TY - JOUR
T1 - Next generation, sequentially assembled ultrathin films
T2 - Beyond electrostatics
AU - Quinn, John F.
AU - Johnston, Angus P.R.
AU - Such, Georgina K.
AU - Zelikin, Alexander N.
AU - Caruso, Frank
PY - 2007/1/1
Y1 - 2007/1/1
N2 - Over the last 15 years, the layer-by-layer (LbL) assembly technology has proven to be a versatile method for surface modification. This approach is likely to find widespread application because of its simplicity and versatility; however, the conventional use of highly charged materials with limited responsive behaviour presents some key limitations. In this tutorial review, the formation of multilayer thin films prepared through non-electrostatic interactions is reviewed. We discuss the assembly of films via a number of different methodologies, with particular emphasis on those that provide enhanced orientational control, stimuli-responsive behaviour, and improved film stability.
AB - Over the last 15 years, the layer-by-layer (LbL) assembly technology has proven to be a versatile method for surface modification. This approach is likely to find widespread application because of its simplicity and versatility; however, the conventional use of highly charged materials with limited responsive behaviour presents some key limitations. In this tutorial review, the formation of multilayer thin films prepared through non-electrostatic interactions is reviewed. We discuss the assembly of films via a number of different methodologies, with particular emphasis on those that provide enhanced orientational control, stimuli-responsive behaviour, and improved film stability.
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U2 - 10.1039/b610778h
DO - 10.1039/b610778h
M3 - Article
C2 - 17471396
AN - SCOPUS:34247570124
SN - 0306-0012
VL - 36
SP - 707
EP - 718
JO - Chemical Society Reviews
JF - Chemical Society Reviews
IS - 5
ER -