TY - JOUR A1 - Koetse, Marc M. A1 - Laschewsky, André A1 - Jonas, Alain M. A1 - Verbiest, T. T1 - Orientation of functional groups in polyelectrolyte multilayers studied by second-harmonic generation (SHG) Y1 - 2002 SN - 0927-7757 ER - TY - JOUR A1 - Glinel, Karine A1 - Moussa, Alain A1 - Jonas, Alain M. A1 - Laschewsky, André T1 - The influence of polyelectrolyte charge density on the formation of multilayers of strong polyelectrolytes at low ionic strength N2 - The influence of the charge density of polyelectrolytes on the growth of polyelectrolyte multilayers via layer- by-layer self-assembly from pure aqueous solutions was studied. Multilayers were built from strong polyanions, namely poly(styrenesulfonate) and an exfoliated synthetic hectorite, and cationic copolymers of diallyldimethylammonium chloride (DADMAC) with N-methyl-N-vinylformamide (NMVF) for which the composition and thus the charge density was varied systematically. The analysis of the system {cationic copolymer/poly(styrenesulfonate)} reveals that a critical linear charge density Ïc of 0.036 elementary charge/Å of contour length is necessary to obtain stable multilayer growth in pure water. Above Ïc, the increment of thickness/deposition cycle varies with the linear charge density of the cationic copolymers, in good agreement with current theories of polyelectrolyte solutions. As linear charge density increases, the system passes successively through a charge-dependent ?Debye-Hu ckel? regime and then through a chargeindependent ?strong-screening? regime where counterion condensation dominates the behavior. Analogous results were obtained for the variation of the basal spacing of internally structured hybrid multilayers {cationic copolymer/hectorite}. However, by contrast with the first system, no critical linear charge density was found for the hybrid system. This is explained by additional, nonelectrostatic interactions between the clay platelets and the formamide fragment. Y1 - 2002 ER - TY - JOUR A1 - Glinel, Karine A1 - Laschewsky, André A1 - Jonas, Alain M. T1 - Ordered polyelectrolyte "multilayers" : 4. internal structure of clay-based multilayers N2 - We report on the growth and structure of hybrid clay-based multilayers obtained by electrostatic self-assembly (also known as layer-by-layer assembly) of poly(diallylpyrrolidinium bromide) and a synthetic hectorite (Laponite). By combining ellipsometry, atomic force microscopy, and specular and off-specular grazing angle X-ray scattering measurements, we show that platelets pack in the vertical direction according to a distribution of distances between nearest neighbors of about 3 Å standard deviation. The accumulation of such random fluctuations in the vertical direction results in the loss of layering of the platelets farther than about 75 Å from the substrate. In this respect, most of the film should be considered as a nanocomposite with preferential orientation of the platelets, rather than as a real multilayer. The model is quantitatively supported by simulations of the specular and off-specular scattering of such multilayers. Y1 - 2002 ER - TY - JOUR A1 - Vuillaume, Pascal Y. A1 - Jonas, Alain M. A1 - Laschewsky, André T1 - Ordered polyelectrolyte "multilayers" : 5. photo-cross-linking of hybrid films containing a new unsaturated and hydrophobized poly(diallylammonium) salt and exfoliated clay N2 - A simple synthetic route to a new poly(diallylammonium) salt functionalized by a styrene group is presented. This reactive polymer was employed for polyelectrolyte multilayer films using electrostatical layer-by-layer self- assembly, together with an inorganic polyanion, namely an exfoliated hectorite clay. To enhance their stability, the final hybrid multilayers were cross-linked by exposure to UV light, leading only to a minor shrinkage. Alternatively, the reactive polycation was cross-linked after each adsorption step. X-ray reflectometry revealed that the two types of films dispose of an internal order with a short length scale, that seems insensitive to the photo-cross-linking. Cross- linking after each adsorption step, however, results in more regular film growth, and reduces the films? roughness and the amount of polyanion deposited. Under these conditions, the films seem to grow by deposition of submonolayers with a combined vertical and lateral expansion, resulting in the self-healing of previously deposited, incomplete layers. Y1 - 2002 ER - TY - JOUR A1 - Koetse, Marc M. A1 - Laschewsky, André A1 - Jonas, Alain M. A1 - Wagenknecht, W. T1 - The influence of charge density and distribution on the internal structure of electrostatically self-assembled polyelectrolyte films N2 - Electrostatically self-assembled (ESA) polyelectrolyte films show in general no internal structure. The use of special polycations, however, namely of lyotropic ionenes, may give rise to highly ordered coatings. In this article, the influence of the charge density of the polyanion, as well as the distribution of the charged groups within this polymer, is examined, using a series of anionic cellulose derivatives. Various techniques were used to study the films? growth and internal structure. Both showed to be affected in particular by the charge density but also by the substitution pattern. Y1 - 2002 ER - TY - JOUR A1 - Glinel, Karine A1 - Jonas, Alain M. A1 - Laschewsky, André A1 - Vuillaume, Pascal Y. T1 - Internally structured polyelectrolyte multilayers Y1 - 2003 SN - 3-527-30440-1 ER - TY - JOUR A1 - Arys, Xavier A1 - Fischer, Peter A1 - Jonas, Alain M. A1 - Koetse, Marc M. A1 - Legras, Roger A1 - Laschewsky, André A1 - Wischerhoff, Erik T1 - Ordered polyelectrolyte multilayers : rules governing layering in organic binary multilayers Y1 - 2003 ER - TY - JOUR A1 - Yuillaume, P. Y. A1 - Glinel, Karine A1 - Jonas, Alain M. A1 - Laschewsky, André T1 - Ordered polyelectrolyte "Multilayers" : 6. Effect of the molecular parameters on the formation of hybrid multilayers complexing poly(diallylammonium) salt and exfoliated clay Y1 - 2003 ER -