Zwitterionic surface modification of polyethylene via atmospheric plasma-induced polymerization of (vinylbenzyl-)sulfobetaine and evaluation of antifouling properties
Nils Burmeister, Christel Vollstedt, Cathrin Kröger, Timo Friedrich, Nico Scharnagl, Marcus Rohnke, Eilika Zorn, Sebastian G. Wicha, Wolfgang R. Streit, Wolfgang Maison
Topics & Concepts
BiofoulingPolymerSurface modificationChemical engineeringPolymer chemistryMaterials scienceContact anglePolyethyleneX-ray photoelectron spectroscopyAdhesionPolymerizationChemistryComposite materialEngineeringMembraneBiochemistryPolymer Surface Interaction StudiesMarine Biology and Environmental ChemistryAntimicrobial agents and applications