Surface functionalization of amorphous silicon and silicon suboxides for biological applications

C. Dahmen, A. Janotta, D. Dimova-Malinovska, S. Marx, B. Jeschke, B. Nies, H. Kessler, M. Stutzmann

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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 languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)201-207
Number of pages7
JournalThin Solid Films
Volume427
Issue number1-2
DOIs
StatePublished - 3 Mar 2003
EventE-MRS, K - Strasbourg, France
Duration: 18 Jun 200321 Jun 2003

Keywords

  • Amorphous silicon
  • Cell adhesion
  • Hydrosilylation
  • RGD peptides
  • Silicon suboxides
  • Surface functionalization

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