@misc{saretia_understanding_the_2023, 
author={Saretia, S., Folikumah, M., Liu, Y., Machatschek, R.},
title={Understanding the (dis)-assembly of in situ forming hydrogel coatings in a 2D model system},
year={2023},
howpublished = {journal article},
doi = {https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcis.2022.12.161},
abstract = {Non-cross-linked PEG or PEG incubated with cross-linkers at slightly acidic pH desorbs from the interface over time. Cross-linking of PEG at alkaline pH renders 2D hydrogel networks (thickness <1 nm) that are stable against desorption. They are easily transferrable onto solid mica surfaces, forming homogenous coatings as revealed by AFM. The type of dithiol cross-linker used to form the branching centers influences the degradability of these 2D hydrogel networks in the presence of lipase, peroxides, or bases. For example, enzymatic degradation of the 2D hydrogel networks can be switched “on” or “off” depending on the cleavable sites in the cross-linkers.},
note = {Online available at: \url{https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jcis.2022.12.161} (DOI). Saretia, S.; Folikumah, M.; Liu, Y.; Machatschek, R.: Understanding the (dis)-assembly of in situ forming hydrogel coatings in a 2D model system. Journal of Colloid and Interface Science. 2023. vol. 636, 176-183. DOI: 10.1016/j.jcis.2022.12.161}}