Transforming Composite Manufacturing: Sustainable Strategies for a Greener Future

Published Subscription Original Research Special issue 20 Jun 2025

By Chivate A.N., S.V. Patil, Ashok Kr. Sharma, Shivaji Jadhav

Abstract: Biodegradable Polymer composite materials are a promising choice for controlled drug delivery because they let medicine be released slowly over time during treatment. These structures, which are made from safe, recyclable plastics, work well to make sure that drugs stay in the body for a long time. This means that patients will take their medicine less often and more consistently. As the body breaks down these structures, the drug inside …

Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 4, 2025 · pp. 533–546 Read article →

Published Subscription Review Article Special issue 19 Jun 2025

By 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 →

Published Subscription Review Article Special issue 19 Jun 2025

By 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 →

Published Subscription Review Article Special issue 18 Jun 2025

By Bhinge S.D., S.R. Satpute, Mukesh Sharma, Jambi Ratna Raja Kumar

Abstract: In order to improve treatment effectiveness and minimise adverse effects, polymer-based drug delivery systems are often used to produce regulated and sustained drug release. Polymer crosslinking, which alters the structural, mechanical, and degrading characteristics of the polymer matrix, is one of the key elements affecting drug release kinetics. The porosity, swelling behaviour, and rate of degradation of the polymer are all impacted by the crosslinking process, which may be accomplished …

Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 4, 2025 · pp. 636–647 Read article →

Published Subscription Original Research Special issue 5 Jun 2025

By Desai A. V., R.S. Bharsakade, Ashok Kr. Sharma, Jambi Ratna Raja Kumar

Abstract: Making drugs that are covered by plastics is a fresh and useful way to make medicines work better, last longer, and treat diseases better. Putting drugs inside polymer materials helps them breakdown better, stays in the body longer, and lowers the number of side effects they cause. This is necessary to slowly release the drug and help people stick to their treatment plan. Polymers are used to wrap drugs. This …

Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 4, 2025 · pp. 349–361 Read article →

Published Subscription Review Article Special issue 5 Jun 2025

By P.M. Gaigole, Sagavkar S.R., Jeetendra Dhamone, Sameer Sawarkar

Abstract: SRPs, or stimuli-responsive polymers, are becoming a good way to give specific drugs. They let medicines be released in a controlled way. Some of the things that can change these polymers are pH, temperature, light, magnetic fields, and the number of ions present. Some outside signs can make SRPs respond, which helps control how drugs are released. This cuts down on side effects and improves the effectiveness of focused treatments. …

Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 4, 2025 · pp. 252–265 Read article →

Published Subscription Original Research Special issue 5 Jun 2025

By Patil S.J., G.D. Gawande, Yogesh Khairnar, Mahesh Sharma, Mahadev Kalyanrao Patil

Abstract: Graphene-polymer nanocomposites (GPNCs) have gained significant attention in drug delivery due to their exceptional physicochemical properties, including high surface area, mechanical strength, tunable functionality, and biocompatibility. These nanocomposites integrate graphene derivatives, such as graphene oxide (GO) and reduced graphene oxide (rGO), with biocompatible polymers to enhance drug loading efficiency, stability, and controlled release. Various natural (chitosan, alginate) and synthetic (PLGA, PEG, PCL) polymers are used to functionalize graphene, enabling targeted …

Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 4, 2025 · pp. 362–374 Read article →

Published Subscription Original Research Special issue 5 Jun 2025

By Prashant B. Patel, Shete A. S., S. S. Sable, Vandana Sharma

Abstract: In biological and pharmaceutical sectors, nanofibers which have unique properties including a lot of surface area, tunable porosity, and high mechanical strength are very fascinating and may be made flexibly and effectively by electrospinning. More and more in biosensors, tissue engineering, drug delivery, wound healing, and medication delivery are these electrospun nanofibers being used. They may fundamentally alter the way healthcare is administered. Advanced medical applications benefit from fibres' ability …

Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 4, 2025 · pp. 375–387 Read article →

Published Subscription Original Research Special issue 5 Jun 2025

By Ghorpade V.S., Sameer Sawarkar, Vijaykumar Javanjal, A.U. Rajurkar

Abstract: Polysaccharide-based hydrogels have showed great potential in medicine as materials for long-lasting, under control medication delivery systems. Natural polysaccharides include chitosan; alginate, agarose, and cellulose form these hydrogels. Among its many advantages are biocompatibility, biodegradability, and customising ability for various drug release rates. Reacting to pH, temperature, and ionic strength changes in the surroundings, polysaccharide-based hydrogels may swell. For usage requiring the release of therapeutic substances over an extended period …

Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 4, 2025 · pp. 300–312 Read article →

Published Subscription Review Article Special issue 1 Jun 2025

By Patil A.A., G.N. Kotwal, Pravin Ingle, Mukesh Sharma

Abstract: Personalized medicine has revolutionized healthcare by tailoring treatments to individual patient needs. Among the emerging technologies, 3D printing has demonstrated immense potential in fabricating polymeric drug delivery systems with precise control over drug release, dosage, and bioavailability. These systems offer customized therapeutic solutions, improving efficacy while reducing adverse effects. This paper provides an overview of 3D-printed polymeric drug delivery systems, discussing the types of polymers used, fabrication techniques, applications in …

Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 4, 2025 · pp. 313–325 Read article →

Published Subscription Review Article Special issue 1 Jun 2025

By R. A. Waikar, Udugade S. B., Amit Chaudhary, Avinash M. Pawar

Abstract: Because they are biocompatible, biodegradable, and can hold a lot of different healing agents, biopolymer-based nanocomposites are looking like a good way to give drugs orally. These materials are made up of natural polymers mixed with nanoparticles. They have many benefits for drug delivery systems, such as making drugs more soluble, controlling when they are released, and making enclosed drugs more stable. Drug release rates may be altered by mixing …

Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 4, 2025 · pp. 400–412 Read article →

Published Subscription Review Article Special issue 1 Jun 2025

By Jadhav N. R., Atul Patil, H. U. Karne, Shankar Lal Soni

Abstract: An intriguing new approach to manage medication release that may assist with issues like making the therapeutic impact last longer, reducing the danger of side effects, and persuading patients to follow through with their treatment programs is biodegradable polymer-based drug delivery systems (DDS). By developing systems that can break down within the body, biodegradable polymers have revolutionised the way medications are administered. They so have less negative effects and do …

Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 4, 2025 · pp. 326–338 Read article →

Published Subscription Review Article Special issue 1 Jun 2025

By Dol H. S., Vaishali Patil, Prasanna Kattimani, Mahesh Sharma

Abstract: Both man-made and natural polymer mixtures have become important materials in wound repair and medicine delivery because they can be used in many ways and work well with living things. The benefits of both man-made and natural polymers are combined in these composites. They have a wide range of mechanical, chemical, and biological qualities that make them useful for many medical uses. In wound healing, polymer mixtures help tissues grow …

Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 4, 2025 · pp. 466–478 Read article →

Published Subscription Review Article Special issue 1 Jun 2025

By Gharal R. R, M. K. Nalawade, Sameer Sawarkar, Rakesh Raushan

Abstract: In the realm of controlled drug release systems, polymeric composites have attracted a lot of interest as they possess several diverse characteristics that enable exact control of the drug delivery rate. This lowers adverse effects and increases the efficacy of treatment. Usually composed of biocompatible polymers combined with functional fillers like nanoparticles, ceramics, or hydrogels, these composites help to get the desired drug release patterns. Stable, biodegradable, and bioactive materials …

Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 4, 2025 · pp. 453–465 Read article →

Published Subscription Review Article Special issue 1 Jun 2025

By Patil M. B, Sameer Sawarkar, Narayan Sapkal, Vandana Sharma

Abstract: Microsphere and nanoscale drug delivery methods have changed the field of pharmacology by making treatment agents more bioavailable, more targeted, and easier to manage. These delivery systems, which are mostly made up of polymers, look like a good way to get around the problems that traditional drug formulations have, like not dissolving well, clearing quickly, and spreading in different places. Plastics are very important in the creation of these improved …

Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 4, 2025 · pp. 420–432 Read article →

Published Subscription Review Article Special issue 1 Jun 2025

By N. S. Kulkarni, Sawale J. A., Ram Garg, Sneha Pawade

Abstract: Carefully releasing anti-inflammatory drugs from natural materials is a new way to make treatments work better and cut down on the side effects of current drug delivery methods. To slowly release drugs, this method uses safe, reusable materials. It's a good alternative to pills or shots. Anti-inflammatory drugs that are used to treat long-term conditions like gout and inflammatory bowel disease work better when they are made in a controlled …

Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 4, 2025 · pp. 388–399 Read article →

Published Subscription Review Article Special issue 1 Jun 2025

By 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 →

Published Subscription Review Article Special issue 1 Jun 2025

By Nitin Sherje, Mane V.A., S.S. Shinde, Mukesh Sharma

Abstract: The natural substance chitosan is made from chitin. It is used a lot in medicine because it is safe for the body, breaks down naturally, and kills germs. To find out how chitosan-based polymer mixes could be used to make drugs that kill germs and viruses, this study looks into them. By reacting with the cell walls of bacteria, chitosan has been shown to kill bacteria and stop viruses from …

Published in Journal of Polymer & Composites · Vol. 13, Issue 4, 2025 · pp. 609–620 Read article →