Multilayer Thin Films: Sequential Assembly of Nanocomposite Materials

This second, comprehensive edition of the pioneering book in this field has been completely revised and extended by six chapters, now stretching to two volumes. The result is a comprehensive summary of layer–by–layer assembled, truly hybrid nanomaterials and thin films, covering organic, inorganic, colloidal, macromolecular and biological components, plus the assembly of nanoscale films derived from them on surfaces. For anyone working in the field as well as scientists and researchers active in materials development who need the key knowledge provided here for linking the fields of molecular self–assembly with materials– and biosciences.

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((1st edition))
Polyelectrolyte Multilayers, an Overview
Fundamentals of Polyelectrolyte Complexes in Solution and in the Bulk
Polyelectrolyte Adsorption and Multilayer Formation
Charge Balance and Transport in Polyelectrolyte Multilayers
pH–controlled Fabrication of Polyelectrolyte Multilayers: Assembly and Applications
Recent Progress in the Surface Sol–Gel Process and Protein Multilayers
Internally Structured Multilayers
Layer–by–Layer Assembly of Nanoparticles and Nanocolloids: Intermolecular Interactions, Structure and Materials Perspectives
Layer–by–Layer Self–assembled Polyelectrolytes and Nanoplatelets
Chemistry Directed Deposition via Electrostatic and Secondary Interactions: A Nonlithographic Approach to Patterned Polyelectrolyte Multilayer Systems
Layered Nanoarchitectures Based on Electro– and Photoactive Building Blocks
Coated Colloids: Preparation, Characterization, Assembly and Utilization
Smart Capsules
Multilayers on Solid Planar Substrates: From Structure to Function
Functional Layer–by–Layer Assemblies with Photo– and Electrochemical Response and Selective Transport of Small Molecules and Ions
Self–assembly and Characterization of Elect rooptic Materials
Controlling the Ion–Permability of Layered Polyelectrolyte Films and Membranes
((+ 5 to 6 additional chapters, all these revised))