3D-Printing of porous materials: Application to Metal-Organic Frameworks

Pianca, D; Carboni, M; Meyer, D

Abstract

MOFs (Metal-Organic Frameworks) are crystalline porous organic/inorganic hybrid materials with well-defined structures that have proven to possess a great potential in many applications, mostly because during the synthesis of these materials the structure can be controlled to add the desired functionality in either the metal cluster or the linker. Unfortunately, few methods are reported to shape these materials as manipulable and, most importantly, to retain their original properties. Recently, 3D printing of MOF has been proposed and shows promising properties to obtain an object, which can be designed upon request. We propose here to summarize the main development of 3D printing of MOF to determine some prospects and opportunities in this area.

Keywords: Metal-Organic Frameworks; 3D-printing; Shaping

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The application of porous material 3D printing technology in the field of metal organic framework (MOF) drug delivery has brought innovative progress to the fields of medicine and biomedicine. MOF is a crystalline material with a porous structure. Through 3D printing technology, customized MOF carriers for drug delivery can be precisely designed and prepared. This customized preparation method allows researchers to adjust the pore size, surface functionality, and shape of MOFs to achieve efficient loading and controlled release of drugs. The porous structure of MOF provides a large number of drug loading sites, increasing drug delivery efficiency. The application of porous material 3D printing technology in metal-organic framework drug delivery provides new possibilities for drug delivery systems with higher biocompatibility and more precise release kinetics. This technology has the potential to improve drug delivery, reduce drug side effects, and improve the targeting of treatments. In the future, with in-depth research in this field, the application of porous material 3D printing in metal-organic framework drug delivery will further promote the development of medical technology.