Abstract
Thrombosis and bacterial infection are major problems in
cardiovascular implants. Here we demonstrated that a
superhydrophobic surface composed of Poly(bis(2,2,2-
trifluoroethoxy)phosphazene) (PTFEP)-Al2O3 hybrid nanowires
(NWs) is effective to reduce both platelet adhesion/activation and
bacterial adherence/colonization. The proposed approach allows
surface modification of cardiovascular implants which have 3D
complex geometries.
cardiovascular implants. Here we demonstrated that a
superhydrophobic surface composed of Poly(bis(2,2,2-
trifluoroethoxy)phosphazene) (PTFEP)-Al2O3 hybrid nanowires
(NWs) is effective to reduce both platelet adhesion/activation and
bacterial adherence/colonization. The proposed approach allows
surface modification of cardiovascular implants which have 3D
complex geometries.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Nanoscale Advances |
Volume | 1 |
Issue number | 12 |
Pages (from-to) | 4659-4664 |
ISSN | 2516-0230 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 19. Oct 2019 |