Applications of biopolymer coatings in biomedical engineering

Abstract

In this paper, a comprehensive overview of recent developments in the many different types of biopolymer coatings used in biomedical applications is presented. Biopolymer coatings have tremendous promise in various biological applications due to their adaptability. Polymer coatings may be used to improve surface qualities to fulfill certain criteria or to include extra capabilities for various biomedical applications. This analysis focuses mostly on certain polymers for usage in coating applications as well as a variety of polymer coatings that provide enhanced functionalization. The most recent findings from relevant research have been presented on using polymer coatings on nanoparticles for biological applications. Moreover, the latest research on biopolymer coatings for im­proved tissue engineering and drug delivery on various substrates and nanoparticles has been reported. Additionally, the most recent scientific breakthroughs have been compiled.