Plasma polymerization for biomedical applications: A review

BR Coad, P Favia, K Vasilev… - Plasma Processes and …, 2022‏ - Wiley Online Library
Plasma polymers have long been of interest as thin film coatings on biomedical devices and
products, to generate desirable surface properties for favorable bio‐interfacial interactions …

The importance of fungal pathogens and antifungal coatings in medical device infections

C Giles, SJ Lamont-Friedrich, TD Michl… - Biotechnology …, 2018‏ - Elsevier
In recent years, increasing evidence has been collated on the contributions of fungal
species, particularly Candida, to medical device infections. Fungal species can form biofilms …

[HTML][HTML] Nanoengineered antibacterial coatings and materials: A perspective

K Vasilev - Coatings, 2019‏ - mdpi.com
This feature article begins by outlining the problem of infection and its implication on
healthcare. The initial introductory section is followed by a description of the four distinct …

Retracted Article: Bio-inspired terpolymers containing dopamine, cations and MPC: a versatile platform to construct a recycle antibacterial and antifouling surface

BL Wang, TW **, YM Han, CH Shen, Q Li… - Journal of Materials …, 2015‏ - pubs.rsc.org
A new kind of bio-inspired terpolymer was synthesized by a conventional free radical
terpolymerization of dopamine methacrylamide (DMA), 2-(dimethylamino)-ethyl …

Plasma polymerized carvone as an antibacterial and biocompatible coating

YW Chan, KS Siow, PY Ng, U Gires… - Materials Science and …, 2016‏ - Elsevier
Antibacterial coating is important to prevent the colonization of medical devices by biofilm
forming bacteria that would cause infection and sepsis in patients. Current coating …

Radical-functionalized plasma polymers: Stable biomimetic interfaces for bone implant applications

B Akhavan, M Croes, SG Wise, C Zhai, J Hung… - Applied Materials …, 2019‏ - Elsevier
Application of bio-functionalized coatings on bone implantable devices is a promising
approach to direct rapid bone-implant integration. Plasma polymer (PP) films have become …

[HTML][HTML] Mechanically robust nitrogen-rich plasma polymers: Biofunctional interfaces for surface engineering of biomedical implants

O Sharifahmadian, C Zhai, J Hung, G Shineh… - Materials Today …, 2021‏ - Elsevier
Surface bio-functionalization through covalent attachment of bioactive molecules is a
promising approach to facilitate rapid bone-implant integration. Radical-rich plasma polymer …

[HTML][HTML] Mechanically robust hydrophobic fluorine-doped diamond-like carbon film on glass substrate

O Sharifahmadian, A Pakseresht, S Mirzaei… - Diamond and Related …, 2023‏ - Elsevier
Abstract Development of hydrophobic surfaces with a low friction coefficient is an impressive
strategy for improving performance of self-cleaning glasses and photovoltaic cells. To this …

Nitric oxide releasing plasma polymer coating with bacteriostatic properties and no cytotoxic side effects

TD Michl, BR Coad, M Doran, M Osiecki… - Chemical …, 2015‏ - pubs.rsc.org
We report a stable plasma polymer coating, using isopentyl nitrite as a volatile precursor,
which releases nitric oxide at bacteriostatic concentrations when contacted with water …

Plasma polymerization of TEMPO yields coatings containing stable nitroxide radicals for controlling interactions with prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells

TD Michl, J Barz, C Giles, M Haupt… - ACS Applied Nano …, 2018‏ - ACS Publications
Stable organic nitroxide radicals have been shown to exhibit similar cell biology signaling
properties as the well-known but short-lived small molecule nitric oxide, such as affecting …