Polymer functionalized substrates, methods of making
polymer functionalized substrate, and uses of
polymer functionalized substrates. A
polymer functionalized substrate comprises a plurality of polymer groups (which may be referred to as polymer brushes), disposed on a surface of a substrate. In various examples, a polymer functionalized substrate is made by irradiating a substrate with
monomer(s), photocatalyst(s), and
chain transfer agent(s) disposed thereon, where the polymer groups are formed. In various examples, a method comprises a surface-initiated
hydrogen atom transfer (HAT)-reversible addition-fragmentation
chain transfer (RAFT)
polymerization. In various examples, a polymer functionalized substrate is configured or suitable for use as
lubricant, a
viscosity modifier, or a
filtration membrane. In various examples, an article of manufacture, such as, for example, a
medical device, comprises a polymer functionalized substrate. In various examples, an article of manufacture exhibits a desirable property, such as, for example,
antimicrobial or antifouling activity, wettability, hydrophobicity, or scratch / abrasion resistance.