Title :
Multiple monolayer adsorption-a new technique for the production of noncentrosymmetric films
Author :
Tredgold, R.H. ; Winter, C.S. ; El-Badaway, Z.I.
Author_Institution :
Lancaster University, Department of Physics Lancaster, Lancaster, UK
Abstract :
A new technique is described, whereby a multilayer film is built-up monolayer by monolayer by adsorption of suitable amphiphilic fluorocarbons from alternately hexadecane then water. The capacitance-thickness measurements indicate good, uniform monolayer coverage.
Keywords :
adsorbed layers; coating techniques; monolayers; thin films; >1 micron; amphiphilic fluorocarbons; capacitance-thickness measurements; coating techniques; hexadecane; multilayer film; noncentrosymmetric films; pin-hole-free type; thin film deposition; ultrathin films; uniform monolayer coverage; water;
Journal_Title :
Electronics Letters
DOI :
10.1049/el:19850391
