Biomedical Coatings: Surface Engineering for Enhanced Biocompatibility and Performance

Year : 2025 | Volume : 12 | Issue : 01 | Page : 8 15
    By

    Mausam Jha,

  1. Student, Department of Biotechnology, MIET, Meerut, Uttar Pradesh, India

Abstract

Biomedical coatings have become essential in modern healthcare, significantly improving the performance, durability, and biocompatibility of medical implants and devices. These coatings serve multiple functions, including reducing infection risks, enhancing osseointegration, promoting tissue integration, and enabling localized drug delivery. Advances in surface engineering have led to the development of innovative coatings with superior properties such as antimicrobial resistance, bioactivity, and controlled biodegradation. Various materials are employed in biomedical coatings, including polymers, ceramics, metals, and composites, each offering distinct advantages based on the intended application. Techniques such as physical vapor deposition (PVD), chemical vapor deposition (CVD), plasma spraying, sol-gel processing, and electrospinning are widely used for coating fabrication, ensuring precise surface modifications that enhance implant performance. One of the most significant advancements in this field is the development of multifunctional coatings. These coatings integrate multiple capabilities, such as antibacterial effects combined with enhanced cell adhesion or sustained drug release with improved mechanical stability. Nanotechnology-driven approaches, including nanostructured coatings and bioactive nanoparticles, further enhance the therapeutic potential of medical implants. Emerging trends focus on smart and stimuli-responsive coatings that react to physiological conditions, providing on-demand therapeutic actions. Additionally, bioinspired and biomimetic coatings are gaining attention for their ability to closely replicate natural tissue environments, improving implant integration and reducing complications. This review provides a comprehensive overview of biomedical coating materials, deposition techniques, and recent innovations. By exploring current research and technological advancements, it highlights the critical role of coatings in modern medical applications. As research progresses, the future of biomedical coatings holds promise for more effective, durable, and patient-specific solutions, ultimately contributing to better clinical outcomes and enhanced quality of life for patients receiving medical implants.

Keywords: omedical coatings, surface modification, biocompatibility, antimicrobial coatings, drug-eluting coatings, nanotechnology in implants

[This article belongs to Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology & Application ]

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Mausam Jha. Biomedical Coatings: Surface Engineering for Enhanced Biocompatibility and Performance. Journal of Thin Films, Coating Science Technology & Application. 2025; 12(01):8-15.
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Volume 12
Issue 01
Received 08/02/2025
Accepted 13/02/2025
Published 20/02/2025
Publication Time 12 Days
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