Off-Stoichiometry Thiol-Ene Surface Functionalization: Example with Gold Nanoparticles.

Surface modification is essential in microfluidic applications due to the inherent hydrophobicity of polymers, which can lead to biofouling and reagent denaturation. Despite the development, challenges such as hydrophobic molecule absorption and limitations in scaling are still present. Off-stoichiometry thiol-ene (OSTE) materials have emerged as a promising alternative, offering advantages like rapid prototyping, minimal hydrophobic absorption, and customizable surface chemistries.

Luminescence Properties of Epitaxial CuO Thin Films Electrodeposited on Metallic Substrates and CuO Single Crystals.

The luminescent properties of epitaxial CuO thin films were studied in 10-300 K temperature range and compared with the luminescent properties of CuO single crystals. CuO thin films were deposited epitaxially via the electrodeposition method on either Cu or Ag substrates at different processing parameters, which determined the epitaxial orientation relationships. CuO (100) and (111) single crystal samples were cut from a crystal rod grown using the floating zone method.