An Introduction to Ultrathin Organic Films: From Langmuir--Blodgett to Self--Assembly - Hardcover

Ulman, Abraham

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0127082301 ISBN 13: 9780127082301

Publisher: Academic Press, 1991

Synopsis

The development of oriented organic monomolecular layers by the Langmuir-Blodgett (LB) and self-assembly (SA) techniques has led researchers toward their goal of assembling individual molecules into highly ordered architectures. Thus the continually growing contribution of LB and SA systems to the chemistry and physics of thin organic films is widely recognized. Equally well-known is the difficulty in keeping up to date with the burgeoning multidisciplinary research in this area. Dr. Ulman provides a massive survey of the available literature. The book begins with a section on analytical tools to broaden the understanding of the structure and properties of monolayers and films. Following sections discuss LB films, the preparation and properties of SA monolayers and films, the modeling of LB and SA monolayers, and the application of LB and SA films.

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This book provides a complete overview of the preparation methods for both Langmuir--Blodgett and self-assembling films and compares their relative virtues. To address the needs of a rapidly growing field, this book includes a massive survey of the literature as well as sections devoted to analytical tools and experimental problems, the modeling of LB and SA monolayers, and specific applications. Ultrathin organic films are now used in the development of photoconductors, sensors, coatings, optical fibers, and insulating layers, as well as other electrical, optical, and magnetic devices. This timely and comprehensive book will be an invaluable reference for students and researchers alike.

Edition details

• Publisher: Academic Press
• Publication date: 1991
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0127082301
• ISBN 13: 9780127082301
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 442