(136a) Synthesis and Characterization of Zwitterionic Dextran
AIChE Annual Meeting
2013
2013 AIChE Annual Meeting
Materials Engineering and Sciences Division
Naturally-Derived and Sustainable Biomaterials
Monday, November 4, 2013 - 12:30pm to 1:00pm
In this work, we synthsize a zwitterionic dextran. Zwitterionic materials have drawn special attention due to their outstanding antifouling properties; however conventional zwitterionic materials lack elasticity, stability and antimicrobial properties. To address these challanges, we synthsize a zwitterionic derivative of natrual polysacharride. This material shows an exellent antifouling property and antimicrobial properties. We believe that this all-in-one material will broaden the application spectrum of zwitterionic materials to a great extent.