Polymer Chemistry and Composite Materials in Biomedical Applications

Year : 2025 | Volume : 13 | Special Issue 04 | Page : 413-419
    By

    Jyoti Vishoi,

  • Swati Dobhal,

  • Nitish Singh Jangwan,

  • Shradha Bisht,

  • Arvind Singh Farswan,

  • Mamta F. Singh,

  1. Research scholar, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sardar Bhagwan Singh University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India
  2. Assistant Professor, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sardar Bhagwan Singh University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India
  3. Assistant Professor, School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Sardar Bhagwan Singh University, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India
  4. Professor, Amity Institute of Pharmacy, Lucknow Campus, Amity University, Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India
  5. Assistant Professor, Himalayan School of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Swami Rama Himalayan University, Jolly Grant, Dehradun, Uttarakhand, India
  6. Professor, School of Pharmacy, College of Engineering Roorkee University, Roorkee, Uttarakhand, India

Abstract

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The integration of polymer chemistry and composite materials has revolutionized biomedical applications. Recent advancements in polymer synthesis, functionalization, and nanotechnology have further expanded their applications, leading to significant improvements in biocompatibility, biodegradability, and mechanical performance. These polymeric carriers protect bioactive compounds from enzymatic degradation, enable controlled drug release, and improve therapeutic efficacy. The integration of polymer chemistry with nanotechnology has enabled the development of highly efficient, targeted therapeutic systems that significantly improve drug delivery precision and patient compliance.  Additionally, composite materials—engineered through the incorporation of nanoparticles, hydrogels, and functionalized polymers—exhibit superior mechanical and physicochemical properties, making them ideal for biomedical implants, wound healing, and tissue scaffolding. In the present paper, authors attempted to explore the synergy between polymer chemistry and nanotechnology in addressing key challenges in pharmaceutical sciences and regenerative medicine. It highlights recent advances in polymeric nano formulations for improved therapeutic outcomes, particularly in oncology, neurodegenerative disorders, and cardiovascular diseases. Special emphasis is placed on stimuli-responsive polymers, hybrid composites, and bioinspired polymeric materials, which contribute to precise drug targeting and personalized medicine. By bridging the gap between materials science and biomedicine, polymeric and composite-based innovations offer promising avenues for the next generation of therapeutic strategies, ensuring biocompatibility, sustainability, and enhanced patient outcomes.

Keywords: Biomedical applications, composite materials, drug delivery systems, polymer chemistry, tissue engineering.

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Jyoti Vishoi, Swati Dobhal, Nitish Singh Jangwan, Shradha Bisht, Arvind Singh Farswan, Mamta F. Singh. Polymer Chemistry and Composite Materials in Biomedical Applications. Journal of Polymer and Composites. 2025; 13(04):413-419.
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Jyoti Vishoi, Swati Dobhal, Nitish Singh Jangwan, Shradha Bisht, Arvind Singh Farswan, Mamta F. Singh. Polymer Chemistry and Composite Materials in Biomedical Applications. Journal of Polymer and Composites. 2025; 13(04):413-419. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/jopc/article=2025/view=0


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Volume 13
Special Issue 04
Received 19/03/2025
Accepted 02/05/2025
Published 05/06/2025
Publication Time 78 Days
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