Hemocompatibility of Sulfuric Acid-Treated Metallocene Polyethylene and its Application in Reducing the Quantity of Medical Plastic Waste

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dc.contributor.authorJaganathan, S.K.
dc.contributor.authorBalaji, A.
dc.contributor.authorMohanadas, H.
dc.contributor.authorSivakumar, G.
dc.contributor.authorKasi, P.
dc.contributor.authorSelvaKumar, M.
dc.contributor.authorKadiman, S.B.
dc.contributor.authorAnandhan, S.
dc.contributor.authorFaudzi, A.A.B.
dc.contributor.authorSupriyanto, E.
dc.contributor.authorMandal, M.
dc.date.accessioned2026-02-05T09:32:32Z
dc.date.issued2017
dc.description.abstractThe hazards of dumping medical plastics have created a huge demand to reduce the quantity of plastic usage without compromising its quality. The metallocene synthesized polyethylene is one such advent, however, its clinical usage is limited by the problem of hemocompatibility. This study investigates the effect of sulfuric acid-induced changes in metallocene polyethylene. Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy analysis illustrated the addition of OH and sulfonic acid group, which subsequently increased the wettability. An improvement in micro as well as nanosurface roughness was observed. Ultimately, the treated surfaces depicted delayed clotting time, adsorption of specific plasma proteins, reduced hemolysis, and resistance against platelet adhesion. © 2017 Taylor & Francis.
dc.identifier.citationPolymer - Plastics Technology and Engineering, 2017, 56, 3, pp. 240-253
dc.identifier.issn3602559
dc.identifier.urihttps://doi.org/10.1080/03602559.2016.1211696
dc.identifier.urihttps://idr.nitk.ac.in/handle/123456789/25686
dc.publisherTaylor and Francis Inc. 325 Chestnut St, Suite 800 Philadelphia PA 19106
dc.subjectAdhesion
dc.subjectBiocompatibility
dc.subjectFourier transform infrared spectroscopy
dc.subjectFunctional polymers
dc.subjectMetals
dc.subjectOrganometallics
dc.subjectPlatelets
dc.subjectProteins
dc.subjectSulfuric acid
dc.subjectSurface properties
dc.subjectSurface treatment
dc.subjectBiocompatible polymer
dc.subjectBlood compatibility
dc.subjectCoagulation pathway
dc.subjectMetallocene polyethylene
dc.subjectPlatelet adhesion
dc.subjectProtein adsorption
dc.subjectSulfuric acid treatment
dc.subjectPolyethylenes
dc.titleHemocompatibility of Sulfuric Acid-Treated Metallocene Polyethylene and its Application in Reducing the Quantity of Medical Plastic Waste

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