Cellulose Nanofibers and Other Biopolymers for Biomedical Applications. A Review
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Abstract
Biopolymers are materials synthesised or derived from natural sources, such as plants, animals, microorganisms or any other living organism. The use of these polymers has grown significantly in recent years as industry shifts away from unsustainable fossil fuel resources and looks towards a softer and more sustainable environmental approach. This review article covers the main classes of biopolymers: Polysaccharides, proteins, microbial-derived and lignin. In addition, an overview of the leading biomedical applications of biopolymers is also provided, which includes tissue engineering, medical implants, wound dressings, and the delivery of bioactive molecules. The future clinical applications of biopolymers are vast, due to their inherent biocompatibility, biodegradability and low immunogenicity. All properties which their synthetic counterparts do not share.
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OpenAlex topics: Advanced Cellulose Research Studies · Electrospun Nanofibers in Biomedical Applications · biodegradable polymer synthesis and properties
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School of Pharmacy, Queen’s University Belfast, 97 Lisburn Road, Belfast BT9 7BL, UK
Chemical Engineering Department, Faculty of Science, University of Córdoba, Building Marie-Curie, Campus of Rabanales, 14014 Córdoba, Spain
Molecular Biology and Biochemical Engineering Department, University Pablo de Olavide, 41013 Sevilla, Spain
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