Atomic force microscopy of photolysis of azobisisobutyronitrile in the solid state

Authors
Zeng, QD Wang, C Bai, CL
Citation
Qd. Zeng et al., Atomic force microscopy of photolysis of azobisisobutyronitrile in the solid state, CHEM LETT, (2), 2000, pp. 164-165
Citations number
8
Categorie Soggetti
Chemistry
Journal title
CHEMISTRY LETTERS
ISSN journal
03667022 → ACNP
Issue
2
Year of publication
2000
Pages
164 - 165
Database
ISI
SICI code
0366-7022(20000205):2<164:AFMOPO>2.0.ZU;2-5
Abstract
The formation of regular nanostructures by photolysis of azobisisobutyronit rile (AIBN) in the solid state is investigated using atomic force microscop y (AFM) and known crystal packing data. AFM reveals that the crystal face ( 001) of AIBN yields both craters and volcanoes. All the experimental result s are correlated with the crystal structure. Molecular interpretation of th e AFM features of AIBN is given.