Recent Trends in Electrospun Nanofibers for Drug Delivery Systems in Asia

Authors

  • Nurvidian Khasanah Master Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Indonesia, Depok, West Java, 16424, Indonesia; Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universitas Medika Suherman, Bekasi, West Java, 17530, Indonesia
  • Sutriyo Sutriyo Master Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Indonesia, Depok, West Java, 16424, Indonesia,
  • Fatimah Fatimah Master Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Indonesia, Depok, West Java, 16424, Indonesia,
  • Errol Rakhmad Noordam Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universitas Medika Suherman, Bekasi, West Java, 17530, Indonesia
  • Iin Hardiyati Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universitas Medika Suherman, Bekasi, West Java, 17530, Indonesia
  • Lyliana Endang Setianingsih Bachelor’s Program in Health Administration, Universitas Medika Suherman, Bekasi, West Java, 17530, Indonesia
  • Afif Wahyudi Hidayat Bachelor’s Program in Health Administration, Universitas Medika Suherman, Bekasi, West Java, 17530, Indonesia; Doctoral Program in Public Health, Universitas Negeri Semarang, Semarang, 50229, Indonesia
  • Pedro Anugerah Aswan Master Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Indonesia, Depok, West Java, 16424, Indonesia; Department of Pharmaceutics and Pharmaceutical Technology, Har-Kausyar Institute of Health Sciences (STIKes Har-Kausyar), Indragiri Hulu, Riau, 29351 Indonesia
  • Ignasius Agyo Palmado Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universitas Medika Suherman, Bekasi, West Java, 17530, Indonesia
  • Nuzul Gyanata Adiwisastra Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universitas Medika Suherman, Bekasi, West Java, 17530, Indonesia
  • Masita Sari Dewi Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universitas Medika Suherman, Bekasi, West Java, 17530, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.22146/ijp.29212

Keywords:

Electrospun nanofibers, Drug delivery systems, Electrospinning, Stimuli-responsive release, Nanofiber drug delivery

Abstract

Electrospun nanofibers have gained increasing attention as an advanced platform for drug delivery due to their high surface-area-to-volume ratio, tunable porosity, and ability to incorporate a wide range of therapeutic agents. These structural properties enable precise control over drug loading and release kinetics, making electrospun nanofibers a promising alternative to conventional delivery systems such as liposomes, hydrogels, micelles, and polymeric nanoparticles. This review provides a comprehensive overview of electrospinning fundamentals, polymer–solvent interactions, and key processing parameters influencing nanofiber morphology and performance. Various drug encapsulation strategies, including blend, coaxial, and emulsion electrospinning, are discussed together with their advantages and limitations in achieving controlled and stimuli-responsive drug release. A narrative literature search covering the period 2015–2025 identified 214 studies, of which 137 met the eligibility criteria and were included in this review. The findings reveal significant research progress across several Asian countries, particularly China, Japan, South Korea, India, and Malaysia, where electrospun nanofibers are actively explored for applications in cancer therapy, wound healing, topical drug delivery, and tissue engineering. The integration of natural bioactive compounds, implantable nanofiber systems, and stimuli-responsive architectures further highlights the rapid innovation occurring in this region. Despite these advancements, several challenges remain, including high production costs, limitations in large-scale manufacturing, solvent toxicity, environmental concerns, and the lack of standardized regulatory frameworks. Addressing these issues through improved fabrication technologies, modular electrospinning systems, solvent recycling strategies, and harmonized quality standards will be essential for successful commercial translation. Overall, electrospun nanofibers represent a rapidly evolving and highly adaptable platform with strong potential to advance future drug delivery strategies, particularly within Asia’s growing pharmaceutical and biomedical landscape.

Author Biography

Nurvidian Khasanah, Master Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Indonesia, Depok, West Java, 16424, Indonesia; Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universitas Medika Suherman, Bekasi, West Java, 17530, Indonesia

Master Program in Pharmaceutical Sciences, Faculty of Pharmacy, Universitas Indonesia, Depok, West Java, 16424, Indonesia; Department of Pharmacy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Universitas Medika Suherman, Bekasi, West Java, 17530, Indonesia

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