| 초록 |
Zwitterionic polymers have been known to be one of the most effective low-fouling materials by virtue of its hydrophilicity. However, antifouling performance of zwitterionic polymers is often decreased due to copolymerization with hydrophobic groups that facilitate stable coatings on material surfaces. The aim of this study was to optimize and investigate the best hydrophobic group copolymerized within zwitterionic carboxybetaine polymers, to impart versatile antifouling properties. To this end, the copolymers composed of zwitterionic carboxybetaine methacrylate and three different types of hydrophobic monomers were synthesized. The surface characteristics of the polymer-coated surfaces, including hydrophilicity, antifouling performance, and biocompatibility, were analyzed. As a result, a versatile antifouling property was found in a carboxybetaine copolymer containing trimethylsiloxy groups, as well as biocompatibility. |
