Self-replenishing surfaces

Adv Mater. 2012 Jul 17;24(27):3701-4. doi: 10.1002/adma.201200807. Epub 2012 Jun 14.

Abstract

Damaged surfaces self-replenish their chemical composition by the spontaneous re-orientation of functional groups chemically bonded to the polymer network. The repair of the surface chemistry leads to the recovery of surface functionality. This self-replenishing approach is suitable to recover many surface-related properties and constitutes a major breakthrough in extending the service life-time of functional materials.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Biocompatible Materials / chemistry
  • Electronics
  • Hydrophobic and Hydrophilic Interactions
  • Polyesters / chemistry
  • Polymers / chemistry*
  • Solar Energy
  • Surface Properties
  • Temperature

Substances

  • Biocompatible Materials
  • Polyesters
  • Polymers
  • polycaprolactone