Synthesis and Characterization of Polymer Based Materials for Biomedical Applications

Abstract

This study summarizes the many biomedical and biomechanical applications of polymer-based materials. The use of polymer-based materials in medical implants and equipment allows for the restoration or enhancement of function of damaged or disconnected tissues or organs, thereby benefiting patients. Appropriateness to the body is the most important factor to consider while choosing the biomaterial. For materials made of polymers to be useful over the long haul, they need to meet certain criteria. Polymers with shape memory and shape-changing capabilities are examples of this class of materials that can perform active movements triggered by external inputs. In the recent two decades, these materials have garnered a lot of attention in the biomedical field, particularly for use in minimally invasive procedures. This is why polymeric biomaterials have been and will continue to be crucial to the development of innovative antibacterial technologies for use in biologic applications. Topics covered in this study include biomolecule conjugates of smart polymers on surfaces, various forms of smart polymeric biomaterials, and the characteristics and applications of smart polymers. This page provides a synopsis of the three main categories of polymeric-based materials, outlining their respective areas of use.