Surface modification by plasma-based processes
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2009-01-01
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World Scientific Publishing Co.
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In this chapter, the use of plasma processes technology in the biomedical field is presented. The introduction focuses on plasmas and the associated techniques employed to modify surfaces of a wide variety of materials. The versatility of plasma-based treatments allows the design of special function-oriented surfaces for medical devices, which are presented next. An overview of the plasma-based thin films and surface treatments is included for a number of applications ranging from the improvement of mechanical properties and the modification of the surface chemistry of materials to regulate the interaction with living tissues, diagnostics, and drug delivery.
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De Las Heras , E , Ybarra , G , Braceras , I & Corengia , P 2009 , Surface modification by plasma-based processes . in Functional Properties of Bio-Inspired Surfaces : Characterization and Technological Applications . World Scientific Publishing Co. , pp. 343-378 . https://doi.org/10.1142/9789812837028_0012