SYNTHESIS AND APPLICATIONS OF NANOMATERIALS DERIVED FROM SELF-ASSEMBLED DIACETYLENIC TRIGLYCERIDES

摘要

Provided are monomers, polymers and co-polymers formed from diacetylenic triglycerides. Also provided is a method for surface coating substrates which are less susceptible to oxidative damage and water contact than current substrates. The materials provided can be used for many purposes. For example, provided are nanomaterials which are prepared from the polymerization of diacetylenic triglycerides. These nanomaterials can be prepared with specific sizes, and can be used for selective trapping of materials, including hydrophobic materials. Nanomaterials having a group which is capable of chelating with silver or gold particles can be used to kill or otherwise reduce the effectiveness of bacteria, prevent bacterial attachment to surfaces, or disrupt biofilms. Also provided are biosensors prepared from diacetylenic polymers.