2015-05-042015-05-042007-02-13Tour, James M. and Stewart, Michael P., "Method of making a molecule-surface interface." Patent US7176146B2. issued 2007-02-13. Retrieved from https://hdl.handle.net/1911/79934.https://hdl.handle.net/1911/79934This invention is generally related to a method of making a molecule-surface interface comprising at least one surface comprising at least one material and at least one organic group wherein the organic group is adjoined to the surface and the method comprises contacting at least one organic group precursor with at least one surface wherein the organic group precursor is capable of reacting with the surface in a manner sufficient to adjoin the organic group and the surface.11 ppengUtility patentUS7176146B2