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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Biomedical Engineering
  • Polymer Chemistry

Background:

  • Hydrophilic flexible functional materials are crucial for advanced electronics and medical devices.
  • Silicone rubber (SR) offers excellent flexibility and biocompatibility but suffers from hydrophobicity, limiting its functionalization.
  • Existing methods struggle to modify SR's bulk properties effectively.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To develop a universal in situ modification strategy for silicone rubber (SR).
  • To create a hydrophilic, lubricative, and mechanically robust SR material.
  • To demonstrate the applicability of the modified SR in medical devices and sensing.

Main Methods:

  • A
  • gradient polarity modification
  • concept was employed to create a polarity transition ladder.
  • SR was modified in situ using quaternary ammonium and zwitterionic compounds.
  • The modified SR was characterized for hydrophilicity, lubrication, mechanical properties, and responsiveness.

Main Results:

  • Achieved persistent bulk hydrophilicity and remarkable aqueous lubrication in SR.
  • Maintained the mechanical robustness of the silicone rubber.
  • Successfully fabricated a lubricative/antibacterial catheter and demonstrated long-lasting lubrication.
  • Showcased exceptional responsiveness for advanced sensing applications.

Conclusions:

  • The gradient polarity modification strategy effectively overcomes SR hydrophobicity.
  • The developed materials exhibit superior hydrophilic, lubricative, and robust properties.
  • This method is highly designable, applicable to pre-formed SR devices, and shows potential in sensing.