Communication: Hairy-rod-like macromolecules are reported to useful ma
terials in the fabrication of membranes. Cellulose alkylethers, cross-
linked through cinnamyl side groups (see Figure), are transferred onto
a Celgard 2400 substrate using the Langmuir-Blodgett technique. The p
reparation and the characteristics of the membranes are presented.