RT Journal Article T1 3D solid supported inter-polyelectrolyte complexes obtainedby the alternate deposition of poly(diallyldimethylammoniumchloride) and poly(sodium 4-styrenesulfonate) A1 Guzmán, Eduardo A1 Maestro, Armando A1 Llamas, Sara A1 Álvarez-Rodríguez, Jesús A1 Ortega, Francisco A1 Maroto-Valiente, Ángel A1 González Rubio, Ramón AB This work addresses the formation and the internal morphology of polyelectrolyte layers obtained by the layer-by-layer method. A multimodal characterization showed the absence of stratification of the films formed by the alternate deposition of poly(diallyldimethylammonium chloride) and poly(sodium 4-styrenesulfonate). Indeed the final organization might be regarded as threedimensional solid-supported inter-polyelectrolyte films. The growth mechanism of the multilayers, followed using a quartz crystal microbalance, evidences two different growth trends, which show a dependency on the ionic strength due to its influence onto the polymer conformation. The hydration state does not modify the multilayer growth, but it contributes to the total adsorbed mass of the film. The water associated with the polyelectrolyte films leads to their swelling and plastification. The use of X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy has allowed for deeper insights on the internal structure and composition of the polyelectrolyte multilayers. PB Beilstein-Institut zur Förderung der Chemischen Wissenschaften SN 2190-4286 YR 2016 FD 2016-02-05 LK https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/24348 UL https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14352/24348 LA eng NO Ministerio de Economía y Competitividad (MINECO) NO ESA NO EU NO ESFCOST DS Docta Complutense RD 4 may 2024