1. Technology-driven layer-by-layer assembly of nanofilms
by Joseph J. Richardson, Mattias Björnmalm, and Frank Caruso
Science
Volume 348(6233):aaa2491
April 24, 2015
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2. Layer-by-layer assembly of nanofilms for preparing functional materials.
Layer-by-layer assembly of nanofilms for preparing functional materials. The properties and performance of the resulting films depend on the substrate and layer material choices, as well as the assembly technology.
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3. Fig. 1 Versatility of layer-by-layer assembly.
Versatility of layer-by-layer assembly. (A) Schematic overview of LbL assembly and (B) an overview showing that the assembly technology influences film and process properties, as well as application areas. [Illustration credit: Alison E. Burke and Cassio Lynm]
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4. Fig. 2 Layer-by-layer assembly technologies.
Layer-by-layer assembly technologies. (A to E) Schematics of the five major technology categories for LbL assembly. [Illustration credit: Alison E. Burke and Cassio Lynm]
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5. Table 1 Selected LbL assembly technologies and properties arising from using each technology.
Selected LbL assembly technologies and properties arising from using each technology. The table is intended to provide a general overview and is not exhaustive. NR indicates not reported in selected references. [Illustration credit: Alison E. Burke and Cassio Lynm]
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6. Fig. 3 Comparison between immersive and spin assembly.
Comparison between immersive and spin assembly. (A) Schematic comparison with layers of different materials. (B) Comparison between an immersive-assembled film (left) and a spin-assembled film (right). Films are made of hydrophobically modified poly(ethylene oxide) and poly(acrylic acid). [Adapted with permission from (44). Copyright 2008 American Chemical Society.] [Illustration credit: Alison E. Burke and Cassio Lynm]
Joseph J. Richardson et al. Science 2015;348:aaa2491
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