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3D Printing of Biomaterials

  • 1st Edition - June 1, 2026
  • Latest edition
  • Editors: Susmita Bose, Amit Bandyopadhyay
  • Language: English

3D Printing of Biomaterials is a multidisciplinary resource for researchers and students alike, providing an essential introduction to 3D printing and relevant materials, as well a… Read more

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Description

3D Printing of Biomaterials is a multidisciplinary resource for researchers and students alike, providing an essential introduction to 3D printing and relevant materials, as well as materials processing, manufacturing techniques, characterizations, and biomedical and pharmaceutical applications. The book explores the significant impact 3D printing has in innovating biomaterials and the next generation of biomedical devices, from patient-matched devices and surgical models to tissue engineering, drug delivery, and the on-demand manufacturing of metallic implants. A range of different biomaterials are covered, including metals, polymers, and ceramics are discussed.

Finally, how 3D printing technology is applied to solve clinical challenges is discussed in specific areas such as tissue engineering, load-bearing implants, or drug delivery. With the aid of learning objectives and study questions in each chapter, the book helps students and professionals understand critical issues relating to 3D printing of biomaterials, enabling them to apply this knowledge and solve upcoming and long-standing medical challenges.

Key features

  • Introduces the fundamental principles of 3D printing and biomaterials
  • Discusses progress and current challenges related to 3D printing of different types of biomaterials, including polymers, metals, and ceramics
  • Reviews applications of 3D printing in various biomedical devices, including direct, cell-based bioprinting
  • Details regulatory aspects and clinical challenges of 3D printed biomaterials
  • Promotes learning and understanding through learning objectives, practical examples, and study questions

Readership

Researchers/professionals, senior undergraduate students, graduate, and postgraduate students in biomedical engineering, materials science and engineering, mechanical engineering, and biosciences

Table of contents

Section 1: Introduction

1. Introduction to Biomaterials

2. Introduction to 3D Printing

Section 2: 3D Printing of Different Biomaterials and Characterization

3. 3D Printing of polymeric biomaterials

4. 3D Printing of ceramic biomaterials

5. 3D Printing of metallic biomaterials

6. Bioprinting

7. Characterization of 3D-Printed Biomaterials

Section 3: Applications of 3D Printed Biomaterials

8. 3D Printing in orthopaedic devices

9. 3D Printing of surgical models

10. 3D Printing in cardiovascular devices

11. 3D Printing in tissue engineering

12. 3D Printing in pharmaceutical applications

Section 4: Regulatory Issues and Future Trends

13. Regulatory Issues in 3D Printing

14. Future Trends in 3D Printing of Biomaterials and Devices

Product details

  • Edition: 1
  • Latest edition
  • Published: June 1, 2026
  • Language: English

About the editors

SB

Susmita Bose

Susmita Bose is a Professor in the School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering,

an affiliate professor in the Department of Chemistry at Washington State University

(WSU). In 2004, Dr. Bose received the prestigious Presidential Early Career Award for

Scientist and Engineers (PECASE, the highest honor given to a young scientist by the US

President at the White House) award from the National Science Foundation. Dr. Bose was

named as a “Kavli fellow” by the National Academy of Sciences. In 2009, she received the

prestigious Schwartzwalder-Professional Achievement in Ceramic Engineering (PACE)

Award, and in 2014 Richard M. Fulrath Award, which is an international award given to one

academician in the US annually (below age 45), from the American Ceramic Society. Dr. Bose is

editorial board member for several international journals, including Acta Biomaterialia

, Journal of the American Ceramic Society, Journal of Materials Chemistry B, International Journal of

Nanomedicine and Additive Manufacturing. Dr. Bose has published over 200 technical papers

with ~ 5000 citations, “h” index 40. Dr. Bose is a fellow of the American Institute for Medical and

Biological Engineering (AIMBE) and the American Ceramic Society (ACerS).

Affiliations and expertise
School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Washington State University, Pullman, WA, USA

AB

Amit Bandyopadhyay

Prof. Bandyopadhyay is Herman and Brita Lindholm Endowed Chair Professor at the School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Washington State University (WSU), also a Fellow of the National Academy of Inventors (NAI), American Ceramic Society (ACerS), American Society for Materials (ASM International), American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE) and American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS). He has published over 250 technical papers including over 170 journal papers. He holds 11 US patents and several patent applications are currently pending at the United States Patent and Trademark Office. He has edited 8 books.His research expertise lies with additive manufacturing of metallic and ceramic materials and their composites towards structural, bio- and piezoelectric materials.
Affiliations and expertise
School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, Washington State University Pullman, WA, USA