Functional non-woven fiber mats were prepared by combining the electrospinning method and surface-initiated atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP). The surface-initiated ATRP of 3-(N-2-methacryloyloxyethyl-N,N-dimethyl) ammonatopropanesulfonate), 2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate and 2-(perfluorooctyl)ethyl acrylate proceeded successfully from the fiber surface of poly(methyl methacrylate)-co-poly(2-(2-bromoisobutyryloxy)ethyl methacrylate) without any structural changes. A grafted layer after the surface-initiated ATRP was observed by atomic force microscopy. Static contact angles against water were also evaluated to discuss the relationship between the roughness of the electrospun non-woven fiber mats and wettability.
- Takahiro Yano
- Weng On Yah
- Atsushi Takahara
