors

Robert Blake, Brigham Young University
Dr. Matthew R. Linford, Brigham Young University

Keywords

covalent modification, hydrogen-terminated silicon surfaces, one-step polymerization process

College

Physical and Mathematical Sciences

Department

Chemistry and Biochemistry

Abstract

Silicon is one of the most abundant elements on the earth and has been used throughout history in a variety of applications. Because silicon is so widely used in the semiconductor and electronics industries, recent research has focused on altering the properties of silicon wafers. Chemical modification of the silicon surface changes the properties of the silicon wafer and potentially presents new semiconductor applications. One method commonly used to modify silicon surfaces is to grow polymer brushes from them.

Recommended Citation

Blake, Robert and Linford, Dr. Matthew R. (2013) "Covalent Modification of Hydrogen-terminated Silicon Surfaces through a One-step Polymerization Process," Journal of Undergraduate Research: Vol. 2013: Iss. 1, Article 2571.
Available at: https://scholarsarchive.byu.edu/jur/vol2013/iss1/2571