Control over the responsive wettability of poly(N-isopropylacrylamide) film in a large extent by introducing an irresponsive molecule

Chem Commun (Camb). 2005 Apr 7:(13):1723-5. doi: 10.1039/b417670g. Epub 2005 Feb 7.

Abstract

An irresponsive but very hydrophobic molecule--fluoroalkylsilane--can be used to cooperate with PNIPAAm to obtain tunable and enhancedly responsive wettability, and thus largely extend the application scope of PNIPAAm film.