The emergence of infectious diseases promises to be one of the leading mortality factors in
the healthcare sector. Although several drugs are available on the market, newly found …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

In recent decades, the non-thermal plasma, ie partially or completely ionized gas produced
by electric discharges at ambient temperature, has become of interest for its microbiocidal …

Stable surface functionalization is required in many applications such as in biosensing. For
this purpose, hydrocarbon‐based plasma polymer films (PPFs) were investigated by …

The achievement of large-scale applications of plasma-based polymers in biomedical
sectors does not satisfy the appropriate level although a substantial amount of research is …

This forward looking concise review describes recent advances in the field of
nanoengineered plasma polymer films. These types of coatings are relevant in many fields …

Chronic wounds are affecting increasingly larger portions of the general population and their
treatment has essentially remained unchanged for the past century. This lack of progress is …