Polymer International

54, No.12, Dec.2005, p.1581-8

METHACRYLOXYETHYL PHOSPHATE-GRAFTED EXPANDED POLYTETRAFLUOROETHYLENE MEMBRANES FOR BIOMEDICAL APPLICATIONS

Wentrup-Byrne E; Grondahl L; Suzuki S

Queensland,University of Technology; Queensland,University

Methacryloxyethyl phosphate was graft polymerised onto expanded PTFE membranes using gamma-irradiation and the influence of dose rate, monomer concentration and solvent (methanol or MEK) thereon investigated. The resulting membranes were characterised by X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy, FTIR spectroscopy, scanning electron microscopy and weight gain measurements and overall graft yield, surface coverage, surface morphology and substrate swelling discussed. 30 refs.

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