Chemical Surface Functionalization
A special issue of Molecules (ISSN 1420-3049).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (30 September 2019) | Viewed by 54806
Special Issue Editor
Interests: macromolecular chemistry; polymeric nanostructures; photochemistry; (surface) biofunctionalization; biocatalysis; nanomedicines
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
While materials were initially employed for their bulk properties and have led to an overwhelming wealth of new products for structural uses in the past century, advancing applications have now shifted focus to gaining control over materials surface properties. For instance, low-friction and wear-resistant treatments are sought after to maximize tools lifetime or to produce self-cleaning surfaces. On the other side of the spectrum, methods for specific adhesion are developed. Surfaces of implant biomaterials are designed to provide a superior compatibility with the receiving organism, while governing stability/degradability features. Further, surfaces that can change their properties depending on the environmental conditions allow for a dynamic and adaptable behavior. In addition to the specific properties of a surface, particular attention is devoted to specifically manipulate these in space through the formation of patterns possessing domains with antagonistic features, such as in array production.
The present Special Issue on “Chemical Surface Modification” is meant to host a variety of topics related to the aforementioned aspects. Therefore, reports dealing chemical procedures to modify the surface properties of any material, be it inorganic or organic, and patterning methods are expected. Contributions on simple coatings obtained by non-reactive deposition of a substance will not be considered, except if the coating itself is used for further modification. Not only is it important to develop new chemical methodologies for surface modification, but also means to assess them. Therefore, contributions dealing with advanced surface characterization techniques are also encouraged. Please refer to the non-exhaustive list of keywords for further hints.
Reviews, full papers, and short communications are welcome.
Dr. Guillaume Delaittre
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- metallic substrates
- silicon-based materials
- polymeric materials
- polymer brushes
- reactive coatings
- nanoparticles
- fibers
- scaffolds
- interface
- grafting
- patterning
- lithography
- photochemistry
- characterization
- friction
- wetting
- self-cleaning
- superhydrophobic
- superhydrophilic
- biofouling
- cell adhesion
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