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Study on the Construction and Antifouling Properties of Liquid-like Poly(trifluoropropylmethyl) Molecular Brushes

  • WANG G Q ,
  • JIANG H
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  • School of Materials Science and Engineering,Hainan University,Haikou 570228,China

Online published: 2025-11-20

Abstract

[Objective]This study aims to mitigate the adverse effects caused by the adhesion ofmarine fouling organisms to the windows of optical instruments during their service in the marineenvironment.[Methods] Using 3,3,3-trifluoropropylmethyldimethoxysilane(MTFPS) as the monomer,a liquid-like molecular brush slippery surface which featuring a main chain composed ofsiloxane bonds was prepared via covalent grafting on the surface of glass substrate through acid-catalyzed polycondensation. The structure and morphology of the molecular brush slippery surface werecharacterized systematically. Additionally,key performances of the slippery surface were investigated, including liquid repellency,light transmittance,stability,and anti-fouling efficacy against proteins, bacteria,and algae.[Results]The liquid-like molecular brush slippery surface formed by chemicalbonding exhibits excellent liquid repellency,which can effectively prevent liquid from wetting thesurface and maintain high light transmittance. Furthermore,the surface-bonded liquid-like molecularbrush demonstrates superior anti-adhesion performance against bovine serum albumin,Escherichia coli,Staphylococcus aureus,Chlorella pyrenoidosa and Phaeodactylum tricornutum.[Conclusion]This work provides novel insights and strategies for the development of anti-fouling technologies tailored tothe windows of optical instruments in the marine field.

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WANG G Q , JIANG H . Study on the Construction and Antifouling Properties of Liquid-like Poly(trifluoropropylmethyl) Molecular Brushes[J]. Paint & Coatings Industry, 2025 , 55(11) : 1 -5 . DOI: 10.12020/j.issn.0253-4312.2025-288

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