Characterization of thermoresponsive surfaces prepared by iniferter polymerization method

Kenjiro Hira, Yukiko Tsuda, Akihiko Kikuchi, Kiyotaka Sakai, Teruo Okano

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Abstract

In this study, iniferter polymerization method was utilized to prepare thermoresponsive surfaces. Poly(N-isopropylacrylamide)(PIPAAm) was grafted onto glass surfaces using iniferter polymerization method with varying monomer concentrations. XPS analyses and static contact angle measurements revealed that PIPAAm was grafted onto glass surfaces in terms of their chemical compositions and thermoresoponsive hydrophilic/hydrophobic changes. Furthermore, prepared PIPAAm-grafted surfaces showed cell adhesion/detachment by changes in culture temperature from 37°C to 20°C. Thus, by controlling monomer concentration, thermoresponsive PIPAAm-grafted glass surfaces can be prepared through iniferter polymerization technique.

Original languageEnglish
Number of pages1
Publication statusPublished - 1 Dec 2005
Event54th SPSJ Annual Meeting 2005 - Yokohama, Japan
Duration: 25 May 200527 May 2005

Conference

Conference54th SPSJ Annual Meeting 2005
Country/TerritoryJapan
CityYokohama
Period25/05/0527/05/05

Keywords

  • Endotherial cells
  • Iniferter polymerization
  • Poly(N-isopropylacrylamide)
  • Thermoresponsive surfaces

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