Synthesis and functionalization of monodisperse poly(ethylene glycol) hydrogel microspheres within polyelectrolyte multilayer microcapsules

Chem Commun (Camb). 2006 Jan 14:(2):153-5. doi: 10.1039/b513292d. Epub 2005 Nov 17.

Abstract

Polyelectrolyte multilayer microcapsules were used as templates to prepare monodisperse poly(ethylene glycol) (PEG) hydrogel microspheres, which can react with amine-bearing molecules.

Publication types

  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Electrolytes / chemistry*
  • Hydrogels / chemical synthesis
  • Hydrogels / chemistry*
  • Membranes, Artificial*
  • Microspheres*
  • Particle Size
  • Polyethylene Glycols / chemical synthesis
  • Polyethylene Glycols / chemistry*
  • Surface Properties

Substances

  • Electrolytes
  • Hydrogels
  • Membranes, Artificial
  • Polyethylene Glycols