3D-Printed Biomaterials: Development, Optimization, and Biomedical Applications

Dear Colleagues,

The past decade has seen remarkable advances in 3D printing and additive manufacturing, reshaping the way biomedical devices and materials are designed and produced. What began as a tool for rapid prototyping has now matured into a powerful platform for fabricating patient-specific implants, tissue scaffolds, surgical guides, prosthetics, and even biofabricated constructs. With these developments, opportunities are emerging to improve clinical outcomes, reduce costs, and move closer to truly personalized healthcare.

This Special Issue, “3D-Printed Biomaterials: Development, Optimization, and Biomedical Applications”, invites contributions that explore both fundamental research and translational pathways. Topics of interest include material development for biomedical use, design and optimization strategies, bioprinting for tissue engineering, computational modeling of printed devices, mechanical and biological performance evaluation, and case studies demonstrating clinical relevance. Interdisciplinary work that connects engineering, life sciences, and clinical practice is especially welcome.

While a growing body of literature reports technological progress, there remains a need to consolidate insights that directly address biomedical challenges. By bringing together diverse perspectives, this Special Issue aims to highlight state-of-the-art applications, critically assess limitations, and chart future directions for integrating additive manufacturing into mainstream biomedical practice.

Dr. Ali Entezari
Guest Editor

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