Surface-initiated controlled radical polymerization: state-of-the-art, opportunities, and challenges in surface and interface engineering with polymer brushes
The generation of polymer brushes by surface-initiated controlled radical polymerization (SI-
CRP) techniques has become a powerful approach to tailor the chemical and physical …
CRP) techniques has become a powerful approach to tailor the chemical and physical …
Polymer brushes: Synthesis, characterization, properties and applications
Polymer brushes are thin polymer films in which the individual polymer chains are tethered
by one chain end to a solid interface. The bulk and solution properties of these highly …
by one chain end to a solid interface. The bulk and solution properties of these highly …
Polymer brushes via surface-initiated controlled radical polymerization: synthesis, characterization, properties, and applications
R Barbey, L Lavanant, D Paripovic, N Schuwer… - Chemical …, 2009 - ACS Publications
Polymer Brushes via Surface-Initiated Controlled Radical Polymerization: Synthesis,
Characterization, Properties, and Applications | Chemical Reviews ACS ACS Publications C&EN …
Characterization, Properties, and Applications | Chemical Reviews ACS ACS Publications C&EN …
Reversibly switchable wettability
B Xin, J Hao - Chemical Society Reviews, 2010 - pubs.rsc.org
This critical review outlines the current state-of-the-art research on the reversibly switchable
wettability of surface brought about by external stimuli and the exchange of counterions …
wettability of surface brought about by external stimuli and the exchange of counterions …
Adhesion and mechanical properties of PNIPAM microgel films and their potential use as switchable cell culture substrates
Abstract Thermoresponsive poly (N‐isopropylacrylamide)(PNIPAM) microgel films are
shown to allow controlled detachment of adsorbed cells via temperature stimuli. Cell …
shown to allow controlled detachment of adsorbed cells via temperature stimuli. Cell …
Polymer surface with graft chains
K Kato, E Uchida, ET Kang, Y Uyama… - Progress in Polymer …, 2003 - Elsevier
Polymer surface modification has been a significant issue over two decades in many fields
of application. Among modification techniques developed to date, surface grafting has …
of application. Among modification techniques developed to date, surface grafting has …
Stimuli-responsive interfaces and systems for the control of protein–surface and cell–surface interactions
MA Cole, NH Voelcker, H Thissen, HJ Griesser - Biomaterials, 2009 - Elsevier
Real-time control over and reversibility of biomolecule–surface interactions at interfaces is
an increasingly important goal for a range of scientific fields and applications. The field of …
an increasingly important goal for a range of scientific fields and applications. The field of …
PNIPAM chain collapse depends on the molecular weight and grafting density
This study demonstrates that the thermally induced collapse of end-grafted poly (N-
isopropylacrylamide)(PNIPAM) above the lower critical solution temperature (LCST) of 32° C …
isopropylacrylamide)(PNIPAM) above the lower critical solution temperature (LCST) of 32° C …
Programmed adsorption and release of proteins in a microfluidic device
A microfluidic device has been developed that can adsorb proteins from solution, hold them
with negligible denaturation, and release them on command. The active element in the …
with negligible denaturation, and release them on command. The active element in the …
Adaptive and responsive surfaces through controlled reorganization of interfacial polymer layers
The present manuscript offers an overview of the current state of affairs within the research
field of adaptive and environmentally sensitive polymer surfaces designed to respond to …
field of adaptive and environmentally sensitive polymer surfaces designed to respond to …