Market Overview:
Current surface modification technologies do not provide a universal technique that works on all surfaces. This patented technology features an efficient method for permanent surface modification of polymeric and inorganic material and devices using the concept of a “loops” and “tails” configuration of the primary reactive polymer layer. This epoxy-based coating method provides a universal approach to effective covalent attachment of bio-molecules and low molecular weight polymeric substances to alter a variety of material properties such as biocompatibility, wettability, adhesion, lubrication, and selectivity. These modifications can be made on a variety of substrates and has successfully modified surfaces ranging from glass and gold to ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene.
Applications:
· Textiles
· Polymeric Substrates
· Metal Surfaces
Benefits:
· Allows surface modification of both polymeric and inorganic materials
Inventors: Igor Luzinov, et al
Protection Status: Patents issued; # 7,026,014 and # 7,261,938
Licensing Status: Available for licensing
CURF Ref No: 03-006
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