Liying Peng , Li Chang , Rushui Bai , Qiannan Sun , Yunfan Zhang , Hongliang Liu , Chuao Ma , Jiuxiang Lin , Bing Han
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Zwitterion polymer-modified graphene oxides enhance antibacterial activity with improved biocompatibility and osteogenesis: An in vitro study
This study utilized surface-initiated atom transfer radical polymerization (SI-ATRP) to graft the zwitterionic polymer poly(carboxybetaine methacrylate) (PCBMA) onto graphene oxide (GO) (GO/PCBMA), enhancing its physicochemical properties and biomedical potential. X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS) and Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy (FTIR) confirmed successful grafting, while thermogravimetric analysis (TGA) indicated a PCBMA loading of 0.54 mg/mg GO. Gel permeation chromatography (GPC) showed a monomer conversion efficiency of ∼40 %, demonstrating good polymerization control. GO/PCBMA exhibited superior antibacterial performance, reducing Streptococcus mutans viability by 87.6 % at 80 μg/mL within 5 h, while GO required 160 μg/mL to achieve a 78.3 % reduction. Long-term antibacterial effects were further validated through three-day colony-forming unit (CFU) counts. GO/PCBMA also improved L929 fibroblast viability and promoted osteogenic differentiation in human bone marrow mesenchymal stem cells (hBMMSCs), as evidenced by increased alkaline phosphatase (ALP) activity and osteocalcin (OCN) expression. These findings highlight GO/PCBMA as a promising material for applications requiring both antibacterial activity and biocompatibility, particularly for long-term biomedical implants. This study provides insights for the development of multifunctional graphene oxide-based biomaterials.
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Reactive & Functional Polymers provides a forum to disseminate original ideas, concepts and developments in the science and technology of polymers with functional groups, which impart specific chemical reactivity or physical, chemical, structural, biological, and pharmacological functionality. The scope covers organic polymers, acting for instance as reagents, catalysts, templates, ion-exchangers, selective sorbents, chelating or antimicrobial agents, drug carriers, sensors, membranes, and hydrogels. This also includes reactive cross-linkable prepolymers and high-performance thermosetting polymers, natural or degradable polymers, conducting polymers, and porous polymers.
Original research articles must contain thorough molecular and material characterization data on synthesis of the above polymers in combination with their applications. Applications include but are not limited to catalysis, water or effluent treatment, separations and recovery, electronics and information storage, energy conversion, encapsulation, or adhesion.