Surface grafting

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-011650",
  "term": "Surface grafting",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A process where polymer chains are covalently attached to the surface of a substrate, forming a brush-like layer. This modification alters the surface properties, such as wettability, biocompatibility, or adhesion, without changing the bulk material. Surface grafting can be achieved through 'grafting-from' (polymerization from the surface) or 'grafting-to' (attaching pre-formed polymers) methods.",
  "subject": "Polymer",
  "see_also": [
    "grafting",
    "initiation",
    "irradiation",
    "polymerization"
  ],
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2004, 76, 889. 'Definitions of terms relating to reactions of polymers and to functional polymeric materials (IUPAC Recommendations 2003)' on page 895 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200476040889)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/surface-grafting/"
}