Issue 6, 2010

Polymer brushes: Applications in biomaterials and nanotechnology

Abstract

Surface-confined macromolecules known as polymer brushes are being increasing applied to a variety of areas. As more information is gained on the molecular structure of polymer brushes and how they respond to environmental stimuli, these applications are becoming wider ranging and better defined. This review seeks to highlight recent contributions in two broad areas: biotechnology and nanotechnology. These are positions in which polymer brushes are well-suited to offer performance gains. Examples are given that describe the benefits of using a well defined, covalently bound, and densely grafted polymer including in areas such as prevention of bacterial adherence, cell attachment, electrochemistry, and formation of colloidal crystals.

Graphical abstract: Polymer brushes: Applications in biomaterials and nanotechnology

Article information

Article type
Review Article
Submitted
16 Sep 2009
Accepted
22 Oct 2009
First published
11 Dec 2009

Polym. Chem., 2010,1, 769-777

Polymer brushes: Applications in biomaterials and nanotechnology

N. Ayres, Polym. Chem., 2010, 1, 769 DOI: 10.1039/B9PY00246D

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