The invention relates to fluoropolymer composites having a fluoropolymer matrix containing a functionalized fluoropolymer composition, and reinforced with fibers. The fibers can be chopped fibers, long fibers, or a mixture thereof, and the fluoropolymer matrix preferably is based on polyvinylidene fluoride. Any type of fibers, sized or unsized may be used with the functionalized fluoropolymer matrix composition to form the fluoropolymer composite.

The invention relates to sized reinforcing fibers that comprise a reinforcing fiber sized with a fluoropolymer. The fluoropolymer is functionalized and/or the reinforcing fiber is sized with a compatible functional non-fluorinated polymer that is compatible with the fluoropolymer. Functionalization of the fluoropolymer or the compatible non-fluorinated polymer provides enhanced properties, such as increased adhesion to the reinforcing fiber.

Methods of making polycationic nanofibers by grafting cationic polymers onto electrospun neutral nanofibers and polycationic nanofibers produced by the methods are provided herein. In addition, methods of using the polycationic nanofibers to reduce inflammation, to adsorb anionic compounds such as heparin or nucleic acids, to inhibit the growth of microbes or inhibit the formation of a biofilm are also provided. The polycationic nanofibers may be in a mesh and may be included in a medical device, wound dressing, bandage, or as part of a graft.

Polyethylene support in form of net or fabric, comprising, grafted on the surface of said support, a hydrogel comprising polyvinylpyrrolidone. Method for preparing said support comprising the steps of: immersing the support in a toluene solution (Sol1) containing: ethylene glycol dimethylacrylate (EGDMA) and cumene hydroperoxide (CHP); immersing the support in an aqueous solution (Sol2) containing: FeCl2*4H2O, ascorbic acid and polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP); washing and drying the support.

Polyethylene support in form of net or fabric, comprising, grafted on the surface of said support, a hydrogel comprising polyvinylpyrrolidone. Method for preparing said support comprising the steps of: immersing the support in a toluene solution (Sol1) containing: ethylene glycol dimethylacrylate (EGDMA) and cumene hydroperoxide (CHP); immersing the support in an aqueous solution (Sol2) containing: FeCl2*4H2O, ascorbic acid and polyvinylpyrrolidone (PVP); washing and drying the support.

The invention provides polymer-grafted and functionalized nonwoven membranes adapted for use in bioseparation processes, the membranes including a nonwoven web of polyester fibers having an average fiber diameter of less than about 1.5 microns, each of the plurality of polyester fibers having grafted thereon a plurality of polymer segments constructed of a methacrylate polymer, each polymer segment carrying a functional group adapted for binding to a target molecule. The invention also provides a method of bioseparation comprising passing a solution comprising the target molecule, such as a protein, through the nonwoven membrane of the invention such that at least a portion of the target molecule in the solution binds to the nonwoven membrane. A method for preparing a polymer-grafted and functionalized nonwoven membrane adapted for use in bioseparation processes is also provided.

Disclosed are a superhydrophilic surface body, a fabricating method thereof, and a filter for oil and water separation, including a superhydrophilic surface. The method for fabricating a superhydrophilic surface body includes a first step of forming a polyaniline nanofiber layer on a surface of a base material, a second step of changing the polyaniline nanofiber layer into a completely oxidized pernigraniline base state, a third step of forming a self-assembled monomolecular film having a polymer polymerization initiation functional group on a surface of the polyaniline nanofiber layer, and a fourth step of forming a silica layer on a surface of the self-assembled monomolecular film. In the third step, the polyaniline nanofiber layer is reduced to a leucoemeraldine state.

Disclosed are a superhydrophilic surface body, a fabricating method thereof, and a filter for oil and water separation, including a superhydrophilic surface. The method for fabricating a superhydrophilic surface body includes a first step of forming a polyaniline nanofiber layer on a surface of a base material, a second step of changing the polyaniline nanofiber layer into a completely oxidized pernigraniline base state, a third step of forming a self-assembled monomolecular film having a polymer polymerization initiation functional group on a surface of the polyaniline nanofiber layer, and a fourth step of forming a silica layer on a surface of the self-assembled monomolecular film. In the third step, the polyaniline nanofiber layer is reduced to a leucoemeraldine state.

Methods of making polycationic nanofibers by grafting cationic polymers onto electrospun neutral nanofibers and polycationic nanofibers produced by the methods are provided herein. In addition, methods of using the polycationic nanofibers to reduce inflammation, to adsorb anionic compounds such as heparin or nucleic acids, to inhibit the growth of microbes or inhibit the formation of a biofilm are also provided. The polycationic nanofibers may be in a mesh and may be included in a medical device, wound dressing, bandage, or as part of a graft.

Described are polymer particles or polymer fibers covalently bonded to N-chloroamines, N,N-dichloroamines, N-chloro sulfonamides or N,N-dichloro sulfonamides, for removing volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from a space above a wound. The removal of said VOCs is believed to be primarily or predominantly by chemical reaction of the VOCs with the N-chloro or the N,N dichloro group as covalently attached to the polymer. In particular, the functionalized polymer particles or polymer fibers are part of a wound dressing and have the functionality to control, in particular reduce, odor emanating from wounds, without interacting with the wound. The described dressings can be advantageously used, in particular, in the treatment of chronic wounds or infected wounds.