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Preventing microbial adhesion onto membranes is a crucial issue that determines the durability of the membrane. In this Research Article, we prepared aromatic polyimides (extensively employed for the elaboration of ultrafiltration membranes) containing PEO branches. Four polyimide-g-PEO copolymers were prepared from 6F dianhydride and a novel aromatic diamine containing PEO-550 side groups. The copolymers were designed to have variable PEO content, and were characterized by their spectroscopic and physical properties. The Breath Figure technique was successfully applied to create an ordered surface topography, where the PEO chains were preferentially located on the surface of the micrometer size holes. These unique features were explored to reduce bacterial adhesion. It was established that surface modified polyimide membranes have a high resistance to biofouling against Staphylococcus aureus. In particular, we observed that an increase of the PEO the content in the copolymer produced a decrease in the bacterial adhesion.
Staphylococcus aureus, Breath figures, Proton Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy, Optical Imaging, Bacterial adhesion, Phthalimides, Antifouling surfaces, Imides, Spectrum Analysis, Raman, Bacterial Adhesion, Polyethylene Glycols, Polyimide membranes, Surface functionalization, Microscopy, Electron, Scanning, Hydrophobic and Hydrophilic Interactions, Porosity
Staphylococcus aureus, Breath figures, Proton Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy, Optical Imaging, Bacterial adhesion, Phthalimides, Antifouling surfaces, Imides, Spectrum Analysis, Raman, Bacterial Adhesion, Polyethylene Glycols, Polyimide membranes, Surface functionalization, Microscopy, Electron, Scanning, Hydrophobic and Hydrophilic Interactions, Porosity
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