Effects of the low-temperature plasma exposure, γ-irradiation, and joint g-irradiation and plasma exposure on the structure and surface properties of thin films based on polylactic acid (PLA) have been investigated. Films were obtained by the method a solvent-casting. It has been shown that films based on polylactic acid have topographically different sides: a smoother inner side and embossed outer one. PLA films have properties close to those hydrophobic, with a contact angle in the range of 70°-73° regardless of the surface side and belong to a weakly polar materials. The combined effect of plasma and gamma radiation slightly changes the surface topography. The effect of low-temperature plasma on the surface of the films leads to a decrease in the contact angle by 13°-55° (9-11%) and an increase in surface energy due to the polar component. The results of in vivo experiments on rabbits are presented. Biomicroscopy, optical coherence tomography, morphological and electron microscopic examination of the cornea after implantation of initial and radiation and plasma treated films showed that implantation of the films in the anterior chamber is not accompanied by a pronounced inflammatory reaction and increased intraocular pressure, while maintaining the morphological structure of the cornea almost unchanged.
Effect of barrier discharge of low-temperature plasma on surface physicochemical properties of polylactic acid
