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An APTES-derived layer with structural irregularities: individual silane molecules can be incorporated into the layer via a) hydrogen bonding, b) electrostatic attraction, c) covalent bonding with the substrate, d) horizontal and e) vertical polymerization with neighboring silanes; f) oligomeric/polymeric silanes can also react/interact with functionalities present at the interface.
