Atmospheric pressure plasma induced grafting of poly(ethylene glycol) onto silicone elastomers for controlling biological response

► We have shown SE can be successfully functionalised by DBD treatment. ► Successful plasma induced graft polymerisation PEGMA macromonomers was achieved. ► Mammalian cell adhesion was decreased on these surfaces. ► Bacterial cell adhesion was not decreased on these surfaces. ► The mechanism of mammalian cell resistance does not correlate to bacterial cell resistance.