Biocompatible and biodegradable polymers are transforming biomedical and industrial sectors by offering sustainable, functional alternatives to traditional materials. They are generally classified into two categories:

• Natural Polymers: Derived from biological sources, including polysaccharides (starch, cellulose, alginate, chitosan) and proteins (collagen, gelatin, silk). These offer excellent biocompatibility and mimic the extracellular matrix (ECM) but often lack mechanical strength.

• Synthetic Polymers: Artificially engineered materials such as Polylactic acid (PLA), Polycaprolactone (PCL), and Polyetheretherketone (PEEK). These offer tunability, reproducibility, and higher mechanical strength but may lack inherent bioactivity.

Key Applications

1. Biomedical Innovations