Self-assembly of polymer/clay (PDDA-Cl/Na-montmorillonite) nanofilms (
1-5 nm) was studied by surface plasmon spectroscopy (SPS). In order to
better understand the formation of these films, the adsorption of pol
yelectrolyte on clay in bulk was analysed and the thickness of the fil
ms formed by the effect of various potentials applied in the course of
adsorption was studied. It is indicated by the isotherm that ion exch
ange adsorption and, consequently, electrostatic attraction are import
ant driving forces of film formation.