Title:

Surface Treatment of Polymeric and Inorganic Surfaces

Case # 272
Inventors: Igor Luzinov, Killugudi Swaminatha Iyer, Viktor Klep, Bogdan Zdyrko
Summary: This invention describes efficient method for permanent surface modification of polymeric and inorganic materials and devices utilizing concept of primary reactive polymer layer. The method provides nearly universal approach to effective covalent attachment of biomolecules, low molecular weight or polymeric substances. The method may be used to modify surface of materials and devices to improve properties such as biocompatibility, wettability, adhesion, lubrication, resistance, repellency, membrane selectivity, molecular recognition, colloidal stability and dispersivity.
Applications: Biocompatibility of materials and devices, biosensors, regulation of adhesion, lubrication, wettability of different materials, membrane selectivity, and molecular recognition.
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