Multilayer Thin Films: Sequential Assembly of Nanocomposite Materials, Second Edition

• Year: 2012
• Tongue: English
• Leaves: 1100
• Category: Library

✦ Synopsis

This second, comprehensive edition of the pioneering book in this field has been completely revised and extended, 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.Content:
Chapter 1 Layer?by?Layer Assembly (Putting Molecules to Work) (pages 1–21): Prof. Gero Decher
Chapter 2 Layer?by?Layer Processed Multilayers: Challenges and Opportunities (pages 23–41): Michael F. Rubner and Robert E. Cohen
Chapter 3 Layer?by?Layer Assembly: From Conventional to Unconventional Methods (pages 43–67): Guanglu Wu and Xi Zhang
Chapter 4 Novel Multilayer Thin Films: Hierarchic Layer?by?Layer (Hi?LbL) Assemblies (pages 69–81): Katsuhiko Ariga, Qingmin Ji and Jonathan P. Hill
Chapter 5 Layer?by?Layer Assembly Using Host?Guest Interactions (pages 83–97): Janneke Veerbeek, David N. Reinhoudt and Jurriaan Huskens
Chapter 6 LbL Assemblies Using van der Waals or Affinity Interactions and Their Applications (pages 99–133): Takeshi Serizawa, Mitsuru Akashi, Michiya Matsusaki, Hioharu Ajiro and Toshiyuki Kida
Chapter 7 Layer?by?Layer Assembly of Polymeric Complexes (pages 135–150): Junqi Sun, Xiaokong Liu and Jiacong Shen
Chapter 8 Making Aqueous Nanocolloids from Low Solubility Materials: LbL Shells on Nanocores (pages 151–170): Yuri Lvov, Pravin Pattekari and Tatsiana Shutava
Chapter 9 Cellulose Fibers and Fibrils as Templates for the Layer?by?Layer (LbL) Technology (pages 171–187): Lars Wagberg
Chapter 10 Freely Standing LbL Films (pages 189–218): Chaoyang Jiang and Vladimir V. Tsukruk
Chapter 11 Neutron Reflectometry at Polyelectrolyte Multilayers (pages 219–268): Regine von Klitzing, Ralf Kohler and Chloe Chenigny
Chapter 12 Polyelectrolyte Conformation in and Structure of Polyelectrolyte Multilayers (pages 269–280): Stephan Block, Olaf Soltwedel, Peter Nestler and Christiane A. Helm
Chapter 13 Charge Balance and Transport in Ion?Paired Polyelectrolyte Multilayers (pages 281–320): Joseph B. Schlenoff
Chapter 14 Conductivity Spectra of Polyelectrolyte Multilayers Revealing Ion Transport Processes (pages 321–336): Monika Schonhoff and Cornelia Cramer
Chapter 15 Responsive Layer?by?Layer Assemblies: Dynamics, Structure and Function (pages 337–362): Svetlana Sukhishvili
Chapter 16 Tailoring the Mechanics of Freestanding Multilayers (pages 363–392): Andreas Fery and Vladimir V. Tsukruk
Chapter 17 Design and Translation of Nanolayer Assembly Processes: Electrochemical Energy to Programmable Pharmacies (pages 393–435): Md. Nasim Hyder, Nisarg J. Shah and Paula T. Hammond
Chapter 18 Surface?Initiated Polymerization and Layer?by?Layer Films (pages 437–454): Nicel Estillore and Rigoberto C. Advincula
Chapter 19 Quartz Crystal Resonator as a Tool for Following the Build?up of Polyelectrolyte Multilayers (pages 455–469): Mikko Salomaki and Jouko Kankare
Chapter 20 Electrostatic and Coordinative Supramolecular Assembly of Functional Films for Electronic Application and Materials Separation (pages 471–509): Bernd Tieke, Ashraf El?Hashani, Kristina Hoffmann and Anna Maier
Chapter 21 Optoelectronic Materials and Devices Incorporating Polyelectrolyte Multilayers (pages 511–537): H. D. Robinson, Reza Montazami, Chalongrat Daengngam, Ziwei Zuo, Wang Dong, Jonathan Metzman and Randy Heflin
Chapter 22 Nanostructured Electrodes Assembled from Metal Nanoparticles and Quantum Dots in Polyelectrolytes (pages 539–571): Lara Halaoui
Chapter 23 Record Properties of Layer?by?Layer Assembled Composites (pages 573–593): Ming Yang, Paul Podsiadlo, Bong Sup Shim and Nicholas A. Kotov
Chapter 24 Carbon Nanotube?Based Multilayers (pages 595–612): Yong Tae Park and Jaime C. Grunlan
Chapter 25 Nanoconfined Polyelectrolyte Multilayers: From Nanostripes to Multisegmented Functional Nanotubes (pages 613–636): Cecile J. Roy, Cedric C. Buron, Sophie Demoustier?Champagne and Alain M. Jonas
Chapter 26 The Design of Polysaccharide Multilayers for Medical Applications (pages 637–658): Benjamin Thierry, Dewang Ma and Francoise M. Winnik
Chapter 27 Polyelectrolyte Multilayer Films Based on Polysaccharides: From Physical Chemistry to the Control of Cell Differentiation (pages 659–690): Thomas Boudou, Kefeng Ren, Thomas Crouzier and Catherine Picart
Chapter 28 Diffusion of Nanoparticles and Biomolecules into Polyelectrolyte Multilayer Films: Towards New Functional Materials (pages 691–710): Marc Michel and Vincent Ball
Chapter 29 Coupling Chemistry and Hybridization of DNA Molecules on Layer?by?Layer Modified Colloids (pages 711–729): Jing Kang and Lars Dahne
Chapter 30 A “Multilayered” Approach to the Delivery of DNA: Exploiting the Structure of Polyelectrolyte Multilayers to Promote Surface?Mediated Cell Transfection and Multi?Agent Delivery (pages 731–748): David M. Lynn
Chapter 31 Designing LbL Capsules for Drug Loading and Release (pages 749–763): Bruno G. De Geest and Stefaan C. De Smedt
Chapter 32 Stimuli?Sensitive LbL Films for Controlled Delivery of Proteins and Drugs (pages 765–776): Katsuhiko Sato, Shigehiro Takahashi and Jun?Ichi Anzai
Chapter 33 Assembly of Multilayer Capsules for Drug Encapsulation and Controlled Release (pages 777–799): Jinbo Fei, Yue Cui, Qiang He and Junbai Li
Chapter 34 Engineered Layer?by?Layer Assembled Capsules for Biomedical Applications (pages 801–829): Angus P. R. Johnston, Georgina K. Such, Sarah J. Dodds and Frank Caruso
Chapter 35 Assembly of Polymer Multilayers from Organic Solvents for Biomolecule Encapsulation (pages 831–850): Sebastian Beyer, Jianhao Bai and Dieter Trau
Chapter 36 Stimuli?Responsive Polymer Composite Multilayer Microcapsules and Microchamber Arrays (pages 851–890): Maria N. Antipina, Maxim V. Kiryukhin and Gleb B. Sukhorukov
Chapter 37 Domain?Containing Functional Polyelectrolyte Films: Applications to Antimicrobial Coatings and Energy Transfer (pages 891–905): Aurelie Guyomard, Bernard Nysten, Alain M. Jonas and Karine Glinel
Chapter 38 Creating Functional Membranes Through Polyelectrolyte Adsorption (pages 907–924): Merlin L. Bruening
Chapter 39 Remote and Self?Induced Release from Polyelectrolyte Multilayer Capsules and Films (pages 925–950): Andre G. Skirtach, Dmitry V. Volodkin and Helmuth Mohwald
Chapter 40 Controlled Architectures in LbL Films for Sensing and Biosensing (pages 951–983): Osvaldo N. Oliveira, Pedro H. B. Aoki, Felippe J. Pavinatto and Carlos J. L. Constantino
Chapter 41 Patterned Multilayer Systems and Directed Self?Assembly of Functional Nano?Bio Materials (pages 985–1001): Ilsoon Lee
Chapter 42 Electrochemically Active LbL Multilayer Films: From Biosensors to Nanocatalysts (pages 1003–1038): Ernesto. J. Calvo
Chapter 43 Multilayer Polyelectrolyte Assembly in Feedback Active Coatings and Films (pages 1039–1052): Dmitry G. Shchukin and Helmuth Mohwald