Polypropylene (PP) is one of the widely used materials in medical apparatus and instruments

owing to its inexpensive

non-toxic and excellent mechanical properties. When hydrophobic polypropylene is exposed to blood

plasma proteins are adsorbed to the surface

and then surface-induced platelet adhesion

subsequent thrombus and hemolysis occur. Hemocompatibility is one of major problems that limit the long period application of biomedical materials. In this paper

the recent progress of the surface modification of polypropylene

the methods and monomers to improve hemocompatibility are reviewed. Meanwhile

limitation of the modification and the prospect of polypropylene with hemocompatibility were presented.