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Hybrid Nanomaterials by Surface Grafting of Synthetic Polypeptides Using N‐Carboxyanhydride (NCA) Polymerization
Author(s) -
Borase Tushar,
Heise Andreas
Publication year - 2016
Publication title -
advanced materials
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 10.707
H-Index - 527
eISSN - 1521-4095
pISSN - 0935-9648
DOI - 10.1002/adma.201504474
Subject(s) - materials science , nanomaterials , polymer , polymerization , macromolecule , nanotechnology , surface modification , compatibility (geochemistry) , grafting , hybrid material , polymer science , chemical engineering , composite material , chemistry , biochemistry , engineering
The interaction of materials with their environment is largely dictated by interfacial phenomena. Polymers are very versatile materials to modulate material interfaces to provide functionality, stability and compatibility. A class of polymers that can close the gap between fully synthetic and natural macromolecules are polypeptides derived from N‐carboxyanhydride (NCA) polymerization. Recent advances in using this technique to create biomimetic interfaces and hybrid materials are highlighted, with special emphasis on nanomaterials.