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(Reference retrieved automatically from SciELO through information on FAPESP grant and its corresponding number as mentioned in the publication by the authors.)

Development of an automated device for fabrication of self-assembled films

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Author(s):
Francisco Trivinho-Strixino [1] ; Ernesto C. Pereira [2] ; Luis Roberto C. Lopes [3]
Total Authors: 3
Affiliation:
[1] Universidade Federal de São Carlos. Departamento de Química
[2] Universidade Federal de São Carlos. Departamento de Química
[3] Universidade Federal de São Carlos. Departamento de Física
Total Affiliations: 3
Document type: Journal article
Source: Química Nova; v. 27, n. 4, p. 661-663, 2004-08-00.
Abstract

In this technical note, we describe the construction of a low-cost computer controlled device for layer-by-layer film fabrication. The software allows to control multiple material deposition, washing and drying steps and the time for each operation. To test the device, we produced and characterized self-assembled films of conductive polymers by alternating poly(o-methoxyaniline) (POMA) and poly(3-thiophene acetic acid) (PTAA) via the layer-by-layer technique. (AU)