Title: Polymeric bio-nanocomposite in the biomedical field: a review of the current status and challenges

Authors: Shiv Ranjan Kumar; Hari Om Sharma; Sachin Kumar; Dinesh Kumar Patel

Addresses: Mechanical Engineering Department, IIMT Engineering College, 'O' Pocket Ganga Nagar, Mawana Road, Meerut, 250001, India ' Mechanical Engineering Department, IIMT Engineering College, Meerut, 250001, India ' Mechanical Engineering Department, IIMT University, Meerut, 250001, India ' Mechanical Engineering Department, IIMT University, Meerut, 250001, India

Abstract: The development of polymer nanocomposite has emerged as a promising class of materials in biomedical applications. The various formulations and chemistries of compositions, improvement techniques in surface modification, and advancements in technologies and polymerisation techniques have led to applications in dentistry, bone reconstruction, tissue engineering, etc. The polymeric nanocomposite material has shown superior hardness, toughness, stiffness, strength, electrical and thermal conductivity, chemical resistance to corrosion, etc. This paper presents state-of-the-art applications and efforts made to develop advanced materials in the biomedical field. Additionally, an approach was discussed to improve the performance of materials using modifications in filler technology. The last section highlighted several characteristics, prospective uses, and challenges of polymeric nanocomposite materials in the biomedical industry.

Keywords: nanocomposite; polymeric materials; mechanical properties; biomedical applications; nanofiller; nanofibre; carbon nanotube.

DOI: 10.1504/IJNBM.2024.137673

International Journal of Nano and Biomaterials, 2024 Vol.10 No.3, pp.160 - 170

Received: 06 Feb 2023
Accepted: 01 Aug 2023
Published online: 02 Apr 2024 *

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