Molecular brushes of poly(2-oxazoline)s (POx) are an intriguing class of polymers as they combine a unique architecture with the properties of POx as a biomaterial. Here, the synthesis of several POx macromonomers with methacrylate end groups and consecutive grafting through polymerization by aqueous atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP) at room temperature is reported. 1H-NMR spectroscopy and size exclusion chromatography (SEC) confirmed the synthesis of POx molecular brushes with maximum side chain grafting densities, narrow molar mass distributions (Đ ≤ 1.16) and final molar masses corresponding to the initial macromonomer : initiator ratio. Chain extension experiments show high end group fidelity and formation of block copolymer molecular brushes, and kinetic studies revealed a polymerization behavior of oligo(2-methyl-2-oxazoline) methacrylate very similar to the frequently used oligo(ethylene glycol) methacrylate (OEGMA475). Aqueous solutions of POx molecular brushes with poly(2-ethyl- and 2-isopropyl-2-oxazoline) side chains exhibit the typically defined thermoresponsive behavior with a tunable, very narrow and reversible phase transition

Surface engineering with polymer brushes has become one of the most versatile techniques to tailor surface properties of substrates for a broad variety of (bio-) technological applications. We report on a new facile approach to prepare defined and dense polymer brushes on planar substrates by surface-initiated Cu(0) mediated controlled radical polymerization (SI-CuCRP) of numerous vinyl monomers using a copper plate at room temperature. The fabrication of a variety of homo-, block, gradient and patterned polymer brushes as well as polymer brush arrays is demonstrated. The SI-CuCRP was found to be strictly surface-confined, of highly living character, proceeds remarkably fast and results in polymer brushes of very high grafting densities. The brush layer thickness can be modulated by the polymerization time or by the distance of the copper plate to the modified substrate. As the copper plate can be reused multiple times, no additional copper salts are added and only minimal amount of chemicals is needed, the simple and low-cost experimental conditions allows researchers from various fields to prepare tailored polymer brush surfaces for their needs.

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Convergent and divergent strategies for the synthesis of viologen dendrimers with 1,3,5-tri-methylene branching units are presented. The synthesis of 3,5-bis(hydroxymethyl) benzyl bromide was optimized. The analysis of the crystal structure of 1-[3,5-bis(hydroxymethyl)benzyl]-4-(pyridin-4-yl) pyridinium hexafluorophosphate together with PM3 calculations opens an avenue to judge the structure and conformation of benzylic viologen dendrimers. In order to study chemical trigger induced conformational changes, viologen dendrimers were spin-labeled via a divergent approach. 1-(2,4-dinitrophenyl)-4-(pyridin-4-yl)pyridinium hexafluorophosphate was used as the end group to yield an activated dendrimer of the respective generation. The corresponding dendrimers were spin-labeled by reacting the active functionality with 4-amino TEMPO. The products were characterized by ESR (spin-label efficiency) and conventional cyclic voltammetry. Dynamic ESR studies are planned. New trimethylene-dipyridinium dendrimers were synthesized via a divergent approach using 4-tert-butylbenzyl group as the peripheral group. These dendrimers are well soluble in DMF or DMSO as PF6 salts and they act as a host for anthraquinone-2,6-disulfonate (AQDS). They can be stoichiometrically titrated with AQDS as shown by 1H-NMR, DOSY and cyclic voltammetry. Upon loading them with AQDS, the dendrimers undergo first a contraction, they reach a minimum hydrodynamic radius for complete charge compensation and they re-open when overcharging takes place. The contraction is supported by MM+ calculations. Upon stepwise loading of G2 (42 positive charges) with AQDS (2 negative charges), the first 3 molar equivalents (6 neg. charges) occupy the innermost dendrimer shell (consisting of 6 pos. charges), the next 6 equivalents (12 neg. charges) occupy the middle shell (12 pos. charges) and the last 12 equivalents AQDS (24 neg. charges) occupy the outermost shell of the dendrimer (24 pos. charges), as supported by 1H-NMR titrations yielding the magic equivalent numbers of 3, 9=3+6, and 21=3+6+12. Such stepwise radial complexations again in DMSO were further demonstrated using other molecular guests (mono-, di- and trianionic) as well as with on purpose synthesized viologen dendrimers. α,ω-dibromoalkanes were bifunctionalized in two steps to yield alkyl phosphonates with pyridinium, trimethylenedipyridinium, bipyridinium or a sulfonate at their ω end. These compounds were used as surface modifiers to build biomimetic membranes on the pore walls of mesoporous TiO2. Host-guest interaction studies with on purpose synthesized viologen compounds have been performed in collaboration.

In der vorliegenden Arbeit wurden drei Klassen von Alkylen-verbrückten Viologendendrimeren hergestellt und im Hinblick auf einen möglichen Einsatz als Gentransfer-System untersucht. Diese drei Verbindungsklassen unterscheiden sich in den Alkylen-"Spacern" zwischen den Viologen-(4,4´-Bipyridinium)-einheiten. Es wurden Dendrimere mit Methylen-, Methylen / Hexamethylen- und Butylenspacern synthetisiert. Neben der benzylischen Starteinheit wurden auch zwei Dendrimere 0.ter Generation mit Porphyrinkern synthetisiert und eingesetzt. Die Verbindungen variierten im Durchmesser zwischen 3 und 9 nm, und in den Peripherieeinheiten, um eine eventuell vorhandene Größen- oder Endgruppenabhängigkeit zu bestimmen. Diese Viologendendrimere wurden mit zwei Plasmiden (5734 und 4731 Basenpaare) kombiniert und die gebildeten Dendriplexe mit vier Zelltypen auf eine Transfektionswirkung untersucht. Durch Variation des Inkubationsmediums, pH-Wert, Inkubationszeit und des Ladungsverhältnisses (-/ ) in den Transfektionsversuchen konnten Bedingungen gefunden werden die eine geringe Transfektion von zwei Zelltypen (CHO und PC 12) ergab. Um die Transfektionsbedingungen zu optimieren wurde die Dendriplexbildung zwischen Plasmid-DNA und Viologendendrimeren mit Agarosegelelektrophorese, Kraftmikroskopie, dynamische Lichtstreuung, Cyclovoltammetrie und Molecular Modeling untersucht. Die Ergebnisse der verschiedenen Methoden ließen sich miteinander korrelieren und konnten die Transfektionsergebnisse, z.B. durch den Nachweis notwendiger Dendriplexgrößen, untermauern.

Die Synthese von oberflächengepfropften Polypeptoidbürsten durch die Oberflächeninitiierte Ringoffnungspolmerisation von N-substituierten N-carboxyanhydriden wird beschrieben. Die entstehenden Schichten werden durch Zelladhäsionsexperimente und Oberflächenplasmonenresonanzspektroskopie auf ihre Antibiofouling-Eigenschaften untersucht. UV-Lithographie und Mikrokontaktdrucken wird zur Herstellung von strukturierten Oberflächen verwendet. Eine Funktionalisierung der Strukturen wird mit Fluoreszenzmikroskopie und Fluoreszenzmapping nachgewiesen. Ein zweiter Schwerpunkt befasst sich mit der Synthese von Kompositschichten. Oberflächengepropfte polykationische Polymerbürsten dienen als Einlagerungsmedium für negativ geladene Nanopartikel. Durch calcinieren werden poröse Schichten erhalten. Die Anwendung des Verfahrens auf ein Partikelsystem generiert poröse Core-Shell-Partikel.

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Surface engineering with polymer brushes has become one of the most versatile techniques to tailor surface properties of substrates for a broad variety of (bio-) technological applications. We report on a new facile approach to prepare defined and dense polymer brushes on planar substrates by surface-initiated Cu(0) mediated controlled radical polymerization (SI-CuCRP) of numerous vinyl monomers using a copper plate at room temperature. The fabrication of a variety of homo-, block, gradient and patterned polymer brushes as well as polymer brush arrays is demonstrated. The SI-CuCRP was found to be strictly surface-confined, of highly living character, proceeds remarkably fast and results in polymer brushes of very high grafting densities. The brush layer thickness can be modulated by the polymerization time or by the distance of the copper plate to the modified substrate. As the copper plate can be reused multiple times, no additional copper salts are added and only minimal amount of chemicals is needed, the simple and low-cost experimental conditions allows researchers from various fields to prepare tailored polymer brush surfaces for their needs.

Molecular brushes of poly(2-oxazoline)s (POx) are an intriguing class of polymers as they combine a unique architecture with the properties of POx as a biomaterial. Here, the synthesis of several POx macromonomers with methacrylate end groups and consecutive grafting through polymerization by aqueous atom transfer radical polymerization (ATRP) at room temperature is reported. 1H-NMR spectroscopy and size exclusion chromatography (SEC) confirmed the synthesis of POx molecular brushes with maximum side chain grafting densities, narrow molar mass distributions (Đ ≤ 1.16) and final molar masses corresponding to the initial macromonomer : initiator ratio. Chain extension experiments show high end group fidelity and formation of block copolymer molecular brushes, and kinetic studies revealed a polymerization behavior of oligo(2-methyl-2-oxazoline) methacrylate very similar to the frequently used oligo(ethylene glycol) methacrylate (OEGMA475). Aqueous solutions of POx molecular brushes with poly(2-ethyl- and 2-isopropyl-2-oxazoline) side chains exhibit the typically defined thermoresponsive behavior with a tunable, very narrow and reversible phase transition

Die Synthese von oberflächengepfropften Polypeptoidbürsten durch die Oberflächeninitiierte Ringoffnungspolmerisation von N-substituierten N-carboxyanhydriden wird beschrieben. Die entstehenden Schichten werden durch Zelladhäsionsexperimente und Oberflächenplasmonenresonanzspektroskopie auf ihre Antibiofouling-Eigenschaften untersucht. UV-Lithographie und Mikrokontaktdrucken wird zur Herstellung von strukturierten Oberflächen verwendet. Eine Funktionalisierung der Strukturen wird mit Fluoreszenzmikroskopie und Fluoreszenzmapping nachgewiesen. Ein zweiter Schwerpunkt befasst sich mit der Synthese von Kompositschichten. Oberflächengepropfte polykationische Polymerbürsten dienen als Einlagerungsmedium für negativ geladene Nanopartikel. Durch calcinieren werden poröse Schichten erhalten. Die Anwendung des Verfahrens auf ein Partikelsystem generiert poröse Core-Shell-Partikel.