2003 Volume 52 Issue 7 Pages 332-339
Preparation of ultrathin two-dimensional polymer films on iron by modification of alkanethiol and alkylamine self-assembled monolayers with silane coupling agents is reviewed. These films are protective against aqueous and indoor atmospheric corrosion of iron, though iron oxide forms in the films during preparation and modification of the monolayers. Novel modifications of an alkanethiol self-assembled monolayer on copper are also described.