Abstract
Polymer brushes have been shown in many investigations to be one of the most powerful systems to control interfacial properties [1–11]. Brushes can be used to coat colloidal particles, thereby strongly enhancing the colloidal stability as the brush prevents particles coming close enough to aggregate [2,3]. Polymer brushes, especially from poly(ethylene oxide) have been shown to protect interfaces from biofouling [4,5] and can be used on medical implants to reduce chances of inflammation [6]. Polymer brushes have been shown to have unique wetting properties [7,8] and can also greatly reduce the friction between two interfaces [9,10]. Especially, polyelectrolyte brushes have the potential to accommodate enzymes without affecting their structure and function [11].
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Polymer Brushes |
Subtitle of host publication | Substrates, Technologies, and Properties |
Publisher | CRC Press/Balkema |
Pages | 133-161 |
Number of pages | 29 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781439857953 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781439857946 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2012 |
Externally published | Yes |