Journal article
Fabrication of ultra-thin polyrotaxane-based films via solid-state continuous assembly of polymers
S Tan, E Nam, J Cui, C Xu, Q Fu, JM Ren, EHH Wong, K Ladewig, F Caruso, A Blencowe, GG Qiao
Chemical Communications | Published : 2015
DOI: 10.1039/c4cc08759c
Abstract
Surface-confined ultra-thin polyrotaxane (PRX)-based films with tunable composition, surface topology and swelling characteristics were prepared by solid-state continuous assembly of polymers (ssCAP). The PRX-based films supported cell attachment, and their degradation in biological media could be tuned. This study provides a versatile nano-coating technology with potential applications in biomedicine, including tissue engineering and medical devices. This journal is