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Direct surface modification of polymer fibers and films by surface-initiated polymerizations has been investigated. The introduction of initiating sites on the polymer materials and successive polymerization produce surface-tethered polymer chains… Click to show full abstract
Direct surface modification of polymer fibers and films by surface-initiated polymerizations has been investigated. The introduction of initiating sites on the polymer materials and successive polymerization produce surface-tethered polymer chains on the polymer surface. The surface-selective modification controls the surface properties such as wetting, lubrication and anti-fouling without sacrificing the bulk performances. Researches on grafting polymer chains to five types of polymers, poly(methyl methacrylate)-based copolymer, Br-containing polyolefins, poly(butylene terephthalate), poly(vinylidene fluoride-co-trifluoroethylene) and poly(ether-ether ketone) are reviewed.
Journal Title: Polymer Journal
Year Published: 2018
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