Table 3.
Most common AM materials applied for breast cancer and their main characteristics.
| Material | Characteristics | Breast Cancer Application |
|---|---|---|
|
Polycaprolactone (PCL) |
Low melting temperature, slow degradation rate, good mechanical properties. |
Scaffold to guide breast reconstruction and drug delivery. |
|
Polylactic acid (PLA) |
flexible, slow degradation rate. |
Nipple–areola complex scaffold. |
|
Poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) (PLGA) |
High degradation rate. High mechanical strength, good processability, high melting temperature. |
Scaffold for drug delivery. |