Nanoparticle Chemistry: The Synthesis, Properties and Applications of Polymer and Macromolecule-Based Nanoparticles and Their Composites

Year : 2026 | Volume : 14 | Special Issue 01 | Page : 1236 1247
    By

    Papireddigari Pravallika,

  • Shaik Ibrahim Khalivulla,

  1. PhD Research Scholar, Department of Biological and Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Mohan Babu University, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India
  2. Assistant Professor, Department of Biological and Chemical Sciences, Faculty of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Mohan Babu University, Tirupati, Andhra Pradesh, India

Abstract

Nanoparticles have arisen as a transformative branch of materials in chemistry, owing to their unique physicochemical and biological properties that vary from their bulk materials. Various synthesis techniques, including physical (e.g., laser ablation), chemical (e.g., sol-gel, co-precipitation) and biological (e.g., microbial or plant-mediated) approaches, offer control over particle size, shape and surface characteristics. These methods influence the optical, electronic, catalytic and mechanical properties of nanoparticles. Nanoparticles can exhibit high surface area-to-volume ratios and quantum effects, making them highly reactive and efficient in roles such as drug delivery, catalysis, environmental remediation, and sensing technologies. A key example is a polymer composite, which leverages these properties for enhanced performance. Similarly, the properties of a single macromolecule or a larger polymer can be finely tuned to create nanoparticles with specific functions. Continued research in nanoparticle chemistry aims to develop safer, more sustainable synthesis routes and multifunctional materials tailored for biomedical, industrial, and technological innovations. This evolving field stands at the forefront of scientific advancement, bridging fundamental research and real-world applications, particularly in the realm of advanced polymer materials.

Keywords: Biomedical applications, chemical properties, drug delivery, nanoparticles, polymer nanomaterial composites, synthesis methods.

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

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Papireddigari Pravallika, Shaik Ibrahim Khalivulla. Nanoparticle Chemistry: The Synthesis, Properties and Applications of Polymer and Macromolecule-Based Nanoparticles and Their Composites. Journal of Polymer & Composites. 2026; 14(01):1236-1247.
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Papireddigari Pravallika, Shaik Ibrahim Khalivulla. Nanoparticle Chemistry: The Synthesis, Properties and Applications of Polymer and Macromolecule-Based Nanoparticles and Their Composites. Journal of Polymer & Composites. 2026; 14(01):1236-1247. Available from: https://journals.stmjournals.com/jopc/article=2026/view=237349


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Volume 14
Special Issue 01
Received 03/10/2025
Accepted 19/11/2025
Published 21/02/2026
Publication Time 141 Days
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