화학공학소재연구정보센터
Langmuir, Vol.33, No.20, 4954-4959, 2017
Drying-Induced Self-Similar Assembly of Megamolecular Polysaccharides through Nano and Submicron Layering
We propose a self-similar assembly to generate planar orientation of megamolecular polysaccharides on the nanometer scale and submicron scale. Evaporating the aqueous liquid crystalline (LC) solution on a planar air-LC interface induces polymer layering by self-assembly and rational action of macroscopic capillary forces between the layers. To clarify the mechanisms of nanometer- and submicron-scale layering, the polymer films are investigated by electron microscopy.