Abstract
AbstractMany novel areas of biological investigation require the patterned immobilization of bioactive ligands. In this work, easily modified thin films of poly[(pentafluorophenyl methacrylate) (PFM)‐co‐(ethylene glycol diacrylate) (EGDA)]are synthesized by initiated chemical vapor deposition (iCVD). PFM possesses a pentafluorophenyl ester side chain moiety, which is an excellent leaving group for the attachment of nucleophilic ligands by a single reaction step, while the EGDA functions as a crosslinking agent. Patterned surface modification through microcontact printing of fluorescently labeled amines that remain immobilized after repeated solvent rinses is demonstrated. Bulk modification of the copolymer with aminoethoxyethanol, which results in a ≈20° reduction in the observed contact angle with water, is also shown.magnified image
Talk to us
Join us for a 30 min session where you can share your feedback and ask us any queries you have
Schedule a callDisclaimer: All third-party content on this website/platform is and will remain the property of their respective owners and is provided on "as is" basis without any warranties, express or implied. Use of third-party content does not indicate any affiliation, sponsorship with or endorsement by them. Any references to third-party content is to identify the corresponding services and shall be considered fair use under The CopyrightLaw.
