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Journal of Macromolecular Science, Part C
Polymer Reviews
Volume 46, 2006 - Issue 4
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Responsive Polymer Brushes

Sergiy Minko Department of Chemistry and Biomolecular Science, Clarkson University, Potsdam, NY, USACorrespondence[email protected]
Pages 397-420 | Received 14 Mar 2006, Accepted 31 May 2006, Published online: 24 Nov 2006
 
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The review focuses on responsive/switching behavior of polymer brushes. The structure of the polymer brushes is analyzed in terms of the constitution and conformation of polymer chains. Responsive properties are widely discussed based on phase transition mechanisms in a controlled environment when changes are induced by solvent quality, temperature, concentration of ions, and interactions with liquids and solids. Potential applications of polymer brushes are also discussed.

Acknowledgement

Work described in this review was supported in part by the NSF award CTS 0456548 and US ARO grant W911NF‐05–1–0339.

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