Surface modification of fluorosilicone acrylate RGP contact lens via low-temperature argon plasma |
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Authors: | Shiheng Yin Yingjun Wang Lianna Zhao Hao Chen Jia Qu |
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Institution: | a School of Materials Science and Engineering, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, PR China b Analytical & Testing Center, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510640, PR China c Wenzhou Medical College, Wenzhou 325035, PR China |
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Abstract: | A fluorosilicone acrylate rigid gas permeable (RGP) contact lens was modified via argon plasma to improve surface hydrophilicity and resistance to protein deposition. The influence of plasma treatment on surface chemical structure, hydrophilicity and morphology of RGP lens was investigated by X-ray photoelectron spectrometer (XPS), contact angle measurements and scanning electron microscope (SEM), respectively. The contact angle results showed that the hydrophilicity of the contact lens was improved after plasma treatment. XPS results indicated that the incorporation of oxygen-containing groups on surface and the transformation of silicone into hydrophilic silicate after plasma treatment are the main reasons for the surface hydrophilicity improvement. SEM results showed that argon plasma with higher power could lead to surface etching. |
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Keywords: | 52 40 Hf |
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