Abstract
We have studied the chemical modification and functionalization of the surface of hydrogenated amorphous silicon (a-Si:H) and silicon suboxides (a-SiOx:H) for the purpose of selective cell adhesion. The preparation of hydrophobic/hydrophilic contrast on the amorphous surfaces has been investigated systematically as a function of the oxygen content by contact angle measurements. Successful functionalization of a-Si:H by hydrosilylation with methyl acrylate is reported and analyzed by thermal desorption studies as well as enzyme linked immunosorbent assays using RGD-peptide derivatives.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 201-207 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Thin Solid Films |
Volume | 427 |
Issue number | 1-2 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 3 Mar 2003 |
Event | E-MRS, K - Strasbourg, France Duration: 18 Jun 2003 → 21 Jun 2003 |
Keywords
- Amorphous silicon
- Cell adhesion
- Hydrosilylation
- RGD peptides
- Silicon suboxides
- Surface functionalization