Article
Photooxidation of Nanopatterned Poly(chloromethylstyrene): Direct Formation of Cross linked Aldehyde-Functionalized Films for Chemical Functionalization and Bioconjugation
Macromolecular Rapid Communications
(2010)
Abstract
Thumbnail image of graphical abstract UV irradiation of chloromethyl styrene simultaneously crosslinks the polymer and generates aldehyde groups that can be employed for polymer surface functionalization through aldehyde-imine/hydrazone chemistry. Using this method, we successfully have functionalized nanoimprinted polymer patterns with dyes, nanoparticles, and enzymes. These surfaces were characterized by infrared (ATR-IR) spectroscopy, X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS), fluorescence microscopy, and enzymatic activity assays.
Keywords
- enzyme immobilization,
- nanoimprint lithography,
- nanoparticles,
- polymers,
- surface functionalization,
- surface patterning
Disciplines
Publication Date
March 19, 2010
Publisher Statement
DOI: 10.1002/marc.200900925
Citation Information
X Yu, C Subramani, XC Yang, CK Kim, et al.. "Photooxidation of Nanopatterned Poly(chloromethylstyrene): Direct Formation of Cross linked Aldehyde-Functionalized Films for Chemical Functionalization and Bioconjugation" Macromolecular Rapid Communications Vol. 31 Iss. 9-10 (2010) Available at: http://works.bepress.com/vincent_rotello/23/