Multilayer Thin Films

The modification and functionalization of surfaces is a common necessity in materials science. An important solution strategy for this purpose is coating with multicomposite thin films. This book provides a detailed survey on the new technology of layer-by-layer adsorption from solution of molecularly ordered polymer or polyelectrolyte films. This state-of-the-art technique offers a potent tool for making use of molecular self-assembly, and is already making the transition from academic research into industrial mass production. This book is therefore an essential read for specialists concerned with the assembly of several functional components in specific structures and composites.