Weak polyelectrolyte brushes
Mark Geoghegan
Abstract
I review experimental developments in the growth and application of surface-grafted weak polyelectrolytes (brushes), concentrating on their surface, tribological, and adhesive and bioadhesive properties, and their role as actuators.
Topics & Concepts
PolyelectrolyteBrushChemistryMaterials scienceChemical engineeringChemical physicsNanotechnologyPolymerComposite materialEngineeringOrganic chemistryPolymer Surface Interaction StudiesAdhesion, Friction, and Surface InteractionsForce Microscopy Techniques and Applications