Ultraflexible, freestanding nanomembranes based on poly(ethylene glycol).

Meyerbröker, Nikolaus; Zharnikov, Michael · Adv Mater · 2014

basic_science · Level V

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Abstract

Extremely elastic and highly stable nanomembranes of variable thickness (5-350 nm) made completely of poly(ethylene glycol) are prepared by a simple procedure. The membranes exhibit distinct biorepulsive and hydrogel properties. They offer new possibilities for applications such as supports in transmission electron microscopy, matrices for inorganic nanoparticles, and pressure-sensitive elements for sensors.