Synthetic strategies to enhance the long-term stability of polymer brush coatings

Zhichao Ding, Changyou Chen, Yunlong Yu*, Sissi de Beer*

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Abstract

High-density, end-anchored macromolecules that form so-called polymer brushes are popular components of bio-inspired surface coatings. In a bio-mimetic approach, they have been utilized to reduce friction, repel contamination and control wetting, in particular in the development of biomedical materials. For reliable application of these coatings, it is critical that the performance of these coatings does not degrade in time. Yet, it is well-known that polymer brushes can deteriorate and degraft when exposed to water(-vapor) and this strongly limits the durability of these coatings. In this article, we provide an overview of the current status of research on the stability of polymer brushes. Moreover, we review different synthetic strategies, some of which are bio-inspired by itself, to enhance the long-term stability of these brushes. Based on this overview, we identify open question and issues to be resolved for brushes to be applied as durable bio-inspired surface coatings.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)2430-2443
Number of pages14
JournalJournal of materials chemistry. B: materials for biology and medicine
Volume10
Issue number14
Early online date10 Mar 2022
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 14 Apr 2022

Keywords

  • UT-Hybrid-D

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