Cooperativity at the organic/inorganic interface

Abstract

Cooperativity at the organic/inorganic interface is investigated at the Langmuir monolayer/nanoparticles interface with transmission electron microscopy and Brewster angle microscopy. Mineralization-induced collapse of the Langmuir monolayer is, for the first time, reported and factors that influence the cooperativity at the organic/inorganic interface are suggested. This study may provide an insight into the biomineralization and the fabrication of biomimetic materials.