In this paper, 1-alkenes and 1-alkynes are investigated for a new class of monolayer resists formed on
the hydrogen-terminated surfaces of both germanium and silicon. A series of 1-alkenes and 1-alkynes
with different chain lengths are explored as deactivating agents for atomic layer deposition of HfO2 and
Pt films. It is shown that to achieve satisfactory blocking of atomic layer deposition, densely packed,
highly hydrophobic monolayers must be formed. A mechanism for the film formation and blocking
processes is discussed and compared with that of alkylsilane-based self-assembled monolayer resists.