Film deposition

The Langmuir—Blodgett (LB) technique, first introduced by Irving Langmuir and applied extensively by Katharine Blodgett, involves the vertical movement of a solid substrate through the monolayer/air interface (Blodgett, 1934; Blodgett, 1935; Langmuir, 1920). Blodgett's and Langmuir's original papers contain a wealth of useful experimental advice and are still excellent starting points for anyone considering working in the area today (Blodgett, 1935; Blodgett and Langmuir, 1937).