The fabrication of polyelectrolyte multilayer films (PEMs) using the Layer-by-Layer (LbL)
method is one of the most versatile approaches for manufacturing functional surfaces. This is …

The review covers main applications of conducting polymers in chemical sensors and
biosensors. The first part is focused on intrinsic and induced receptor properties of …

Polymer materials flammability represents a major limitation to their use and hence to the
development of most polymer-based advanced technologies. Environmental and safety …

Surface-engineered coatings for the fire protection of cotton are being increasing used
thanks to the ease of application of the coatings and their effectiveness in preventing flame …

The Layer-by-Layer (LbL) method is a well-established method for the assembly of
nanomaterials with controlled structure and functionality through the alternate deposition …

Polyelectrolyte multilayered capsules (PEMUCs) obtained using the Layer-by-Layer (LbL)
method have become powerful tools for different biomedical applications, which include …

Layer-by-layer (LbL) polyelectrolyte coatings are intensively studied as reservoirs of
bioactive proteins for modulating interactions between biomaterial surfaces and cells. Mild …

A novel microcapsule system composed of sodium cellulose sulfate (NaCS) and chitosan
was prepared by layer-by-layer (LbL) self-assembly technique. As a potential drug delivery …

Rhizopus oryzae lipase (ROL) was immobilized by adsorption onto oxidized cellulose fibers
and regenerated films. The maximum adsorption level increases with the raise in the amount …

A critical discussion is presented on the properties and prerequisites of adsorbed
polyelectrolytes that have to function as substrates for further layer-by-layer deposition. The …