We can't find the internet
Attempting to reconnect
Something went wrong!
Hang in there while we get back on track
Emerging Advanced Materials, Properties for Biomedical Applications
Summary
This is a materials science review covering advances in synthetic, natural, and hybrid biomaterials for medical applications such as drug delivery and artificial organs; it is not a microplastics research paper.
1Academic Development Unit, Faculty of Engineering and the Built Environment 2University of the Witwatersrand, 1 Jan Smuts Avenue, WITS 2001, Johannesburg, South Africa School of Chemical and Metallurgical Engineering, University of the Witwatersrand 1 Jan Smuts Avenue, WITS 2001, Johannesburg, South Africa 3Department of Materials Engineering, Sunyani Technical University, Sunyani, Ghana 4Department of Materials Science and Engineering, University of Ghana, Legon, Accra, Ghana 5Department of Mechanical Engineering, Academic City University College, Haatso, Accra, Ghana Corresponding Author’s Email: fred.mcbagonluri@acity.edu.gh This paper is a review of recent advances and developments of medically-applicable material systems. The review focuses on three functional clusters of biomedical material systems: synthetic (metals, polymers, ceramics, and composites); naturally derived (animal and plant derived); and semi-synthetic or hybrid materials. These clusters have found various applications in healthcare. The overview highlights significant opportunities and emerging advances for these clusters of biomaterials. This is to aid the development of next generation biocompatible and biodegradable materials for medical applications. This offers scientists, engineers, and technologists tremendous potential to advance know-how in new and improved drug delivery systems, tissue engineering, wound dressing, novel antimicrobial agents, and biosensors for lab-on chip diagnostics. The implications and areas for future research directions are further discussed. Keywords: Emerging Advanced Materials, Properties, Additive Manufacturing Route, Biomedical Implants and Devices Proceedings Citation Format 1Klenam, D.E.P., 2McBagonluri, F., 3Asumadu, T.K., 4Osei, E.D., & 5Osafo, S.A. (2023): Emerging Advanced Materials, Properties and the Additive Manufacturing Route for Biomedical Implants and Devices. Proceedings of the 36th iSTEAMS Accra Bespoke Multidisciplinary Innovations Conference. University of Ghana/Academic City University College, Accra, Ghana. 31st May – 2nd June, 2023. Pp 241-260. https://www.isteams.net/ghanabespoke2023. dx.doi.org/10.22624/AIMS/ACCRABESPOKE2023P22
Sign in to start a discussion.
More Papers Like This
Evaluation of properties for synthetic polymers in medicine
This review examines the properties and biomedical applications of synthetic polymers, covering their use in drug delivery, tissue engineering, cardiovascular devices, and implants, with synthetic polymers accounting for the majority of new pharmaceutical and therapeutic research applications.
Multifunctional Application of Biopolymers and Biomaterials
This paper is not about microplastics; it is a broad review of multifunctional applications of biopolymers and biomaterials across medicine, packaging, and engineering.
Applications of Biopolymers in Bioengineering: A Comprehensive Review
This comprehensive review covers the wide range of biopolymers — natural, biodegradable polymers from living organisms — and their applications in bioengineering, including drug delivery, tissue engineering, and packaging. Biopolymers are presented as sustainable alternatives to petroleum-based plastics that could help reduce microplastic generation.
Design of new biopolymers for biomedicine and food-packaging
Researchers review new biopolymer designs intended for biomedical and food packaging applications, aiming to replace fossil-fuel-based plastics with biodegradable alternatives from renewable sources. Widespread adoption of such materials could significantly reduce long-term microplastic pollution.
Intrinsically Disordered Synthetic Polymers in Biomedical Applications
This is a polymer chemistry review on intrinsically disordered synthetic polymers designed to mimic flexible proteins for biomedical applications like drug delivery and organ transplants; it is not a microplastics research paper.