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Mengel SD, DeStefano AJ, Webber T, Semerdjiev A, Han S, Segalman RA. Salt-Screened Transition toward Bulk-Like Water Dynamics near Polymeric Zwitterions. ACS Macro Lett 2024:928-934. [PMID: 38995998 DOI: 10.1021/acsmacrolett.4c00347] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 07/14/2024]
Abstract
The superior antifouling performance of zwitterionic materials is commonly linked to their hydration structure, in which tight surface binding of water molecules inhibits solute adsorption. However, there is comparatively little direct experimental data on the hydration water structure and dynamics around zwitterionic moieties, including the longer-range behavior of the hydration shell that modulates the approach of solutes to the polymer surface. This work experimentally probes the dynamics of the diffusing hydration water molecules around a series of zwitterion chemistries using Overhauser dynamic nuclear polarization relaxometry. Surprisingly, water dynamics measured within ∼1 nm of the zwitterions were minimally inhibited compared to those near uncharged hydrophilic or cationic side chains. Specific dissolved ions further enhance the water diffusivity near the zwitterions, rendering the hydration shell bulk water-like. These results that the hydration of a zwitterion surface is nearly indistinguishable from bulk water suggest that these surfaces are "invisible" to biological constituents in a manner tunable by the ionic environment and the chemical design of the zwitterionic surface.
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- Shawn D Mengel
- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of California, Santa Barbara, California 93106, United States
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of California, Santa Barbara, California 93106, United States
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of California, Santa Barbara, California 93106, United States
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of California, Santa Barbara, California 93106, United States
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- Department of Chemistry, Northwestern University, Evanston, Illinois 60208, United States
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- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of California, Santa Barbara, California 93106, United States
- Department of Materials, University of California, Santa Barbara, California 93106, United States
- Department of Chemistry & Biochemistry, University of California, Santa Barbara, California 93106, United States
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Psarakis CA, Fidelis TT, Chin KB, Journaux B, Kavner A, Sarker P, Styczinski MJ, Vance SD, Wei T. Electrical Conductivity of Subsurface Ocean Analogue Solutions from Molecular Dynamics Simulations. ACS EARTH & SPACE CHEMISTRY 2024; 8:1146-1153. [PMID: 38919853 PMCID: PMC11194852 DOI: 10.1021/acsearthspacechem.3c00345] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/30/2023] [Revised: 05/01/2024] [Accepted: 05/13/2024] [Indexed: 06/27/2024]
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Investigating the habitability of ocean worlds is a priority of current and future NASA missions. The Europa Clipper mission will conduct approximately 50 flybys of Jupiter's moon Europa, returning a detailed portrait of its interior from the synthesis of data from its instrument suite. The magnetometer on board has the capability of decoupling Europa's induced magnetic field to high precision, and when these data are inverted, the electrical conductivity profile from the electrically conducting subsurface salty ocean may be constrained. To optimize the interpretation of magnetic induction data near ocean worlds and constrain salinity from electrical conductivity, accurate laboratory electrical conductivity data are needed under the conditions expected in their subsurface oceans. At the high-pressure, low-temperature (HPLT) conditions of icy worlds, comprehensive conductivity data sets are sparse or absent from either laboratory data or simulations. We conducted molecular dynamics simulations of candidate ocean compositions of aqueous NaCl under HPLT conditions at multiple concentrations. Our results predict electrical conductivity as a function of temperature, pressure, and composition, showing a decrease in conductivity as the pressure increases deeper into the interior of an icy moon. These data can guide laboratory experiments at conditions relevant to icy moons and can be used in tandem to forward-model the magnetic induction signals at ocean worlds and compare with future spacecraft data. We discuss implications for the Europa Clipper mission.
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- Catherine A. Psarakis
- University
of California, Los Angeles, Los
Angeles, California 90095, United States
- Jet
Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute
of Technology, Pasadena, California 91011, United States
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- Jet
Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute
of Technology, Pasadena, California 91011, United States
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- University
of Washington, Seattle, Seattle, Washington 98195, United States
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- University
of California, Los Angeles, Los
Angeles, California 90095, United States
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- University
of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina 29208, United States
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- Jet
Propulsion Laboratory, California Institute
of Technology, Pasadena, California 91011, United States
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- University
of South Carolina, Columbia, South Carolina 29208, United States
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Wu Y, Lin T, Santos E, Ahn D, Marson R, Sarker P, Chen X, Gubbels F, Shephard NE, Mohler C, Wei T, Kuo TC, Chen Z. Molecular behavior of silicone adhesive at buried polymer interface studied by molecular dynamics simulation and sum frequency generation vibrational spectroscopy. SOFT MATTER 2024; 20:4765-4775. [PMID: 38841820 DOI: 10.1039/d4sm00407h] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 06/07/2024]
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Silicones have excellent material properties and are used extensively in many applications, ranging from adhesives and lubricants to electrical insulation. To ensure strong adhesion of silicone adhesives to a wide variety of substrates, silane-based adhesion promotors are typically blended into the silicone adhesive formulation. However, little is known at the molecular level about the true silane adhesion promotion mechanism, which limits the ability to develop even more effective adhesion promoters. To understand the adhesion promotion mechanism of silane molecules at the molecular level, this study has used sum frequency generation vibrational spectroscopy (SFG) to determine the behavior of (3-glycidoxypropyl)trimethoxy silane (γ-GPS) at the buried interface between poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET) and a bulk silicone adhesive. To complement and extend the SFG results, atomistic molecular dynamics (MD) simulations were applied to investigate molecular behavior and interfacial interaction of γ-GPS at the silicone/PET interface. Free energy computations were used to study the γ-GPS interaction in the sample system and determine the γ-GPS interfacial segregation mechanism. Both experiments and simulations consistently show that γ-GPS molecules prefer to segregate at the interface between PET and PDMS. The methoxy groups on γ-GPS molecules orient toward the PDMS polymer phase. The consistent picture of interfacial structure emerging from both simulation and experiment provides enhanced insight on how γ-GPS behaves in the silicone - PET system and illustrates why γ-GPS could improve the adhesion of silicone adhesive, leading to further understanding of silicone adhesion mechanisms useful in the design of silicone adhesives with improved performance.
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- Yuchen Wu
- Department of Chemistry, University of Michigan, MI 48109, USA.
- Department of Macromolecular Science and Engineering, University of Michigan, MI 48109, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Michigan, MI 48109, USA.
- Department of Macromolecular Science and Engineering, University of Michigan, MI 48109, USA
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- The Dow Chemical Company, Midland, MI 48674, USA
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- The Dow Chemical Company, Midland, MI 48674, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC 29208, USA.
- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC 29208, USA
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- The Dow Chemical Company, Midland, MI 48674, USA
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- The Dow Chemical Company, Midland, MI 48674, USA
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- Department of Biomedical Engineering, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC 29208, USA.
- Department of Chemical Engineering, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC 29208, USA
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- The Dow Chemical Company, Midland, MI 48674, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Michigan, MI 48109, USA.
- Department of Macromolecular Science and Engineering, University of Michigan, MI 48109, USA
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Song X, Man J, Qiu Y, Wang J, Li R, Zhang Y, Cui G, Li J, Li J, Chen Y. Study of Hydration Repulsion of Zwitterionic Polymer Brushes Resistant to Protein Adhesion through Molecular Simulations. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2024; 16:17145-17162. [PMID: 38534071 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c18546] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/28/2024]
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The fabrication of antifouling zwitterionic polymer brushes represents a leading approach to mitigate nonspecific adhesion on the surfaces of medical devices. This investigation seeks to elucidate the correlation between the material composition and structural attributes of these polymer brushes in preventing protein adhesion. To achieve this goal, we modeled three different zwitterionic brushes, namely, carboxybetaine methacrylate (CBMA), sulfobetaine methacrylate (SBMA), and (2-(methacryloyloxy)ethyl)-phosphorylcholine (MPC). The simulations revealed that elevating the grafting density enhances the structural stability, hydration strength, and resistance to protein adhesion exhibited by the polymer brushes. PCBMA manifests a more robust hydration layer, while PMPC demonstrates the slightest interaction with proteins. In a comprehensive evaluation, PSBMA polymer brushes emerged as the best choice with superior stability, enhanced protein repulsion, and minimally induced protein deformation, resulting in effective resistance to nonspecific adhesion. The high-density SBMA polymer brushes significantly reduce the level of protein adhesion in AFM testing. In addition, we have pioneered the quantitative characterization of hydration repulsion in polymer brushes by analyzing the hydration repulsion characteristics at different materials and graft densities. In summary, our study provides a nuanced understanding of the material and structural determinants influencing the capacity of zwitterionic polymer brushes to thwart protein adhesion. Additionally, it presents a quantitative elucidation of hydration repulsion, contributing to the advancement and application of antifouling polymer brushes.
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- Xinzhong Song
- Key Laboratory of High Efficiency and Clean Mechanical Manufacture of Ministry of Education, School of Mechanical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan 250061, P. R. China
- Key National Demonstration Center for Experimental Mechanical Engineering Education, Shandong University, Jinan 250061, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of High Efficiency and Clean Mechanical Manufacture of Ministry of Education, School of Mechanical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan 250061, P. R. China
- Key National Demonstration Center for Experimental Mechanical Engineering Education, Shandong University, Jinan 250061, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of High Efficiency and Clean Mechanical Manufacture of Ministry of Education, School of Mechanical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan 250061, P. R. China
- Key National Demonstration Center for Experimental Mechanical Engineering Education, Shandong University, Jinan 250061, P. R. China
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- Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan 250012, P. R. China
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- Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan 250012, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of High Efficiency and Clean Mechanical Manufacture of Ministry of Education, School of Mechanical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan 250061, P. R. China
- Key National Demonstration Center for Experimental Mechanical Engineering Education, Shandong University, Jinan 250061, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of High Efficiency and Clean Mechanical Manufacture of Ministry of Education, School of Mechanical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan 250061, P. R. China
- Key National Demonstration Center for Experimental Mechanical Engineering Education, Shandong University, Jinan 250061, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of High Efficiency and Clean Mechanical Manufacture of Ministry of Education, School of Mechanical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan 250061, P. R. China
- Key National Demonstration Center for Experimental Mechanical Engineering Education, Shandong University, Jinan 250061, P. R. China
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- Key Laboratory of High Efficiency and Clean Mechanical Manufacture of Ministry of Education, School of Mechanical Engineering, Shandong University, Jinan 250061, P. R. China
- Key National Demonstration Center for Experimental Mechanical Engineering Education, Shandong University, Jinan 250061, P. R. China
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- Qilu Hospital of Shandong University, Jinan 250012, P. R. China
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Dasanayake GS, Hamadani CM, Singh G, Kumar Misra S, Vashisth P, Sharp JS, Adhikari L, Baker GA, Tanner EEL. Imidazolium-based zwitterionic liquid-modified PEG-PLGA nanoparticles as a potential intravenous drug delivery carrier. NANOSCALE 2024; 16:5584-5600. [PMID: 38410026 DOI: 10.1039/d3nr06349f] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/28/2024]
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Zwitterionic-based systems offer promise as next-generation drug delivery biomaterials capable of enhancing nanoparticle (NP) stimuli-responsiveness, biorecognition, and biocompatibility. Further, imidazole-functionalized amphiphilic zwitterions are able to readily bind to various biological macromolecules, enabling antifouling properties for enhanced drug delivery efficacy and bio-targeting. Herein, we describe structurally tuned zwitterionic imidazole-based ionic liquid (ZIL)-coated PEG-PLGA nanoparticles made with sonicated nanoprecipitation. Upon ZIL surface modification, the hydrodynamic radius increased by nearly 20 nm, and the surface charge significantly shifted closer to neutral. 1H NMR spectra suggests that the amount of ZIL on the nanoparticle surface is controlled by the structure of the ZIL and that the assembly occurs as a result of non-covalent interactions of ZIL-coated nanoparticle with the polymer surface. These nanoparticle-zwitterionic liquid (ZIL) constructs demonstrate selective affinity towards red blood cells in whole mouse blood and show relatively low human hemolysis at ∼5%. Additionally, we observe higher nanoparticle accumulation of ZIL-NPs compared with unmodified NP controls in human triple-negative breast cancer cells (MDA-MB-231). Furthermore, although the ZIL shows similar protein adsorption by SDS-PAGE, LC-MS/MS protein analysis data demonstrate a difference in the relative abundance and depletion of proteins in mouse and human serum. Hence, we show that ZIL-coated nanoparticles provide a new potential platform to enhance RBC-based drug delivery systems for cancer treatments.
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- Gaya S Dasanayake
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Mississippi, University, MS 38677, USA.
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Mississippi, University, MS 38677, USA.
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Mississippi, University, MS 38677, USA.
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- Department of BioMolecular Sciences, University of Mississippi, University, MS 38677, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Mississippi, University, MS 38677, USA.
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Mississippi, University, MS 38677, USA.
- Department of BioMolecular Sciences, University of Mississippi, University, MS 38677, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, 65211, USA
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- Department of Chemistry, University of Missouri, Columbia, MO, 65211, USA
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry, University of Mississippi, University, MS 38677, USA.
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Dai L, Fan X. Fabrication of reversible bacteria-killing and bacteria-releasing cotton fabrics with anti-bacteria adhesion capacity for potential application in reusable medical materials. Int J Biol Macromol 2024; 260:129510. [PMID: 38246472 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijbiomac.2024.129510] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/09/2023] [Revised: 01/04/2024] [Accepted: 01/12/2024] [Indexed: 01/23/2024]
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Nowadays, more and more smart antibacterial materials have been prepared to meet some specific application area, and most of these materials have complex fabrication processes or incompatible biocompatibility. In this paper, a smart monomer that can switch between the form of quaternary ammonium salt and zwitterionic betaine was prepared and grafted onto cotton fabric. This finished cotton was smart too, it had nice antibacterial performance (99.89 % for E. coli and 99.97 % for S. aureus) in the form of quaternary ammonium salt, and it could release most of the attached bacteria when transferred to the form of zwitterionic betaine in PBS, and the form of zwitterionic betaine could converse back to the state of quaternary ammonium salt in HAC. Simultaneously, it was biocompatible in the form of zwitterionic betaine form. Furthermore, this smart material had nice function reproducibility after repeated transformations. In general, the smart antibacterial cotton could switch between bacteria-killing and bacteria-releasing reversibly, and had good biocompatibility and nice reproducibility, showing a potential application in reusable medical protective materials.
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- Li Dai
- Key Laboratory of Science and Technology of Eco-Textiles, Ministry of Education, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Science and Technology of Eco-Textiles, Ministry of Education, Jiangnan University, Wuxi, Jiangsu, PR China.
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Zhang J, Ali LMA, Durand D, Gary-Bobo M, Hesemann P. Novel Antifouling Coatings by Zwitterionic Silica Grafting on Glass Substrates. LANGMUIR : THE ACS JOURNAL OF SURFACES AND COLLOIDS 2024. [PMID: 38319714 DOI: 10.1021/acs.langmuir.3c02932] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 02/07/2024]
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Zwitterionic silica coatings for surface functionalization are greatly prominent because of their simple and fast preparation, high availability, and effective antifouling properties. In this work, two zwitterionic sulfobetaine silane coatings, i.e., mono-SBSi and tris-SBSi, were deposited on glass surfaces and tested for antifouling of biological material and biofilm using human cancer cell and seawater, respectively. The used zwitterionic precursors mono-SBSi and tris-SBSi differ by the number of hydrolyzable silane groups: mono-SBSi contains one trimethoxysilane group, whereas tris-SBSi contains three of these functions. First, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy indicates the successful grafting of zwitterionic coatings onto a glass surface. Characterization using atomic force microscopy shows the different morphologies and roughness of the two coatings. The glass surface became more hydrophilic after the grafting of zwitterionic coatings than the bare glass substrate. The antifouling properties of two coatings were evaluated via human cancer cell adsorption. Interestingly, the tris-SBSi coating displays a significantly lower level of cell adsorption compared to that of both mono-SBSi coating and the non-modified control surface. The same trend was observed for biofilm formation in seawater. Finally, the toxicity of mono-SBSi and tris-SBSi coatings was evaluated on zebrafish embryos, indicating the good biocompatibility of both coatings. Our results indicate interesting antifouling properties of zwitterionic coatings. The chemical constitution of the used precursor has an impact on the antifouling properties of the formed coating: the tris-SBSi-based zwitterionic silica coatings display improved antifouling properties compared to those of the mono-SBSi-based coating. Besides, the use of trisilylated precursors should result in the formation of more resistant and robust coatings due to the higher number of grafting functions. For all these reasons, we anticipate that tris-SBSi coatings will open new perspectives for antifouling applications for biological environments and implants.
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- Jian Zhang
- ICGM, Université Montpellier-CNRS-ENSCM, 1919, route de Mende, 34293 Montpellier Cedex 05, France
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- IBMM, Université Montpellier-CNRS-ENSCM, 1919, route de Mende, 34293 Montpellier Cedex 05, France
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- IBMM, Université Montpellier-CNRS-ENSCM, 1919, route de Mende, 34293 Montpellier Cedex 05, France
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- IBMM, Université Montpellier-CNRS-ENSCM, 1919, route de Mende, 34293 Montpellier Cedex 05, France
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- ICGM, Université Montpellier-CNRS-ENSCM, 1919, route de Mende, 34293 Montpellier Cedex 05, France
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Karagrigoriou D, Berking BB, Wang Q, Sánchez-Cerrillo DM, Galimberti DR, Wilson DA, Neumann K. Unveiling the Antifouling Potential of Stabilized Poly(phosphorus ylides). ACS Macro Lett 2023; 12:1608-1613. [PMID: 37956403 PMCID: PMC10734299 DOI: 10.1021/acsmacrolett.3c00524] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/31/2023] [Revised: 11/06/2023] [Accepted: 11/09/2023] [Indexed: 11/15/2023]
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Zwitterionic polymers have emerged as highly attractive building blocks for antifouling coatings in biomedical applications. Notably, these polymers offer effective alternatives to the widely used poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG), which has raised concerns regarding its immunotoxicity and the development of PEG-specific antibodies. Polymeric ylides, a largely overlooked class of zwitterionic polymers, have been reported as effective antifouling scaffolds. However, the reported subclasses, poly(sulfur ylides) and N-oxides, lack structural diversity and chemical variability. In this study, we present the synthesis and characterization of polymeric phosphorus ylides as an unexplored class of poly(ylides) with significantly increased structural diversity, which is of high value when designing future ylide-based antifouling materials. Our findings demonstrate that, owing to their low dipole moments and hydration layers, these polymeric phosphorus ylides significantly reduce bacterial attachment. Furthermore, we observe selective toxicity toward bacteria rather than mammalian cells. The bactericidal nature of poly(phosphorus ylides), coupled with their expanded chemical space, provides a distinct advantage over existing materials, including zwitterionic polymers from betaine scaffolds. We anticipate that these unexplored structures will broaden the scope of antifouling applications for poly(ylides).
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- Dimitrios Karagrigoriou
- Institute for Molecules and Materials, Radboud University, Heyendaalseweg 135, 6525 AJ Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Institute for Molecules and Materials, Radboud University, Heyendaalseweg 135, 6525 AJ Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Institute for Molecules and Materials, Radboud University, Heyendaalseweg 135, 6525 AJ Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Institute for Molecules and Materials, Radboud University, Heyendaalseweg 135, 6525 AJ Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Institute for Molecules and Materials, Radboud University, Heyendaalseweg 135, 6525 AJ Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Institute for Molecules and Materials, Radboud University, Heyendaalseweg 135, 6525 AJ Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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- Institute for Molecules and Materials, Radboud University, Heyendaalseweg 135, 6525 AJ Nijmegen, The Netherlands
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Xu K, Xie H, Sun C, Lin W, You Z, Zheng G, Zheng X, Xu Y, Chen J, Lin F. Sustainable Coating Based on Zwitterionic Functionalized Polyurushiol with Antifouling and Antibacterial Properties. Molecules 2023; 28:8040. [PMID: 38138530 PMCID: PMC10746087 DOI: 10.3390/molecules28248040] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2023] [Revised: 12/04/2023] [Accepted: 12/09/2023] [Indexed: 12/24/2023] Open
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Zwitterionic polymer coatings facilitate the formation of hydration layers via electrostatic interactions on their surfaces and have demonstrated efficacy in preventing biofouling. They have emerged as a promising class of marine antifouling materials. However, designing multifunctional, environmentally friendly, and natural products-derived zwitterionic polymer coatings that simultaneously resist biofouling, inhibit protein adhesion, exhibit strong antibacterial properties, and reduce algal adhesion is a significant challenge. This study employed two diisocyanates as crosslinkers and natural urushiol and ethanolamine as raw materials. The coupling reaction of diisocyanates with hydroxyl groups was employed to synthesize urushiol-based precursors. Subsequently, sulfobetaine moieties were introduced into the urushiol-based precursors, developing two environmentally friendly and high-performance zwitterionic-functionalized polyurushiol antifouling coatings, denoted as HUDM-SB and IPUDM-SB. The sulfobetaine-functionalized polyurushiol coating exhibited significantly enhanced hydrophilicity, with the static water contact angle reduced to less than 60°, and demonstrated excellent resistance to protein adhesion. IPUDM-SB exhibited antibacterial efficacy up to 99.9% against common Gram-negative bacteria (E. coli and V. alginolyticus) and Gram-positive bacteria (S. aureus and Bacillus. sp.). HUDM-SB achieved antibacterial efficacy exceeding 95.0% against four bacterial species. Furthermore, the sulfobetaine moieties on the surfaces of the IPUDM-SB and HUDM-SB coatings effectively inhibited the growth and reproduction of algal cells by preventing microalgae adhesion. This zwitterionic-functionalized polyurushiol coating does not contain antifouling agents, making it a green, environmentally friendly, and high-performance biomaterial-based solution for marine antifouling.
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- Fujian Engineering and Research Center of New Chinese Lacquer Materials, College of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Minjiang University, Fuzhou 350108, China; (K.X.); (H.X.); (C.S.); (W.L.); (Z.Y.); (G.Z.); (X.Z.); (Y.X.)
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- Fujian Engineering and Research Center of New Chinese Lacquer Materials, College of Materials and Chemical Engineering, Minjiang University, Fuzhou 350108, China; (K.X.); (H.X.); (C.S.); (W.L.); (Z.Y.); (G.Z.); (X.Z.); (Y.X.)
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Luc VS, Lin CC, Wang SY, Lin HP, Li BR, Chou YN, Chang CC. Antifouling Properties of Amine-Oxide-Containing Zwitterionic Polymers. Biomacromolecules 2023; 24:5467-5477. [PMID: 37862241 DOI: 10.1021/acs.biomac.3c00948] [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: 10/22/2023]
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Biofouling due to nonspecific proteins or cells on the material surfaces is a major challenge in a range of applications such as biosensors, medical devices, and implants. Even though poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) has become the most widely used stealth material in medical and pharmaceutical products, the number of reported cases of PEG-triggered rare allergic responses continues to increase in the past decades. Herein, a new type of antifouling material poly(amine oxide) (PAO) has been evaluated as an alternative to overcome nonspecific foulant adsorption and impart comparable biocompatibility. Alkyl-substituted PAO containing diethyl, dibutyl, and dihexyl substituents are prepared, and their solution properties are studied. Photoreactive copolymers containing benzophenone as the photo-cross-linker are prepared by reversible addition-fragmentation chain-transfer polymerization and fully characterized by gel permeation chromatography and dynamic light scattering. Then, these water-soluble polymers are anchored onto a silicon wafer with the aid of UV irradiation. By evaluating the fouling resistance properties of these modified surfaces against various types of foulants, protein adsorption and bacterial attachment assays show that the cross-linked PAO-modified surface can efficiently inhibit biofouling. Furthermore, human blood cell adhesion experiments demonstrate that our PAO polymer could be used as a novel surface modifier for biomedical devices.
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- Van-Sieu Luc
- Sustainable Chemical Science and Technology (SCST), Taiwan International Graduate Program (TIGP), Academia Sinica, Taipei 11529, Taiwan
- Institute of Chemistry, Academia Sinica, Taipei 11529, Taiwan
- Department of Applied Chemistry, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu 300093, Taiwan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu 300093, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Tainan 71005, Taiwan
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- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu 300093, Taiwan
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- Institute of Biomedical Engineering, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu 300093, Taiwan
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- Department of Chemical and Materials Engineering, Southern Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Tainan 71005, Taiwan
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- Department of Applied Chemistry, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu 300093, Taiwan
- Center for Emergent Functional Matter Science, National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University, Hsinchu 300093, Taiwan
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Akintola J, Chen Y, Digby ZA, Schlenoff JB. Antifouling Coatings from Glassy Polyelectrolyte Complex Films. ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES 2023; 15:50058-50068. [PMID: 37871187 DOI: 10.1021/acsami.3c11744] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 2.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/25/2023]
Abstract
Coatings that prevent or decrease fouling are sought for many applications, including those that inhibit the attachment of organisms in aquatic environments. To date, antifouling coatings have mostly followed design criteria assembled over decades: surfaces should be well/strongly hydrated, possess low net charge, and maintain a hydrophilic character when exposed to the location of use. Thus, polymers based on ethylene glycol or zwitterionic repeat units have been shown to be highly effective. Unfortunately, hydrated materials can be quite soft, limiting their use in some environments. In a major paradigm shift, this work describes glassy antifouling films made from certain complexes of positive and negative polyelectrolytes. The dense network of electrostatic interactions yields tough materials below the glass transition temperature, Tg, in normal use, while the highly ionic character of these polyelectrolyte complexes ensures strong hydration. The proximity of equal numbers of opposite charges within these complexes mimics zwitterionic structures. Films, assembled layer-by-layer from aqueous solutions, contained sulfonated poly(ether ether ketone), SPEEK, a rigid polyelectrolyte that binds strongly to a selection of quaternary ammonium polycations. Layer-by-layer buildup of SPEEK and polycations was linear, indicating strong complexes between polyelectrolytes. Calorimetry also showed that complex formation was exothermic. Surfaces coated with these films in the 100 nm thickness range completely resisted adhesion of the common flagellate green algae, Chlamydomonas reinhardtii, which were removed from surfaces at a minimum applied flow rate of 0.8 cm s-1. The total surface charge density of adsorbed cations, determined with a sensitive radioisotopic label, was very low, around 10% of a monolayer, which minimized adsorption driven by counterion release from the surface. The viscoelastic properties of the complexes, which were stable even in concentrated salt solutions, were explored using rheology of bulk samples. When fully hydrated, their Tg values were observed to be above 75 °C.
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Affiliation(s)
- John Akintola
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry , The Florida State University , Tallahassee, Florida 32308-4390 , United States
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- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry , The Florida State University , Tallahassee, Florida 32308-4390 , United States
| | - Zachary A Digby
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry , The Florida State University , Tallahassee, Florida 32308-4390 , United States
| | - Joseph B Schlenoff
- Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry , The Florida State University , Tallahassee, Florida 32308-4390 , United States
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