Nanoscale polymer coatings for biomedical implants

  • Sujith Pallickal Babu
  • , Samanta Sam
  • , Blessy Joseph
  • , Nandakumar Kalarikkal
  • , Radhakrishnan E.K.
  • , Radhakrishnan Nair
  • , Sabu Thomas

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Abstract

Surgicalimplants, usually made from metals, plastics, ceramics, or other materials, often elicit inflammatory reactions. This unwanted infection is a major challenge in the biomedical sector. Due to the versatility offered, coatings employing polymers are preferred to add desired functionalities onto the implant surfaces. Polymer coatings can modify biological properties like biocompatibility, drug release, antibacterial activities, and so on. This chapter details the recent progress in polymer coatings, nanoparticle-incorporated coatings, coating strategies, and their biological performance.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationPolymer-Based Nanoscale Materials for Surface Coatings
PublisherElsevier
Pages435-457
Number of pages23
ISBN (Electronic)9780323907781
ISBN (Print)9780323907798
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 Jan 2023
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • Polymer coatings
  • implants
  • nanoscale coatings

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Engineering
  • General Materials Science

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