Biomedical applications of polymer and biopolymer nanocomposites

Tukiran, Nur Azira and Othman, Muhammad Bisyrul Hafi and Elgharbawy, Amal A.M. and Abdullah Sani, Muhamad Shirwan and Mohd Noor, Najihah (2026) Biomedical applications of polymer and biopolymer nanocomposites. In: Polymer and Biopolymer Nanocomposites: Recent Advances and Applications. Woodhead Publishing in Materials . Woodhead Publishing, Elsevier, pp. 193-241. ISBN 978-0-443-26625-6

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Abstract

Polymer and biopolymer nanocomposites are emerging as essential components in biomedical applications, including drug delivery, tissue engineering, antimicrobial therapies, and diagnostics. By integrating synthetic and natural polymers with nanoscale fillers, these materials offer tunable biocompatibility, biodegradability, and targeted therapeutic effects. They enable controlled drug release, enhance scaffold development for tissue regeneration, and provide antimicrobial properties for wound healing. In oncology, they support targeted drug delivery and biocompatible implants while also contributing to real-time disease monitoring through biosensors. Despite challenges in large-scale manufacturing, regulatory compliance, and long-term safety, innovations like AI-driven material design, 3D bioprinting, and green nanotechnology are advancing sustainable biomedical solutions. This chapter examines the critical role of polymer and biopolymer nanocomposites in biomedical applications with a special focus on bone, cartilage, and skin tissue engineering. It also explores their significance in the design of controlled and targeted drug delivery systems. Furthermore, it reviews emerging trends in multifunctional nanocomposites for theranostic and sustainable healthcare applications, assessing their potential to improve access to treatments for neglected diseases and enhance point-of-care diagnostics. By synthesizing current progress in this interdisciplinary field, the chapter outlines future research directions and strategies to overcome translational barriers, ultimately aiming to accelerate the clinical adoption of polymer nanocomposite technologies for improved healthcare outcomes.

Item Type:	Book Chapter
Additional Information:	7613/125212
Subjects:	Q Science > Q Science (General) R Medicine > R Medicine (General)
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	International Institute for Halal Research and Training (INHART) Kulliyyah of Engineering
Depositing User:	Nur Azira Tukiran
Date Deposited:	15 Dec 2025 11:05
Last Modified:	15 Dec 2025 12:01
Queue Number:	2025-12-Q558
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/125212

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