| Literature DB >> 33031881 |
Xiaoyan Xu1, Atheer Awad1, Pamela Robles-Martinez1, Simon Gaisford2, Alvaro Goyanes3, Abdul W Basit4.
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.Keywords: 3D printed drug products; Additive manufacturing; Personalized pharmaceuticals and medicines; Photopolymerisation; Stereolithographic printing; Stereolithography
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Year: 2020 PMID: 33031881 DOI: 10.1016/j.jconrel.2020.10.008
Source DB: PubMed Journal: J Control Release ISSN: 0168-3659 Impact factor: 9.776