Synthesis of polymeric system based on polyethylene oxide and tetrafluoroethylene telomers to obtain films with switchable wettability

Abstract The creation of substances and compositions capable of changing their properties depending on environmental conditions is an urgent and promising area of research. This work presents a method for obtaining a polymeric system consisting of polyethylene oxide and tetrafluoroethylene telomers, which film is capable of transition from hydrophilic to hydrophobic properties under the heating (from 60 °C), as well as returning to its original properties under ambient conditions. The mechanism of transition of substance’s properties from hydrophilic to hydrophobic is proposed.