Au nanoparticle-based multilayer ultrathin films with covalently linked nanostractures: Spraying layer-by-layer assembly and mechanical property characterization

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Contributors

  • Conghua Lu - , Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces (Author)
  • Ingo Dönch - , Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces (Author)
  • Marc Nolte - , Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces (Author)
  • Andreas Fery - , Max Planck Institute of Colloids and Interfaces (Author)

Abstract

We have studied electrostatic layer-by-layer spraying assembly of inorganic/organic nanocomposite multilayered films consisting of Au nanoparticle (Au NP) and photosensitive polycation nitrodiazoresin (NDR). A uniform growth of the Au NP-based assembly film is revealed by UV - vis spectroscopy and AFM-film thickness measurements. We demonstrate that cross-linked films can be produced by UV irradiation which induces the conversion of originally ionic bonds into covalent ones. The nanostructure of the film such as the thickness and the fraction of Au NP can be tailored by the adsorption conditions. Thus, we find that the mechanical properties, which were measured using a buckling test method, can be tailored to a certain degree.

Details

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)6204-6210
Number of pages7
JournalChemistry of materials
Volume18
Issue number26
Publication statusPublished - 26 Dec 2006
Peer-reviewedYes
Externally publishedYes