Self-assembled monolayer

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-010702",
  "term": "Self-assembled monolayer",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A molecular assembly that spontaneously forms an ordered, single-molecular layer on a solid surface through adsorption and self-organization. These monolayers are typically formed by molecules with a head group that binds to the surface and a tail group that forms an ordered array. They are widely used to modify surface properties for applications in sensors, coatings, and molecular electronics.",
  "subject": "Analytical Chemistry",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2020, 92, 1781. 'Glossary of methods and terms used in surface chemical analysis (IUPAC Recommendations 2020)' on page 1812 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2019-0404)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/self-assembled-monolayer/"
}