Strategies that confine antibacterial and/or antifouling property to the surface of the implant,
by modifying the surface chemistry and morphology or by encapsulating the material in an …

Sustainable societal and economic development relies on novel nanotechnologies that offer
maximum efficiency at minimal environmental cost. Yet, it is very challenging to apply green …

This experimental study investigates the influence of silanized micro-size silicate-based
minerals on mechanical, thermal, and rheological properties of wood (maple) polymer (high …

Plasma polymer films (PPFs) are well-known for their enhanced stability compared to
conventional polymer coatings. However, PPFs tend to undergo aging in air or in aqueous …

Three-dimensional (3D) scaffolds with optimum physicochemical properties are able to elicit
specific cellular behaviors and guide tissue formation. However, cell–material interactions …

The present investigation of cyclopropylamine (CPA) plasma polymerization in pulsed and
continuous wave radio frequency (RF) discharges leads to the proposition of conditions at …

This work investigates the effects of process parameters on thin-film deposition by direct
liquid injection in a low-frequency dielectric barrier discharge. The precursor …

Atmospheric pressure dielectric barrier discharges (DBDs) are proving to have great
potential in the bioengineering and medical field for functionalisation of biomaterials. The …

Biosensors have been extensively developed and applied for biomedical and environmental
studies. Although there are many different types of biosensing techniques, immobilization of …

The quantitative analysis of the chemistry at the surface of functional plasma polymers is
highly important for the optimization of their deposition conditions and, therefore, for their …