| 3D | Three dimensional |
| AFM | Atomic force microscopy |
| BF | Breath figure |
| EDS | Energy-dispersive X-ray spectroscopy |
| FEP | Fluorinated ethylene propylene |
| HCP | Honeycomb-like pattern |
| HPLC | High-performance liquid chromatography |
| IPS | Improved phase separation |
| PMMA | Polymethyl methacrylate |
| SEM | Scanning electron microscopy |
| TCPS | Tissue culture polystyrene |
| U-2 OS | Human cells from osteosarcoma |