Monolayer formation of a hydrophobic polysilane on water surface assisted by liquid crystal molecule

Abstract

A mixed solution of poly(dihexylsilane) and 4′-pentyl-4-cyanobiphenyl (5CB) was spread on pure water. Surface pressure-area isotherm data and Brewster angle microscopy showed that a monomolecular stretching of this hydrophobic polysilane is performed with the assist of 5CB molecule.