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Chemical functionalization of surfaces
Assignee: University of Oregon
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Filing: 1994-06-23
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Granted: 1996-12-03
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Expires: 2014-06-23
Abstract
Abstract Methods for covalently modifying surfaces of various substrates are disclosed, along with various substrates having surfaces modified by such methods. Candidate surfaces include various polymeric, siliceous, metallic, allotrophic forms of carbon, and semiconductor surfaces. The surfaces are exposed to a reagent, having molecules each comprising a nitrenogenic group and a functionalizing group, in the presence of energized charged particles such as electrons and ions, photons, or heat, which transform the nitrenogenic reagent to a nitrene intermediate. The nitrene covalently reacts with any of various chemical groups present on the substrate surface, thereby effecting nitrene addition of the functionalizing groups to the substrate surface. The functionalizing groups can then participate in downstream chemistry whereby any of a large variety of functional groups, including biological molecules, can be covalently bonded to the surface, thereby dramatically altering the chemical behavior of the surface. Such functionalizations of the surface can be done in a single reactive step or in multiple reactive steps.
Inventors
- 👤 John F. W. Keana
- 👤 Martin N. Wybourne
- 👤 Sui X. Cai
- 👤 Mingdi Yan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 18:27
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01N; G01N33/00; G01N33/48; G01N33/50; G01N33/53; G01N33/543; G01N33/54366; G01N33/54373; C; C08; C08F; C08F8/00; C08F8/30; C08F8/32; G01N21/00; G01N21/75; G01N21/77; G01N21/7703; G03; G03F; G03F7/00; G03F7/20; G03F7/2041; G01N2201/00; G01N2201/08; G01N2201/0873; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S430/00; Y10S430/143
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 33
Claim 1
Independent Claim
220 words
A method for producing a functionalized surface on a substance, comprising the steps: (a) providing a non-fluid substrate having a surface comprising surface molecules having chemical moieties each capable of undergoing an addition reaction with a nitrene; (b) providing a first functionalizing reagent comprising molecules each having a nitrenogenic group and a first functional group, the first functionalizing reagent being selected from the group consisting of functionalized perfluorophenyl azides having the structure: ##STR22## wherein X is selected from the group consisting of CN; CONH 2 ; CHO; CO 2 CH 3 ; COCH 3 ; NO 2 ; CO 2 H; COCl; CO-imidazole; CONHS; CH 2 OH; CH 2 NH 2 ; COCH 2 Br; N-maleimido; NH-biotinyl; CONH--R, wherein R is a polypeptide; CONH--X--S--S--Y--NH-biotinyl, wherein X and Y are spacer atoms; and CONHS--SO 3 Na; (c) applying the first functionalizing reagent to the substrate surface; and (d) either subsequent to or simultaneously with step (c), exposing preselected regions on the substrate surface to a reaction-energy source so as to convert the nitrenogenic groups, on molecules of the first functionalizing reagent on the surface, to nitrenes that undergo addition reactions with the chemical moieties on the surface molecules, thereby covalently bonding the first functional groups to the surface molecules to create a pattern of functionalized surface regions relative to non-functionalized regions.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
220 words
A method for producing a functionalized surface on a substance, comprising the steps: (a) providing a non-fluid substrate having a surface comprising surface molecules having chemical moieties each capable of undergoing an addition reaction with a nitrene; (b) providing a first functionalizing reagent comprising molecules each having a nitrenogenic group and a first functional group, the first functionalizing reagent being selected from the group consisting of functionalized perfluorophenyl azides having the structure: ##STR22## wherein X is selected from the group consisting of CN; CONH 2 ; CHO; CO 2 CH 3 ; COCH 3 ; NO 2 ; CO 2 H; COCl; CO-imidazole; CONHS; CH 2 OH; CH 2 NH 2 ; COCH 2 Br; N-maleimido; NH-biotinyl; CONH--R, wherein R is a polypeptide; CONH--X--S--S--Y--NH-biotinyl, wherein X and Y are spacer atoms; and CONHS--SO 3 Na; (c) applying the first functionalizing reagent to the substrate surface; and (d) either subsequent to or simultaneously with step (c), exposing preselected regions on the substrate surface to a reaction-energy source so as to convert the nitrenogenic groups, on molecules of the first functionalizing reagent on the surface, to nitrenes that undergo addition reactions with the chemical moieties on the surface molecules, thereby covalently bonding the first functional groups to the surface molecules to create a pattern of functionalized surface regions relative to non-functionalized regions.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
A method as recited in claim 1 wherein step (a) comprises providing a substrate having surface molecules possessing chemical moieties selected from a group consisting of --CH, --NH, --OH, --C--C--, --C═C--, SiO--H, Si--OH, and Si--OSi moieties.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
33 words
A method as recited in claim 1 wherein step (a) comprises providing a substrate selected from a group consisting of polymeric materials, siliceous materials, semiconducting materials, metals, and allotrophic forms of elemental carbon.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
A method as recited in claim 1 wherein, in step (c), the reaction-energy source is selected from a group consisting of energized electrons, energized ions, photons, and heat.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
80 words
A method as recited in claim 1 wherein exposing preselected regions on the substrate surface to the reaction-energy source is performed by applying a photomask to the substrate surface, the photomask thereby defining a preselected pattern on the surface of regions exposable to the reaction-energy source and other regions not exposable to the reaction-energy source; then exposing the surface to the reaction-energy source in a manner such that the photomask is situated between the reaction-energy source and the substrate surface.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
13 words
A method as recited in claim 1 wherein the reaction-energy source comprises photons.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
35 words
A method as recited in claim 1 wherein exposing preselected regions on the substrate surface to the reaction-energy source is performed by impinging a beam of energized electrons on preselected regions on the substrate surface.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
28 words
A method as recited in claim 1 wherein, in step (b), the first functionalizing reagent is selected from a group consisting of perfluorophenyl azides derived from 4-azido-2,3,5,6-tetrafluorobenzoic acid.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
25 words
A method as recited in claim 8 wherein, in step (b), the first functionalizing reagent is selected from a group consisting of N-hydroxysuccinimide-functionalized perfluorophenyl azides.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
70 words
A method as recited in claim 1 wherein, in step (b), the first functional group on molecules of the first functionalizing reagent is selected from a group consisting of carboxyl groups, acid halides, acyl imidazoles, thioesters, p-nitrophenyl esters, alkyl esters, alkenyl esters, alkynyl esters, aromatic esters, amides, free alcohol groups, alcohol groups esterified to a carboxylic acid, haloalkyl groups, maleimido and other dienophilic groups, aldehydes, ketones, and sulfonyl halide groups.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
27 words
A method as recited in claim 1 wherein step (a) comprises providing a hydrophobic substrate and wherein the first functional group is less hydrophobic than the substrate.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
27 words
A method as recited in claim 1 wherein step (a) comprises providing a hydrophilic substrate and wherein the first functional group is less hydrophilic than the substrate.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
79 words
A method as recited in claim 1 further comprising, after step (d), the steps: providing a second functionalizing reagent comprising molecules each having a second functional group reactive with the first functional group; exposing the first functional groups bonded to the substrate surface to the second functionalizing reagent under conditions conducive for causing the second functional groups to undergo chemical reactions with the first functional groups, thereby covalent bonding molecules of the second functionalizing reagent to the substrate surface.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
33 words
A method as recited in claim 13 wherein the first functional group is an ester and the second functional group is selected from a group consisting of hydroxyls, primary amines, and secondary amines.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
22 words
A method as recited in claim 13 wherein the molecules of the second functionalizing reagent each further comprise a third functional group.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
15 words
A method as recited in claim 15 wherein the third functional group comprises a polypeptide.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
16 words
A method as recited in claim 15 wherein the third functional group comprises a nucleic acid.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
15 words
A method as recited in claim 15 wherein the third functional group comprises a polysaccharide.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
32 words
A method as recited in claim 15 wherein the third functional group comprises a moiety selected from a group consisting of hydrophilic, hydrophobic, surface-active, carcinogenic, mutagenic, diagnostic, therapeutic, fluorescent, and radiolabeled moieties.
Claim 21
Independent Claim
216 words
A method for producing a functionalized surface on a substance, comprising the steps: (a) providing a non-fluid substrate having a surface comprising surface molecules having chemical moieties each capable of undergoing an addition reaction with a nitrene; (b) providing a first functionalizing reagent comprising molecules each having a nitrenogenic group and a first functional group; (c) providing a second functionalizing reagent comprising molecules each having a second functional group reactive with the first functional group; (d) adding the first functionalizing reagent to the second functionalizing reagent under conditions conducive for an addition reaction of the first functional group with the second functional group so as to cause molecules of the second functionalizing reagent to bond to molecules of the first functionalizing reagent, thereby forming a reaction product of molecules each comprising a molecule of the first functionalizing reagent bonded to a molecule of the second functionalizing reagent; (e) applying molecules of the reaction product to the substrate surface; (f) either subsequent to or simultaneously with step (e), exposing the surface to a reaction-energy source so as to convert the nitrenogenic groups, on molecules of the reaction product on the surface, to nitrenes that undergo addition reactions with the chemical moieties on the surface molecules, thereby covalently bonding molecules of the reaction product to the surface molecules.
Claim 22
Independent Claim
216 words
A method for producing a functionalized surface on a substance, comprising the steps: (a) providing a non-fluid substrate having a surface comprising surface molecules having chemical moieties each capable of undergoing an addition reaction with a nitrene; (b) providing a first functionalizing reagent comprising molecules each having a nitrenogenic group and a first functional group; (c) providing a second functionalizing reagent comprising molecules each having a second functional group reactive with the first functional group; (d) adding the first functionalizing reagent to the second functionalizing reagent under conditions conducive for an addition reaction of the first functional group with the second functional group so as to cause molecules of the second functionalizing reagent to bond to molecules of the first functionalizing reagent, thereby forming a reaction product of molecules each comprising a molecule of the first functionalizing reagent bonded to a molecule of the second functionalizing reagent; (e) applying molecules of the reaction product to the substrate surface; (f) either subsequent to or simultaneously with step (e), exposing the surface to a reaction-energy source so as to convert the nitrenogenic groups, on molecules of the reaction product on the surface, to nitrenes that undergo addition reactions with the chemical moieties on the surface molecules, thereby covalently bonding molecules of the reaction product to the surface molecules.
Claim 23
Independent Claim
88 words
A method for functionalizing a polymeric substrate, comprising the steps: (a) providing a polymeric material comprised of polymer molecules possessing at least one reactive group selected from a group consisting of --NH, --CH, --OH, --C--C--, and --C═C-- groups; (b) applying an N-hydroxysuccinimide-functionalized perfluorophenyl azide to a surface of the substrate to produce an NHS-PFPA-coated surface of the substrate; and (c) exposing the NHS-PFPA-coated surface to a reaction-energy source so as to cause the N-hydroxysuccinimide-functionalized perfluorophenyl azide to undergo nitrene addition to the reactive groups on the polymer molecules.
Claim 24
Independent Claim
88 words
A method for functionalizing a polymeric substrate, comprising the steps: (a) providing a polymeric material comprised of polymer molecules possessing at least one reactive group selected from a group consisting of --NH, --CH, --OH, --C--C--, and --C═C-- groups; (b) applying an N-hydroxysuccinimide-functionalized perfluorophenyl azide to a surface of the substrate to produce an NHS-PFPA-coated surface of the substrate; and (c) exposing the NHS-PFPA-coated surface to a reaction-energy source so as to cause the N-hydroxysuccinimide-functionalized perfluorophenyl azide to undergo nitrene addition to the reactive groups on the polymer molecules.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
15 words
A non-fluid substance having a surface functionalized according to the method recited in claim 21.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
15 words
A non-fluid substance having a surface functionalized according to the method recited in claim 1.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
15 words
A non-fluid substance having a surface functionalized according to the method recited in claim 20.
Claim 28
Independent Claim
172 words
A method for functionalizing surface molecules of a substrate, comprising: providing a substrate having chemical moieties each capable of undergoing an addition reaction with a nitrene; providing a first functionalizing reagent from a group consisting of functionalized perfluorophenyl azides according to the formula ##STR23## wherein X is selected from a group consisting of CN; CONH 2 ; CHO; CO 2 CH 3 ; COCH 3 ; NO 2 ; CO 2 H; COCl; CO-imidazole; CONHS; CH 2 OH; CH 2 NH 2 ; COCH 2 Br; N-maleimido; NH-biotinyl; CONH--R, wherein R is a polypeptide; CONH--X--S--S--Y--NH-biotinyl, wherein X and Y are spacer atoms; and CONHS--SO 3 Na; bringing the first functionalizing reagent into reactive proximity to the substrate molecules; and while the substrate molecules and the first functionalizing reagent are in reactive proximity, exposing the substance to a particle beam to convert the nitrenogenic groups to nitrenes that undergo addition reactions with the chemical moieties on the polymer molecules, thereby covalently bonding the first functionalizing reagent to preselected portions of the polymer molecules.
Claim 29
Independent Claim
172 words
A method for functionalizing surface molecules of a substrate, comprising: providing a substrate having chemical moieties each capable of undergoing an addition reaction with a nitrene; providing a first functionalizing reagent from a group consisting of functionalized perfluorophenyl azides according to the formula ##STR23## wherein X is selected from a group consisting of CN; CONH 2 ; CHO; CO 2 CH 3 ; COCH 3 ; NO 2 ; CO 2 H; COCl; CO-imidazole; CONHS; CH 2 OH; CH 2 NH 2 ; COCH 2 Br; N-maleimido; NH-biotinyl; CONH--R, wherein R is a polypeptide; CONH--X--S--S--Y--NH-biotinyl, wherein X and Y are spacer atoms; and CONHS--SO 3 Na; bringing the first functionalizing reagent into reactive proximity to the substrate molecules; and while the substrate molecules and the first functionalizing reagent are in reactive proximity, exposing the substance to a particle beam to convert the nitrenogenic groups to nitrenes that undergo addition reactions with the chemical moieties on the polymer molecules, thereby covalently bonding the first functionalizing reagent to preselected portions of the polymer molecules.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method according to claim 25 wherein the particle beam is an electron beam.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
14 words
The method according to claim 25 wherein the particle beam is an ion beam.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
41 words
The method according to claim 25 wherein the step of exposing comprises exposing the substrate to a particle beam in a preselected pattern, thereby covalently bonding the functionalizing reagent to the substance in portions of the substrate corresponding to the pattern.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
10 words
A product produced according to the process of claim 25.
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