Langmuir-Blodgett films

Langmuir-Blodgett films are thin layers of material formed by arranging molecules on the surface of a liquid, typically water. The process involves spreading a substance (like lipids or other organic compounds) at the air-water interface, where the molecules align in a single layer. By carefully lowering a surface plate onto the water, these organized molecules transfer onto the plate, creating a precise, ordered film. This technique is valuable in creating thin films for applications in electronics, sensors, and coatings, where controlled structure and properties are essential.