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This book describes the various methods currently used to deposit highly ordered organic films, and the physical techniques employed in characterising their properties. Such films are the subject of a great deal of research, motivated by their potential application in micro-electronics. Beginning with a discussion of the necessary basic physics and chemistry, the book proceeds to a description of the main topics of current research in this field. The Langmuir-Blodgett technique, self-assembly, and methods of film deposition exploiting the ordered structure of mesophases are described in detail. Liquid crystals, films at the air/water interface and biomembranes are also discussed. The book is aimed at those graduate students and established research workers with an interest in the physics and chemistry of these fascinating structures.

Organic thin films.

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Organic thin films. --- Nanostructured materials.

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This dissertation explores the hydrated structure of polymer thin films using neutron reflectometry. Focused on enhancing polymer coatings to prevent biological fouling, the study investigates uncharged hydrophilic polymer layers prepared via UV-initiated self-photografting. By examining the solvent volume fraction depth profile, the research reveals insights into polymer chain segment density in hydrated films. The work also addresses the growth dynamics influenced by grafting and radiation damage, and studies the effects of electrostatic interactions between oppositely charged monomers. Furthermore, the dissertation includes instrument development, presenting a new setup combining neutron reflectometry with spectroscopic ellipsometry and infrared absorption spectroscopy. Intended for researchers in materials science and biophysics, the thesis aims to advance the understanding and application of polymer coatings in wet environments.

Organic thin films. --- Water-soluble polymers.

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DNA. --- Organic thin films. --- Organic electronics.

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Wolfgang Knoll is a former Directory of Polymer research at the Max Planck Institute. He is extremely well know for his research in this area. Zouheir Sekkat was a Postdoctoral researcher at Max Planck working under Professor Knoll. With Knoll's involvement, we can be confident that the best people in this field will be contributing to the reference.

Photoreactive organic thin films. --- Photoisomerization. --- Photoreactive organic thin films --- Industrial applications. --- POTF (Thin films) --- Organic thin films --- Change, Photoisomeric --- Photoisomeric change --- Photoisomerism --- Isomerization