Structural Determination of the Factors Which Influence Molecular Adhesion to Polymer Surfaces.

Abstract

The extent of interaction between a protein layer and a surface is influenced by three major factors: the chemical architecture of the surface, its mobility, and its complexity. This project has provided the chance to prepare well characterized surfaces with controlled architecture which could be used to test various hypotheses of protein adhesion. The results of this comprehensive study will provide clear guidelines for the molecular design and the processing protocols required to produce minimally adhesive surfaces and those which provide optimum release under hydrodynamic shear.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Aug 18, 1997
Accession Number
ADA329127

Entities

People

  • J. F. Rabolt

Organizations

  • University of Delaware

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Advanced Electronics

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Ceramic Materials
  • Chemistry
  • Films
  • First Principles Calculations
  • Liquid Crystals
  • Materials
  • Materials Laboratories
  • Materials Science
  • Molecules
  • Polymeric Films
  • Polymers
  • Self Assembled Monolayers
  • Silicon Carbide
  • Spectra
  • Spectroscopy
  • Surface Properties
  • Thin Films

Readers

  • Polymer Science and Technology
  • Surface Coatings Technology.
  • Theoretical Analysis.