Research Article

QDs Supported on Langmuir-Blodgett Films of Polymers and Gemini Surfactant

Table 1

Spreading coefficients and interfacial tension values for the different systems studied.

Bilayer systems Interfacial tension (mN m−1)cSpreading coefficient (mN m−1)

PMAO//QDs 33.7a0.0 0.7
PSMABEE//QDs 39.3b 8.3b−2.0
Gemini//QD36.00.0 3.0

[51]; b[52]; cLayer 1 refers to the substrate coating film. See text.