Silver Nanoparticles Loaded Polyurethane Composites for Antibacterial Medical devices

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Year : 2026 | Volume : 14 | 04 | Page :
    By

    Priyadarshani A. Patil,

  • S. K. Mohite,

  • Basant Shubhankar,

  • Rajesh Kumar,

  • Aparna Mahato,

  1. Assistant Professor, Department of Environmental Science, Krishna Institute of Science and Technology, Krishna Vishwa Vidyapeeth “Deemed to be University”, Taluka-Karad, Maharashtra, India
  2. Principal, Department of Pharmaceutical. Chemistry, Rajarambapu College of Pharmacy, Kasegaon, Maharashtra, India
  3. Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, Kashi Sahu College, Seraikella, Kolhan University, Chaibasa, West Singhbhum, Jharkhand, India
  4. Assistant Professor, Department of Chemistry, Jamshedpur Co-operative College, Jamshedpur, Kolhan University, Chaibasa, West Singhbhum, Jharkhand, India
  5. Ph.D. Scholar, Department of Zoology, Kolhan University, Chaibasa, West Singhbhum, Jharkhand, India

Abstract

Polyurethane (PU) polymer is widely used in biomedical application. In our study we have combined polyurethane with silver nanoparticles to develop a nanocomposite material for antibacterial medical applications. Such combination has antibacterial properties and control the toxicity too. In current research we have mixed the different sizes and types of silver nanoparticles into the polyurethane matrix. The result was their antibacterial activity, mechanical strength, and biocompatibility. The antibacterial performance of the prepared nanocomposites was evaluated against representative bacterial strains, while their mechanical and biocompatibility characteristics were also examined. The effect of silver nanoparticle incorporation on the structural, morphological, and functional properties of the polyurethane matrix was investigated. Particular emphasis was placed on understanding nanoparticle–polymer interactions and their contribution to the overall performance of the composite material. Although silver nanoparticles are generally toxic, embedding them within the polyurethane matrix reduces their toxicity and allows controlled release of silver ions. Various characterization techniques were used to analyse the structure of the material, including FESEM for surface morphology, FTIR for chemical bonding, and XRD for crystal structure analysis. These results confirmed that silver nanoparticles were uniformly dispersed within the polyurethane matrix and formed interactions with the polymer. Thus, polyurethane–silver nanoparticle composites have the antibacterial capabilities, making them suitable for use in medical devices such as wound dressings, where infection control and material performance are critical.

Keywords: polyurethane, sliver nanoparticles, antibacterial, polymer, medical devices, wound dressing.

How to cite this article:
Priyadarshani A. Patil, S. K. Mohite, Basant Shubhankar, Rajesh Kumar, Aparna Mahato. Silver Nanoparticles Loaded Polyurethane Composites for Antibacterial Medical devices. Journal of Polymer & Composites. 2026; 14(04):-.
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Priyadarshani A. Patil, S. K. Mohite, Basant Shubhankar, Rajesh Kumar, Aparna Mahato. Silver Nanoparticles Loaded Polyurethane Composites for Antibacterial Medical devices. Journal of Polymer & Composites. 2026; 14(04):-. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/jopc/article=2026/view=247491


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Volume 14
04
Received 01/06/2026
Accepted 19/06/2026
Published 24/06/2026
Publication Time 23 Days
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