Abstract
The aim of the work described in this Thesis was to develop new
fabrication techniques based on surface-initiated controlled polymerization (SIP)
for the preparation of functional polymeric platforms across the lengthscales.
Several synthetic processes based on controlled radical SIP were employed for
the preparation of polymer brush platforms which presented tunable
characteristics and, in some instances, a stimulus-responsive behavior. The SIP
methods employed were furthermore coupled with atomic force microscopy
(AFM)-assisted nanolithographic approaches in order to accomplish the
preparation of polymer grafts constituted by a limited number of macromolecules
grown on pre-determined positions on surfaces.
Original language | English |
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Award date | 23 Apr 2009 |
Place of Publication | Enschede |
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Print ISBNs | 978-90-365-2824-5 |
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Publication status | Published - 23 Apr 2009 |