Vat photopolymerization methods for drug delivery applications

Giulia Pitzanti, Dimitrios A. Lamprou*

*Corresponding author for this work

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Abstract

Vat photopolymerization (VP) is a family of 3D Printing (3DP) technologies based on the photopolymerization of liquid light curable resins. VP 3D printed drug delivery systems (DDSs) have gained increasing popularity, offering multiple advantages over traditional DDS. Among them they offer the possibility to manufacture 3D devices with customizable design and intricate structure, and centred to the patient needs, facilitating the personalized medication. This chapter describes the VP techniques used for drug delivery applications, their advantages and limitations and overview the DDS manufactured with this 3DP technology.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publication3D & 4D printing methods for pharmaceutical manufacturing and personalised drug delivery: opportunities & challenges
EditorsDimitrios Lamprou
PublisherSpringer US
Chapter8
Pages181-194
ISBN (Electronic)9783031341199
ISBN (Print)9783031341182, 9783031341212
Publication statusPublished - 04 Aug 2023

Publication series

NameAAPS Introductions in the Pharmaceutical Sciences
Volume11
ISSN (Print)2522-834X
ISSN (Electronic)2522-8358

Keywords

  • 3D Printing
  • Vat photopolymerization
  • Drug Delivery

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