Biomaterials, Biodegradables and Biomimetics Research Group

Review Paper

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

Abstract

The properties of surfaces define the acceptance and integration of biomaterials in vivo, 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 repellent surfaces are employed in the biomedical field. Biomimetic superhydrophobic surfaces have been explored for diverse applications: as an intrinsic characteristic of biomaterials to be implanted; as materials that exhibit special interactions with biological entities; or to be used in ex vivoapplications. This article aims to focus on the main motivations and requirements in the biomedical field that pushed for the utilization of superhydrophobic surfaces as suitable alternatives, as well as the great evolution of applications that have emerged in the last few years.

Journal
Nanomedicine
Volume
10
Pagination
271-297
Publisher
Future Medicine
ISSN
1743-5889
URL
http://dx.doi.org/10.2217/nnm.14.175
Keywords
Bioinspired, Biomimetic, cell adhesion, cell proliferation, contact angles, micro, nano-roughness, nature, protein adsorption, superhydrophilic, superhydrophobic surfaces, Tissue engineering, wettability
Rights
Open Access
Peer Reviewed
Yes
Status
published
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