Recent developments in 3D printing of BMMs for biomedical applications

3D printing techniqueMaterials and printed BMMsReference(s)
Tissue engineering
FDMPLA–scaffolds[19]
DIWAlg/Gel–scaffolds[22]
Alg/SF protein–scaffolds[23]
ExtrusionAlg/NC, hyaluronic acid–scaffolds[24]
FDMPCL–scaffolds[32]
BJ45S5 BG/TCP–scaffolds[34]
SLS45S5 BG–scaffolds[35]
DIW45S5 BG–scaffolds[36]
BGs/PVA–scaffolds[37]
Cu-doped BG-based composite scaffolds[38]
FDMBG/PCL–scaffolds[39]
BG/PLA–scaffolds[40]
45S5 BG/PHBV–resorbable scaffolds[41]
Ag-doped BG-based ceramic scaffolds[42]
DIWSF/Gel/BG–bone constructs[43]
FDMPCL/nano-HA–composite scaffolds[138]
Drug delivery
BJCaP/silica-based nanocomposite implant[139]
CaP/TCP/HA/dextrin-based scaffolds[140]
PBFCaP/PHBV-based nanocomposite scaffolds[141]
PAMLevetiracetam/PVP-vinyl acetate copolymer (PVAc)–tablets[142]
Ethylcellulose/HPMC/PVP/cellulose acetate–controlled release shell[64]
FDMHaloperidol/Kollidon® VA64/Kollicoat® IR/Affinsiol 15 cP/HPMC acetate succinate (HPMCAS)–tablet[143]
Clotrimazole/TPUs–intravaginal ring[144]
Isoniazid (INZ)/rifampicin (RFC)/hydroxypropyl cellulose (HPC)/hypromellose acetate succinate (HPMC-AS)–bilayer tablet[145]
Semi-solid extrusionLevetiracetam/HPC–tablets[146]
Tacrolimus/Gelucire 44/14/Gelucire 48/16–suppositories[147]
Lamotrigine/Gel/HPMC–drug formulations[148]
SLSLopinavir/Kollicoat®/Candurin® NXT Ruby Red–printlets[149]
Clindamycin palmitate/microcrystalline cellulose (MCC)/lactose monohydrate (LMH)–tablets[150]
SLALidocaine hydrochloride/Elastic Resin–bladder devices[151]
Hydrochlorothiazide/amlodipine/atenolol/irbesartan with PEGDA/diphenyl(2, 4, 6-trimethyl-benzoyl) phosphine oxide (TPO)–antihypertensive polyprintlet[152]
Direct powder extrusion (DPE)Tramadol/HPC/polyethylene oxide (PEO)–opioid medicines[153]
Itraconazole/HPC–UL, SSL, SL, and L (different HPC grades/compositions)–drug products[154]
FDMPLA/PVA-based mouthguard[62]
Surgical and diagnostic tools
SLSVirgin and recycled Dura-Form EX plastic powder–surgical tool kit[67]
FDMPLA-based Army-Navy surgical retractor[68]
PLA-based microchannel system[75]
Graphene/PLA–ring- and disc-shaped electrodes[76]
Graphene-based enzymatic biosensor[77]
Graphene/PLA–electrode[79]
DIW-AJPAg–microelectrode arrays[82]
SLAPEGDA–biomicrofluidic devices[83]
SLSCu nanoparticles/polyethylene-naphthalate (PEN)–flexible touch panel[86]
FDMPLA/PAM/HPMC–hydrogel wound dressings[69]
FDMThermoplastic–frame for magnetic focus lateral flow sensor detecting cervical cancer biomarkers[78]
Implants and prosthetics
DEDSi3N4/Al2O3/HA/Ti6Al4V–composites[92]
DIWTi/Pluronic F-127scaffolds[97]
SLMTi-6Al-4V-based implants[98]
SLAComposites-based dental crowns[155]
SLAAntimicrobial HA-based dental bite[156]
DLPPolymer-based dental crowns and bridges[157]
DLPZirconia-based dental ceramic prostheses[158]
MJBiocompatible photopolymer-based interim dental crowns[159]
FDMPEKK-based bone analogs[117]
FDMPMMA/PEEK–cranial implant[118]
PMMA–medical implants[120]
PLA–interference screw[125]
DMLSTi-6Al-4V–porous channel dental implant[133]
FDMABS–human skull; PEEK–porous implant[136]
FDMPLA/GS–interference fixation screws[137]