Drying-Induced Self-Similar Assembly of Megamolecular Polysaccharides through Nano and Submicron Layering

Langmuir. 2017 May 23;33(20):4954-4959. doi: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.7b00107. Epub 2017 Feb 21.

Abstract

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.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't