X-RAY CHARACTERIZATION OF CELLULOSE LB FILMS

Polymer molecules of cellulose acetomyristat (CAM) with different degr ees of substitution (y) on acyl groups of myristic and acetic acids we re synthesized and their crystals were investigated by X-ray diffracti on methods to choose a proper gamma for fabrication of well-packed LB films. It was shown that there is a possibility of fabricating CAM LB films in which one-third of the long side chains is changed into diffe rent functional groups: drugs (for medical purposes), light sensitive compounds (for micro electronics) or others.