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Effect of Molecular Weights on Metal-Mediated Grafting of Sulfobetaine Polymers onto Solid Surfaces for Non-Biofouling Applications.

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The grafting of zwitterionic molecules onto solid surfaces is an important tool for decreasing the unwanted adsorption of biomolecules, such as proteins, bacteria, and cells. This has been achieved through… Click to show full abstract

The grafting of zwitterionic molecules onto solid surfaces is an important tool for decreasing the unwanted adsorption of biomolecules, such as proteins, bacteria, and cells. This has been achieved through various approaches, such as zwitterionic monolayer/multilayer formation, surface-initiated polymerization of zwitterionic monomers, and grafting of pre-synthesized zwitterionic polymers. Recently, a coordination-driven approach to grafting zwitterionic polymers onto solid surfaces has been discovered to be an effective method because of its versatility and robustness. However, the bacterial adhesion resistance of zwitterionic polymer grafting has been explored using only one molecular weight, and the non-biofouling performance against other fouling organisms has remained unexamined. In this study, we systematically investigate the characteristics of coordination-driven surface zwitteration. Sulfobetaine (SB) polymers with three different molecular weights are synthesized and employed for surface grafting. Polydopamine is used as a surface primer, and SB polymers are grafted onto the surfaces via the formation of metal-mediated coordinate bonds. The effect of molecular weight on the grafting efficiency and non-biofouling performance is investigated via protein adsorption and marine diatom adhesion assays. The SB polymer with a high molecular weight was found to be crucial for achieving strong resistance to protein adsorption and marine fouling. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.

Keywords: solid surfaces; onto solid; molecular weights; non biofouling; polymers onto; sulfobetaine polymers

Journal Title: Macromolecular bioscience
Year Published: 2022

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