Adhesion in Pharmaceutical, Biomedical, and Dental Fields by Mittal K. L. Etzler F. M. & F.M. Etzler

Author:Mittal, K. L.,Etzler, F. M. & F.M. Etzler
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781119323792
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Inc.
Published: 2017-05-26T19:21:00+00:00

9.6 Concluding Remarks

Reviewing the factors identified for years as responsible for adhesion of foulants to polymeric surfaces, the common approach for designing antifouling surfaces has been defined. Engineered materials certainly exert their effects in preventing fouling; however, surface composition, surface structures, surface mechanics are only correlated to biological performances while causality is still to be understood. Interdisciplinary studies involving chemistry, materials science and biology are still needed; advanced physical techniques for interfacial investigations will be relevant.

The degradation of biocontaminants (not considered in this chapter) can be a strategy alternative to developing polymers resistant to adhesion of biocontaminants. Eventually, the two strategies can be combined: the materials can show both resisting/releasing functions and bacterial killing functions [62].

It is also desirable that functions be switchable, i.e. antifouling surfaces should also be smart surface, i.e. responsive to various stimuli. Prospective developments must also consider long-term functioning for long-term applications. Moreover, the fabrication of fouling-resistant and/or fouling-release robust surfaces should be facile, low cost and reproducible.

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