Engineering the Future: Advances in 3D Printing Formulations for Biomedical Solutions
A special issue of Materials (ISSN 1996-1944). This special issue belongs to the section "Manufacturing Processes and Systems".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 December 2025 | Viewed by 37
Special Issue Editors
Interests: materials science; bioengineering; nanotechnology; tissue regeneration
Special Issues, Collections and Topics in MDPI journals
Interests: medical engineering; biomaterials; electrochemistry; bioprinting
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
I am pleased to invite you to submit your work to the Special Issue on “Engineering the Future: Advances in 3D Printing Formulations for Biomedical Solutions”. The rapid evolution of 3D printing has revolutionized biomedical engineering, enabling the fabrication of complex, patient-specific structures for regenerative medicine, drug delivery, and medical devices. Materials play a pivotal role in advancing 3D printing for biomedical applications, influencing the biocompatibility, mechanical properties, and functionality of printed constructs. This Special Issue of Materials highlights the latest innovations in material development for biomedical 3D printing.
We invite contributions on novel biomaterials, including hydrogel-based bioinks, nanocomposite-reinforced scaffolds, biodegradable polymers, and bioactive ceramics designed for enhanced cell interactions and tissue regeneration. Special emphasis is placed on multi-material printing strategies, functionalized surfaces, and stimuli-responsive formulations that improve the performance of printed biomedical structures. Additionally, we welcome research on material characterization, rheological optimization, and the impact of advanced processing techniques, such as 4D and 5D printing. By showcasing cutting-edge material innovations, this Special Issue aims to accelerate the development of next-generation 3D-printed biomedical solutions for clinical and translational applications.
Prof. Dr. Mariana Ionita
Dr. Elena Alina Chiticaru
Dr. George Mihail Vlǎsceanu
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- biomaterials
- 3D printing
- biodegradable polymers
- bioceramics for tissue engineering
- nanocomposites
- multi-material printing
- rheological optimization
- hydrogelation
- biomedical scaffolds
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