Table 8.

Salient features of plasma treatment for the fabrication of functionalized membrane surfaces.

Advantages	Explanation	Reference
Facile approach	1. Simple methodology 2. Formation of uniform, consistent, thin, and clear coating layer	[140]
Strong adhesion	1. Chemically and mechanically stable coating 2. Dense layer formation onto the polymeric surface	[141]
Surface roughening	1. Transformation of hydrophobic to superhydrophobic surface	[142]
Antifouling and antiwetting	1. Membranes with improved fouling resistance can be fabricated 2. Superhydrophobicity can be achieved and results in antiwetting properties	[143]