Polymersomes mimic biofilms fractal growth

TY - JOUR

T1 - Polymersomes mimic biofilms fractal growth

AU - Perez, Alfredo Gonzalez

AU - Feld, Kasper

AU - Ruso, Juan M.

PY - 2016/9/1

Y1 - 2016/9/1

N2 - We have mimicked the biofilm formation with highly stable biocompatible poly(2-methyl-2-oxazoline)-based polymersomes by simple spreading-drying of a droplet of the sample solution onto a glass support. The diffusion-limited aggregation process of polymersomes onto the surface was analyzed within a fractal framework. The different examples analyzed and presented together indicate one means by which the aggregation process can be controlled and predicted. The anti-bacterial adhesion properties of poly(2-methyl-2-oxazoline) allow potential uses in surface modification for biofouling prevention improving stability and response time. [Figure not available: see fulltext.]

AB - We have mimicked the biofilm formation with highly stable biocompatible poly(2-methyl-2-oxazoline)-based polymersomes by simple spreading-drying of a droplet of the sample solution onto a glass support. The diffusion-limited aggregation process of polymersomes onto the surface was analyzed within a fractal framework. The different examples analyzed and presented together indicate one means by which the aggregation process can be controlled and predicted. The anti-bacterial adhesion properties of poly(2-methyl-2-oxazoline) allow potential uses in surface modification for biofouling prevention improving stability and response time. [Figure not available: see fulltext.]

U2 - 10.1007/s10965-016-1085-3

DO - 10.1007/s10965-016-1085-3

M3 - Journal article

SN - 1022-9760

VL - 23

JO - Journal of Polymer Research

JF - Journal of Polymer Research

IS - 9

M1 - 195

ER -