Fundamentals and Applications of Polymer Brushes in Air

Guido C. Ritsema Van Eck, Leonardo Chiappisi, Sissi de Beer*

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Abstract

For several decades, high-density, end-tethered polymers, forming so-called polymer brushes, have inspired scientists to understand their properties and to translate them to applications. While earlier research focused on polymer brushes in liquids, it was recently recognized that these brushes can find application in air as well. In this review, we report on recent progress in unraveling fundamental concepts of brushes in air, such as their vapor-swelling and solvent partitioning. Moreover, we provide an overview of the plethora of applications in air (e.g., in sensing, separations or smart adhesives) where brushes can be key components. To conclude, we provide an outlook by identifying open questions and issues that, when solved, will pave the way for the large scale application of brushes in air.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)3062-3087
Number of pages26
JournalACS Applied Polymer Materials
Volume4
Issue number5
Early online date14 Jan 2022
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 13 May 2022

Keywords

  • Adhesion
  • Polymer brush
  • Sensing
  • Separations
  • Surfaces
  • Vapor
  • Wetting
  • UT-Hybrid-D

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