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Researcher

Rouba Ghobeira

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59 Results

2025

Development and characterization of plasma-treated PBS with selective anti-cancer efficacy using an in-liquid plasma jet

Laura HoebusParisa ShaliN. CazJ. Van den BoschRouba GhobeiraMehrnoush NarimisaRino MorentE. WolfsNathalie De Geyter

Enhancement of the bio-responsiveness of PCL nanofibers via the combination of a thiol plasma-polymerized coating and fibronectin immobilization

Pegah ZahedifarRino MorentSheida AliakbarshiraziRouba GhobeiraNathalie De Geyter

A2 Journal Article in APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE ADVANCES

Investigation of the physicochemical properties and selective anti-cancer efficacy of in-plasma treated PBS using an exclusive liquid-submerged plasma jet

Parisa ShaliN. CazJ. Van den BoschRouba GhobeiraSheida AliakbarshiraziMehrnoush NarimisaRino MorentE. WolfsNathalie De Geyter

A2 Journal Article in IEEE TRANSACTIONS ON RADIATION AND PLASMA MEDICAL SCIENCES

Investigation of the physicochemical properties and selective anti-cancer efficacy of in-plasma treated PBS using an exclusive liquid-submerged plasma jet

Laura HoebusParisa ShaliN. CazJ. Van den BoschRouba GhobeiraMehrnoush NarimisaRino MorentE. WolfsNathalie De Geyter

Novel plasma polymerization–silanization route for selective amine functionalization of nanofiber scaffolds

Sheida AliakbarshiraziRouba GhobeiraTim EggheNathalie De GeyterHeidi DeclercqRino Morent

2024

Advanced hollow cathode discharge plasma treatment of unique bilayered fibrous nerve guidance conduits for enhanced/oriented neurite outgrowth

Sheida AliakbarshiraziRouba GhobeiraMahtab AsadianMehrnoush NarimisaAnton NikiforovIves De BaereWim Van PaepegemNathalie De GeyterHeidi DeclercqRino Morent

A1 Journal Article in BIOMACROMOLECULES

Combinatorial effects of surface plasma-treating and aligning PCL/chitosan nanofibers on the behavior of stem cell-derived cardiomyocytes for cardiac tissue engineering

Laurens LégerSheida AliakbarshiraziPegah ZahedifarJeffrey AaldersPascal Van Der VoortNathalie De GeyterRino MorentJolanda van HengelRouba Ghobeira

A1 Journal Article in APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE

Comprehensive study of plasma polymerization parameters on thiol-coated LDPE films for effective fibronectin adsorption targeting biomedical applications

Pegah ZahedifarSheida AliakbarshiraziRino MorentRouba GhobeiraNathalie De Geyter

A1 Journal Article in PROGRESS IN ORGANIC COATINGS

Enhanced peripheral nerve repair using plasma-treated bilayer nerve guide conduits: comparative evaluation of PCL, PCL-CS, and PCL-PLGA

Sheida AliakbarshiraziTim Vangansewinkel [missing]Rouba GhobeiraHolly Gregory [missing]Maryam Zabihzadeh KhajaviHeidi De ClercqJames B. Phillips [missing]Nathalie De GeyterEster Wolfs [missing]Rino Morent

Iron oxide nanoparticles (IONPs) synthesized via a novel non-thermal atmospheric pressure plasma-assisted electrolysis : physicochemical characterization and cytocompatibility evaluation

K. Navaneetha PandiyarajM. KaruppusamyP. JayamuruganVandana Chaturvedi MisraS. GhoruiP. SaravananMallikarjuna N. NadagoudaB.S. UnnikrishnanP. GopinathM. Pichumani et al.

A1 Journal Article in ADVANCED POWDER TECHNOLOGY

2023

3D high-precision melt electro written polycaprolactone modified with yeast derived peptides for wound healing

Mahta MirzaeiGianina DodiIoannis GardikiotisSorin-Aurelian PascaSaeed MirdamadiGilles SubraCecile EchalierChloe PuelRino MorentRouba Ghobeira et al.

A1 Journal Article in BIOMATERIALS ADVANCES

A preclinical platform for assessing long-term drug efficacy exploiting mechanically tunable scaffolds colonized by a three-dimensional tumor microenvironment

Elly De VlieghereKoen Van de VijverEva BlondeelNathan CarpentierRouba GhobeiraJarne PauwelsSebastian RiemannManon MinsartCharlotte FieuwsJohanna Mestach et al.

A1 Journal Article in BIOMATERIALS RESEARCH

Combined effects of direct plasma exposure and pre-plasma functionalized metal-doped graphene oxide nanoparticles on wastewater dye degradation

K. Navaneetha PandiyarajD. VasuA. RajiRouba GhobeiraParinaz Saadat Esbah TabaeiNathalie De GeyterRino MorentM. C. RamkumarM. PichumaniR. R. Deshmukh

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF INDUSTRIAL AND ENGINEERING CHEMISTRY

In-plasma activated PBS solution for the treatment of oral squamous cell carcinoma

Parisa ShaliRouba GhobeiraSheida AliakbarshiraziN. CazRino MorentE. WolfsNathalie De Geyter

New plasma-assisted polymerization/activation route leading to a high density primary amine silanization of PCL/PLGA nanofibers for biomedical applications

Sheida AliakbarshiraziRouba GhobeiraTim EggheNathalie De GeyterHeidi DeclercqRino Morent

A1 Journal Article in APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE

Plasma-assisted deposition of thiol-rich coatings on nanofibrous scaffolds for tissue engineering applications

Pegah ZahedifarRouba GhobeiraSheida AliakbarshiraziRino MorentNathalie De Geyter

Polylactic acid/polyaniline nanofibers subjected to pre- and post-electrospinning plasma treatments for refined scaffold-based nerve tissue engineering applications

Yongjian GuoRouba GhobeiraSheida AliakbarshiraziRino MorentNathalie De Geyter

A1 Journal Article in POLYMERS

Unraveling exclusive in-plasma initiated oxidation processes occurring at polymeric surfaces upon O2 admixtures to medium pressure Ar and N2 DBD treatments

Rouba GhobeiraParinaz Saadat Esbah TabaeiAnton NikiforovRino MorentNathalie De Geyter

A1 Journal Article in POLYMERS

2022

Advanced hollow cathode discharge plasma treatment of novel bi-layered fibrous guidance conduits for enhanced peripheral nerve regeneration

Sheida AliakbarshiraziRouba GhobeiraAnton NikiforovNathalie De GeyterHeidi DeclercqRino Morent

Atmospheric pressure plasma jet treatment of PLA/PAni solutions : enhanced morphology, improved yield of electrospun nanofibers and concomitant doping behaviour

Yongjian GuoRouba GhobeiraZuxin SunParisa ShaliRino MorentNathalie De Geyter

A1 Journal Article in POLYMER

Chemical characterization of plasma-activated polymeric surfaces via XPS analyses : a review

Rouba GhobeiraParinaz Saadat Esbah TabaeiRino MorentNathalie De Geyter

A1 Journal Article in SURFACES AND INTERFACES

Combinatorial effects of non-thermal plasma oxidation processes and photocatalytic activity on the inactivation of bacteria and degradation of toxic compounds in wastewater

Aliu Olayinka RajiDudipeta VasuNavaneetha K. PandiyarajRouba GhobeiraNathalie De GeyterRino MorentVandana Chaturvedi MisraSrikumar GhoruiMoorthi PichumaniRupali Deshmukh et al.

A1 Journal Article in RSC ADVANCES

Comparative study of short-lived radical species generated in in-plasma and subjacent-plasma treated water

Parisa ShaliRouba GhobeiraMathieu WillemsRino MorentHenk VrielinckNathalie De Geyter

Comparative study of the aging behavior of plasma activated hexamethyldisiloxane-based plasma polymers and silicone elastomer thin films

Tim EggheRouba GhobeiraRino MorentRichard HoogenboomNathalie De Geyter

A1 Journal Article in PROGRESS IN ORGANIC COATINGS

Comparison of the physicochemical properties and aging behavior of two different APTES-derived plasma polymer-based coatings

Tim EggheMehrnoush NarimisaRouba GhobeiraBernard NisolYuliia OnyshchenkoRichard HoogenboomRino MorentNathalie De Geyter

A1 Journal Article in SURFACE & COATINGS TECHNOLOGY

Comparison of the surface properties and cytocompatibility between plasma activated and homogeneously polydopamine-coated PCL nanofibers as a result of a pre-plasma activation step

Tim EggheSheida AliakbarshiraziYongjian GuoRouba GhobeiraRino MorentRichard HoogenboomNathalie De Geyter

A1 Journal Article in SURFACE & COATINGS TECHNOLOGY

Deposition of thiol-rich coatings on nanofibrous scaffolds via atmospheric pressure DBD plasma for tissue engineering applications

Pegah ZahedifarRouba GhobeiraSheida AliakbarshiraziRino MorentNathalie De Geyter

Dielectric barrier discharge-treated aligned electrospun chitosan/polycaprolactone nanofibers for cardiac tissue engineering

Laurens LégerSheida AliakbarshiraziPegah ZahedifarNathalie De GeyterJeffrey AaldersRino MorentJolanda van HengelRouba Ghobeira

Different techniques used for plasma modification of polyolefin surfaces

Mehrnoush NarimisaRouba GhobeiraYuliia OnyshchenkoNathalie De GeyterTim EggheRino Morent

Bookchapter in Plasma modification of polyolefins : synthesis, characterization and applications

Multifaceted polymeric nerve guidance conduits with distinctive double-layered architecture and plasma-induced inner chemistry gradient for the repair of critical-sized defects

Rouba GhobeiraPaul WieringaStijn Van VrekhemSheida AliakbarshiraziMehrnoush NarimisaYuliia OnyshchenkoNathalie De GeyterLorenzo MoroniRino Morent

A1 Journal Article in BIOMATERIALS ADVANCES

Plasma polymer-based deposition of coatings with high primary Amine content on PCL/PLGA nanofibers for tissue engineering applications

Sheida AliakbarshiraziTim EggheRouba GhobeiraNathalie De GeyterHeidi DeclercqRino Morent

Silanization of plasma-activated hexamethyldisiloxane-based plasma polymers for substrate-independent deposition of coatings with controlled surface chemistry

Tim EggheRouba GhobeiraParinaz Saadat Esbah TabaeiRino MorentRichard HoogenboomNathalie De Geyter

A1 Journal Article in ACS APPLIED MATERIALS & INTERFACES

2021

Advanced hollow cathode discharge plasma treatment of novel bi-layered fibrous guidance conduits for enhanced peripheral nerve regeneration

Sheida AliakbarshiraziMahtab AsadianRouba GhobeiraMehrnoush NarimisaYuliia OnyshchenkoAnton NikiforovHeidi DeclercqNathalie De GeyterRino Morent

Combinatorial effects of coral addition and plasma treatment on the properties of chitosan/polyethylene oxide nanofibers intended for bone tissue engineering

Parinaz Saadat Esbah TabaeiMahtab AsadianRouba GhobeiraPieter CoolsMonica ThukkaramParviz Gohari DerakhshandehSara AbednatanziPascal Van Der VoortKim VerbekenChris Vercruysse et al.

A1 Journal Article in CARBOHYDRATE POLYMERS

Comparing medium pressure dielectric barrier discharge (DBD) plasmas and classic methods of surface cleaning/activation of pure Mg for biomedical applications

Lu ChengRouba GhobeiraPieter CoolsBerengere LuthringerMahtab AsadianNathalie De GeyterZhen LiuKeping YanRino Morent

A1 Journal Article in SURFACE & COATINGS TECHNOLOGY

Dye wastewater degradation by the synergetic effect of an atmospheric pressure plasma treatment and the photocatalytic activity of plasma-functionalized Cu-TiO2 nanoparticles

K. Navaneetha PandiyarajD. VasuRouba GhobeiraParinaz Saadat Esbah TabaeiNathalie De GeyterRino MorentM. PichumaniP. V. A. PadmanabhananR. R. Deshmukh

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

Evaluation of cross-linking and degradation processes occurring at polymer surfaces upon plasma activation via size-exclusion chromatography

Tim EggheJoachim Van GuyseRouba GhobeiraRino MorentRichard HoogenboomNathalie De Geyter

A1 Journal Article in POLYMER DEGRADATION AND STABILITY

Improved degradation of textile effluents via the synergetic effects of Cu-CeO2 catalysis and non-thermal atmospheric pressure plasma treatment

K. Navaneetha PandiyarajD. VasuM. C. RamkumarR. R. DeshmukhRouba Ghobeira

A1 Journal Article in SEPARATION AND PURIFICATION TECHNOLOGY

Investigating the nucleation of AlOx and HfOx ALD on polyimide : influence of plasma activation

Laura Astoreca AlvarezDavid SchaubroeckParinaz Saadat Esbah TabaeiRouba GhobeiraMaaike Op de BeeckRino MorentHerbert De SmetNathalie De Geyter

A1 Journal Article in COATINGS

Non-thermal plasma jet-assisted development of phosphorus-containing functional coatings on 3D-printed PCL scaffolds intended for bone tissue engineering

Krishnasamy Navaneetha PandiyarajRouba GhobeiraParinaz Saadat Esbah TabaeiPieter CoolsNathalie De GeyterRino MorentRajendra R. Deshmukh

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF PHYSICS AND CHEMISTRY OF SOLIDS

Physicochemical surface analysis and germination at different irrigation conditions of DBD plasma‐treated wheat seeds

Ricardo MolinaAlba LaluezaCarmen López-SantosRouba GhobeiraPieter CoolsRino MorentNathalie De GeyterAgustín R. Gonzàlez-Elipe

A1 Journal Article in PLASMA PROCESSES AND POLYMERS

Synthesis of antibacterial composite coating containing nanocapsules in an atmospheric pressure plasma

Lei WangChiara Lo PortoFabio PalumboMartina ModicUroš CvelbarRouba GhobeiraNathalie De GeyterMike De VriezeŠpela KosGregor Serša et al.

A1 Journal Article in MATERIALS SCIENCE & ENGINEERING C-MATERIALS FOR BIOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS

2020

Comparative study between in-plasma and post-plasma chemical processes occurring at the surface of UHMWPE subjected to medium pressure Ar and N2 plasma activation

Parinaz Saadat Esbah TabaeiRouba GhobeiraPieter CoolsFatemeh RezaeiAnton NikiforovRino MorentNathalie De Geyter

A1 Journal Article in POLYMER

Comparative study of different nitrogen-containing plasma modifications applied on 3D porous PCL scaffolds and 2D PCL films

Lu ChengRouba GhobeiraPieter CoolsZhen LiuKeping YanNathalie De GeyterRino Morent

A1 Journal Article in APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE

Synergetic effect of the catalytic action of plasma jet deposited TiOx coatings and atmospheric pressure plasma treatment on the degradation of RYRR

K. Navaneetha PandiyarajD. VasuP. V. A. PadmanabhanRouba GhobeiraParinaz Saadat Esbah TabaeiPieter CoolsNathalie De GeyterRino MorentR. R. DeshmukhM. Pichumani

A1 Journal Article in SURFACE & COATINGS TECHNOLOGY

2019

Experience of follow-up, quality of life, and transition from pediatric to adult healthcare of patients with tuberous sclerosis complex

Claire BarRouba GhobeiraRita AzziDorothee VilleAudrey RiquetRenaud TouraineNicole ChemalyRima Nabbout

A1 Journal Article in EPILEPSY & BEHAVIOR

Plasma activation of electrospun scaffolds for neural tissue engineering

Rouba GhobeiraRino MorentHeidi Declercq

Synergetic effect of electrospun PCL fiber size, orientation and plasma-modified surface chemistry on stem cell behavior

Rouba GhobeiraChariot PhilipsLen LiefoogheMarieke VerdonckMahtab AsadianPieter CoolsHeidi DeclercqWinnok H De VosNathalie De GeyterRino Morent

A1 Journal Article in APPLIED SURFACE SCIENCE

2018

Acrylic acid plasma coated 3D Scaffolds for Cartilage tissue engineering applications

Pieter CoolsCarlos MotaIvan Lorenzo-MolderoRouba GhobeiraNathalie De GeyterLorenzo MoroniRino Morent

A1 Journal Article in SCIENTIFIC REPORTS

Acrylic acid plasma coatings for enhanced cell migration in PCL 3D additive manufactured scaffolds

Pieter CoolsHeidi DeclercqRouba GhobeiraRino MorentNathalie De Geyter

A1 Journal Article in SURFACE & COATINGS TECHNOLOGY

Heterocellular 3D scaffolds as biomimetic to recapitulate the tumor microenvironment of peritoneal metastases in vitro and in vivo

Emiel De JaeghereElly De VlieghereJasper Van HoorickSandra Van VlierbergheGlenn WagemansLeen PietersElodie MelsensMarleen PraetJo Van DorpeMatthieu Boone et al.

A1 Journal Article in BIOMATERIALS

Plasma polymerization for tissue engineering purposes

Gaelle AzizRouba GhobeiraRino MorentNathalie De Geyter

Bookchapter in Recent research in polymerization

Wide-ranging diameter scale of random and highly aligned PCL fibers electrospun using controlled working parameters

Rouba GhobeiraMahtab AsadianChris VercruysseHeidi DeclercqNathalie De GeyterRino Morent

A1 Journal Article in POLYMER

2017

Comparative study of the surface properties and cytocompatibility of plasma-treated poly-ε-caprolactone nanofibers subjected to different sterilization methods

Rouba GhobeiraCharlot PhilipsValerie De NaeyerHeidi DeclercqPieter CoolsNathalie De GeyterMaria CornelissenRino Morent

A1 Journal Article in JOURNAL OF BIOMEDICAL NANOTECHNOLOGY

Effects of different sterilization methods on the physico-chemical and bioresponsive properties of plasma-treated polycaprolactone films

Rouba GhobeiraCharlot PhilipsHeidi DeclercqPieter CoolsNathalie De GeyterMaria CornelissenRino Morent

A1 Journal Article in BIOMEDICAL MATERIALS

Heterocellular 3D scaffolds as biomimetic of peritoneal metastasis in vitro and in vivo

Emiel De JaeghereElly De VlieghereJasper Van HoorickGlenn WagemansLeen PietersElodie MelsensSara NeytRouba GhobeiraRino MorentJo Van Dorpe et al.

Plasma surface functionalization of biodegradable electrospun scaffolds for tissue engineering applications

Rouba GhobeiraNathalie De GeyterRino Morent

Bookchapter in Biodegradable polymers : recent developments and new perspectives

Random and aligned plasma-activated nanofibers of different diameters : impact on cell morphology and proliferation

Charlot PhilipsRouba GhobeiraHeidi DeclercqPieter CoolsNathalie De GeyterRino MorentMaria Cornelissen

2016

Non-thermal plasma technology for the improvement of scaffolds for tissue engineering and regenerative medicine: a review

Pieter CoolsRouba GhobeiraStijn Van VrekhemNathalie De GeyterRino Morent

Bookchapter in Plasma science and technology : progress in physical states and chemical reactions