Covalent functionalization of natural rubber latex

Authors
Yan, MD
Citation
Md. Yan, Covalent functionalization of natural rubber latex, REACT FUNCT, 45(2), 2000, pp. 137-144
Citations number
28
Categorie Soggetti
Organic Chemistry/Polymer Science
Journal title
REACTIVE & FUNCTIONAL POLYMERS
ISSN journal
13815148 → ACNP
Volume
45
Issue
2
Year of publication
2000
Pages
137 - 144
Database
ISI
SICI code
1381-5148(200009)45:2<137:CFONRL>2.0.ZU;2-#
Abstract
A general method was developed for the covalent functionalization of natura l rubber latex with fluorinated phenyl azides. Surface functionalization wa s carried out in either aqueous or organic solvents. The use of poly(ethyle ne glycol) and hyaluronic acid resulted in biocompatible coatings that prev ented proteins from leaching out of the latex. Latex functionalized under a queous conditions retained their physical properties after storing at room temperature for 1 year. (C) 2000 Elsevier Science B.V. All rights reserved.