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Gerald Findenig¹, Rupert Kargl, Karin Stana-Kleinschek

¹Division of Surface and Interface Science, Institute of Chemistry, Karl-Franzens-University Graz, Heinrichstrasse 28, A-8010 Graz, Austria. gerald.findenig@gmail.com

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Ionic strength significantly impacts polyelectrolyte/clay multilayer films. Polyethylenimine (PEI) films exhibit superior stability in varying ionic conditions, offering robust clay coatings for diverse applications.

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Materials Science
Polymer Chemistry
Surface Science

Background:

Layer-by-layer (LbL) assembly is a versatile technique for fabricating multilayer films.
Polyelectrolyte/clay nanocomposites offer unique properties for advanced material applications.
Understanding the influence of ionic strength is crucial for controlling film morphology and performance.

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate the effect of ionic strength on the structure, formation, and swelling of polyelectrolyte/clay multilayers.
To compare the behavior of different polyelectrolytes (PEI, pDADMAC, HPMA starch) under varying ionic conditions.
To evaluate the stability and swelling properties of LbL clay coatings.

Main Methods:

Fabrication of LbL polyelectrolyte/clay multilayers using PEI, pDADMAC, and HPMA starch with laponite clay.
Experiments conducted at two distinct ionic strengths (30 mM and 500 mM NaCl).
Characterization using quartz crystal microbalance with dissipation (QCM-D) to assess film thickness, adsorbed mass, and swelling behavior.

Main Results:

Higher film thickness and adsorbed masses observed for strong polyelectrolytes (pDADMAC, HPMA starch) at 500 mM NaCl.
Polyethylenimine (PEI) based films demonstrated significantly less sensitivity to ionic strength variations.
PEI films exhibited lower swelling in water, indicating enhanced stability in humid conditions compared to other polyelectrolytes.

Conclusions:

Ionic strength is a critical parameter influencing the properties of polyelectrolyte/clay LbL films.
PEI-based clay coatings offer superior structural integrity and stability across different ionic environments.
The reduced swelling of PEI films makes them promising for applications requiring robust and stable clay coatings in varying humidity levels.