Title:Recent Progress in the Synthesis and Biomedical Properties of Natural Biopolymer Composites
Volume: 28
Issue: 40
Author(s): Shan Liu*, Xing-Xiang Ji*Jie-Fang Zhu*
Affiliation:
- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking, Qilu University of Technology, Jinan 250353,China
- State Key Laboratory of Biobased Material and Green Papermaking, Qilu University of Technology, Jinan 250353,China
- Department of Chemistry, the Ångström Laboratory, Uppsala University, 75121 Uppsala,Sweden
Keywords:
Natural biopolymer, composites, synthesis, biomedical applications, artificial blood vessels, biocompatibility.
Abstract:
Background: Natural biopolymers have drawn extensive attention because of
their great biocompatibility, biodegradability, renewability, and the availability of various
reactive functional groups for modifying and introducing novel components. In the
last few years, numerous natural biopolymer composites have been exploited to improve
their physical and chemical properties and add new functionalities.
Methods: Herein, we summarize the current progress in three common classes of natural
biopolymer-based composites, including alginate, chitosan, and gelatin.
Results: The morphology characteristics, preparation methods, and unique functionalities
of these biopolymer composites are also analyzed and discussed.
Conclusion: Finally, the article offers an overview of recent progress in the main biomedical
applications such as tissue engineering, wound-healing, and drug delivery, which inspires
further progress in biopolymer composites with tailored mechanical property and
stable characteristics for pharmaceutical and biomedical applications.
