Systematic optimization of poly(vinyl chloride) surface modification with an aromatic thiol

摘要

Graphical abstractDisplay OmittedHighlights?PVC was herein surface functionalized with 4-aminothiophenol.?A variety of reaction conditions were systematically investigated.?Degrees of modification approximating 150μgcm?3were obtained under optimal conditions.?This optimized method will facilitate an array of property-enhancing modifications.AbstractThe efficient covalent functionalization of poly(vinyl chloride) (PVC), which is widely used in medical device manufacture, allows an array of potential property-enhancing surface modifications to be made. To demonstrate a general meth