University of Colorado

Robert R Mcleod

Christopher Bowman

Devatha P Nair

Brady Worrell

Marvin Dion Alim

Ram H Nagaraj

Matthew K Mcbride

Sean Shaheen

Gannon Kehe

Michael Schurr

The present invention provides in one aspect holographic materials comprising a covalent adaptable networks (CAN) matrix that has exchangeable crosslinks, and at least one writing monomer, wherein upon exposure to a stimulus, the holographic material can undergo photopolymerization and serve as a recording medium.

Network polymers and methods of making and using same

Disclosed methods include formulating azobenzene-based polymer networks to induce a modulus change in a highly crosslinked polymer, in vivo, with no external heat requirement and using a benign light as the source of stimuli. A modulus change can be achieved via a coating on the substrate and within the bulk of the substrate via photoexposure. The azobenzene-based polymer network can be formed as a coating or in the bulk of a material from either a glassy composition comprising methyl methacrylate (MMA), poly (methyl methacrylate) (PMMA), and triethylene glycol dimethacrylate (TEGDMA) or a soft material comprising of long-chain difunctional acrylates. The disclosed technology also includes methods of biofilm disruption and removal from the surface of a substrate, and includes methods of inhibiting biofilm growth and cell attachment to a substrate.

Azobenzene polymer network, and uses thereof for biofilm removal and control over cell attachment

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Robert R Mcleod