Advisor(s)
Vinoy Thomas
Committee Member(s)
Robin D Foley
Shane A Catledge
Yogesh K Vohra
Kunning G Xu
Document Type
Dissertation
Date of Award
2021
Degree Name by School
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) School of Engineering
Abstract
A great need exists for innovative, functional materials. Specifically, functional materials must meet the necessary mechanical and interfacial properties for successful bio-integration for end goals such as medical implants. A gap in the knowledge existed before this work. This work addressed that gap through an experimental approach that employed low-temperature plasma (LTP) processing of fibrous, polyester constructs to produce functional materials. First, atmospheric-pressure plasma processing of electrospun polyester fibers, in a tubular geometry, was reported. Characterization of that system was conducted. Next, the effects of magnetized plasmas were reported. That report was a novel application of magnetized plasma and showed an increase in processing efficiency with magnetized plasmas. Finally, the unexplored territory of organic, alkanolamine low-temperature plasma was reported as a method for producing a novel functional material. The evidence supports the hypothesis that this material releases nitric oxide into aqueous media upon aging.
ProQuest Publication Number
ISBN
9798538149018
Recommended Citation
Tucker, Bernabe Samuel, "Studies On The Influence Of Non-Equilibrium Plasma Irradiation On Polyester Scaffolds: Characterization And Evolution Of New Surface Properties Toward Potential Biomedical Applications" (2021). All ETDs from UAB. 695.
https://digitalcommons.library.uab.edu/etd-collection/695
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