Polymer-supported alkyl monolayers on silica: synthesis and self-assembly of terminal functionalized poly(N-propionylethylenimine)s

Abstract

A novel class of amphiphilic silane functionalized linear poly(N-propionylethylenimine)s (PPEIs) are synthesized by living polymerization of 2-ethyloxazoline and grafted onto silica substrates to form stable polymer supported alkyl monolayers (PSM) which may mimic biological membranes.