title: Converting molecular monolayers into functional membranes.
abstract: Carbon nanomembranes are constructed from monolayers of molecular amphiphiles assembled on a water surface. The floating molecular film is cross-linked to form a mechanically stable nanomembrane. By varying the type of molecules, the surface area, and the exposure condition, the membrane's stiffness, thickness, and permeability can be tailored.
authors.affiliation: Experimental Biophysics, Bielefeld University, Universitätsstrasse 25, 33615 Bielefeld (Germany). dario.anselmetti@physik.uni-bielefeld.de.
authors.forename: Dario
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Anselmetti
authors.forename: Armin
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Gölzhäuser
mesh_terms: D002244:Carbon / Q000737:chemistry*; D008567:Membranes, Artificial; D049329:Nanostructures / Q000737:chemistry*; D010539:Permeability; D013499:Surface Properties; D013501:Surface-Active Agents / Q000737:chemistry*; D014867:Water / Q000737:chemistry
chemical_list: D008567:Membranes, Artificial; D013501:Surface-Active Agents; D014867:Water; D002244:Carbon
keywords: 2D films; cross-linking; monolayers; nanomembranes; nanosheets