KSV NIMA Langmuir and Langmuir-Blodgett Troughs (KSV NIMA L & LB Troughs) are used to fabricate and characterize thin films with controlled packing density.

KSV NIMA L Troughs can fabricate the monolayer to a liquid-gas interface whereas KSV NIMA LB Troughs can both create the monolayer at liquid-gas interface and then transfer the layer as a coating on a solid substrate. This enables the creation of single and multilayer films with precise control of thickness, molecular orientation and packing density.

Technology benefits
The Langmuir and Langmuir-Blodgett technologies have unique advantages explaining their wide usage worldwide to study some of the most essential scientific questions. These advantages include:
- Precise control of molecular packing density
- Precise control over coating thickness
- Homogeneous deposition over large areas
- Enables multilayer structures with varying layer composition
- High flexibility to use different kind of particles and substrates
- Coating quality can be pre-monitored prior to deposition