Micro/nano-structured superhydrophobic surfaces in the biomedical field: part II: applications overview

• Published in: Nanomedicine (London, England) Vol. 10; no. 2; pp. 271 - 297
• Main Authors: Lima, Ana Catarina, Mano, João F
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England Future Medicine Ltd 01.01.2015
• Subjects: Analysis; Biocompatible Materials - chemistry; Biomaterials; Biomedical engineering; biomedical field; Biomimetic Materials - chemistry; cell engineering; Hydrophobic and Hydrophilic Interactions; medical devices; micro/nano-structures; Properties; roughness; superhydrophobic; Surface Properties; surfaces; Tissue engineering; United States; tissue engineering; medical devices; micro/nano-structures; roughness; surfaces; cell engineering; biomaterials; biomedical field; superhydrophobic

The properties of surfaces define the acceptance and integration of biomaterials , as well as the material's efficiency when used at research or manufacturing levels. The presence of micro/nano-topographical structures and low surface energies could bring several advantages when highly repellen...