Abstract:
Method and apparatus for continuously forming and depositing a layer of monomolecular amphiphilic molecules on a substrate. The apparatus of the present invention includes static mechanical means comprising a pump which is supported outside the lower portion of the tank (310) and connected by conduits to compartment (310a) which is designed as a continuous chute around compartment (310b). It is in compartment (310b) that the compressed monomolecular layer films are deposited onto a substrate. The water flows in the direction indicated by arrows. The pump pulls the transport liquid through a conduit and out of compartment (310b), and pushes said liquid through other conduits and into compartment (310a) which is separated from compartment (310b) by continuous chute (310d). The compartment (310c) receives the monomolecular layer solution.