Journal article
Surface properties of PEO–silicone composites: reducing protein adsorption
Abstract
Silicone-based polymers with reduced protein adsorption were successfully prepared by incorporating mono- or bifunctional poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO) derivatives, respectively, into PDMS during rubber formation using classic room temperature vulcanization chemistry. Characterization of the films by water contact-angle measurements and XPS showed that the PEO was present on the film surface, with greater amounts of PEO at the interface modified …
Authors
Chen H; Brook MA; Chen Y; Sheardown H
Journal
Journal of Biomaterials Science Polymer Edition, Vol. 16, No. 4, pp. 531–548
Publisher
Taylor & Francis
Publication Date
1 2005
DOI
10.1163/1568562053700183
ISSN
0920-5063