Effect of elimination on antifouling and pH-responsive properties of carboxybetaine materials?

Chemical Communications Pub Date: 2017-07-19 DOI: 10.1039/C7CC04271J

Abstract

Carboxybetaine (CB)-based zwitterionic materials have attracted considerable attention due to their dual antifouling and functionalizable properties. In this communication, the elimination effect on the antifouling and pH-responsive properties of CB materials was investigated. We synthesize β- and α-substituted methyl CB materials to investigate the occurrence of elimination in the ethylene intercharge arm in a harsh basic solution. This work provides molecular understanding of a structure–property relationship of the CB moiety for material development.

Graphical abstract: Effect of elimination on antifouling and pH-responsive properties of carboxybetaine materials
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