A Universal and Versatile Approach for Surface Biofunctionalization: Layer‐by‐Layer Assembly Meets Host–Guest Chemistry

Abstract

A universal and versatile approach is developed using noncovalent interactions as driving forces to build bioactive surfaces with desired biofunctions. A polyanion containing guest moieties is designed as a building block to form a polyelectrolyte multilayered film via electrostatic interactions by layer-by-layer assembly technique, and as a matrix to provide binding sites for incorporation of biofunctional host molecules via host–guest interactions. As a service to our authors and readers, this journal provides supporting information supplied by the authors. Such materials are peer reviewed and may be re-organized for online delivery, but are not copy-edited or typeset. Technical support issues arising from supporting information (other than missing files) should be addressed to the authors. Please note: The publisher is not responsible for the content or functionality of any supporting information supplied by the authors. Any queries (other than missing content) should be directed to the corresponding author for the article.