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  • 1Department of Chemistry and Materials Science and Engineering Program, Natural Sciences Complex, University at Buffalo, The State University of New York, Buffalo, NY 14260-3000, USA.

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  • Porous silicon (pSi) is a versatile material with applications in sensors and electronics.
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  • Various ORMOSIL precursors were synthesized and deposited.
  • Microarrays were exposed to a 0.1 mM NaOH solution for 15 minutes.
  • Multispectral photoluminescence and infrared imaging were employed for assessment.

    • Main Results:

    • Hydrophobic ORMOSILs, specifically n-octyltriethoxysilane and n-hexyltriethoxysilane, provided the best protection for pSi surfaces.
    • These protective films maintained the photoluminescence of the pSi.
    • Thicker regions of the xerogel films prevented NaOH permeation, while thinner regions allowed damage.

    Conclusions:

    • Hydrophobic ORMOSIL xerogels are effective protective coatings for pSi.
    • The uniformity and thickness of the xerogel film significantly influence its protective performance.
    • This high-throughput screening method enables rapid assessment of protective coatings for pSi.