Langmuir-Blodgett Films: Fundamentals to Applications

Syed Arshad Hussain

maj 2025. · Elsevier

O ovoj e-knjizi

Langmuir-Blodgett Films: Fundamentals to Applications is a comprehensive resource on the formation, properties, and applications of ultrathin molecular films. It covers the fundamental principles of monolayer formation at the air-water interface, deposition techniques, and their characterization. The book explores the electrical, optical, and mechanical properties of Langmuir-Blodgett (LB) films, highlighting their applications in sensors, organic electronics, coatings, and nanotechnology. It also discusses recent advancements, including nanomaterial integration and biomedical uses.With a balance of theory and practical insights, Langmuir-Blodgett Films: Fundamentals to Applications is essential for researchers, engineers, and students working in surface science, thin films, and materials chemistry. - Explains the fundamentals of the LB method and LB films characterization techniques - Contains comprehensive coverage of a full range of applications of LB films with special emphasis on molecular electronics - Discusses recent advancements and future perspectives

O autoru

Dr. S. A. Hussain is an Associate Professor in the Department of Physics, Tripura University. His major fields of interest are Thin film and Nanoscience: Organo-clay hybrid, FRET, Biosensor, Biomimetic Surfaces, Langmuir films, Molecular aggregates, Organic switching devices.. He was a Postdoctoral Fellow of K.U. Leuven, Belgium (2007-08). He was the recipient of the Jagdish Chandra Bose Award in 2008-2009, TSCST, Govt. of Tripura; Young Scientist Research Award by DAE & DST Govt of India. He has undertaken several research projects and guided several PhD students. He is an Editorial Board Member of several journals including: Applied Clay Science (Elsevier), Helyon (Elsevier) and also five other journals.