Abstract
On account of the recent increase in importance of biological and microbiological adhesion in industries such as healthcare and food manufacturing many researchers are now turning to the study of materials, wettability and adhesion to develop the technology within these industries further. This is highly significant as the stem cell industry alone, for example, is currently worth £3.5 million in the United Kingdom (UK) alone. This paper reviews the current state-of-the-art techniques used for surface treatment with regards to modulating biological adhesion including laser surface treatment, plasma treatment, micro/nano printing and lithography, specifically highlighting areas of interest for further consideration by the scientific community. What is more, this review discusses the advantages and disadvantages of the current techniques enabling the assessment of the most attractive means for modulating biological adhesion, taking into account cost effectiveness, complexity of equipment and capabilities for processing and analysis.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 69-103 |
| Number of pages | 35 |
| Journal | Reviews of Adhesion and Adhesives |
| Volume | 4 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 1 Mar 2016 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- Biological adhesion
- Surface engineering
- Surface treatment
- Wettability
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Ceramics and Composites
- Surfaces, Coatings and Films
- Polymers and Plastics
- Materials Chemistry