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Shaping Function: Polymeric 3D Systems With Unconventional Geometries for Biomedical Applications.

Francisca G Perfeito¹, Mariana B Oliveira¹, João F Mano¹

¹CICECO-Aveiro Institute of Materials, Department of Chemistry, University of Aveiro, Portugal.

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Summary

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Unconventional polymer shapes, from particles to membranes, offer advanced biomedical applications. Precise control over geometry enhances drug delivery, targeting, and biological interactions for next-generation biomaterials.

Keywords:

anisotropic particles microfluidic fabrication polymer geometry shape‐directed biointeractions

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Area of Science:

Biomaterials Science
Polymer Chemistry
Nanotechnology
Biomedical Engineering

Background:

Polymer geometry significantly impacts physical properties and biological performance.
Conventional spherical and bulk polymer shapes limit advanced biomedical applications.
Emerging unconventional 3D polymer architectures offer enhanced functionalities.

Purpose of the Study:

To review recent advances in designing and fabricating unconventional polymer geometries for biomedical use.
To highlight the relationship between polymer shape and biological performance.
To explore the potential of shape-controlled polymers in next-generation biomaterials.

Main Methods:

Microfluidics
Lithography
Physical deformation techniques
Bioinspired design strategies

Main Results:

Precise control over nano- and microscale particle shape, anisotropy, and compartmentalization is achievable.
Geometric cues influence cellular adhesion, phagocytosis, biodistribution, and immune response.
Engineered shapes like discoids and helical fibers improve circulation and biological integration.
Polymersomes and multicompartment capsules enable hierarchical organization and dynamic shape changes.

Conclusions:

Controlling polymer geometry across scales is crucial for developing advanced biomaterials.
Shape engineering unlocks opportunities for responsive, multifunctional, and clinically relevant polymeric systems.
The interplay between form and function is a central principle in next-generation biomaterials development.