Plasma assisted fabrication and processing of biomaterials

Bazaka, Kateryna;Grant, Daniel S.;Alancherry, Surjith;Jacob, Mohan V.

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[Extract] Plasma creates a highly reactive chemical environment that can be used to selectively induce specific biological responses, fabricate materials with a wide range of physico-chemical, mechanical, and biological properties, and modify surfaces in a highly controlled manner. In this chapter, we will first briefly review how plasma is used for sterilization and disease management. We will then focus on the use of plasma environments for surface functionalization and fabrication of carbon-based structures, from soft polymers to amorphous carbons and carbon nanotubes.

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Biomedical Applications of Polymeric Materials and Composites

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978-3-527-33836-8

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Wiley

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Singapore

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10.1002/9783527690916.ch12