Bioactive glass–polymer nanocomposites: a comprehensive review on unveiling their biomedical applications

Abstract

Most natural and synthetic polymers are promising materials for biomedical applications because of their biocompatibility, abundant availability, and biodegradability. Their properties can be tailored according to the intended application by fabricating composites with other polymers or ceramics. The incorporation of ceramic nanoparticles such as bioactive glass (BG) and hydroxyapatite aids in the improvement of mechanical and biological characteristics and alters the degradation kinetics of polymers. BG can be used in the form of nanoparticles, nanofibers, scaffolds, pastes, hydrogels, or coatings and is significantly employed in different applications. This biomaterial is highly preferred because of its excellent biocompatibility, bone-stimulating activity, and favourable mechanical and degradation characteristics. Different compositions of nano BG are incorporated into the polymer system and studied for positive results such as enhanced bioactivity, better cell adherence, and proliferation rate. This review summarizes the fabrication and the progress of natural/synthetic polymer-nano BG systems for biomedical applications such as drug delivery, wound healing, and tissue engineering. The challenges and the future perspectives of the composite system are also addressed.

Graphical abstract: Bioactive glass–polymer nanocomposites: a comprehensive review on unveiling their biomedical applications

Article information

Article type
Review Article
Submitted
12 jul 2024
Accepted
27 set 2024
First published
01 out 2024

J. Mater. Chem. B, 2024, Advance Article

Bioactive glass–polymer nanocomposites: a comprehensive review on unveiling their biomedical applications

R. Sreena, G. Raman, G. Manivasagam and A. J. Nathanael, J. Mater. Chem. B, 2024, Advance Article , DOI: 10.1039/D4TB01525H

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