Alter Surface Chemistry
The ability to control and tailor surfaces with specific chemical functionalities is oftentimes critical for studying surface interactions of materials or improving interfacial, biological, and electronic properties for optimal material performance. Depending on the process gas and processing conditions used, plasma can alter the surface to be more hydrophilic or hydrophobic, or to introduce specific chemical functionalities to the surface without affecting the bulk material. This page provides brief summaries on the application of plasma treatment to alter surface chemistry.
Meetoptics
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Microelectrode Arrays
Microelectrode arrays (MEAs) are widely used for extracellular recording of neural activity, requiring consistent and uniform cell adhesion across the electrode surface. However, MEA substrates such as glass and silicon are inherently hydrophobic,...
Organoids
Organoids are self-organizing, three-dimensional structures derived from stem cells that recapitulate native organ architecture with remarkable fidelity. Since the first intestinal organoids were generated from adult Lgr5+ stem cells embedded in...
Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymers (GFRP)
Harrick Plasma Glass Fiber Reinforced Polymers (GFRP) are widely used in high-performance applications such as wind turbine blades, aerospace components, and automotive structures due to their high strength-to-weight ratio and tunable mechanical properties. However,...
Cyclic Olefin Polymer (COP) Microfluidics
Cyclic olefin polymers (COP) and copolymers (COC) have emerged as leading materials for advanced microfluidic and bioanalytical devices. Their popularity is driven by a unique combination of properties, including excellent optical transparency, low...