Polymeric biomaterials are polymers that are biocompatible and are used in medical applications and devices. They plays an important role in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine applications due to their biodegradability and biocompatibility properties. Polymeric biomaterials can be natural polymers such as collagen, elastin or synthetic polymers like polyglycolic acid(PGA), polylactic acid (PLA) or polycaprolactone (PCL). These polymers are attractive candidates for drug delivery vehicles, medical implants, and scaffolds for tissue regeneration due to their tunable physicochemical properties and degradation behavior. Global polymeric biomaterials market is growing at a significant rate due to the increasing use of polymeric biomaterials in cardiovascular, orthopedic, dental and wound healing applications.
Market Dynamics
Global polymeric biomaterials market is primarily driven by the rising prevalence of chronic diseases, growing geriatric population, increasing medical implants and tissue engineering procedures. According to the United Nations, the number of people aged 65 years and above is projected to grow from 703 Mn in 2020 to 1.5 billion by 2050. The increase in ageing population is expected to boost the demand for polymeric biomaterials used in implants, tissue scaffolds and other medical applications. Moreover, development of novel bioabsorbable polymers with tunable degradation properties, versatility in processing techniques and increasing research in regenerative medicine also helps to fuel the market growth. However, stringent regulatory approval process and high costs associated with research and development (R&D) could hamper the market expansion. Nevertheless, growing healthcare investments in emerging nations and ongoing advancements in medical technology are projected to unlock new opportunities over the forecast period.
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