Self-assembling characteristics of amphiphilic zwitterionic brush random copolymers at the air–water interface

Abstract

Amphiphilic zwitterionic brush random copolymers bearing sulfobetaine groups at the bristle ends underwent segregation at the air–water interface, always forming only the Langmuir monolayer structure rather than any other structures.

Functional Zwitterionic Polymers on Surface: Structures and Applications

“…The well-balanced hydrophilicity and hydrophobicity of the copolymer enables the self-assembly of the monolayer structure. [51] Ezzat and Huang designed a zwitterionic polymer brush coatings with excellent anti-fog and anti-frost properties. [16b] They prepared PSBMA and poly(sulfobetaine vinylimidazole) (PSBVI) brushes by precisely controlling the thicknesses of the polymer thin films.…”