Compliant, robust, and truly nanoscale free-standing multilayer films fabricated using spin-assisted layer-by-layer assembly

Free-standing multilayer gold-nanoparticle containing films with an overall thickness ranging from 20-70 nm have been fabricated. These films are compliant, robust, and long-living, and can be manufactured very time-efficiently with spin-assisted layer-by-layer assembly with an exceptionally high level of uniformity and integrity, which facilitate their ability to sustain multiple elastic deformations (see Figure).