Biodegradable and Natural Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites for Antimicrobial Coatings in Biomedical Applications

Year : 2025 | Volume : 13 | Special Issue 06 | Page : 392 405
    By

    G.D. Korwar,

  • Babar A.V.,

  • Sameer Sawarkar,

  • Mahesh Sharma,

  1. Assistant Professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Vishwakarma Institute of Technology, Pune, Maharshtra, India
  2. Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmaceutics, Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University), Krishna Institute of Pharmacy, Karad, Maharshtra, India
  3. Associate Professor, Department of Civil Engineering, Pimpri Chinchwad College of Engineering and Research, Ravet, Pune, Maharshtra, India
  4. Assistant Professor, Department of Pharmacy, Arya College of Pharmacy, Jaipur, Rajasthan, India

Abstract

Since they make medical equipment more biocompatible and practical, biomedical polymers are quite crucial for the advancement of medical technologies. One of the most exciting applications for biomedical polymers is their possible use as protective drug coatings for devices. These coatings aim to limit bacterial binding and biofilm growth, two key causes of illnesses acquired after implantation. Scientists are searching for fresh approaches to combat microorganisms as the issue of antibiotic resistance develops. Coating medical implants with antimicrobial medications is a crucial approach to ensure they be safer and last longer. This work investigates the long-lasting release, mechanical stability, and minimal harm potential of many antimicrobials added to biological polymer materials. Among the polymers showing promise in encasing antibacterial medications and guaranteeing their localised release at the implant site are polyurethanes, polylactic acid (PLA), and polycaprolactone (PCL). Moreover, it has been shown that combining polymer-based coatings with nanoparticles such as copper or silver helps to limit the spread of germs, therefore providing an additional degree of protection. This study’s primary objective is to investigate how soon these antimicrobial coatings break down and how they influence implant integration to ascertain their effectiveness. In both in vitro and in vivo settings, researchers have examined the release rates of the antibacterial agents, their effects on bacterial kinds like Staphylococcus aureus and Pseudomonas aeruginosa, and how they influence cell and tissue development around the device.

Keywords: Biomedical polymers, antimicrobial coatings, medical implants, drug delivery, infection prevention, implant biocompatibility.

[This article belongs to Special Issue under section in Journal of Polymer & Composites (jopc)]

How to cite this article:
G.D. Korwar, Babar A.V., Sameer Sawarkar, Mahesh Sharma. Biodegradable and Natural Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites for Antimicrobial Coatings in Biomedical Applications. Journal of Polymer & Composites. 2025; 13(06):392-405.
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G.D. Korwar, Babar A.V., Sameer Sawarkar, Mahesh Sharma. Biodegradable and Natural Fiber-Reinforced Polymer Composites for Antimicrobial Coatings in Biomedical Applications. Journal of Polymer & Composites. 2025; 13(06):392-405. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/jopc/article=2025/view=234083


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Special Issue Subscription Original Research
Volume 13
Special Issue 06
Received 12/06/2025
Accepted 16/07/2025
Published 05/09/2025
Publication Time 85 Days
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