3 publications
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Published Subscription Review Article Special issue
Polymer-Based Film Coatings for Enhancing Drug Stability and Shelf-LifeBy Koparde A. A., R. K. Bhagat, Shailly Gupta, Avinash M. Pawar, Dipali Nagnath Hodade
Abstract: Pharmaceutical stability is a crucial factor in ensuring drug efficacy and safety throughout its shelf-life. Polymer-based film coatings have emerged as an effective strategy to enhance drug stability by protecting active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) from environmental stressors such as moisture, oxygen, temperature fluctuations, and light exposure. These coatings act as physical barriers that prevent degradation, improve mechanical integrity, and enable controlled drug release. Various types of polymers are employed for …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 4, 2025 · pp. 558–570 Read article →
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Published Subscription Review Article Special issue
Self-Healing Polymer Composites for Pharmaceutical Packaging ApplicationsBy Karanje P.S., L.D. Mangate, Prasanna Kattimani, Shailly Gupta
Abstract: Pharmaceutical packaging plays a crucial role in ensuring the safety, stability, and effectiveness of pharmaceutical products. Conventional polymer-based packaging materials are prone to mechanical damage, microcracks, and environmental degradation, which can compromise drug integrity. Self-healing polymer composites (SHPCs) offer a promising solution by enabling autonomous or stimuli-responsive repair mechanisms that restore packaging integrity, enhance durability, and extend product shelf life. These materials function through intrinsic mechanisms, such as dynamic covalent …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 4, 2025 · pp. 648–658 Read article →
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Published Subscription Review Article Special issue
Thermosensitive and pH-Responsive Polymers for Smart Drug Delivery SystemsBy Gandhi J. M., Haripriya H. Kulkarni, S. P. Komble, Shailly Gupta
Abstract: Sensitive to temperature and pH, polymers are becoming a fascinating new class of material suitable for application in drug delivery systems. These polymers can be utilised in controlled release of medications as they change form depending on temperature and acidity. Thermosensitive polymers vary their formation and breakdown behaviour with temperature variations. They are therefore perfect for delivering pharmaceuticals to individuals as heat may be utilised to activate the medications at …
Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 4, 2025 · pp. 479–491 Read article →