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Sustainable Polymeric Biomaterials from Alternative Feedstocks
Qianyu Lin1, Pei Lin Chee1, Jaime J M Pang1
1Institute of Materials Research and Engineering (IMRE), Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), 2 Fusionopolis Way, Innovis #08-03, Singapore 138634, Republic of Singapore.
ACS Biomaterials Science & Engineering
|October 9, 2024
Summary
Sustainable biomaterials are crucial for healthcare demands. This perspective explores using carbon dioxide and recycled plastics as eco-friendly alternatives to petroleum-based polymers for next-generation medical materials.
Area of Science:
- Biomaterials Science
- Polymer Chemistry
- Sustainable Materials
Background:
- Polymeric biomedical materials are essential in modern healthcare.
- Increasing demand for biomaterials due to aging populations and improved healthcare standards.
- Current reliance on petroleum-derived polymers raises sustainability concerns.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore sustainable alternatives for next-generation biomaterials.
- To highlight carbon dioxide and postuse plastics as viable feedstock resources.
- To discuss recent developments, applications, and challenges for alternative biomaterials.
Main Methods:
- Review of current literature on sustainable biomaterials.
- Analysis of alternative feedstock sources (biomass, CO2, postuse plastics).
- Discussion of practical considerations, including applications and translation hurdles.
Main Results:
- Identified carbon dioxide and postuse plastics as promising alternative feedstocks.
- Highlighted emerging biomaterial applications leveraging intrinsic properties of alternative resources.
- Outlined hindrances toward practical adoption and translation into clinical use.
Conclusions:
- Sustainable biomaterials are vital for meeting future healthcare needs.
- Utilizing alternative feedstocks can create circular material economies.
- Further development is needed to achieve therapeutic benefits with minimal environmental impact.
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