Advances in 3D Printing for Micro- and Nanoscale Biomedical Applications
A special issue of Micromachines (ISSN 2072-666X). This special issue belongs to the section "D3: 3D Printing and Additive Manufacturing".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 March 2026 | Viewed by 26
Special Issue Editors
Interests: 3D printing technologies for pharmaceutical dosage forms or novel medical devices (microneedles and bioresorbable scaffolds); development of targeted anticancer drug delivery systems
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The rapid evolution of 3D printing technologies is unlocking new possibilities at the micro- and nanoscale in many areas of science and engineering. This Special Issue of Micromachines focuses on the expanding frontiers of 3D printing in biomedical and biological engineering, with particular emphasis on microsized medical devices, diagnostics, analytical systems, drug delivery systems, and related applications in biology and physics. With fabrication techniques becoming more precise and materials more versatile, 3D printing now offers unprecedented control over complex geometries and functional architectures at the microscale—enabling innovation in tissue engineering, minimally invasive therapeutics, lab-on-a-chip systems, and personalized medicine.
We welcome original research articles and reviews that showcase new developments in additive manufacturing approaches that target micro- and nanoscale biomedical applications. Submissions may cover novel printing strategies, biocompatible materials, hybrid fabrication techniques, and the integration of 3D printing with sensing, actuation, or bio-interfacing components. We particularly seek contributions across various disciplines, especially those that include the use of artificial intelligence in design and process optimization. This Special Issue aims to highlight the synergy between advanced microfabrication and biomedical innovation, providing a platform for interdisciplinary insights that will shape the next generation of additive manufacturing technologies.
Prof. Dr. Dennis Douroumis
Guest Editor
Dr. Huifeng Du
Guest Editor Assistant
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Keywords
- 3D printing
- microscale medical devices
- drug delivery systems
- lab on a chip
- biocompatible materials
- diagnostics
- artificial intelligence
- sensors and electronics
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