The effect of ionic liquids on the nucleation and growth of perylene films obtained by vapor deposition
José C. S. Costa, Ricardo M. Campos, Ângela C. M. Castro, Artur F. M. Farinha, Gonçalo N. P. Oliveira, João P. Araújo, Luı́s M. N. B. F. Santos
Abstract
The formation of perylene films with improved crystalline quality was achieved by using nanoscale ionic liquids under vacuum as a media for increased control of the nucleation and subsequent growth of perylene crystals.
Topics & Concepts
NucleationPeryleneMaterials scienceDeposition (geology)Ionic liquidChemical engineeringIonic bondingNanoscopic scaleChemical vapor depositionChemistryNanotechnologyOrganic chemistryMoleculeIonCatalysisEngineeringBiologyPaleontologySedimentIonic liquids properties and applicationsCatalysis and Oxidation ReactionsGas Sensing Nanomaterials and Sensors