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Chemists build a molecular stand-in for semiconductor surfaces
Key Takeaways
- Heidelberg University researchers created a molecular model of the buckled dimer on semiconductor surfaces.
- The buckled dimer is a key structural feature controlling the chemistry of silicon and germanium surfaces.
- The model lets scientists use standard methods such as NMR spectroscopy and single-crystal X-ray diffraction.
- The approach could accelerate work on semiconductor surface functionalization and future chip technologies.
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DT Editorial Team··via phys.org