Research on Spectroscopy and Optoelectronics in the Field of Materials at the Molecular Level

Dear Colleagues,

On‐surface science holds the potential for ultimate miniaturization of functional devices, allowing for the obtaining of functional properties at the single atomic layer. In this regard, two-dimensional molecular networks, either composed of self-assembled monolayers (SAMs) or metal–organic frameworks (MOFs), have been demonstrated to hold peculiar electronic, magnetic, and bio-sensing properties. For these purposes, photoemission-based techniques are extensively employed for investigating these interfaces upon formation and their dynamic evolution in different conditions. Such investigations allow the unraveling of the properties of supported SAMs, particularly regarding the energy-level alignment and intermolecular interactions. These studies allow using such networks in a wide range of applications, from nanotechnology to biomedicine. Concurrently, MOFs are porous materials formed by coordinating metal ions with organic ligands, offering a versatile platform for studying complex molecular architectures and their unique properties. We are interested in cutting-edge studies investigating the formation and properties of SAMs and MOFs utilizing state-of-the-art spectroscopies.

The Special Issue covers diverse topics, including novel molecular building block design, substrate interactions, and environmental influences studied using advanced characterization techniques such as molecular orbital tomography, photoemission and absorption spectroscopy, and scanning tunneling microscopy/spectroscopy.

Dr. Matteo Jugovac
Guest Editor

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• photoemission
• spectroscopy
• dynamics
• surface science
• self-assembled layers
• metal–organic frameworks
• 2D materials
• electronic properties
• nanotechnology