Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Chemical Agents for Microbial Control01:27

Chemical Agents for Microbial Control

Chemicals play important roles in controlling microbial growth by targeting microbial structures and functions as sanitizers, antiseptics, disinfectants, and sterilants.Alcohols are commonly used sanitizers, effectively disrupting lipid membranes, which compromises cell integrity. They are also used as antiseptics and disinfectants due to their rapid action and versatility.Phenols and their derivatives phenolics , known for denaturing proteins and disrupting cell membranes, are particularly...
Surface Membrane Barriers01:18

Surface Membrane Barriers

The skin and mucous membranes serve as the primary line of defense against pathogens by providing both physical and chemical protection. These barriers are essential in preventing the entry and establishment of microbes, thereby maintaining the integrity of the host.
The outer layer of the skin, the epidermis, is a robust barrier comprising layers of closely packed keratinized cells. This dense arrangement prevents microbes from penetrating the body. The periodic shedding of epidermal cells...
Waterproofing and Anti-Bacterial Admixtures in Concrete01:22

Waterproofing and Anti-Bacterial Admixtures in Concrete

Concrete's susceptibility to water absorption is due to the capillary action within the pores of its hydrated cement paste. This action draws water in, creating the need for waterproofing admixtures to prevent such penetration. The efficacy of these admixtures is contingent upon the water pressure, with variations arising from different conditions such as rain, capillary rise, or hydrostatic pressure in structures intended to hold water.
Waterproofing admixtures render concrete hydrophobic,...

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Quantification of Binding of Small Molecules to Native Kinases by Flow Cytometry Reveals Divergence from Biochemical Affinities.

Journal of the American Chemical Society·2026
Same author

Macroscopic Convective Fluid Flows Arising From Binding of Ions and Small Molecules to Proteins.

Small (Weinheim an der Bergstrasse, Germany)·2026
Same author

Emergent Nonlinearity in Active Molecular Chemotaxis.

ACS nano·2026
Same author

Chemotaxis of ATPase-Powered Nanoparticles up Extra- and Intracellular ATP Gradients.

Nano letters·2026
Same author

Pacific Blue Derivatives of Paclitaxel as Fluorescent Probes of OATP1B-Type Transporters.

Clinical and translational science·2026
Same author

Nonequilibrium surfactant partitioning into microdroplets generates local phase inversion conditions and interfacial instability.

Soft matter·2026

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jul 4, 2026

Preparation of Poly(pentafluorophenyl acrylate) Functionalized SiO2 Beads for Protein Purification
08:51

Preparation of Poly(pentafluorophenyl acrylate) Functionalized SiO2 Beads for Protein Purification

Published on: November 19, 2018

Multifunctional silane polymers for persistent surface derivatization and their antimicrobial properties.

Varun Sambhy1, Blake R Peterson, Ayusman Sen

  • 1Department of Industrial Chemistry, Faculty of Engineering, Tokyo University of Science 1-3 Kagurazaka, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 162-8601, Japan.

Langmuir : the ACS Journal of Surfaces and Colloids
|June 13, 2008
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

This study presents a novel method for creating durable, long-lasting polymer coatings using covalent anchoring and cross-linking. These adaptable coatings offer tunable surface properties and can incorporate antibacterial agents for antiseptic applications.

More Related Videos

Light-induced Patterning and Grafting for Slippery Surfaces based on Silane-coated Nanoporous Structures
07:23

Light-induced Patterning and Grafting for Slippery Surfaces based on Silane-coated Nanoporous Structures

Published on: November 14, 2025

High-throughput Identification of Bacteria Repellent Polymers for Medical Devices
10:43

High-throughput Identification of Bacteria Repellent Polymers for Medical Devices

Published on: November 5, 2016

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jul 4, 2026

Preparation of Poly(pentafluorophenyl acrylate) Functionalized SiO2 Beads for Protein Purification
08:51

Preparation of Poly(pentafluorophenyl acrylate) Functionalized SiO2 Beads for Protein Purification

Published on: November 19, 2018

Light-induced Patterning and Grafting for Slippery Surfaces based on Silane-coated Nanoporous Structures
07:23

Light-induced Patterning and Grafting for Slippery Surfaces based on Silane-coated Nanoporous Structures

Published on: November 14, 2025

High-throughput Identification of Bacteria Repellent Polymers for Medical Devices
10:43

High-throughput Identification of Bacteria Repellent Polymers for Medical Devices

Published on: November 5, 2016

Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Polymer Chemistry
  • Surface Chemistry

Background:

  • Developing robust surface coatings is crucial for various applications.
  • Existing methods often lack durability or versatility on different surfaces.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a versatile methodology for creating long-lasting coatings.
  • To control surface energy and introduce antibacterial properties.

Main Methods:

  • Utilizing polymers with reactive methoxysilane groups for covalent surface anchoring.
  • Employing interchain cross-linking for enhanced coating durability.
  • Tailoring polymer chemistry to control surface energy and wetting properties.

Main Results:

  • Demonstrated strong Si-O-Si links for multi-point polymer chain anchoring.
  • Achieved high resistance to solvents through interchain cross-linking.
  • Controlled surface wetting across a wide range of water contact angles (30-140 degrees).
  • Synthesized covalently linked layer-by-layer polymeric assemblies.
  • Incorporated antibacterial agents (silver bromide nanoparticles, triiodide ions) for antiseptic coatings.

Conclusions:

  • The combined covalent anchoring and polymer cross-linking method provides durable, versatile coatings.
  • Tunable surface properties and antibacterial functionalities can be achieved.
  • Applicable to diverse materials including glass, metals, and textiles.