title: Hybrid Nanomaterials by Surface Grafting of Synthetic Polypeptides Using N-Carboxyanhydride (NCA) Polymerization.
abstract: The interaction of materials with their environment is largely dictated by interfacial phenomena. Polymers are very versatile materials to modulate material interfaces to provide functionality, stability and compatibility. A class of polymers that can close the gap between fully synthetic and natural macromolecules are polypeptides derived from N-carboxyanhydride (NCA) polymerization. Recent advances in using this technique to create biomimetic interfaces and hybrid materials are highlighted, with special emphasis on nanomaterials.
authors.affiliation: School of Chemical Sciences, Dublin City University, Glasnevin, Dublin 9, Ireland.
authors.forename: Tushar
authors.initials: T
authors.lastname: Borase
authors.affiliation: Department of Pharmaceutical and Medicinal Chemistry, Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland, St. Stephens Green, Dublin 2, Ireland.
authors.forename: Andreas
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Heise
mesh_terms: D049329:Nanostructures; D010455:Peptides; D058105:Polymerization; D011108:Polymers
chemical_list: D010455:Peptides; D011108:Polymers
keywords: hybrid materials; nanomaterials; polymer brushes; polypeptides; surface grafting