Salt-responsive zwitterionic polymer brushes with anti-polyelectrolyte property. (March 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Xiao, Shengwei; Ren, Baiping; Huang, Lei; Shen, Mingxue; Zhang, Yanxian; Zhong, Mingqiang; Yang, Jintao; Zheng, Jie
• Is Part Of: Current opinion in chemical engineering. Volume 19(2018)
• Page Start: 86
• Page End: 93
• Publication Date: 2018-03
• Subjects: Chemical engineering -- Periodicals; Chemical engineering; Periodicals; 660.05
• DOI: 10.1016/j.coche.2017.12.008
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2211-3398

Abstract

Graphical abstract: Highlights: Zwitterionic brush with anti-polyelectrolyte property enables some intrinsic built-in functions. A unique role of anti-polyelectrolyte in different applications is presented. Underlying mechanisms of anti-polyelectrolyte are presented. Challenges and opportunities to develop smart zwitterionic polymers and surfaces are given. Abstract : Polymer brushes have been demonstrated as versatile and effective surface modification method to achieve unparalleled control over surface properties and functionality. Here, this review mainly highlights the intriguing performance and functionalities of zwitterionic polymer brushes with anti-polyelectrolyte property for a variety of applications in protein resistance, antibacterial activity, surface wetting, and surface frication. Different from other hydrophilic polymer brushes, zwitterionic brushes exhibit the unique zwitterionic-induced anti-polyelectrolyte effect, allowing for the development of new smart polymers and polymer-coated surfaces.