Vat photopolymerization 3D printing for advanced drug delivery and medical device applications

Xiaoyan Xu; Atheer Awad; Pamela Robles-Martinez; Simon Gaisford; Alvaro Goyanes; Abdul W. Basit

doi:10.1016/j.jconrel.2020.10.008

Vat photopolymerization 3D printing for advanced drug delivery and medical device applications

Xiaoyan Xu, Atheer Awad, Pamela Robles-Martinez, Simon Gaisford, Alvaro Goyanes, Abdul W. Basit

School of Life and Medical Sciences

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Abstract

Three-dimensional (3D) printing is transforming manufacturing paradigms within healthcare. Vat photopolymerization 3D printing technology combines the benefits of high resolution and favourable printing speed, offering a sophisticated approach to fabricate bespoke medical devices and drug delivery systems. Herein, an overview of the vat polymerization techniques, their unique applications in the fields of drug delivery and medical device fabrication, material examples and the advantages they provide within healthcare, is provided. The challenges and drawbacks presented by this technology are also discussed. It is forecast that the adoption of 3D printing could pave the way for a personalised health system, advancing from traditional treatments pathways towards digital healthcare.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	743-757
Number of pages	15
Journal	Journal of Controlled Release
Volume	329
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jconrel.2020.10.008
Publication status	Published - 10 Jan 2021

Keywords

3D printed drug products
Additive manufacturing
Personalized pharmaceuticals and medicines
Photopolymerisation
Stereolithographic printing
Stereolithography

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