Polymer-Based 3D Printing for Drug Delivery and Diagnostic Applications
A special issue of Polymers (ISSN 2073-4360). This special issue belongs to the section "Polymer Applications".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 29 August 2025 | Viewed by 118
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Recent advancements in polymer-based 3D printing have opened new frontiers in biomedical applications, particularly in drug delivery and diagnostics. This Special Issue highlights the development, characterization, and application of 3D-printed polymeric structures designed to enhance therapeutic efficacy, biosensing, and personalized medicine. The versatility of polymeric materials has enabled researchers to create innovative 3D-printed devices such as microneedle arrays, implantable systems, scaffolds, drug-eluting implants, bioactive hydrogels, and wearable biosensors, facilitating controlled drug release, transdermal delivery, and real-time health monitoring.
We welcome original research articles, reviews, and perspectives covering a broad spectrum of topics, including (but not limited to) the following: novel polymeric materials for 3D printing, biodegradable and bioresponsive polymers, functional coatings, advanced fabrication techniques, computational modeling, and in vitro/in vivo evaluations. Contributions exploring the integration of 3D-printed polymeric systems with biosensing platforms, microfluidics, and personalized medicine are particularly encouraged.
By showcasing the latest advancements in polymer-based 3D printing for biomedical applications, this Special Issue aims to provide a comprehensive overview of the field, addressing key challenges, emerging innovations, and future directions. Researchers in biomaterials, pharmaceutical sciences, biomedical engineering, and additive manufacturing are invited to contribute their insights to advance the next generation of polymer-based 3D-printed healthcare technologies.
Dr. Mahmood Razzaghi
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- 3D-printed polymers
- biocompatible materials
- drug delivery systems
- biomedical diagnostics
- biosensing
- transdermal drug delivery
- smart polymers
- personalized medicine
- biofabrication
- additive manufacturing in healthcare
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