silanised
Silanisation is the chemical modification of a surface by attaching organosilane groups through condensation of silane molecules with surface hydroxyl groups, forming covalent Si–O–Si linkages. The process is used to introduce reactive or functional groups on otherwise inert substrates such as glass, silica, metals with oxide layers, or polymers that bear hydroxyl groups.
Common silane coupling agents are alkoxysilanes (R–Si(OR')3) in which the R group provides a desired functionality,
Typical procedures involve cleaning and activating the substrate to reveal surface hydroxyls, hydrolyzing the alkoxy groups
Applications span electronics, microfluidics, sensors, and biotechnology, where silanised or silanised surfaces enable controlled attachment of