Katarzyna Krukiewicz

Prof. Katarzyna Krukiewicz

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Academic Career Length

13Years (2014-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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1 January 2020 in Composite Structures
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RTRoman Turczyn
Roman Turczyn
KKKatarzyna Krukiewicz
Katarzyna Krukiewicz
Andrzej KatuninAndrzej Katunin
Andrzej Katunin
JSJan Sroka
Jan Sroka
PSPrzemysław Sul
Przemysław Sul

10 July 2019 in Journal of Materials Chemistry B
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MSMatteo Solazzo
Matteo Solazzo
KKKatarzyna Krukiewicz
Katarzyna Krukiewicz
Ainur ZhussupbekovaAinur Zhussupbekova
Ainur Zhussupbekova
KFKarsten Fleischer
Karsten Fleischer
MBManus J. Biggs
Manus J. Biggs
MMMichael Monaghan
Michael Monaghan
The rapidly expanding fields of bioelectronics, and biological interfaces with electronic sensors and stimulators, are placing an increasing demand on candidate materials to serve as robust surfaces that are both biocompatible, stable and electroconductive. Amongst conductive polymers, poly(3,4-ethylenedioxythiophene):poly(styrenesulfonate) (PEDOT:PSS) is a promising material in biomedical research due to its appropriate stability and high conductivity, however its intrinsic solubility requires a crosslinking process that can limit its conductivity and biocompatibility. Poly(ethylene glycol) is known to be a suitably anti-immunogenic moiety and its derivatives have been widely used for biomedical applications. In this study we investigate the application of poly(ethylene glycol)diglycidyl ether (PEGDE) as an effective crosslinker and conductive filler for PEDOT:PSS. From our interpretation of XPS analysis we hypothesise that the crosslinking reaction is occurring via the epoxy ring of PEGDE interacting with the sulfonic groups of excel PSS chains, which reaches a saturation at 3 w/v% PEGDE concentration. PEGDE crosslinked films did not disperse in aqueous environments, had enhanced electrical conductivity and imparted a significant degree of hydrophilicity to PEDOT:PSS films. This hydrophilicity and the presence of biocompatible PEGDE led to good cell viability and a significantly increased degree of cell spreading on PEDOT:PSS films. In comparison to widely reported chemical crosslinking via glycidoxy propyltrimethoxysilane (GOPS), this original crosslinking yields a highly hydrophilic 2D film substrate with increased electroconductive and biocompatibility properties, resulting in a next-generation formulation for bioengineering applications.

1 July 2019 in Chemical Engineering Research and Design
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JKJoanna Kluczka
Joanna Kluczka
WPWojciech Pudło
Wojciech Pudło
KKKatarzyna Krukiewicz
Katarzyna Krukiewicz

1 January 2017 in Composite Structures
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Andrzej KatuninAndrzej Katunin
Andrzej Katunin
KKKatarzyna Krukiewicz
Katarzyna Krukiewicz
RTRoman Turczyn
Roman Turczyn
PSPrzemysław Sul
Przemysław Sul
AŁAndrzej Łasica
Andrzej Łasica
MBMarcin Bilewicz
Marcin Bilewicz

5 December 2023 in Applied Surface Science Advances
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IHIhtisham Ul Haq
Ihtisham Ul Haq
KKKatarzyna Krukiewicz
Katarzyna Krukiewicz