Biomaterial surface modifications: Difference between revisions

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[[Surface modification]] techniques have been extensively researched for the application of adsorbing biological molecules. Surface functionalization can be performed by exposing surfaces to RF plasma. Many gases can be excited and used to functionalize surfaces for a wide variety of applications. Common techniques include using air plasma, oxygen plasma, and ammonia plasma as well as other exotic gases. Each gas can have varying effects on a substrate. These effects decay with time as reactions with molecules in air and contamination occur.

[[File:Argon plasma used for polymer surface functionalization prior to bonding.Argon plasma used for polymer surface functionalization prior to bonding.png|125 × 240 pixels.0px|thumb|right|Argon plasma used for polymer surface functionalization prior to bonding.]]

==== Plasma Treatment to Reduce Thrombogenesis ====