An overview on recent biomedical applications of biopolymers: Their role in drug delivery systems and comparison of major systems

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Abstract

Polymers are ubiquitous in our daily lives, from workplaces to homes. Biopolymers are becoming more popular as an alternative to petroleum-based polymers because of their lower environmental impact due to their low carbon footprint and easy degradation. The primary aim of developing technology is a better quality of life. Improved therapies and tailor-made treatments are currently the focus of scientists. However, the delivery of drugs has been a long problem in the field of medicine. As a result, many drug delivery systems (DDSs) have been created for this purpose. Among these, nanotechnology-based DDSs, especially nanofibers, hold a promising future. This review focuses on the importance of naturally abundant biopolymers in recent medical applications, especially their role in DDSs, and provides a crucial comparison of the merits and demerits of the major DDSs for researchers to develop tailor-made DDSs.

Item Type:	Article
Additional Information:	Indexed by Scopus
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Biomedical; Biopolymers; Drug delivery systems; Nanofibers; Nanotechnology
Subjects:	R Medicine > R Medicine (General) R Medicine > RS Pharmacy and materia medica
Faculty/Division:	Institute of Postgraduate Studies Faculty of Chemical and Process Engineering Technology
Depositing User:	Mrs Norsaini Abdul Samat
Date Deposited:	27 Jan 2023 08:04
Last Modified:	27 Jan 2023 08:04
URI:	http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/36840
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