Synthesis and Characterization of Molecular Monolayer Directed Nanoscale Catalysts Kevin M. Metz, Department of Chemistry, Albion College, Albion, MI 49224 Our research aims to produce, study, and understand catalytically active metal nanoparticles on molecular monolayer modified carbon substrates. Specifically, our research has focused on: 1) the synthesis of uniform metal nanoparticles over large areas; 2) the synthesis of specialized (shaped and/or bimetallic) nanoparticles directly on substrates; and, 3) the catalytic activity of these particles. Sn4+ Pd Sn2+ Pd+ Pd2+ C O Carbon OH CH3 H hn, 254 nm 2) deprotection 16 14 12 10 8 6 4 2 1200 1000 800 600 400 200 kcounts Binding Energy (eV) Tin Oxygen Carbon 100 nm 500 nm