π-area compression isotherms showed two 2D-transitions, t1 (∼6 mN/m) and t2 (∼30 mN/m).
Polymer chains with threshold lengths show interfacial desorption and compaction at t1.
PE-PEG5000, steric hindrance in PEG tail avoids hydrocarbon chains condensation at t2.
In-situ BAM/EFM revealed budding structures/2D-domains in PE-PEGn films with n ≥ 1000.
The PEG layer behaves as a compact and thick dependent electrical insulator.