Structure and functionality of polyelectrolyte brushes : a surface force perspective

The unique functionality of polyelectrolyte brushes depends on several types of specific interactions, including solvent structure effects, hydrophobic forces, electrostatic interactions, and specific ion interactions. Subtle variations in the solution environment can lead to conformational and surf...

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Main Authors: Xu, Xin, Billing, Mark, Ruths, Marina, Klok, Harm-Anton, Yu, Jing
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spelling sg-ntu-dr.10356-1381052023-07-14T15:47:17Z Structure and functionality of polyelectrolyte brushes : a surface force perspective Xu, Xin Billing, Mark Ruths, Marina Klok, Harm-Anton Yu, Jing School of Materials Science & Engineering Engineering::Materials Surface Chemistry Polymer Brushes The unique functionality of polyelectrolyte brushes depends on several types of specific interactions, including solvent structure effects, hydrophobic forces, electrostatic interactions, and specific ion interactions. Subtle variations in the solution environment can lead to conformational and surface structural changes of the polyelectrolyte brushes, which are mainly discussed from a surface-interaction perspective in this Focus Review. A brief overview is given of recent theoretical and experimental progress in the structure of polyelectrolyte brushes in various environments. Two important techniques for surface-force measurements are described, the surface forces apparatus (SFA) and atomic force microscopy (AFM), and some recent results on polyelectrolyte brushes are shown. Lastly, this Focus Review highlights the use of these surface-grafted polyelectrolyte brushes in the creation of functional surfaces for various applications, including nonfouling surfaces, boundary lubricants, and stimuli-responsive surfaces. MOE (Min. of Education, S’pore) Accepted version 2020-04-24T05:59:18Z 2020-04-24T05:59:18Z 2018 Journal Article Xu, X., Billing, M., Ruths, M., Klok, H.-A., & Yu, J. (2018). Structure and functionality of polyelectrolyte brushes : a surface force perspective. Chemistry: An Asian journal, 13(22), 3411-3436. doi:10.1002/asia.201800920 1861-4728 https://hdl.handle.net/10356/138105 10.1002/asia.201800920 30080310 2-s2.0-85054486285 22 13 3411 3436 en Chemistry: An Asian journal This is the peer reviewed version of the following article: Xu, X., Billing, M., Ruths, M., Klok, H.-A., & Yu, J. (2018). Structure and functionality of polyelectrolyte brushes : a surface force perspective. Chemistry: An Asian journal, 13(22), 3411-3436, which has been published in final form at http://doi.org/10.1002/asia.201800920. This article may be used for non-commercial purposes in accordance with Wiley Terms and Conditions for Use of Self-Archived Versions. application/pdf
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topic Engineering::Materials
Surface Chemistry
Polymer Brushes
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Surface Chemistry
Polymer Brushes
Xu, Xin
Billing, Mark
Ruths, Marina
Klok, Harm-Anton
Yu, Jing
Structure and functionality of polyelectrolyte brushes : a surface force perspective
description The unique functionality of polyelectrolyte brushes depends on several types of specific interactions, including solvent structure effects, hydrophobic forces, electrostatic interactions, and specific ion interactions. Subtle variations in the solution environment can lead to conformational and surface structural changes of the polyelectrolyte brushes, which are mainly discussed from a surface-interaction perspective in this Focus Review. A brief overview is given of recent theoretical and experimental progress in the structure of polyelectrolyte brushes in various environments. Two important techniques for surface-force measurements are described, the surface forces apparatus (SFA) and atomic force microscopy (AFM), and some recent results on polyelectrolyte brushes are shown. Lastly, this Focus Review highlights the use of these surface-grafted polyelectrolyte brushes in the creation of functional surfaces for various applications, including nonfouling surfaces, boundary lubricants, and stimuli-responsive surfaces.
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Xu, Xin
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Yu, Jing
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author Xu, Xin
Billing, Mark
Ruths, Marina
Klok, Harm-Anton
Yu, Jing
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title Structure and functionality of polyelectrolyte brushes : a surface force perspective
title_short Structure and functionality of polyelectrolyte brushes : a surface force perspective
title_full Structure and functionality of polyelectrolyte brushes : a surface force perspective
title_fullStr Structure and functionality of polyelectrolyte brushes : a surface force perspective
title_full_unstemmed Structure and functionality of polyelectrolyte brushes : a surface force perspective
title_sort structure and functionality of polyelectrolyte brushes : a surface force perspective
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