Issue 65, 2017

Effect of elimination on antifouling and pH-responsive properties of carboxybetaine materials

Abstract

Carboxybetaine (CB)-based zwitterionic materials have attracted considerable attention due to their dual antifouling and functionalizable properties. In this communication, the elimination effect on the antifouling and pH-responsive properties of CB materials was investigated. We synthesize β- and α-substituted methyl CB materials to investigate the occurrence of elimination in the ethylene intercharge arm in a harsh basic solution. This work provides molecular understanding of a structure–property relationship of the CB moiety for material development.

Graphical abstract: Effect of elimination on antifouling and pH-responsive properties of carboxybetaine materials

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Article information

Article type
Communication
Submitted
02 Jun 2017
Accepted
18 Jul 2017
First published
19 Jul 2017

Chem. Commun., 2017,53, 9143-9146

Effect of elimination on antifouling and pH-responsive properties of carboxybetaine materials

W. Yu, D. H. N. Manik, C. Huang and L. Chau, Chem. Commun., 2017, 53, 9143 DOI: 10.1039/C7CC04271J

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