Abstract
Unravelling details of charge, structure and molecular interactions of functional polymer coatings defines an important analytical challenge that requires the extension of current methodologies. In this article we demonstrate how streaming current measurements interpreted with combined self consistent field (SCF) and soft surface electrokinetic theories allow the evaluation of the segment distribution within poly(ethylene oxide) (PEO) brushes beyond the resolution limits of neutron reflectivity technique.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 7804-7809 |
Journal | Soft Matter |
Volume | 10 |
Issue number | 39 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 2014 |
Keywords
- poly(ethylene oxide) brushes
- diffuse soft interfaces
- grafted polymer brush
- streaming current
- aqueous-solution
- behavior
- films
- water
- thin
- surfaces