Multiresponsive Biopolyelectrolyte Membrane

A biocompatible, biodegradable, bactericidal, chemically erasable membrane with multiple responsive functions has been synthesized. Permeability, adhesive, and mechanical properties of the membrane can be regulated by the pH and ionic strength of the surrounding aqueous solutions. In addition, the m...

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Published inAdvanced materials (Weinheim) Vol. 20; no. 23; pp. 4588 - 4593
Main Authors Gopishetty, Venkateshwarlu, Roiter, Yuri, Tokarev, Ihor, Minko, Sergiy
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Weinheim WILEY-VCH Verlag 02.12.2008
WILEY‐VCH Verlag
Subjects
Biomaterials
Gels
Phase transitions
Responsive polymers
Thin films
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Summary:A biocompatible, biodegradable, bactericidal, chemically erasable membrane with multiple responsive functions has been synthesized. Permeability, adhesive, and mechanical properties of the membrane can be regulated by the pH and ionic strength of the surrounding aqueous solutions. In addition, the membrane can store nanoparticles and enzymes.
Bibliography:US Army Research Office - No. W911NF-05-1-0339
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We thank Prof. M. R. Twiss for conducting the antimicrobial tests and Prof. C. Woodworth for assistance in the cell culture study. This work was supported by the US Army Research Office (Grant No. W911NF-05-1-0339). Supporting Information is available online from Wiley InterScience or from the author.
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We thank Prof. M. R. Twiss for conducting the antimicrobial tests and Prof. C. Woodworth for assistance in the cell culture study. This work was supported by the US Army Research Office (Grant No. W911NF‐05‐1‐0339). Supporting Information is available online from Wiley InterScience or from the author.
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ISSN:0935-9648
1521-4095
DOI:10.1002/adma.200801610