Thiol-ene – TechConnect Briefs

Reduction of the Hydrophobicity of Thiol-ene Microfluidic Devices Using an Adsorbed Polymeric Coating

Cretich M., Zilio C., Chiari M., Consiglio Nazionale delle Ricerche, IT

Thiol-ene based materials have gained a considerable interest in the field of micro and nano fluidics because of their physico-chemical properties and their polymerization characteristics. Unfortunately, the hydrophobic nature of this material represents a considerable [...]

Understanding How Nanopatterning Affects Protein Deposition

Casey B.J., Silverstein J.S., Kofinas P., Dair B.J., U.S. Food and Drug Administration, US

This work focuses on understanding the effects that nanotopology has on protein adsorption. Functionalized block copolymers were synthesized and processed to produced highly ordered, nanopattered films. Experiments utilizing a quart crystal microbalance were completed to [...]

The Effect of POSS Compatibility on the Morphology of Thiol-ene Polymer Nanocomposites

Clark T., Hoyle C., Nazerenko S., University of Southern Mississippi, US

The physical properties of thiol-ene/POSS nanocomposites are measured and used to indicate the morphological changes of the materials as a function of POSS concentrations. Vinyl POSS monomers are modified with various organic pendants using an [...]