Self-assembly of macromolecules on multilayered polymer surfaces
US9274108B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 6, 2007 |
| Grant date | Mar 1, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 12, 2030 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10T428/31971
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention is directed toward systems and methods for the formation of two dimensional monolayer structures of ordered biomacromolecules, such as viruses, atop cohesive polyelectrolyte multilayers to create functional thin films. Methods for the formation of such thin films are disclosed that involve an interdiffusion-induced assembly process of the biomacromolecules. The inventive systems provide a general platform for the systematic incorporation and assembly of organic, biological and inorganic materials and will enable many potential technological applications such as, for example, chemical and biological sensors, power devices and catalytic membranes.
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