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3D Printing-Based Polymer Nanocomposites for Cancer Treatment: Innovations and Perspectives.

Seyyed Mojtaba Mousavi¹, Masoomeh Yari Kalashgrani², Vahid Rahmanian³

¹Department of Chemical Engineering, National Taiwan University of Science and Technology, Taipei, 10607, Taiwan.

Chemical Record (New York, N.Y.)

|September 19, 2025

Summary

Three-dimensional (3D) printing of polymer nanocomposites offers precise, multifunctional platforms for cancer treatment, enhancing drug delivery, tissue repair, and diagnostics. These advanced materials enable localized therapy and real-time tumor visualization for precision medicine.

Keywords:

3D printing cancer drug delivery polymer nanocomposites tissue engineering treatments

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Area of Science:

Biomaterials Science
Nanotechnology
Cancer Therapy

Background:

Three-dimensional (3D) printing enables the creation of complex polymer nanocomposites.
These materials integrate biocompatible polymers with nanoscale components for enhanced functionality.

Purpose of the Study:

To explore the potential of 3D-printed polymer nanocomposites in cancer treatment.
To highlight their applications in drug delivery, tissue engineering, and diagnostics.

Main Methods:

Integration of biocompatible polymers with nanoparticles (liposomes, dendrimers, magnetic nanocarriers).
Utilizing advanced 3D printing techniques for high-resolution fabrication.
Embedding functional nanoparticles (quantum dots, gold nanostructures) for imaging.

Main Results:

Achieved localized cancer treatment with controlled drug release and tumor-specific action.
Developed scaffolds mimicking the extracellular matrix for tissue repair.
Enhanced diagnostic imaging (MRI, CT, fluorescence) with real-time tumor visualization.
Demonstrated potential for integrated theranostic platforms.

Conclusions:

3D-printed polymer nanocomposites represent a versatile platform for precision cancer medicine.
These materials offer significant potential for combined therapy and diagnostics.
Further optimization of material properties and production scalability is needed.