We studied the surface functionalization of PP by dip-coating with a maleic anhydride-grafted chlorinated polypropylene (MPO) /methacrylate-based terpolymer mixture. A methacrylate-based terpolymer (PMFP) was synthesized, which contained perfluoroalkyl (Rf)-conjugated monomers and poly(ethylene glycol)-conjugated monomers. We found that the presence of MPO aided the adhesion of the terpolymer to the PP surface and that the coated PP surface exhibited low protein-fouling properties. In addition, the dip-coating of a terpolymer containing reactive groups (–COOH) with MPO caused the reactive groups to be presented at an outermost surface.
- Manami Hara
- Shigeru Kitahata
- Tatsuo Maruyama
