Issue 29, 2008
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Journal of Materials Chemistry

Advances in polymers for anti-biofouling surfaces

Sitaraman Krishnan,a   Craig J. Weinmanb  and  Christopher K. Oberb  

a Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering, Clarkson University, Potsdam, NY 13699, U. S. A.

b Department of Materials Science and Engineering, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853, U. S. A.
E-mail: cober@ccmr.cornell.edu
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Abstract

Self-assembling polymers and nanostructured polymer thin films are being actively explored as advanced coatings for marine and biomedical applications. This review highlights recent advances in the design and synthesis of polymers that can resist fouling by biomolecules, cells and organisms. Current understanding of the mechanisms of anti-biofouling activity is also discussed.

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DOI
https://doi.org/10.1039/B801491D
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Submitted
28 Jan 2008
Accepted
14 Mar 2008
First published
09 Apr 2008

J. Mater. Chem., 2008,18, 3405-3413

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Advances in polymers for anti-biofouling surfaces

S. Krishnan, C. J. Weinman and C. K. Ober, J. Mater. Chem., 2008, 18, 3405 DOI: 10.1039/B801491D

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