title: Application of multilayer films to molecular sensors: some examples of bioengineering at the molecular level.
abstract: The Langmuir-Blodgett technique is now a well established method for producing ultra-thin organic films on solid surfaces. These layers could find wide ranging uses in electronic and optoelectronic devices, or even as the basis of artificial biological systems. In this paper the film deposition process is briefly reviewed. Examples of multilayers incorporating biological molecules are presented and possible applications for such films in sensing structures are briefly discussed.
authors.affiliation: Molecular Electronics Research Group, School of Engineering and Applied Science, University of Durham, UK.
authors.forename: M C
authors.initials: MC
authors.lastname: Petty
mesh_terms: D000327:Adsorption; D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D015374:Biosensing Techniques; D006863:Hydrogen-Ion Concentration; D008051:Lipid Bilayers / Q000493:pharmacokinetics; D011506:Proteins / Q000493:pharmacokinetics; D013055:Spectrophotometry, Infrared; D013499:Surface Properties; D014173:Transistors, Electronic; D014634:Valinomycin / Q000737:chemistry
chemical_list: D001672:Biocompatible Materials; D008051:Lipid Bilayers; D011506:Proteins; D014634:Valinomycin