Describes the supramolecular properties of molecular assemblies that contain a solid phase, offering an integrated approach to measurement and addressibility. * Offers an integrated approach to measurement and addressibility. * Features case studies describing the major devices developed using this technology. * The prospects for the future of interfacial supramolecular assemblies are considered.

Describes the supramolecular properties of molecular assembliesthat contain a solid phase, offering an integrated approach tomeasurement and addressibility.* Offers an integrated approach to measurement andaddressibility.* Features case studies describing the major devices developedusing this technology.* The prospects for the future of interfacial supramolecularassemblies are considered.

1. Introduction.Introductory Remarks.Interfacial Supramolecular Chemistry.Objectives of this Book.Testing Contemporary Theory Using ISAs.Analysis of Structure and Properties.Formation and Characterization of Interfacial SupramolecularAssemblies.Electron and Energy Transfer Properties.Interfacial Electron Transfer Processes at ModifiedSemiconductor Surfaces.Further Reading.2. Theoretical Framework for Electrochemical and OpticalProcesses.Introduction.Electron Transfer.Photoinduced Processes.Photoinduced Interfacial Electron Transfer.Elucidation of Excited-State Mechanisms.Conclusions.References and Notes.3. Methods of AnalysisStructural Characterization of Interfacial SupramolecularAssemblies.Voltammetric Properties of Interfacial SupramolecularAssemblies.Spectroscopic Properties of Interfacial SupramolecularAssemblies.Intensity-Modulated Photocurrent Spectroscopy.Time-Resolved Spectroscopy of Interfacial SupramolecularAssemblies.Conclusions.References.4. Formation and Characterization of Modified Surfaces.Introduction.Substrate Choice and Preparation.Formation of Self-Assembled Monolayers.Structural Characterization of Monolayers.Electrochemical Characterization.Multilayer Formation.Polymer Films.Structural Features and Structure-Property Relationships of ThinPolymer Films.Biomimetic Assemblies.Conclusions.References5. Electron and Energy Transfer Dynamics.Introduction.Electron and Energy Transfer Dynamics of AdsorbedMonolayers.Nanoparticles and Self-Assembled Monolayers.Electroanalytical Applications.Light-Addressable Assemblies.Surface-Photoactive Substrate Interactions.Photoactive Self-Assembled Monolayers.Photocurrent Generation at Modified Metal Electrodes.Photoinduced Molecular Switching.Luminescent Films.Photoinduced Processes in Bio-SAMs.Photoinduced Electron and Energy Transfer in SAMs.Multilayer Assemblies.Electrochemistry of Thin Redox-Active Polymer films.Conclusions and Future Directions.References.6. Interfacial Electron Transfer Processes at ModifiedSemiconductor Surfaces.Introduction.Structural and Electronic Features of NanocrystallineTiO² Surfaces.Physical and Chemical Properties of Molecular Components.Photovoltaic Cells Based on Dye-Sensitized TiO2.Photoinduced Charge Injection.Interfacial Supramolecular Assemblies.Electrochemical Behavior of Nanocrystalline TiO2Surfaces.Alternative Semiconductor Substrates.Concluding Remarks.References.7. Conclusions and Future Directions.Conclusions - Where to from Here....?Molecular Self-Assembly.Molecular Components and Nanotechnology.Biosystems.'Smart Plastics'.Interfacial Photochemistry at Conducting Surfaces.Modified Semiconductor Surfaces.Concluding Remarks.Index.