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Epoxy‐Containing Copolymers: A Versatile Toolbox for Functional Nanofiber Mats with Desired Chemical Functionalities
Author(s) -
Lee Hoik,
An Sol,
Kim Sukjoo,
Jeon Bokyoung,
Paeng Keewook,
Kim Ick Soo,
Kim Myungwoong
Publication year - 2018
Publication title -
advanced materials interfaces
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.671
H-Index - 65
ISSN - 2196-7350
DOI - 10.1002/admi.201800506
Subject(s) - copolymer , materials science , epoxy , epoxide , chemical modification , click chemistry , surface modification , thiol , nucleophile , aqueous solution , nanofiber , polymer , nanotechnology , polymer chemistry , combinatorial chemistry , chemical engineering , organic chemistry , catalysis , chemistry , composite material , engineering
Simple, versatile, efficient, and readily scalable chemical routes using epoxy‐containing copolymers to achieve complex polymeric structures exhibiting desired chemical functionalities are demonstrated. As proof of concept, Janus nanofiber mats are fabricated. As epoxide groups in the copolymer can react with various nucleophiles such as amine, alcohol, and thiol, single‐side functionalization with a primary amine containing dopamine by floating on an aqueous dopamine solution is shown. The other side can be further modified with thiol‐containing molecules via thiol–epoxy click chemistry, elucidating effectiveness of copolymer as a versatile toolbox to impart desirable functionalities toward a variety of surfaces.