Do we need to hydrogenate the surface to form SAMs?

01 January 1970 0 5K Report

I am trying to form SAMs on a gold film. I am using Alkynthiols with S-H terminal. I am wondering if it is necessary to hydrogenate the surface to make a better quality of Sulfur-Au bond?

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