Hydrogel-mediated direct patterning of conducting polymer films with multiple surface chemistries

Adv Mater. 2014 May;26(18):2782-7. doi: 10.1002/adma.201306093. Epub 2014 Mar 13.

Abstract

A new methodology for selective electropolymerization of conducting polymer films using wet hydrogel stamps is presented. The ability of this simple method to generate patterned films of conducting polymers with multiple surface chemistries in a one-step process and to incorporate fragile biomolecules in these films is demonstrated.

Keywords: conducting polymers; electrodeposition; hydrogels; microcontact printing; micropatterning.

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Biocompatible Materials / chemical synthesis*
  • Electric Conductivity
  • Electrodes*
  • Electroplating / methods*
  • Equipment Design
  • Equipment Failure Analysis
  • Materials Testing
  • Membranes, Artificial*
  • Molecular Imprinting / methods*
  • Polymers / chemistry*
  • Pyrroles / chemistry*
  • Sepharose / chemistry*
  • Surface Properties

Substances

  • Biocompatible Materials
  • Membranes, Artificial
  • Polymers
  • Pyrroles
  • polypyrrole
  • Sepharose