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Polyethylene terephthalate surface modification methodologies in relation to its antibacterial effectiveness, durability and cost
| Methods | Antibacterial effectiveness | Durability | Cost–benefit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Functionalisation | * | ** | ** |
| Grafting | ** | ** | * |
| Coating | ** | * | *** |
| Surface topography modification | * | *** | ** |
*Low degree; **medium degree; ***high degree
