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Cellulose Acetate Based Nanocomposites for Biomedical Applications: A Review
Elham N Bifari, Sher Bahadar Khan1, Khalid A Alamry
1Chemistry Department, Faculty of Science, King Abdulaziz University, P.O. Box 80203, Jeddah 21589, Saudi Arabia. sbkhan@kau.edu.sa.
Current Pharmaceutical Design
|March 17, 2016
Summary
This review explores cellulose acetate (CA) nanocomposites for medical applications. These materials offer enhanced properties, making them suitable for biomedical implants and devices due to their biocompatibility and biodegradability.
Area of Science:
- Materials Science
- Biomedical Engineering
- Polymer Science
Background:
- Polymer nanocomposites offer improved properties via nanofiller incorporation.
- Cellulose acetate (CA) is a promising material for medical applications.
- CA exhibits desirable properties like biodegradability, renewability, non-toxicity, and biocompatibility.
Purpose of the Study:
- To provide a comprehensive overview of CA nanocomposites in medical applications.
- To highlight the advantages of CA-based materials for medical devices.
- To review the current state of research in this field.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of scientific publications.
- Analysis of properties of CA nanocomposites.
- Identification of applications in medical devices and implants.
Main Results:
- CA nanocomposites demonstrate significant improvements in material properties.
- The unique advantages of CA make it suitable for various biomedical uses.
- The review covers a broad range of medical applications.
Conclusions:
- Cellulose acetate nanocomposites are highly suitable for medical applications and devices.
- Their biocompatibility and biodegradability offer significant advantages.
- Further research can expand their use in the healthcare sector.
