Langmuir-Blodgett Films: Fundamentals to Applications consists of a detailed introduction to Langmuir-Blodget (LB) film preparation techniques and the basic principles involved. The book discusses different characterization techniques, highlighting potential applications of LB films with a special emphasis on molecular electronics applications. Examples of ongoing research and exercises highlighting applications in the real world are documented throughout. In addition, special emphasis is given to highlight the key challenges and future potential applications of LB film technique in various devices. This useful resource will help researchers, especially new comers, find new direction for their initiatives. Explains the fundamentals of the LB method and LB films characterization techniques Contains comprehensive coverage and a full range of applications of LB films, with a special emphasis on molecular electronics Discusses the latest advancements in the field INDICE: Part 1: Introduction and General background1. Introduction and General background of Langmuir-Blodgett Technique2. Langmuir, Langmuir-Blodgett and Gibbs Monolayers3. Langmuir-Blodgett (LB) Film deposition and manipulation of molecular structure4. Materials suitable for LB films studies5. Comparison between alternative thin film deposition techniques and LB method6. Building of 2D Material Films using Langmuir-Blodgett Methodology7. Physicochemical and thermodynamic fundamentals of LB methodPart 2: Structure, properties and characterizations8. Insitu characterizations of floating films9. The structures of Langmuir-Blodgett films of fatty acids and their salts10. Langmuir-Blodgett films based on inorganic molecular complexes with magnetic or optical properties11. Applications of various types of Scanning Electron Microscopy (SPM) techniques for the study of LB Films12. Study of drug loaded Nanostructured Lipid Carriers using LB method13. Organo-clay hybrid Langmuir-Blodgett Films: Preparation and characterizations14. Langmuir-Blodgett technique to study anisotropic colloids15. Investigations of Lung Surfactant using LB technique16. Investigations of tear films constituents and medicines for eyes as Langmuir films17. Electrical characterizations of Langmuir-Blodgett thin filmsPart 3: Applications of Langmuir-Blodgett Films18. Interfacial Nanoarchitectonics using LB technique for devices and related applications19. Langmuir-Blodgett films and nanobioscience20. Photoswitching and Nonlinear optical application of Langmuir-Blodgett Films21. Langmuir-Blodgett films as chemical sensors22. Biosensosors and other types of sensors based on LB films23. LB film based resisitive switching devices using organic molecules for memory and logic applications24. Possible Applications of Polymeric Langmuir-Blodgett Film25. Electronics and optoelectronics applications of LB filmsPart 4: Conclusion and outlook26. Conclusion and outlook: Key challenges and Future perspective
- ISBN: 978-0-323-85786-4
- Editorial: Elsevier
- Encuadernacion: Rústica
- Páginas: 550
- Fecha Publicación: 01/11/2022
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés