Abstract
The functionalization of anionically polymerized isoprene with cysteamine applying the thiol‐ene reaction is reported. Antimicrobial activity is implemented by quaternization of the amino functionality by either alkylation or by protonation. The resulting polymers were tested against Gram‐positive as well as Gram‐negative bacteria strains according to the Japanese Industrial Standard Z2801:2000 protocol, partly revealing excellent biocidal performance. Thermal stability up to 200°C allows extrusion processing of the functionalized poly(isoprene)s. The best performing polymer, that is, bearing butylated ammonium‐groups, was compounded with the commodity material poly(propylene). The compound bearing 5 wt % of the biocidal polymer exhibited satisfactory biocidal properties. © 2012 Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Polym Sci Part A: Polym Chem, 2012
Anionically polymerized poly(isoprene) was functionalized with cysteamine via thermally induced thiol‐ene reaction. Subsequent quaternization of the amino‐group yielded contact biocides which are active against Gram‐positive and Gram‐negative bacteria strains.
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Kienberger, Julia; Noormofidi, Nadja; Mühlbacher, Inge; Klarholz, Ingo; Harms, Carsten; Slugovc, Christian |
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Journal of Polymer Science Part A: Polymer Chemistry
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50 |
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11 |
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2012 |
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2236 |
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10.1002/pola.26001 |
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01-06-2012 |