Revolutionizing Artificial Organs: Next-Generation Membrane Technologies for Precision Medicine and Global Health

Year : 2025 | Volume : 02 | Issue : 02 | Page : 1 11
    By

    Jennifer S,

  • Mehak Khanum,

  • Ehsan Mohebi,

  • Zaid Khan,

  1. B. Pharm, Research Scholar, Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, St. Jhon’s Pharmacy College, Bangalore 560104, Karnataka, India
  2. B. Pharm, Research Scholar, Department of Pharmaceutics, Faculty of Pharmacy, St. Jhon’s Pharmacy College, Bangalore 560104, Karnataka, India
  3. Pharm D., Intern, Research Scholar, Department of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmacy, Aditya Bangalore Institute of Pharmacy Education and Research, Bangalore, Karnataka, India
  4. Pharm D., Intern, Research Scholar, Department of Pharmacy Practice, Faculty of Pharmacy, Aditya Bangalore Institute of Pharmacy Education and Research, Bangalore, Karnataka, India

Abstract

Membrane technology has emerged as a cornerstone in the advancement of artificial organ systems, offering critical functionalities in selective molecular filtration, tissue scaffolding, and controlled therapeutic delivery. Recent innovations have propelled the field beyond traditional polymeric membranes to include nanostructured, biomimetic, and stimuli-responsive materials, significantly enhancing biocompatibility, selectivity, and durability. The integration of smart technologies, such as AI-driven membrane design, bioelectronic sensors, and personalized fabrication via 3D printing, is ushering in a new era of intelligent, adaptive, and patient-specific artificial organs. Despite these achievements, significant challenges remain, including membrane fouling, long-term degradation, immune responses, regulatory hurdles, and economic barriers to widespread adoption particularly in low-resource settings. Interdisciplinary collaboration among materials scientists, engineers, clinicians, and data scientists is increasingly vital for translating laboratory advances into clinically viable solutions. Sustainable and scalable manufacturing approaches, coupled with a focus on global health equity, are essential to ensuring that next-generation membrane-based artificial organs are accessible to diverse patient populations. Looking forward, the field is poised for transformative growth, with milestones anticipated in AI-guided design, eco-friendly materials, wearable organ support devices, and equitable distribution models. This review provides a comprehensive overview of current technologies, addresses prevailing challenges, and proposes a strategic roadmap for the continued evolution of membrane technology in artificial organs, with the goal of improving patient outcomes and addressing global healthcare needs.

Keywords: Artificial organs, membrane technology, hemodialysis membranes, biomimetic membranes, nanostructured membranes, drug delivery systems, tissue engineering, bioartificial organs, biocompatibility, smart membranes, AI-driven membrane design, 3D printing, bioelectronics, personalized medicine, sustainable membranes, scalable manufacturing, global health, wearable dialysis, regulatory challenges, interdisciplinary collaboration

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Jennifer S, Mehak Khanum, Ehsan Mohebi, Zaid Khan. Revolutionizing Artificial Organs: Next-Generation Membrane Technologies for Precision Medicine and Global Health. International Journal of Membranes. 2025; 02(02):1-11.
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Jennifer S, Mehak Khanum, Ehsan Mohebi, Zaid Khan. Revolutionizing Artificial Organs: Next-Generation Membrane Technologies for Precision Medicine and Global Health. International Journal of Membranes. 2025; 02(02):1-11. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/ijm/article=2025/view=229154


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Volume 02
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Received 07/07/2025
Accepted 14/08/2025
Published 18/08/2025
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