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  • Surface chemistry and materials science.
  • Nanotechnology and molecular engineering.

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  • On-surface synthesis is a rapidly advancing research area for creating stable molecular structures.
  • It offers advantages over self-assembly, including long-term stability and tunable properties for applications like molecular electronics.
  • This method allows for the preparation of insoluble compounds and discovery of new reaction pathways.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the current state-of-the-art in on-surface synthesis.
  • To classify successfully performed on-surface reactions.
  • To highlight the challenges and potential of on-surface synthesis on electrically insulating surfaces.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing literature on on-surface synthesis.
  • Classification of different reaction types performed on surfaces.
  • Analysis of synthesis strategies on various surface types, with emphasis on insulating substrates.

Main Results:

  • On-surface synthesis provides a route to stable, well-defined molecular structures.
  • It enables the formation of insoluble materials and exploration of confined reaction environments.
  • Electrically insulating surfaces present unique challenges but offer significant potential for molecular electronics.

Conclusions:

  • On-surface synthesis is a powerful tool for advanced materials fabrication.
  • The field is expanding, with significant opportunities in molecular electronics and novel material discovery.
  • Further research into synthesis on insulating surfaces is crucial for future applications.