BNDF	brain-derived neurotrophic factor
CA	contact angle
CCA	constant contact angle
CCR	constant contact radius
cmc	critical micelle concentration
CVD	chemical vapor deposition
DEX	dexamethasone
ECD	electrochemical deposition
EISA	evaporation-induced self-assembly
FS	fumed silica
PEO	polyethylene oxide
PMMA	poly methyl methacrylate
PS	polystyrene
SEM	scanning electron microscopy
TMPTA	trimethylolpropane triacrylate
TNF-α	tumor necrosis factor-alpha
TPCL	three-phase contact line
UV	ultra-violet
WCA	water contact angle