title: Non-biofouling polymeric thin films on solid substrates.
abstract: Nanoarchitectured polymer thin films are playing an increasingly pivotal role in a wide range of areas such as interfacial reactions, biomedical devices/implants, biosensors, food packing, and marine equipment. This review highlights recent research results in the field of the non-biofouling polymer films, including current understanding of the mechanisms of non-biofouling efficacy against bioentities (for example, proteins, cells, and bacteria) under different biological conditions. We also discuss current advances in the fabrication of non-biofouling coatings and micropatterns of cells on solid substrates and suggest a guideline when designing a non-biofouling polymer films, according to application requirements.
authors.forename: Woo Kyung
authors.initials: WK
authors.lastname: Cho
authors.forename: Sung Min
authors.initials: SM
authors.lastname: Kang
authors.forename: Jungkyu K
authors.initials: JK
authors.lastname: Lee
mesh_terms: D018441:Biofilms / Q000254:growth & development*; D001704:Biopolymers / Q000737:chemistry*; D020099:Coated Materials, Biocompatible / Q000737:chemistry*; D003460:Crystallization / Q000379:methods; D004866:Equipment Contamination / Q000517:prevention & control*; D008567:Membranes, Artificial; D049329:Nanostructures / Q000737:chemistry* / Q000648:ultrastructure*; D010316:Particle Size; D013499:Surface Properties
chemical_list: D001704:Biopolymers; D020099:Coated Materials, Biocompatible; D008567:Membranes, Artificial