Abstract
In LB films, acceleration or selectivity of chemical reactions and regulation of conformation or configuration of the products can be achieved, because mutual orientation and packing of the functional groups can be easily controlled. This review describes mainly polymerization reactions including both of condensation and addition, and chromic reactions such as cis-trans isomerization in the LB films. Polymers with specific structures can be obtained in the LB films and these are expected to improve the stabilization of functional LB films. Control of chromic reactions in the LB films are promising for the conversion of photoenergy, such as in optical memory.
