Fig. 1From: Layer-by-layer assembled polymeric thin films as prospective drug delivery carriers: design and applicationsSchematic showing our research methodology for the fabrication of PEM films for remotely activated drug and protein delivery. a glass substrate; a–b, LbL deposition; b–c, silver NP synthesis; c–d, BSA loading; d–e, additional (PAH/DS) layer deposition; e–f, CH loading; f–g, remotely activated release. (Reprinted with permission from Ref. [48]. Copyright 2010, Elsevier)Back to article page