An Overview of Biodegradable Polymers: Revolutionizing Biomedical Applications by Increasing Stability and Biocompatibility for Biomaterial Applications from Lumen-Apposing Metal Stents to Dental Implants

The utilization of biodegradable polymers is crucial for advancing biomedical applications, particularly in the production of scaffolds for tissue engineering and implants. These polymers offer non-toxicity, biocompatibility, and biodegradability, making them ideal for enhancing the stability and fu...

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Main Authors: Mehdi Karimi, Azadeh Asefnejad, Bahareh Noshadi, Foad Iranmanesh, Peiman Nasri
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Published: Iranian Chemical Society 2025-04-01
Series:Nanochemistry Research
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Online Access:http://www.nanochemres.org/article_216098_4248faff643b3630b34648bb88425994.pdf
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Peiman Nasri
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description The utilization of biodegradable polymers is crucial for advancing biomedical applications, particularly in the production of scaffolds for tissue engineering and implants. These polymers offer non-toxicity, biocompatibility, and biodegradability, making them ideal for enhancing the stability and functionality of biomaterials. Unlike traditional metal implants, tissue engineering relies on porous biodegradable materials that support cellular activities and integrate with surrounding tissues through natural degradation processes. The development of biodegradable polymers with specific physical properties—such as plasticity, mechanical strength, porosity, and bioactivity—is essential for the success of these scaffolds. This approach fosters cellular growth and establishes an optimal interface, facilitating natural tissue regeneration. While significant progress has been made, challenges remain, particularly regarding biomicroscopic evaluations of these materials. This overview not only highlights the most common biodegradable polymers but also emphasizes their applications in various biomedical contexts, including lumen-apposing metal stents and dental implants, along with the in-vivo degradation processes of the scaffolds. Understanding the biochemical characteristics of these materials is vital for promoting the targeted recruitment of cells to the implantation site.
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spelling doaj-art-42fe76fa16b94c58b145078eeb0f4a5b2025-08-20T03:31:42ZengIranian Chemical SocietyNanochemistry Research2538-42792423-818X2025-04-0110218720610.22036/NCR.2025.02.05216098An Overview of Biodegradable Polymers: Revolutionizing Biomedical Applications by Increasing Stability and Biocompatibility for Biomaterial Applications from Lumen-Apposing Metal Stents to Dental ImplantsMehdi Karimi0Azadeh Asefnejad1Bahareh Noshadi2Foad Iranmanesh3Peiman Nasri4Department of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.Department of Biomedical Engineering, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran.Faculty of Pharmacy, Department of Pharmaceutical Chemistry, Near East University, Nicosia/TRNC, Mersin 10, Turkey.Department of Endodontic, School of Dentistry, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran.Pediatrics Department, Metabolic Liver Disease Research Center, Research Institute of Primordial Prevention of Non-Communicable Disease, Isfahan University of Medical Sciences, Isfahan, Iran.The utilization of biodegradable polymers is crucial for advancing biomedical applications, particularly in the production of scaffolds for tissue engineering and implants. These polymers offer non-toxicity, biocompatibility, and biodegradability, making them ideal for enhancing the stability and functionality of biomaterials. Unlike traditional metal implants, tissue engineering relies on porous biodegradable materials that support cellular activities and integrate with surrounding tissues through natural degradation processes. The development of biodegradable polymers with specific physical properties—such as plasticity, mechanical strength, porosity, and bioactivity—is essential for the success of these scaffolds. This approach fosters cellular growth and establishes an optimal interface, facilitating natural tissue regeneration. While significant progress has been made, challenges remain, particularly regarding biomicroscopic evaluations of these materials. This overview not only highlights the most common biodegradable polymers but also emphasizes their applications in various biomedical contexts, including lumen-apposing metal stents and dental implants, along with the in-vivo degradation processes of the scaffolds. Understanding the biochemical characteristics of these materials is vital for promoting the targeted recruitment of cells to the implantation site.http://www.nanochemres.org/article_216098_4248faff643b3630b34648bb88425994.pdfbiodegradable polymersbiomedical scaffoldstissue engineeringcellular regeneration
spellingShingle Mehdi Karimi
Azadeh Asefnejad
Bahareh Noshadi
Foad Iranmanesh
Peiman Nasri
An Overview of Biodegradable Polymers: Revolutionizing Biomedical Applications by Increasing Stability and Biocompatibility for Biomaterial Applications from Lumen-Apposing Metal Stents to Dental Implants
Nanochemistry Research
biodegradable polymers
biomedical scaffolds
tissue engineering
cellular regeneration
title An Overview of Biodegradable Polymers: Revolutionizing Biomedical Applications by Increasing Stability and Biocompatibility for Biomaterial Applications from Lumen-Apposing Metal Stents to Dental Implants
title_full An Overview of Biodegradable Polymers: Revolutionizing Biomedical Applications by Increasing Stability and Biocompatibility for Biomaterial Applications from Lumen-Apposing Metal Stents to Dental Implants
title_fullStr An Overview of Biodegradable Polymers: Revolutionizing Biomedical Applications by Increasing Stability and Biocompatibility for Biomaterial Applications from Lumen-Apposing Metal Stents to Dental Implants
title_full_unstemmed An Overview of Biodegradable Polymers: Revolutionizing Biomedical Applications by Increasing Stability and Biocompatibility for Biomaterial Applications from Lumen-Apposing Metal Stents to Dental Implants
title_short An Overview of Biodegradable Polymers: Revolutionizing Biomedical Applications by Increasing Stability and Biocompatibility for Biomaterial Applications from Lumen-Apposing Metal Stents to Dental Implants
title_sort overview of biodegradable polymers revolutionizing biomedical applications by increasing stability and biocompatibility for biomaterial applications from lumen apposing metal stents to dental implants
topic biodegradable polymers
biomedical scaffolds
tissue engineering
cellular regeneration
url http://www.nanochemres.org/article_216098_4248faff643b3630b34648bb88425994.pdf
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