Works (54)

Updated: November 21st, 2024 07:40

2024 article

Water Droplet Equilibration on Silicone Elastomer Substrates Containing Mobile Silicones

Melillo, M. J., Efimenko, K., & Genzer, J. (2024, October 30). LANGMUIR, Vol. 10.

By: M. Melillo n, K. Efimenko n & J. Genzer n

Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: October 30, 2024

2023 article

Continuous Ligand-Free Catalysis Using a Hybrid Polymer Network Support

Davis, B. A., Genzer, J., Efimenko, K., & Abolhasani, M. (2023, July 14). JACS AU, Vol. 7.

By: B. Davis n, J. Genzer n, K. Efimenko n & M. Abolhasani n

author keywords: flow chemistry; continuous manufacturing; heterogeneouscatalysis; cross-coupling; hydrogenation
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: July 31, 2023

2023 article

Tuning Interfacial Adhesion in Polyester/Polyamide Systems

Machikiti, Z., Pourdeyhimi, B., Genzer, J., & Efimenko, K. (2023, July 31). INDUSTRIAL & ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY RESEARCH, Vol. 7.

By: Z. Machikiti n, B. Pourdeyhimi n, J. Genzer n & K. Efimenko n

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
7. Affordable and Clean Energy (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: August 14, 2023

2022 journal article

Controlling PA6/PET adhesion to facilitate interfacial fracture

EUROPEAN POLYMER JOURNAL, 171.

By: Z. Machikiti n, B. Pourdeyhimi n, J. Genzer n & K. Efimenko n

author keywords: Interfacial adhesion; Modification; Fracture toughness; Annealing
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
7. Affordable and Clean Energy (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: June 6, 2022

2022 article

Intensified Hydrogenation in Flow Using a Poly(beta-cyclodextrin) Network-Supported Catalyst

Davis, B. A., Bennett, J. A., Genzer, J., Efimenko, K., & Abolhasani, M. (2022, November 21). ACS SUSTAINABLE CHEMISTRY & ENGINEERING, Vol. 11.

By: B. Davis n, J. Bennett n, J. Genzer n, K. Efimenko n & M. Abolhasani n

author keywords: heterogeneous catalysis; flow chemistry; network-supported catalysis; transfer hydrogenation; process intensification
Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: November 22, 2022

2022 article

PDMS networks meet barnacles: a complex and often toxic relationship

Rittschof, D., Orihuela, B., Genzer, J., & Efimenko, K. (2022, November 18). BIOFOULING, Vol. 11.

By: D. Rittschof*, B. Orihuela*, J. Genzer n & K. Efimenko n

author keywords: Barnacles; silicone formulation; trypsin; toxicity
MeSH headings : Animals; Thoracica; Trypsin; Biofilms; Biofouling / prevention & control; Silicones / chemistry
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Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: December 13, 2022

2022 article

Potent Antibacterial Composite Nonwovens Functionalized with Bioactive Peptides and Polymers

Barbieri, E., Cutright, C. C., Ramesh, S., Khan, S. A., Efimenko, K., Genzer, J., & Menegatti, S. (2022, August 23). ADVANCED MATERIALS INTERFACES, Vol. 8.

By: E. Barbieri n, C. Cutright n, S. Ramesh n, S. Khan n, K. Efimenko n, J. Genzer n, S. Menegatti n

author keywords: antimicrobial coating; bacitracin; controlled release; E; coli; polymyxin B; S; aureus; surface functionalization
TL;DR: The proposed antibacterial fabric outperforms its commercial counterparts in terms of biocompatibility, showing virtually no adverse effect on human epidermal keratinocytes and demonstrate affordable and scalable routes for developing antimicrobial NWFs that efficiently eliminate resilient pathogenic bacteria. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: August 24, 2022

2021 journal article

Continuous Ligand-Free Suzuki-Miyaura Cross-Coupling Reactions in a Cartridge Flow Reactor Using a Gel-Supported Catalyst

INDUSTRIAL & ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY RESEARCH, 60(26), 9418–9428.

By: J. Bennett n, B. Davis n, M. Ramezani n, J. Genzer n, K. Efimenko n & M. Abolhasani n

Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: June 29, 2021

2021 journal article

DFT Analysis of Organotin Catalytic Mechanisms in Dehydration Esterification Reactions for Terephthalic Acid and 2,2,4,4-Tetramethyl-1,3-cyclobutanediol

JOURNAL OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY A, 125(23), 4943–4956.

By: J. Clark n, P. Thacker n, C. McGill n, J. Miles n, P. Westmoreland n, K. Efimenko n, J. Genzer n, E. Santiso n

TL;DR: Calculations are used to show that esterification of TMCD and TPA will reduce and subsequently dehydrate a dimethyl tin oxide catalyst, becoming ligands on the now four-coordinate complex, a key first step in understanding polyester synthesis and avoiding undesirable side reactions during production. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
6. Clean Water and Sanitation (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: June 9, 2021

2021 article

Deposition of silicate coatings on poly(ethylene terephthalate) for improved scratch and solvent resistance

Castillo, G. A., Dickey, M. D., Gorman, C. B., Genzer, J., & Efimenko, K. (2021, October 21). JOURNAL OF APPLIED POLYMER SCIENCE, Vol. 10.

By: G. Castillo n, M. Dickey n, C. Gorman n, J. Genzer n & K. Efimenko n

author keywords: coatings; crystallization; packaging
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Sources: ORCID, Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: October 22, 2021

2021 journal article

Functional Gels Containing Hydroxamic Acid Degrade Organophosphates in Aqueous Solutions

INDUSTRIAL & ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY RESEARCH, 60(24), 8799–8811.

By: S. Zboray n, K. Efimenko n, J. Jones n & J. Genzer n

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
6. Clean Water and Sanitation (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: July 19, 2021

2019 journal article

Generating Surface-Anchored Zwitterionic Networks and Studying Their Resistance to Bovine Serum Albumin Adsorption

ACS APPLIED POLYMER MATERIALS, 1(12), 3323–3333.

By: E. Walker n, C. Pandiyarajan n, K. Efimenko n & J. Genzer n

author keywords: zwitterion; antifouling coatings; BSA adsorption; surface-attached networks; gel swelling
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Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: January 6, 2020

2019 journal article

Thermally driven directional free-radical polymerization in confined channels

POLYMER CHEMISTRY, 10(8), 920–925.

By: P. Datta n, K. Efimenko n & J. Genzer n

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: March 11, 2019

2016 journal article

Amidation of Polyesters Is Slow in Nonaqueous Solvents: Efficient Amidation of Poly(ethylene terephthalate) with 3-Aminopropyltriethoxysilane in Water for Generating Multifunctional Surfaces

ACS Applied Materials & Interfaces, 8(51), 35641–35649.

By: G. Castillo n, L. Wilson n, K. Efimenko n, M. Dickey n, C. Gorman n & J. Genzer n

author keywords: poly(ethylene terephthalate); PET; polyester; 3-aminopropyltriethoxysilane; APTES; amidation; aqueous; surface modification; surface activation
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
6. Clean Water and Sanitation (OpenAlex)
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries, Web Of Science, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 journal article

Multipurpose Polymeric Coating for Functionalizing Inert Polymer Surfaces

ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES, 8(8), 5694–5705.

By: A. Oezcam, K. Efimenko*, R. Spontak*, D. Fischer* & J. Genzer*

author keywords: silicones; ultraviolet/ozone treatment; surface modification; trichlorosilane; PVMS; NEXAFS; semifluorinated; PET
TL;DR: PVMS-TCS is found to serve as a convenient precursor for the deposition of organosilanes and the subsequent growth of polymer brushes, even on hydrophobic surfaces, such as poly(ethylene terephthalate) and polypropylene. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2016 journal article

Targeted Mutagenesis and Combinatorial Library Screening Enables Control of Protein Orientation on Surfaces and Increased Activity of Adsorbed Proteins

LANGMUIR, 32(34), 8660–8667.

By: C. Cruz-Teran n, K. Carlin n, K. Efimenko n, J. Genzer n & B. Rao n

TL;DR: Results strongly suggest that mutations introduced in Sso7d-2B5 alter its orientation relative to the parent protein, when adsorbed on silica surfaces, and has direct relevance to development of protein-based biosensors and biocatalysts. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2014 journal article

Effect of ultraviolet/ozone treatment on the surface and bulk properties of poly(dimethyl siloxane) and poly(vinylmethyl siloxane) networks

Polymer, 55(14), 3107–3119.

By: A. Özçam n, K. Efimenko n & J. Genzer n

author keywords: Silicone elastomers; Surface modification; PDMS
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
6. Clean Water and Sanitation (OpenAlex)
Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries
Added: February 21, 2020

2013 journal article

Elastomeric microparticles for acoustic mediated bioseparations

JOURNAL OF NANOBIOTECHNOLOGY, 11.

author keywords: Cell separation; Continuous cell sorting; Acoustofluidics; Particle synthesis; Ultrasound standing wave
MeSH headings : Acoustics; Azides / chemistry; Cell Separation / methods; Dimethylpolysiloxanes / chemistry; Elastomers; Filtration; Fluorescence; Particle Size; Polymers / chemistry; Silicones / chemistry; Siloxanes / chemistry; Spectroscopy, Fourier Transform Infrared; Streptavidin / metabolism
TL;DR: This is the first demonstration of using NACPs as carriers for transport of PACPs in an ultrasound standing wave and the ability for negative acoustic contrast particles (NACPs) to specifically capture and transport positive acoustic contrast particle to the antinode of an ultrasoundStanding wave is demonstrated. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2013 journal article

Self-assembly fronts in collision: impinging ordering organosilane layers

SOFT MATTER, 9(8), 2493–2505.

By: K. Efimenko n, A. Oezcam, J. Genzer n, D. Fischer*, F. Phelan* & J. Douglas*

Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2012 journal article

Oligomer Orientation in Vapor-Molecular-Layer-Deposited Alkyl-Aromatic Polyamide Films

LANGMUIR, 28(28), 10464–10470.

By: Q. Peng n, K. Efimenko n, J. Genzer n & G. Parsons n

Contributors: Q. Peng n, K. Efimenko n, J. Genzer n & G. Parsons n

MeSH headings : Alkylation; Molecular Structure; Nylons / chemical synthesis; Nylons / chemistry; Surface Properties; Volatilization
TL;DR: Near-edge X-ray absorption fine structure (NEXAFS) spectroscopy is used to offer insight into molecular orientation in films deposited via molecular-layer deposition (MLD) and shows that the oligomer units are lying nearly parallel to the surface, which differs from the linear vertical growth mode often used to illustrate film growth. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2012 journal article

The effect of confinement on thermal frontal polymerization

POLYMER CHEMISTRY, 3(12), 3243–3246.

By: P. Datta n, K. Efimenko n & J. Genzer n

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
7. Affordable and Clean Energy (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2012 journal article

Three-Dimensional Electrospun Alginate Nanofiber Mats via Tailored Charge Repulsions

Small, 8(12), 1928–1936.

By: C. Bonino n, K. Efimenko n, S. Jeong*, M. Krebs*, E. Alsberg* & S. Khan n

author keywords: biomimetics; nanostructures; hierarchical structures; tissue engineering; relative humidity
MeSH headings : Alginates / chemistry; Electrochemistry / methods; Electrolytes; Equipment Design; Glucuronic Acid / chemistry; Hexuronic Acids / chemistry; Microscopy, Electron, Scanning / methods; Nanofibers / chemistry; Nanostructures / chemistry; Nanotechnology / methods; Photoelectron Spectroscopy / methods; Polyethylene Glycols / chemistry; Surface Properties; Surface-Active Agents; Tissue Engineering / methods; X-Rays
TL;DR: The formation of 3D electrospun mat structures from alginate-polyethylene oxide (PEO) solution blends is reported, and a mechanism for the unique formations is proposed, based on the fiber-fiber repulsions from surface charges on the negatively chargedAlginate. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Source: Crossref
Added: September 8, 2020

2011 journal article

Poly(vinylmethylsiloxane) Elastomer Networks as Functional Materials for Cell Adhesion and Migration Studies

BIOMACROMOLECULES, 12(4), 1265–1271.

By: S. Ahmed n, H. Yang n, A. Ozcam n, K. Efimenko n, M. Weiger n, J. Genzer n, J. Haugh n

MeSH headings : Amino Acid Sequence; Animals; Cell Adhesion; Cell Movement; Mice; Microscopy, Fluorescence; Molecular Sequence Data; NIH 3T3 Cells; Oligopeptides / chemistry; Polyvinyls / chemistry; Siloxanes / chemistry
TL;DR: These experiments show that a peptide containing the synergy sequence of fibronectin (PHSRN) in addition to RGD promotes more productive cell migration without markedly enhancing cell adhesion strength. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, ORCID
Added: August 6, 2018

2011 journal article

Time Dependence of Lysozyme Adsorption on End-Grafted Polymer Layers of Variable Grafting Density and Length

LANGMUIR, 28(4), 2122–2130.

By: J. Genzer n, S. Arifuzzaman n, R. Bhat n, K. Efimenko n, C. Ren* & I. Szleifer*

MeSH headings : Adsorption; Biofouling; Models, Molecular; Muramidase / chemistry; Polyhydroxyethyl Methacrylate / chemistry; Silicon Dioxide / chemistry; Surface Properties; Time Factors
TL;DR: This work monitors the time dependence of adsorption of lysozyme on surfaces comprising polymer assemblies made of poly(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate) brushes grafted onto flat silica surfaces such that they produce patterns featuring orthogonal and gradual variation of the chain length and grafting density. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2011 journal article

Ultrathin film coatings of aligned cellulose nanocrystals from a convective-shear assembly system and their surface mechanical properties

Soft Matter, 7(5), 1957.

By: I. Hoeger n, O. Rojas n, K. Efimenko n, O. Velev n & S. Kelley n

Contributors: I. Hoeger n, O. Rojas n, K. Efimenko n, O. Velev n & S. Kelley n

Sources: Crossref, NC State University Libraries, ORCID, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2010 journal article

Photochromic materials with tunable color and mechanical flexibility

SOFT MATTER, 7(8), 3766–3774.

By: H. Yang n, A. Ozcam n, K. Efimenko n & J. Genzer n

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2010 journal article

Poly(<i>N</i>-isopropylacrylamide) Brushes Grafted from Cellulose Nanocrystals via Surface-Initiated Single-Electron Transfer Living Radical Polymerization

Biomacromolecules, 11(10), 2683–2691.

MeSH headings : Acrylamides / chemical synthesis; Acrylamides / chemistry; Acrylic Resins; Boehmeria / chemistry; Calorimetry, Differential Scanning; Cellulose / chemistry; Chromatography, Gel; Electron Transport; Nanoparticles / chemistry; Photoelectron Spectroscopy; Polymerization; Polymers / chemical synthesis; Polymers / chemistry; Spectroscopy, Fourier Transform Infrared; X-Ray Diffraction
TL;DR: It is expected that suspension stability, interfacial interactions, friction, and other properties of grafted CNCs can be controlled by changes in temperature and provide a unique platform for further development of stimuli-responsive nanomaterials. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries, Crossref
Added: August 6, 2018

2009 journal article

Development and Testing of Hierarchically Wrinkled Coatings for Marine Antifouling

ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES, 1(5), 1031–1040.

By: K. Efimenko n, J. Finlay n, M. Callow n, J. Callow n & J. Genzer n

author keywords: marine fouling; buckling; wrinkling; topographically corrugated substrate; Ulva settlement; barnacle settlement
MeSH headings : Animals; Biocompatible Materials / chemistry; Crystallization / methods; Dimethylpolysiloxanes / chemistry; Materials Testing; Seawater / chemistry; Surface Properties; Thoracica / growth & development
TL;DR: Observations suggest that surface topography plays a dominant role in governing the coating defense against barnacle fouling even without fine-tuning the chemical composition of the overcoat. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
14. Life Below Water (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2009 journal article

Formation of surface-grafted polymeric amphiphilic coatings comprising ethylene glycol and fluorinated groups and their response to protein adsorption

BIOINTERPHASES, 4(2), FA33–FA44.

By: S. Arifuzzaman n, A. Oezcam, K. Efimenko n, D. Fischer* & J. Genzer n

author keywords: adsorption; atomic force microscopy; biomedical materials; contact angle; ellipsometry; hydrophilicity; hydrophobicity; infrared spectra; polymer blends; polymer films; polymerisation; proteins; surface chemistry; X-ray absorption
TL;DR: Amphiphilic polymer coatings were prepared by first generating surface-anchored polymer layers of poly(2-hydroxyethyl methacrylate) on top of flat solid substrates followed by postpolymerization reaction on the hydroxyl terminus of HEMA’s pendent group using three classes of fluorinating agents. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2009 journal article

Modification of PET surfaces with self-assembled monolayers of organosilane precursors

JOURNAL OF ELECTRON SPECTROSCOPY AND RELATED PHENOMENA, 172(1-3), 95–103.

By: A. Ozcam n, K. Efimenko n, C. Jaye*, R. Spontak n, D. Fischer* & J. Genzer n

author keywords: Poly(ethylene terephthalate) (PET); Ultraviolet/ozone (UVO); Polymer surface modification; SAM; NEXAFS
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Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2009 journal article

Rapid Removal of Organics and Oil Spills from Waters Using Silicone Rubber "Sponges"

JOURNAL OF DISPERSION SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, 30(3), 318–327.

By: I. Park n, K. Efimenko n, J. Sjoblom* & J. Genzer n

author keywords: Water purification; removal of organic from water; BTEX; PDMS; sylgard-184
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Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2007 journal article

Alternative fluoropolymers to avoid the challenges associated with perfluorooctanoic acid

INDUSTRIAL & ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY RESEARCH, 47(3), 502–508.

By: J. Guo n, P. Resnick n, K. Efimenko n, J. Genzer n & J. DeSimone n

UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
15. Life on Land (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2007 conference paper

Manipulating siloxane surfaces: Obtaining the desired surface function via engineering design

Science and technology of silicones and silicone-modified materials, 964, 222–255.

By: J. Crowe n, K. Efimenko n & J. Genzer*

Sources: NC State University Libraries, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2007 patent

Methods of surface modification of a flexible substrate to enhance cell adhesion

Washington, DC: U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

By: A. Liebmann-Vinson, B. Chaney, K. Efimenko & J. Genzer

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2007 journal article

Propagating waves of self-assembly in organosilane monolayers

PROCEEDINGS OF THE NATIONAL ACADEMY OF SCIENCES OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, 104(25), 10324–10329.

By: J. Douglas*, K. Efimenko n, D. Fischer*, F. Phelan* & J. Genzer n

author keywords: fluctuation-induced interfacial broadening; frontal self-assembly; mean-field Fisher-Kolmogorov equation; reaction-diffusion fronts; self-assembled monolayers
MeSH headings : Computer Simulation; Diffusion; Hydrocarbons, Fluorinated / chemistry; Models, Chemical; Models, Molecular; Oxidation-Reduction; Silanes / chemistry; Silicon / chemistry; Spectrometry, X-Ray Emission; Substrate Specificity; Surface Properties; Time Factors; Volatilization
TL;DR: This work considers a high-resolution near-edge x-ray absorption fine structure spectroscopy study of the spontaneous frontal self-assembly of organosilane molecules into self-assembled monolayer (SAM) surface-energy gradients on oxidized silicon wafers and finds that these layers organize from the wafer edge as propagating wavefronts having well defined velocities. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2007 journal article

Surface properties of poly[2-(perfluorooctyl)ethyl acrylate] deposited from liquid CO2 high-pressure free meniscus coating

MACROMOLECULES, 40(3), 588–597.

By: J. Kim n, K. Efimenko n, J. Genzer n & R. Carbonell n

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Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2006 journal article

Formation mechanisms and properties of semifluorinated molecular gradients on silica surfaces

LANGMUIR, 22(20), 8532–8541.

By: J. Genzer n, K. Efimenko n & D. Fischer n

TL;DR: Surface-sensitive combinatorial near-edge X-ray absorption fine structure spectroscopy is used to measure the position-dependent concentration and orientation of SFO molecules in SFO molecular gradients on flat silica surfaces and provides evidence that depending on the nature of the end group in the SFO and the vapor phase the S FO molecules add themselves into the existing SAMs either as individual molecules or as multimolecular complexes. (via Semantic Scholar)
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Added: August 6, 2018

2006 journal article

Orientations of liquid crystals in contact with surfaces that present continuous gradients of chemical functionality

CHEMISTRY OF MATERIALS, 18(9), 2357–2363.

By: B. Clare n, K. Efimenko n, D. Fischer n, J. Genzer n & N. Abbott n

Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2006 review

Recent developments in superhydrophobic surfaces and their relevance to marine fouling: a review

[Review of ]. BIOFOULING, 22(5), 339–360.

By: J. Genzer n & K. Efimenko n

author keywords: marine fouling; wettability; superhydrophobic surfaces; responsive/"smart" surfaces; amphiphilic surfaces
MeSH headings : Animals; Biofilms / growth & development; Hydrophobic and Hydrophilic Interactions; Marine Biology; Surface Properties; Wettability
TL;DR: The formation of responsive/“smart” surfaces, which adjust their physico-chemical properties to variations in some outside physical stimulus, including light, temperature, electric field, or solvent, is also described. (via Semantic Scholar)
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
14. Life Below Water (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2006 journal article

Study of kinetics and macroinitiator efficiency in surface-initiated atom-transfer radical polymerization

MACROMOLECULES, 39(26), 9049–9056.

By: M. Tomlinson n, K. Efimenko n & J. Genzer n

Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2006 journal article

Study of the packing density and molecular orientation of bimolecular self-assembled monolayers of aromatic and aliphatic organosilanes on silica

LANGMUIR, 23(2), 673–683.

By: M. Smith n, K. Efimenko n, D. Fischer n, S. Lappi n, P. Kilpatrick n & J. Genzer n

TL;DR: These results demonstrate that whereas SAMs made of trichlorinated organosilanes are densely packed, SAMs prepared from monochlorinated species are less dense and poorly ordered. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2005 journal article

Nested self-similar wrinkling patterns in skins

NATURE MATERIALS, 4(4), 293–297.

By: K. Efimenko n, M. Rackaitis*, E. Manias*, A. Vaziri*, L. Mahadevan* & J. Genzer n

MeSH headings : Cross-Linking Reagents / pharmacology; Humans; Microscopy; Microscopy, Electron, Scanning; Models, Statistical; Nanotechnology; Ozone; Skin / pathology; Skin Aging; Skin, Artificial; Spectrophotometry; Temperature; Time Factors; Ultraviolet Rays
TL;DR: This work shows how to use the multigeneration-wrinkled substrate for separating particles based on their size, while simultaneously forming linear chains of monodisperse particles. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2005 journal article

Nonequilibrium model for sorption and swelling of bulk glassy polymer films with Supercritical carbon dioxide

MACROMOLECULES, 38(24), 10299–10313.

By: V. Carla n, K. Wang n, Y. Hussain n, K. Efimenko n, J. Genzer n, C. Grant n, G. Sarti n, R. Carbonell n, F. Doghieri n

Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2005 journal article

Rapid formation of soft hydrophilic silicone elastomer surfaces

POLYMER, 46(22), 9329–9341.

By: K. Efimenko n, J. Crowe n, E. Manias*, D. Schwark*, D. Fischer* & J. Genzer n

author keywords: functionalized silicone rubber; surface modification; self-assembly
UN Sustainable Development Goal Categories
6. Clean Water and Sanitation (OpenAlex)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2004 patent

Methods for forming tunable molecular gradients on substrates

Washington, DC: U.S. Patent and Trademark Office.

By: J. Genzer & K. Efimenko

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2004 article

Near-edge absorption fine structure and UV photoemission spectroscopy studies of aligned single-walled carbon nanotubes on Si(100) substrates

JOURNAL OF VACUUM SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY B, Vol. 22, pp. 2000–2004.

By: L. Fleming n, M. Ulrich*, K. Efimenko n, J. Genzer n, A. Chan*, T. Madey*, S. Oh, O. Zhou, J. Rowe*

Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2003 journal article

A combinatorial approach to surface anchored polymers

JOURNAL OF MATERIALS SCIENCE, 38(22), 4471–4477.

By: T. Wu n, M. Tomlinson n, K. Efimenko n & J. Genzer n

Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2003 journal article

Combinatorial near-edge x-ray absorption fine structure: Simultaneous determination of molecular orientation and bond concentration on chemically heterogeneous surfaces

APPLIED PHYSICS LETTERS, 82(2), 266–268.

By: J. Genzer n, D. Fischer* & K. Efimenko n

Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2003 journal article

Formation and properties of anchored polymers with a gradual variation of grafting densities on flat substrates

MACROMOLECULES, 36(7), 2448–2453.

By: T. Wu*, K. Efimenko*, P. Vlcek*, V. Subr* & J. Genzer*

Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2003 article

Mapping surface chemistry and molecular orientation with combinatorial near-edge X-ray absorption fine structure spectroscopy

Fischer, D. A., Efimenko, K., Bhat, R. R., Sambasivan, S., & Genzer, J. (2004, January 2). MACROMOLECULAR RAPID COMMUNICATIONS, Vol. 25, pp. 141–149.

By: D. Fischer n, K. Efimenko n, R. Bhat n, S. Sambasivan* & J. Genzer n

author keywords: catalysis; nanotechnology; near-edge X-ray absorption fine structure (NEXAFS); self-assembly; zeolites
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2002 journal article

Combinatorial study of the mushroom-to-brush crossover in surface anchored polyacrylamide

JOURNAL OF THE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY, 124(32), 9394–9395.

By: T. Wu n, K. Efimenko n & J. Genzer n

TL;DR: The mushroom-to-brush transition in grafted polyacrylamides is measured and it is shown that the mushroom and brush behavior can be described using existing scaling theories. (via Semantic Scholar)
Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2002 journal article

Molecular orientation and grafting density in semifluorinated self-assembled monolayers of mono-, di-, and trichloro silanes on silica substrates

LANGMUIR, 18(24), 9307–9311.

By: J. Genzer n, K. Efimenko n & D. Fischer n

Sources: Web Of Science, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

2002 journal article

Surface modification of Sylgard-184 poly(dimethyl siloxane) networks by ultraviolet and ultraviolet/ozone treatment

Journal of Colloid and Interface Science, 254(2), 306–315.

By: K. Efimenko, W. Wallace & J. Genzer

Sources: NC State University Libraries, NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

journal article

Three-dimensional electrospun alginate nanofiber mats via tailored charge repulsions

Bonino, C. A., Efimenko, K., Jeong, S. I., Krebs, M. D., Alsberg, E., & Khan, S. A. Small (Weinheim An Der Bergstrasse, Germany), 8(12), 1928–1936.

By: C. Bonino, K. Efimenko, S. Jeong, M. Krebs, E. Alsberg & S. Khan

Source: NC State University Libraries
Added: August 6, 2018

Employment

Updated: May 28th, 2019 10:45

1999 - present

North Carolina State University Raleigh, NC, US
Associate Professor Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering

Education

Updated: October 11th, 2019 14:48

1996 - 1999

University of Chemistry and Technology Prague, CZ
PhD Department of solid state engineering

1991 - 1996

Belarusian State University Minsk, BY
MSc. Physics

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