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Biopolymer Coatings for Biomedical Applications.
A Joseph Nathanael1, Tae Hwan Oh1
1School of Chemical Engineering, Yeungnam University, Gyeongsan 38541, Korea.
Polymers
|December 29, 2020
Summary
Biopolymer coatings enhance biomedical applications like tissue engineering and drug delivery. This review covers recent advancements in functionalized biopolymer coatings on substrates and nanoparticles.
Area of Science:
- Biomaterials Science
- Polymer Chemistry
- Biomedical Engineering
Background:
- Biopolymer coatings offer versatile functionalization for biomedical uses.
- Surface modification with polymers enhances material properties and introduces new functionalities.
- Inorganic ions in polymer coatings can promote cell growth and biomolecule delivery.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review recent advancements in biopolymer coatings for biomedical applications.
- To focus on specific polymers and functionalization strategies for coating applications.
- To explore the use of biopolymer coatings on nanomaterials.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of recent research on biopolymer coatings.
- Analysis of functionalization techniques for various substrates and nanoparticles.
- Discussion of specific polymer coating types and their applications.
Main Results:
- Biopolymer coatings show significant potential in tissue engineering and drug delivery.
- Functionalized coatings can improve cell proliferation, tissue regeneration, and targeted delivery of therapeutic agents.
- Nanomaterial-based biopolymer coatings offer novel solutions for biomedical challenges.
Conclusions:
- Biopolymer coatings are crucial for advancing biomedical applications.
- Continued research into functionalization and nanomaterial integration will drive future progress.
- This review provides an overview of current developments and future perspectives in biopolymer coatings.
