Solventless hybrid grafting of antimicrobial polymers for self-sterilizing surfaces†
Abstract
Self-sterilizing surfaces were created using a single-step solventless grafting method. The grafting process was conducted by vapor deposition of a crosslinked poly(dimethylaminomethyl styrene-co-ethylene glycol diacrylate) (P(DMAMS-co-EGDA)) prime layer, followed by in situ grafting of poly(dimethylaminomethyl styrene) (PDMAMS) from the reactive sites of the prime layer. The hybrid coating allows both strong binding with the substrate and enriched bactericidal functionality on the surface. The