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View article: Enhancement of the Bio-Responsiveness of PCL Nanofibers via the Combination of a Thiol Plasma-Polymerized Coating and Fibronectin Immobilization
Enhancement of the Bio-Responsiveness of PCL Nanofibers via the Combination of a Thiol Plasma-Polymerized Coating and Fibronectin Immobilization Open
View article: Investigation of the Physicochemical Properties and Selective Anti-Cancer Efficacy of in-Plasma Treated PBS Using an Exclusive Liquid-Submerged Plasma Jet
Investigation of the Physicochemical Properties and Selective Anti-Cancer Efficacy of in-Plasma Treated PBS Using an Exclusive Liquid-Submerged Plasma Jet Open
Cancer remains a leading cause of mortality, emphasizing the need for innovative therapies. Plasma-treated liquids, containing reactive oxygen and nitrogen species, have demonstrated therapeutic potential. This study investigates the physi…
View article: Comprehensive study of plasma polymerization parameters on thiol-coated LDPE films for effective fibronectin adsorption targeting biomedical applications
Comprehensive study of plasma polymerization parameters on thiol-coated LDPE films for effective fibronectin adsorption targeting biomedical applications Open
View article: Advanced Hollow Cathode Discharge Plasma Treatment of Unique Bilayered Fibrous Nerve Guidance Conduits for Enhanced/Oriented Neurite Outgrowth
Advanced Hollow Cathode Discharge Plasma Treatment of Unique Bilayered Fibrous Nerve Guidance Conduits for Enhanced/Oriented Neurite Outgrowth Open
Despite all recent progresses in nerve tissue engineering, critical-sized nerve defects are still extremely challenging to repair. Therefore, this study targets the bridging of critical nerve defects and promoting an oriented neuronal outg…
View article: Combinatorial effects of surface plasma-treating and aligning PCL/chitosan nanofibers on the behavior of stem cell-derived cardiomyocytes for cardiac tissue engineering
Combinatorial effects of surface plasma-treating and aligning PCL/chitosan nanofibers on the behavior of stem cell-derived cardiomyocytes for cardiac tissue engineering Open
View article: New plasma-assisted polymerization/activation route leading to a high density primary amine silanization of PCL/PLGA nanofibers for biomedical applications
New plasma-assisted polymerization/activation route leading to a high density primary amine silanization of PCL/PLGA nanofibers for biomedical applications Open
View article: Unraveling Exclusive In-Plasma Initiated Oxidation Processes Occurring at Polymeric Surfaces upon O2 Admixtures to Medium Pressure Ar and N2 DBD Treatments
Unraveling Exclusive In-Plasma Initiated Oxidation Processes Occurring at Polymeric Surfaces upon O2 Admixtures to Medium Pressure Ar and N2 DBD Treatments Open
Polymeric surfaces have been increasingly plasma-activated to adopt adequate chemistries, enabling their use in different applications. An unavoidable surface oxygen insertion upon exposure to non-oxygen-containing plasmas was always obser…
View article: 3D high-precision melt electro written polycaprolactone modified with yeast derived peptides for wound healing
3D high-precision melt electro written polycaprolactone modified with yeast derived peptides for wound healing Open
View article: Combined effects of direct plasma exposure and pre-plasma functionalized metal-doped graphene oxide nanoparticles on wastewater dye degradation
Combined effects of direct plasma exposure and pre-plasma functionalized metal-doped graphene oxide nanoparticles on wastewater dye degradation Open
View article: A preclinical platform for assessing long-term drug efficacy exploiting mechanically tunable scaffolds colonized by a three-dimensional tumor microenvironment
A preclinical platform for assessing long-term drug efficacy exploiting mechanically tunable scaffolds colonized by a three-dimensional tumor microenvironment Open
Background Long-term drug evaluation heavily relies upon rodent models. Drug discovery methods to reduce animal models in oncology may include three-dimensional (3D) cellular systems that take into account tumor microenvironment (TME) cell…
View article: Combinatorial Effects of Surface Plasma-Treating and Aligning Pcl/Chitosan Nanofibers on the Behavior of Stem Cell-Derived Cardiomyocytes for Cardiac Tissue Engineering
Combinatorial Effects of Surface Plasma-Treating and Aligning Pcl/Chitosan Nanofibers on the Behavior of Stem Cell-Derived Cardiomyocytes for Cardiac Tissue Engineering Open
View article: Polylactic Acid/Polyaniline Nanofibers Subjected to Pre- and Post-Electrospinning Plasma Treatments for Refined Scaffold-Based Nerve Tissue Engineering Applications
Polylactic Acid/Polyaniline Nanofibers Subjected to Pre- and Post-Electrospinning Plasma Treatments for Refined Scaffold-Based Nerve Tissue Engineering Applications Open
Composite biopolymer/conducting polymer scaffolds, such as polylactic acid (PLA)/ polyaniline (PAni) nanofibers, have emerged as popular alternative scaffolds in the electrical-sensitive nerve tissue engineering (TE). Although mimicking th…
View article: Multifaceted polymeric nerve guidance conduits with distinctive double-layered architecture and plasma-induced inner chemistry gradient for the repair of critical-sized defects
Multifaceted polymeric nerve guidance conduits with distinctive double-layered architecture and plasma-induced inner chemistry gradient for the repair of critical-sized defects Open
View article: Comparison of the physicochemical properties and aging behavior of two different APTES-derived plasma polymer-based coatings
Comparison of the physicochemical properties and aging behavior of two different APTES-derived plasma polymer-based coatings Open
View article: Combinatorial effects of non-thermal plasma oxidation processes and photocatalytic activity on the inactivation of bacteria and degradation of toxic compounds in wastewater
Combinatorial effects of non-thermal plasma oxidation processes and photocatalytic activity on the inactivation of bacteria and degradation of toxic compounds in wastewater Open
Contamination of water is a serious issue across the world. The proposed plasma synergetic treat has great potential to treat contaminated water in an environmentally friendly way.
View article: Investigating the Nucleation of AlOx and HfOx ALD on Polyimide: Influence of Plasma Activation
Investigating the Nucleation of AlOx and HfOx ALD on Polyimide: Influence of Plasma Activation Open
There is an increasing interest in atomic layer deposition (ALD) on polymers for the development of membranes, electronics, (3D) nanostructures and specially for the development of hermetic packaging of the new generation of flexible impla…
View article: Combinatorial effects of coral addition and plasma treatment on the properties of chitosan/polyethylene oxide nanofibers intended for bone tissue engineering
Combinatorial effects of coral addition and plasma treatment on the properties of chitosan/polyethylene oxide nanofibers intended for bone tissue engineering Open
View article: Physicochemical surface analysis and germination at different irrigation conditions of DBD plasma‐treated wheat seeds
Physicochemical surface analysis and germination at different irrigation conditions of DBD plasma‐treated wheat seeds Open
Plasma treatment is increasingly being explored as an effective presowing treatment improving seed germination. This study examines the synergetic effect of the irrigation condition and the physicochemical surface properties of wheat seeds…
View article: Comparative study between in-plasma and post-plasma chemical processes occurring at the surface of UHMWPE subjected to medium pressure Ar and N2 plasma activation
Comparative study between in-plasma and post-plasma chemical processes occurring at the surface of UHMWPE subjected to medium pressure Ar and N2 plasma activation Open
View article: Synergetic effect of the catalytic action of plasma jet deposited TiOx coatings and atmospheric pressure plasma treatment on the degradation of RYRR
Synergetic effect of the catalytic action of plasma jet deposited TiOx coatings and atmospheric pressure plasma treatment on the degradation of RYRR Open
View article: Comparative study of different nitrogen-containing plasma modifications applied on 3D porous PCL scaffolds and 2D PCL films
Comparative study of different nitrogen-containing plasma modifications applied on 3D porous PCL scaffolds and 2D PCL films Open
View article: Experience of follow-up, quality of life, and transition from pediatric to adult healthcare of patients with tuberous sclerosis complex
Experience of follow-up, quality of life, and transition from pediatric to adult healthcare of patients with tuberous sclerosis complex Open
View article: Synergetic effect of electrospun PCL fiber size, orientation and plasma-modified surface chemistry on stem cell behavior
Synergetic effect of electrospun PCL fiber size, orientation and plasma-modified surface chemistry on stem cell behavior Open
View article: Plasma activation of electrospun scaffolds for neural tissue engineering
Plasma activation of electrospun scaffolds for neural tissue engineering Open
An alerting high incidence of peripheral nerve injuries (PNI) reaching over one million cases worldwide is still lingering over the centuries. This is due to the fact that peripheral nerves are not protected like the brain and the spinal c…
View article: Acrylic Acid Plasma Coated 3D Scaffolds for Cartilage tissue engineering applications
Acrylic Acid Plasma Coated 3D Scaffolds for Cartilage tissue engineering applications Open
View article: Plasma Polymerization for Tissue Engineering Purposes
Plasma Polymerization for Tissue Engineering Purposes Open
The ability of non-equilibrium plasmas to modify surfaces has been known for many years. And a promising way to perform surface modifications without altering the bulk properties is plasma polymerization since this technique is versatile a…
View article: Plasma surface functionalization of biodegradable electrospun scaffolds for tissue engineering applications
Plasma surface functionalization of biodegradable electrospun scaffolds for tissue engineering applications Open
View article: Effects of different sterilization methods on the physico-chemical and bioresponsive properties of plasma-treated polycaprolactone films
Effects of different sterilization methods on the physico-chemical and bioresponsive properties of plasma-treated polycaprolactone films Open
For most tissue engineering applications, surface modification and sterilization of polymers are critical aspects determining the implant success. The first part of this study is thus dedicated to modifying polycaprolactone (PCL) surfaces …
View article: Random and aligned plasma-activated nanofibers of different diameters : impact on cell morphology and proliferation
Random and aligned plasma-activated nanofibers of different diameters : impact on cell morphology and proliferation Open
INTRODUCTION: Poly-ε-caprolactone (PCL) is an interesting polymer for tissue engineering purposes due to its good mechanical properties and tunable degradation rate. However, its hydrophobicity raises a big challenge for cell adhesion and …
View article: Non-thermal Plasma Technology for the Improvement of Scaffolds for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine - A Review
Non-thermal Plasma Technology for the Improvement of Scaffolds for Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine - A Review Open
Non-thermal plasma technology is one of those techniques that suffer relatively little from diffusion limits, slow kinetics, and complex geometries compared to more traditional liquid-based chemical surface modification techniques. Combine…