Intrinsic Hydrophobic Cairnlike Multilayer Films for Antibacterial Effect with Enhanced Durability
- Authors
- Jeong, Hyejoong; Heo, Jiwoong; Son, Boram; Choi, Daheui; Park, Tai Hyun; Chang, Minwook; Hong, Jinkee
- Issue Date
- Dec-2015
- Publisher
- AMER CHEMICAL SOC
- Keywords
- antibacteria; urushiol; intrinsic hydrophobicity; mechanical stability; layer-by-layer
- Citation
- ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES, v.7, no.47, pp 26117 - 26123
- Pages
- 7
- Journal Title
- ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES
- Volume
- 7
- Number
- 47
- Start Page
- 26117
- End Page
- 26123
- URI
- https://scholarworks.bwise.kr/cau/handle/2019.sw.cau/64430
- DOI
- 10.1021/acsami.5b07613
- ISSN
- 1944-8244
1944-8252
- Abstract
- One important aspect of nanotechnology includes thin films capable of being applied to a wide variety of surfaces. Indispensable functions of films include controlled surface energy, stability, and biocompatibility in physiological systems. In this study, we explored the ancient Asian coating material "lacquer" to enhance the physiological and mechanical stability of nanofilms. Lacquer is extracted from the lacquer tree and its main component called urushiol, which is a small molecule that can produce an extremely strong coating. Taking full advantage of layer-by-layer assembly techniques, we successfully fabricated urushiol-based thin films composed of small molecule/polymer multilayers by controlling their molecular interaction. Unique cairnlike nanostructures in this film, produced by urushiol particles, have advantages of intrinsic hydrophobicity and durability against mechanical stimuli at physiological environment. We demonstrated the stability tests as well as the antimicrobial effects of this film.
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