An ionizable thin film with gradient network size in direction of thickness
was prepared using 10-undecenoic acid(UA) by plasma polymerization. Gradie
nt structure in the network size was estimated by values of relative diffus
ion coefficient of ferocian ions through the film. The obtained film was fo
und to show chemomechanical behavior. The film bent in alkaline solution du
e to anisotropic swelling in direction of thickness and recovered to the or
iginal shape in acid solution. (C) 1999 Elsevier Science S.A. All rights re
served.