2006 AIChE Annual Meeting

(162ah) Novel Surface Coatings Using Electrostatic-Based, Controlled Multilayer Adsorption of Nanoparticles

Authors

Smoukov, S. K. - Presenter, Northwestern University
Grzybowski, B. A., Northwestern University
Kalsin, A. M., Northwestern University
Kowalczyk, B., Northwestern University
Paszewski, M., Northwestern University
Charged metal nanoparticles are adsorbed on surfaces one layer at a time. The technique allows for controlled multilayer buildup. A novel adsorption mechanism as well as fundamental optical properties are discussed.