A review of plasma-assisted methods for calcium phosphate-based coatings fabrication

► The latest achievements in the field of plasma-assisted fabrication of CaP-based coatings are discussed. ► Advantages of the most frequently used plasma-assisted techniques are presented. ► Amorphous or crystalline coatings with the different Ca/P ratio are prepared. ► Porous or dense coatings with high adhesion strength are deposited. ► Challenges and crucial issues are highlighted.