Polyelectrolyte Spider Web

A close-up, high-contrast photograph of a dark, weathered surface covered in a network of fine cracks and veins. A prominent, fan-shaped cluster of thicker, silver-colored ridges is centered in the frame, resembling a fossilized leaf or a branching neural network. The texture is rough and irregular, with small pits and golden-brown highlights scattered across the deep charcoal-colored background.

Label: Polyelectrolyte Spider Web
Artist: Sandrine Lteif
Description: The polymer was synthesized, dissolved in water and deposited on a silicon wafer. The result was an interesting pattern on the surface. This strong positively charged polymer can be used to form thin films. These multilayers have a wide range of applications ranging from electronics to biosensors and tissue engineering.
Type: DSLR
Artist Affiliation: Graduate Student
Department: Chemistry
Area of Research: Polymer and Materials Chemistry
Date: 2020