Simple surface treatments to modify protein adsorption and cell attachment properties within a poly(dimethylsiloxane) micro-bioreactor

Poly(dimethylsiloxane) (PDMS) elastomers are widely used in biological laboratories to produce prototype micro‐bioreactors. The need was identified for a simple modification of the PDMS surface to prevent protein adsorption and cell attachment in certain areas and to increase the level of cell attachment where desirable. A study has been undertaken into the effect on protein adsorption and cell attachment of adsorbed surfactants and sodium...