Article
Fabrication and Functionalization of Supramolecular Microgel Arrays Through Complementary Hydrogen-Bonding Interactions
Small
(2009)
Abstract
Polymer gels are selectively deposited on a pre-patterned substrate, making a microgel array. The microgel array (see image) can be crosslinked and selectively and reversibly functionalized by nanoparticles through complementary hydrogen-bonding interactions. A reusable polymer/nanoparticle composite microstructure pattern with fluorescent and magnetic properties is constructed through this method.
Keywords
- arrays,
- hydrogen bonding,
- polymer gels,
- self-assembly,
- supramolecular chemistry
Disciplines
Publication Date
December 4, 2009
Publisher Statement
DOI: 10.1002/smll.200800921
Citation Information
X Yu, B Samanta, H Xu, P Arumugam, et al.. "Fabrication and Functionalization of Supramolecular Microgel Arrays Through Complementary Hydrogen-Bonding Interactions" Small Vol. 5 Iss. 1 (2009) Available at: http://works.bepress.com/vincent_rotello/12/