Abstract
The uptake of tridodecylmethylammonium chloride (TDMAC) by poly(vinyl chloride) has been investigated to provide a more quantitative basis for the preparation of blood-compatible surfaces based on TDMAC-heparin coatings. Sorption isotherms of TDMAC from toluene-cyclohexane and toluene-methanol mixtures have been measured. In toluene-cyclohexane mixtures, the TDMAC uptake is proportional to the degree of swelling of the polymer. From ion-exchange experiments with 36Cl-, it appears that only a small fraction of the TDMAC remains near the PVC surface to provide the heparin binding capacity. Methanol forms a strong H-bonded complex with TDMAC in toluence and prevents its sorption by PVC.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 2855-2859 |
Journal | Journal of applied polymer science |
Volume | 21 |
Issue number | 10 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1977 |
Keywords
- IR-70800