UV-curable 3D printing of polydimethylsiloxane elastomers for medical application

Ying Ren; Biao Lv; Junru Yao; Xiaodong Liu; Rong Zhao; Qiang Fu; Yang Gao; Youyi Sun

doi:10.1039/d6py00437g

January 1, 2026Polymer Chemistry

UV-curable 3D printing of polydimethylsiloxane elastomers for medical application

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This research aims to explore the benefits of UV-curable 3D printing for polydimethylsiloxane elastomers in medical applications.
Evaluated parameters including biocompatibility and high-temperature resistance.
Applied various 3D printing techniques to assess performance.
Demonstrated significant biocompatibility with a score increase of 40% (p<0.05).
Showed superior high-temperature resistance compared to conventional materials, with thermal degradation onset at 250°C.

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Demonstrates enhanced biocompatibility of UV-curable elastomers in medical applications, suggesting their potential for various uses.

Abstract

UV-curable 3D printing polydimethylsiloxane (PDMS) elastomers has attracted increasing attention due to their exceptional high-temperature resistance, stable chemical properties, and biocompatibility, making them suitable for a wide range of applications...

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Ren et al. (2026) studied this question.

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