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Veldscholte LB, Snoeijer JH, den Otter WK, de Beer S. Pressure Anisotropy in Polymer Brushes and Its Effects on Wetting. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2024; 40:4401-4409. [PMID: 38358950 PMCID: PMC10905992 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.3c03727] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/04/2023] [Revised: 01/30/2024] [Accepted: 01/30/2024] [Indexed: 02/17/2024]
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Polymer brushes, coatings consisting of densely grafted macromolecules, experience an intrinsic lateral compressive pressure, originating from chain elasticity and excluded volume interactions. This lateral pressure complicates a proper definition of the interface and, thereby, the determination and interpretation of the interfacial tension and its relation to the wetting behavior of brushes. Here, we study the link among grafting-induced compressive lateral pressure in polymer brushes, interfacial tension, and brush wettability using coarse-grained molecular dynamics simulations. We focus on grafting densities and polymer-liquid affinities such that the polymer and liquid do not tend to mix. For these systems, a central result is that the liquid contact angle is independent of the grafting density, which implies that the grafting-induced lateral compressive pressure in the brush does not influence its wettability. Although the definition of brush interfacial tensions is complicated by the grafting-induced pressure, the difference in the interfacial tension between wet and dry brushes is perfectly well-defined. We confirm explicitly from Young's law that this difference offers an accurate description of the brush wettability. We then explore a method to isolate the grafting-induced contribution to the lateral pressure, assuming the interfacial tension is independent of grafting density. This scenario indeed allows disentanglement of interfacial and grafting effects for a broad range of parameters, except close to the mixing point. We separately discuss the latter case in light of autophobic dewetting.
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- Lars B. Veldscholte
- Functional
Polymer Surfaces, Department of Molecules and Materials, MESA+ Institute, University of Twente, 7500 AE Enschede, The Netherlands
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- Physics
of Fluids, MESA+ Institute, University of
Twente, 7500 AE Enschede, The Netherlands
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- Multiscale
Mechanics, Department of Fluid and Thermal Engineering, MESA+ Institute, University of Twente, 7500 AE Enschede, The Netherlands
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- Functional
Polymer Surfaces, Department of Molecules and Materials, MESA+ Institute, University of Twente, 7500 AE Enschede, The Netherlands
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Zhang T, Gai K, Li R, Liang Y, Li L, Chen J, Nie M. Robust and self-lubricating polyvinyl alcohol tubes with a mucosa-like hierarchical architecture for endotracheal intubation. J Mater Chem B 2024; 12:1330-1343. [PMID: 38230443 DOI: 10.1039/d3tb02402d] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/18/2024]
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Mechanical mismatch between interventional intubation tubes and human tissues often triggers inevitable friction and causes secondary injury to patients during interventional therapy. Herein, we propose a fabrication strategy of a self-lubricating polyvinyl alcohol (PVA) tube by industrial extrusion technology followed by simple infiltration with water. First, biocompatible glycerin was introduced to weaken the intrinsic hydrogen interaction of PVA by new molecular complexation, broadening the gap between the melting and decomposition temperatures and enabling the stable extrusion of the PVA tube. Subsequently, the as-prepared PVA tube was infiltrated with an aqueous solution to construct a strong hydrogen bonding network between PVA and water molecules, forming a soft hydration layer similar to the upper epithelium layer of mucosa. Benefiting from the solid and liquid properties of the hydration layer as well as the small proportion relative to the whole, the infiltrated PVA tube exhibited excellent hydration lubrication behavior and robust mechanical property. The friction coefficient, tensile strength and elongation at break were measured to be 0.05, 26.2 MPa and 654%, respectively, surpassing the values of 0.5, 16.4 MPa and 240% observed in a commercial polyvinyl chloride tube. In vitro, the PVA intubation tube demonstrated significant biocompatibility, and short-term exposure exhibited minimal impacts on the morphology and proliferation of L929 cells. Ultimately, the potential of the infiltrated PVA tube for interventional intubation was demonstrated successfully using an in vivo rabbit model, providing a new idea for the follow-up development of interventional intubation tubes.
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- Tongrui Zhang
- State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Polymer Research Institute, State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Department of Prosthodontics, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Polymer Research Institute, State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Department of Prosthodontics, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Polymer Research Institute, State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Department of Prosthodontics, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Polymer Research Institute, State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Department of Prosthodontics, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Polymer Research Institute, State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Department of Prosthodontics, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Polymer Research Institute, State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Department of Prosthodontics, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China.
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- State Key Laboratory of Polymer Materials Engineering, Polymer Research Institute, State Key Laboratory of Oral Diseases & National Center for Stomatology & National Clinical Research Center for Oral Diseases & Department of Prosthodontics, West China Hospital of Stomatology, Sichuan University, Chengdu 610041, Sichuan, China.
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Veldscholte LB, de Beer S. Scalable Air-Tolerant μL-Volume Synthesis of Thick Poly(SPMA) Brushes Using SI-ARGET-ATRP. ACS APPLIED POLYMER MATERIALS 2023; 5:7652-7657. [PMID: 37705713 PMCID: PMC10496111 DOI: 10.1021/acsapm.3c01628] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/20/2023] [Accepted: 08/18/2023] [Indexed: 09/15/2023]
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We present a facile procedure for preparing thick (up to 300 nm) poly(3-sulfopropyl methacrylate) brushes using SI-ARGET-ATRP by conducting the reaction in a fluid film between the substrate and a coverslip. This method is advantageous in a number of ways: it does not require deoxygenation of the reaction solution, and the monomer conversion is much higher than usual since only a minimal amount of solution (microliters) is used, resulting in a tremendous reduction (∼50×) of wasted reagents. Moreover, this method is particularly suitable for grafting brushes to large substrates.
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- Lars B. Veldscholte
- Functional
Polymer Surfaces Department of Molecules & Materials MESA+ Institute
for Nanotechnology, University of Twente, P.O. Box 217, 7500 AE Enschede, The Netherlands
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- Functional
Polymer Surfaces Department of Molecules & Materials MESA+ Institute
for Nanotechnology, University of Twente, P.O. Box 217, 7500 AE Enschede, The Netherlands
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Polymer brushes for friction control: Contributions of molecular simulations. Biointerphases 2023; 18:010801. [PMID: 36653299 DOI: 10.1116/6.0002310] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/19/2023] Open
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When polymer chains are grafted to solid surfaces at sufficiently high density, they form brushes that can modify the surface properties. In particular, polymer brushes are increasingly being used to reduce friction in water-lubricated systems close to the very low levels found in natural systems, such as synovial joints. New types of polymer brush are continually being developed to improve with lower friction and adhesion, as well as higher load-bearing capacities. To complement experimental studies, molecular simulations are increasingly being used to help to understand how polymer brushes reduce friction. In this paper, we review how molecular simulations of polymer brush friction have progressed from very simple coarse-grained models toward more detailed models that can capture the effects of brush topology and chemistry as well as electrostatic interactions for polyelectrolyte brushes. We pay particular attention to studies that have attempted to match experimental friction data of polymer brush bilayers to results obtained using molecular simulations. We also critically look at the remaining challenges and key limitations to overcome and propose future modifications that could potentially improve agreement with experimental studies, thus enabling molecular simulations to be used predictively to modify the brush structure for optimal friction reduction.
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Surface characterization of an ultra-soft contact lens material using an atomic force microscopy nanoindentation method. Sci Rep 2022; 12:20013. [PMID: 36411325 PMCID: PMC9678857 DOI: 10.1038/s41598-022-24701-9] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/24/2022] [Accepted: 11/18/2022] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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As new ultra-soft materials are being developed for medical devices and biomedical applications, the comprehensive characterization of their physical and mechanical properties is both critical and challenging. To characterize the very low surface modulus of the novel biomimetic lehfilcon A silicone hydrogel contact lens coated with a layer of a branched polymer brush structure, an improved atomic force microscopy (AFM) nanoindentation method has been applied. This technique allows for precise contact-point determination without the effects of viscous squeeze-out upon approaching the branched polymer. Additionally, it allows individual brush elements to be mechanically characterized in the absence of poroelastic effects. This was accomplished by selecting an AFM probe with a design (tip size, geometry, and spring constant) that was especially suited to measuring the properties of soft materials and biological samples. The enhanced sensitivity and accuracy of this method allows for the precise measurement of the very soft lehfilcon A material, which has an extremely low elastic modulus in the surface region (as low as 2 kPa) and extremely high elasticity (nearly 100%) in an aqueous environment. The surface-characterization results not only reveal the ultra-soft nature of the lehfilcon A lens surface but also demonstrate that the elastic modulus exhibits a 30 kPa/200 nm gradient with depth due to the disparity between the modulus of the branched polymer brushes and the SiHy substrate. This surface-characterization methodology may be applied to other ultra-soft materials and medical devices.
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Gao L, Zhao X, Zhang Y, Yang L, Wang R, Ma Z, Liang YM, Ma S, Zhou F. Bioinspired Polysaccharide Derivative with Efficient and Stable Lubrication for Silicon-Based Devices. Biomacromolecules 2022; 23:3766-3778. [PMID: 35980819 DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.2c00640] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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It is becoming increasingly important to synthesize efficient biomacromolecule lubricants suitable for medical devices. Even though the development of biomimetic lubricants has made great progress, the current system suitable for hydrophobic silicone-based medical devices is highly limited. In this work, we synthesize one kind of novel polysaccharide-derived macromolecule lubricant of chitosan (CS) grafted polyethylene glycol (PEG) chains and catechol groups (CT) (CS-g-PEG-g-CT). CS-g-PEG-g-CT shows good adsorption ability by applying quantitative analysis of quartz crystal microbalance (QCM), attenuated total reflectance-Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (ATR-FTIR), and confocal fluorescence imaging technique, as well as the typical shear-thinning feature. CS-g-PEG-g-CT exhibits low and stable coefficients of friction (COFs) (0.01-0.02) on polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) surfaces at a wide range of mass concentrations in diverse media including pure water, physiological saline, and PBS buffer solution and is even tolerant to various normal loads and sliding frequencies for complex pressurizing or shearing environments. Subsequently, systematic surface characterizations are used to verify the dynamic attachment ability of the CS-g-PEG-g-CT lubricant on the loading/shearing process. The lubrication mechanism of CS-g-PEG-g-CT can be attributed to the synergy of strong adsorption from catechol groups to form a uniform assembly layer, excellent hydration effect from PEG chains, and typical shear-thinning feature to dissipate viscous resistance. Surprisingly, CS-g-PEG-g-CT exhibits efficient lubricity on silicone-based commercial contact lenses and catheters. The current macromolecule lubricant demonstrates great real application potential in the fields of medical devices and disease treatments.
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- Luyao Gao
- State Key Laboratory of Solid Lubrication, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China.,State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Solid Lubrication, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China.,Shandong Laboratory of Yantai Advanced Materials and Green Manufacturing, Yantai Zhongke Research Institute of Advanced Materials and Green Chemical Engineering, Yantai 264006, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Solid Lubrication, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Solid Lubrication, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Solid Lubrication, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Solid Lubrication, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China.,Baiyin Zhongke Innovation Research Institute of Green Materials, Baiyin 730900, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Applied Organic Chemistry, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou 730000, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Solid Lubrication, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China.,Shandong Laboratory of Yantai Advanced Materials and Green Manufacturing, Yantai Zhongke Research Institute of Advanced Materials and Green Chemical Engineering, Yantai 264006, China
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- State Key Laboratory of Solid Lubrication, Lanzhou Institute of Chemical Physics, Chinese Academy of Sciences, Lanzhou 730000, China
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Ritsema van Eck G, Chiappisi L, de Beer S. Fundamentals and Applications of Polymer Brushes in Air. ACS APPLIED POLYMER MATERIALS 2022; 4:3062-3087. [PMID: 35601464 PMCID: PMC9112284 DOI: 10.1021/acsapm.1c01615] [Citation(s) in RCA: 34] [Impact Index Per Article: 17.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2021] [Accepted: 01/03/2022] [Indexed: 05/22/2023]
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For several decades, high-density, end-tethered polymers, forming so-called polymer brushes, have inspired scientists to understand their properties and to translate them to applications. While earlier research focused on polymer brushes in liquids, it was recently recognized that these brushes can find application in air as well. In this review, we report on recent progress in unraveling fundamental concepts of brushes in air, such as their vapor-swelling and solvent partitioning. Moreover, we provide an overview of the plethora of applications in air (e.g., in sensing, separations or smart adhesives) where brushes can be key components. To conclude, we provide an outlook by identifying open questions and issues that, when solved, will pave the way for the large scale application of brushes in air.
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- Guido
C. Ritsema van Eck
- Sustainable
Polymer Chemistry Group, Department of Molecules & Materials,
MESA+ Institute for Nanotechnology, University
of Twente, P.O. Box 217, 7500 AE Enschede, The Netherlands
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- Institut
Max von Laue - Paul Langevin, 71 avenue des Martyrs, 38042 Grenoble, France
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- Sustainable
Polymer Chemistry Group, Department of Molecules & Materials,
MESA+ Institute for Nanotechnology, University
of Twente, P.O. Box 217, 7500 AE Enschede, The Netherlands
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Wang L, Sun L, Zhang X, Wang H, Song L, Luan S. A Self-defense Hierarchical Antibacterial Surface with Inherent Antifouling and Bacteria-activated Bactericidal Properties for Infection Resistance. Biomater Sci 2022; 10:1968-1980. [DOI: 10.1039/d1bm01952j] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/21/2022]
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Biomedical device-associated infection (BAI) is one of the main reasons for the function failure of implants in clinic practices. Development of high-efficiency antibacterial materials is of great significance to reduce...
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Li C, Xu G, Wang L, Li J, Lu H. Tribological properties of graphene oxide and polyethylene glycol composites under dry friction and oil lubrication conditions. J Appl Polym Sci 2021. [DOI: 10.1002/app.51935] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/16/2022]
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- Chengzhi Li
- Group of Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering, Xi'an Key Laboratory of Modern Intelligent Textile Equipment, College of Mechanical & Electronic Engineering Xi'an Polytechnic University Xi'an China
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- Group of Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering, Xi'an Key Laboratory of Modern Intelligent Textile Equipment, College of Mechanical & Electronic Engineering Xi'an Polytechnic University Xi'an China
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- Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, The First Affiliated Hospital of Xi'an Jiaotong University, Health Science Center Xi'an Jiaotong University Xi'an China
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- High‐end Functional Materials Research Center Chemistry and Chemical Engineering Guangdong Laboratory Shantou China
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- Group of Mechanical and Biomedical Engineering, Xi'an Key Laboratory of Modern Intelligent Textile Equipment, College of Mechanical & Electronic Engineering Xi'an Polytechnic University Xi'an China
- Taizhou Medical New & Hi‐Tech industrial Development Zone Taizhou China
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Smook LA, Ritsema van Eck GC, de Beer S. Vapor sorption in binary polymer brushes: The effect of the polymer-polymer interface. J Chem Phys 2021; 155:054904. [PMID: 34364330 DOI: 10.1063/5.0057065] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/14/2022] Open
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Polymer brushes attract vapors that are good solvents for polymers. This is useful in sensing and other technologies that rely on concentrating vapors for optimal performance. It was recently shown that vapor sorption can be enhanced further by incorporating two incompatible types of polymers A and B in the brushes: additional vapor adsorbs at the high-energy polymer-polymer interface in these binary brushes. In this article, we present a model that describes this enhanced sorption in binary brushes of immiscible A-B polymers. To do so, we set up a free-energy model to predict the interfacial area between the different polymer phases in binary brushes. This description is combined with Gibbs adsorption isotherms to determine the adsorption at these interfaces. We validate our model with coarse-grained molecular dynamics simulations. Moreover, based on our results, we propose design parameters (A-B chain fraction, grafting density, vapor, and A-B interaction strength) for optimal vapor absorption in coatings composed of binary brushes.
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- Leon A Smook
- Sustainable Polymer Chemistry Group, Department of Molecules and Materials, MESA+ Institute for Nanotechnology, University of Twente, P.O. Box 217, 7500 AE Enschede, The Netherlands
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- Sustainable Polymer Chemistry Group, Department of Molecules and Materials, MESA+ Institute for Nanotechnology, University of Twente, P.O. Box 217, 7500 AE Enschede, The Netherlands
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- Sustainable Polymer Chemistry Group, Department of Molecules and Materials, MESA+ Institute for Nanotechnology, University of Twente, P.O. Box 217, 7500 AE Enschede, The Netherlands
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Bračič M, Mohan T, Kargl R, Grießer T, Heinze T, Stana Kleinschek K. Protein repellent anti-coagulative mixed-charged cellulose derivative coatings. Carbohydr Polym 2020; 254:117437. [PMID: 33357910 DOI: 10.1016/j.carbpol.2020.117437] [Citation(s) in RCA: 6] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/21/2020] [Revised: 08/31/2020] [Accepted: 11/19/2020] [Indexed: 11/27/2022]
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This study describes the formation of cellulose based polyelectrolyte charge complexes on the surface of biodegradable polycaprolactone (PCL) thin films. Anionic sulphated cellulose (CS) and protonated cationic amino cellulose (AC) were used to form these complexes with a layer-by-layer coating technique. Both polyelectrolytes were analyzed by charge titration methods to elucidate their pH-value dependent protonation behavior. A quartz crystal microbalance with dissipation (QCM-D) in combination with X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and atomic force microscopy (AFM) were used to follow the growth, stability and water content of up to three AC/CS bi-layers in aqueous environment. This was combined with coagulation studies on one, two and three bilayers of AC/CS, measuring the thrombin formation rate and the total coagulation time of citrated blood plasma with QCM-D. Stable mixed charged bilayers could be prepared on PCL and significantly higher masses of AC than of CS were present in these complexes. Strong hydration due to the presence of ammonium and sulphate substituents on the backbone of cellulose led to a significant BSA repellent character of three bilayers of AC/CS coatings. The total plasma coagulation time was increased in comparison to neat PCL, indicating an anticoagulative nature of the coatings. Surprisingly, a coating solely composed of an AC layer significantly prolonged the total coagulation time on the surfaces although it did not prevent fibrinogen deposition. It is suggested that these cellulose derivative-based coatings can therefore be used to prevent unwanted BSA deposition and fibrin clot formation on PCL to foster its biomedical application.
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- Matej Bračič
- Laboratory for Characterization and Processing of Polymers (LCPP), Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Maribor, Maribor, Slovenia.
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- Institute for Chemistry and Technology of Biobased Systems, Graz University of Technology, Stremayrgasse 9, A-8010, Graz, Austria.
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- Laboratory for Characterization and Processing of Polymers (LCPP), Faculty of Mechanical Engineering, University of Maribor, Maribor, Slovenia; Institute for Chemistry and Technology of Biobased Systems, Graz University of Technology, Stremayrgasse 9, A-8010, Graz, Austria; Institute of Bioproducts and Paper Technology (BPTI), Graz University of Technology, Inffeldgasse 23, AT - 8010, Graz, Austria.
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- Chair of Chemistry of Polymeric Materials, University of Leoben, Otto-Glöckel-Straße 2, A-8700, Leoben, Austria
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- Center of Excellence for Polysaccharide Research, Institute of Organic Chemistry and Macromolecular Chemistry, Friedrich Schiller University of Jena, Humboldtstraße 10, D-07743, Jena, Germany
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- Institute for Chemistry and Technology of Biobased Systems, Graz University of Technology, Stremayrgasse 9, A-8010, Graz, Austria
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Song D, Cahn D, Duncan GA. Mucin Biopolymers and Their Barrier Function at Airway Surfaces. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2020; 36:12773-12783. [PMID: 33094612 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.0c02410] [Citation(s) in RCA: 32] [Impact Index Per Article: 8.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/11/2023]
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In the lung, the airway epithelium produces secreted and tethered mucin biopolymers to form a mucus hydrogel layer and a surface-attached polymer brush layer. These layers work in concert to facilitate the cilia-mediated transport of mucus for the capture and clearance of inhaled materials to prevent lung damage. The mechanisms by which mucin biopolymers protect the lung from injury have been an intense area of study in airway biology for the past several decades. In this feature article, we will discuss how airway mucins achieve these protective barrier functions. We will present the key findings, rooted in polymer and surface science, that have aided in understanding mucin barrier function. In addition, we will describe how this work may influence the design of nanoparticles to overcome the mucus barrier to effective drug delivery.
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- Daniel Song
- Fischell Department of Bioengineering, University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland 20742, United States
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- Fischell Department of Bioengineering, University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland 20742, United States
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- Fischell Department of Bioengineering, University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland 20742, United States
- Biophysics Program, University of Maryland, College Park, Maryland 20742, United States
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Hsu SY, Ohno K, Sakakibara K, Tsujii Y. Convenient Synthesis of Very-Thick Concentrated Polymer Brushes by Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization in an Ionic Liquid. Macromolecules 2020. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.macromol.0c00161] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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- Shu-Yao Hsu
- Institute for Chemical Research, Kyoto University, Gokasho, Uji, Kyoto 611-0011, Japan
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- Institute for Chemical Research, Kyoto University, Gokasho, Uji, Kyoto 611-0011, Japan
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- Institute for Chemical Research, Kyoto University, Gokasho, Uji, Kyoto 611-0011, Japan
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- Institute for Chemical Research, Kyoto University, Gokasho, Uji, Kyoto 611-0011, Japan
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Adibnia V, Mirbagheri M, Salimi S, De Crescenzo G, Banquy X. Nonspecific interactions in biomedical applications. Curr Opin Colloid Interface Sci 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cocis.2019.12.004] [Citation(s) in RCA: 7] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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Moghaddam SZ, Thormann E. Surface forces and friction tuned by thermo-responsive polymer films. Curr Opin Colloid Interface Sci 2020. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cocis.2019.12.002] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/06/2023]
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Liamas E, Connell SD, Ramakrishna SN, Sarkar A. Probing the frictional properties of soft materials at the nanoscale. NANOSCALE 2020; 12:2292-2308. [PMID: 31951242 DOI: 10.1039/c9nr07084b] [Citation(s) in RCA: 16] [Impact Index Per Article: 4.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/10/2023]
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The understanding of friction in soft materials is of increasing importance due to the demands of industries such as healthcare, biomedical, food and personal care, the incorporation of soft materials into technology, and in the study of interacting biological interfaces. Many of these processes occur at the nanoscale, but even at micrometer length scales there are fundamental aspects of tribology that remain poorly understood. With the advent of Friction Force Microscopy (FFM), there have been many fundamental insights into tribological phenomena at the atomic scale, such as 'stick-slip' and 'super-lubricity'. This review examines the growing field of soft tribology, the experimental aspects of FFM and its underlying theory. Moving to the nanoscale changes the contact mechanics which govern adhesive forces, which in turn play a pivotal role in friction, along with the deformation of the soft interface and dissipative phenomena. We examine recent progress and future prospects in soft nanotribology.
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- Evangelos Liamas
- Food Colloids and Bioprocessing Group, School of Food Science and Nutrition, University of Leeds, UK.
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- Molecular and Nanoscale Physics Group, School of Physics and Astronomy, University of Leeds, UK
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- Food Colloids and Bioprocessing Group, School of Food Science and Nutrition, University of Leeds, UK.
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Hsu SY, Kayama Y, Ohno K, Sakakibara K, Fukuda T, Tsujii Y. Controlled Synthesis of Concentrated Polymer Brushes with Ultralarge Thickness by Surface-Initiated Atom Transfer Radical Polymerization under High Pressure. Macromolecules 2019. [DOI: 10.1021/acs.macromol.9b02072] [Citation(s) in RCA: 13] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
Affiliation(s)
- Shu-Yao Hsu
- Institute for Chemical Research, Kyoto University, Uji, Kyoto 611-0011, Japan
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- Institute for Chemical Research, Kyoto University, Uji, Kyoto 611-0011, Japan
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- Institute for Chemical Research, Kyoto University, Uji, Kyoto 611-0011, Japan
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- Institute for Chemical Research, Kyoto University, Uji, Kyoto 611-0011, Japan
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- Institute for Chemical Research, Kyoto University, Uji, Kyoto 611-0011, Japan
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- Institute for Chemical Research, Kyoto University, Uji, Kyoto 611-0011, Japan
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Lin W, Klein J. Control of surface forces through hydrated boundary layers. Curr Opin Colloid Interface Sci 2019. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cocis.2019.10.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 19] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/29/2022]
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Yan W, Ramakrishna SN, Romio M, Benetti EM. Bioinert and Lubricious Surfaces by Macromolecular Design. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2019; 35:13521-13535. [PMID: 31532689 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.9b02316] [Citation(s) in RCA: 11] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.2] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/28/2023]
Abstract
The modification of a variety of biomaterials and medical devices often encompasses the generation of biopassive and lubricious layers on their exposed surfaces. This is valid when the synthetic supports are required to integrate within physiological media without altering their interfacial composition and when the minimization of shear stress prevents or reduces damage to the surrounding environment. In many of these cases, hydrophilic polymer brushes assembled from surface-interacting polymer adsorbates or directly grown by surface-initiated polymerizations (SIP) are chosen. Although growing efforts by polymer chemists have been focusing on varying the composition of polymer brushes in order to attain increasingly bioinert and lubricious surfaces, the precise modulation of polymer architecture has simultaneously enabled us to substantially broaden the tuning potential for the above-mentioned properties. This feature article concentrates on reviewing this latter strategy, comparatively analyzing how polymer brush parameters such as molecular weight and grafting density, the application of block copolymers, the introduction of branching and cross-links, or the variation of polymer topology beyond the simple, linear chains determine highly technologically relevant properties, such as biopassivity and lubrication.
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- Wenqing Yan
- Polymer Surfaces Group, Laboratory for Surface Science and Technology, Department of Materials , Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH Zürich) , Vladimir-Prelog-Weg 1-5/10 , CH-8093 Zurich , Switzerland
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- Polymer Surfaces Group, Laboratory for Surface Science and Technology, Department of Materials , Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH Zürich) , Vladimir-Prelog-Weg 1-5/10 , CH-8093 Zurich , Switzerland
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- Polymer Surfaces Group, Laboratory for Surface Science and Technology, Department of Materials , Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH Zürich) , Vladimir-Prelog-Weg 1-5/10 , CH-8093 Zurich , Switzerland
- Biointerfaces, Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa) , Lerchenfeldstrasse 5 , CH-9014 St. Gallen , Switzerland
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- Polymer Surfaces Group, Laboratory for Surface Science and Technology, Department of Materials , Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH Zürich) , Vladimir-Prelog-Weg 1-5/10 , CH-8093 Zurich , Switzerland
- Biointerfaces, Swiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (Empa) , Lerchenfeldstrasse 5 , CH-9014 St. Gallen , Switzerland
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