Natural bio-based monomers for biomedical applications: a review

Autor: Hansoo Park, Mallinath S. Birajdar, Haejin Joo, Won Gun Koh
Jazyk: angličtina
Rok vydání: 2021
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Zdroj: Biomaterials Research, Vol 25, Iss 1, Pp 1-14 (2021)
Biomaterials Research
ISSN: 2055-7124
Popis: Abstract In recent years, synthetic and semi-synthetic polymer materials have been widely used in various applications. Especially concerning biomedical applications, their biocompatibility, biodegradability, and non-toxicity have increased the interest of researchers to discover and develop new products for the well-being of humanity. Among the synthetic and semi-synthetic materials, the use of natural bio-based monomeric materials presents a possible novel avenue for the development of new biocompatible, biodegradable, and non-toxic products. The purpose of this article is to review the information on the role of natural bio-based monomers in biomedical applications. Increased eco-friendliness, biocompatibility, biodegradability, non-toxicity, and intrinsic biological activity are some of the attributes which make itaconic, succinic, citric, hyaluronic, and glutamic acids suitable potential materials for biomedical applications. Herein, we summarize the most recent advances in the field over the past ten years and specifically highlight new and interesting discoveries in biomedical applications. Graphical abstract Natural origin acid-based bio-monomers for biomedical applications
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