Functionalization of biomedical materials using plasma and related technologies

Ying Zhao; Kelvin W.K. Yeung; Paul K. Chu

doi:10.1016/j.apsusc.2014.02.168

Author(s)

Ying Zhao
Kelvin W.K. Yeung
Paul K. Chu

Detail(s)

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	11-18
Journal / Publication	Applied Surface Science
Volume	310
Online published	12 Mar 2014
Publication status	Published - 15 Aug 2014

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DOI	DOI https://doi.org/10.1016/j.apsusc.2014.02.168 Final Published version
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Abstract

Plasma techniques are important to biomedical engineering and surface modification. By modifying selective surface characteristics, conventional materials can be designed with superior biological properties while the favorable bulk materials properties can be retained. In this mini-review, recent progress pertaining to surface modification of Mg-based and polymer-based biomaterials by plasma-based techniques such as gas or metal ion implantation, dual metal and gas ion implantation, as well as plasma immersion ion implantation and deposition is described. Plasma-based surface modification is promising in elevating the cell biocompatibility, blood compatibility, and antibacterial properties of Mg-based and polymer-based biomaterials and expected to be extensively applied to biomaterials. © 2014 Elsevier B.V.