Layer-by-layer assembly

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-006492",
  "term": "Layer-by-layer assembly",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A method for fabricating ultrathin films by alternately depositing oppositely charged materials, such as polyelectrolytes, onto a substrate. Each deposition step adds a new layer, building up a nanostructured film with precise control over thickness and composition. This technique is widely used for creating functional coatings and membranes.",
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2012, 85, 463. 'Terminology for aggregation and self-assembly in polymer science (IUPAC Recommendations 2013)' on page 476 (https://doi.org/10.1351/PAC-REC-12-03-12)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/layer-by-layer-assembly/"
}