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Materials and technical innovations in 3D printing in biomedical applications
Hiroyuki Tetsuka1, Su Ryon Shin
1Division of Engineering in Medicine, Department of Medicine, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical School, 65 Lansdowne Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02139, USA. sshin4@bwh.harvard.edu.
Journal of Materials Chemistry. B
|April 3, 2020
Summary
This review explores innovative 3D printing materials and techniques, focusing on advancements in biomedical applications. It addresses challenges like speed, accuracy, and functionality for enhanced 3D printing solutions.
Area of Science:
- Engineering
- Materials Science
- Biomedical Science
Background:
- 3D printing (additive manufacturing) is rapidly advancing, enabling complex geometries across engineering, science, and medicine.
- Existing 3D printing technologies face challenges in speed, accuracy, surface finish, stability, and functionality.
- There is a continuous demand for novel materials and techniques to overcome these limitations, particularly in biomedical fields.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review recent developments in novel 3D printing materials and techniques.
- To address challenges in conventional 3D printing, especially for biomedical applications.
- To provide a comparative study for selecting application-based 3D printing methodologies.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of recent advancements in 3D printing materials and techniques.
- Comparative analysis of materials and technologies based on key 3D printing parameters.
- Focus on biomedical applications, including printing speed, cell growth feasibility, and complex shape achievement.
Main Results:
- Identification of innovative materials and techniques addressing current 3D printing limitations.
- Evaluation of performance metrics such as printing speed, accuracy, and material functionality.
- Comparative data to guide the selection of appropriate 3D printing methods for specific applications.
Conclusions:
- Novel materials and techniques are crucial for overcoming 3D printing challenges.
- Advancements show promise for enhanced biomedical applications, improving speed, cell integration, and structural complexity.
- Future prospects lie in continued innovation of materials and processes for broader 3D printing utility.
