Polymer films having a printed self-assembling monolayer

摘要: The present invention comprises methods of contact printing patterned, self-assembling monolayers alkanethiolates, carboxylic acids, hydroxamic and phosphonic acids on thermoplastic films metallized with an alloy such as nickel/gold, the compositions produced thereby, use these compositions. Patterned allow for controlled placement fluids thereon which contain a chemically reactive, indicator functionality. optical sensing devices thereby when film is exposed to analyte light, can produce diffraction patterns differ depending reaction monolayer interest. light be in visible spectrum, either reflected from film, or transmitted through it, any compound reacting fluid monolayer. also provides flexible support metal alloy.