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proportion of the hydrophobic F10H10 side chains when compared to surfaces with
a large proportion of the PEG550 side chains. The amphiphilic surface-active block
copolymer incorporating a mixture of PEG550 and F10H10 side chains were the
best for both, anti-fouling and foul release properties. The attachment of the diatom
Navicula
decreased as the content of PEG550 to F10H10 side chains increased [94].
CH
3
CH
3
.
CH
2
C
CH
2
C
CH
2
C
C
O
C
O
C
O
OCH
3
O
NH
CH
2
CH
2
CH
CH
2
O
CH
2
CH
2
NH
C
O
CF
F
3
C
O
CF
2
F
3
C
CF
F
Figure 2.24
Photolinkable perluoropolyether based random terpolymer
Tan and co-workers [95] designed a nanostructured surface with domains of
dimensions of ~20 nm formed by the self-assembly of brush-type amphiphilic
