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Sum Frequency Spectroscopy Studies of Adsorption of Additives on Metal/Electrolyte Interfaces
Published
Author(s)
Clayton S. Yang, Lee J. Richter, Kimberly Briggman, John C. Stephenson, Thomas P. Moffat, Gery R. Stafford
Abstract
In situ and ex situ VR-SFG studies of mercaptopropylsulfonate (MPSA) molecules adsorbed on metal/electrolyte interfaces prove the molecular conformation is sensitive to hydration. MPSA catalyses electrodeposition of copper interconnection for semiconductor devices.
Yang, C.
, Richter, L.
, Briggman, K.
, Stephenson, J.
, Moffat, T.
and Stafford, G.
(2000),
Sum Frequency Spectroscopy Studies of Adsorption of Additives on Metal/Electrolyte Interfaces, Quantum Electron and Laser Conference, Washington, DC, US, [online], https://tsapps.nist.gov/publication/get_pdf.cfm?pub_id=831234
(Accessed October 14, 2025)