Monolayers of 11-trichlorosilylundecyl thioacetate: A system that promotes adhesion between silicon dioxide and evaporated gold

Abstract
The use of sulfur-containing organic monolayer films improves adhesion between gold and silicon dioxide. The structures of these monolayers were analyzed using contact angle, ellipsometry, and XPS. The zone of adhesive failure was at or near the gold-monolayer interface.