Alessandro Piccini
Development of a Biodegradable Microneedle-Based Sensor with NFC Communication for Dissolution Monitoring on Human Skin.
Rel. Danilo Demarchi, Conor O' Mahony. Politecnico di Torino, Master of science program in Electronic Engineering, 2024
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The advancement of drug delivery techniques has been crucial in enhancing drug efficacy, patient comfort, and safety. While various routes such as oral, parenteral, and transdermal drug delivery have been explored, each presents unique advantages and challenges. This thesis focuses on transdermal drug delivery (TDD) and, specifically, the use of microneedle (MN) technology to overcome the limitations posed by the skin barrier. MNs provide a non-invasive, pain-free method for delivering drugs across the skin layers, offering improved bioavailability and controlled dosage delivery. All five main types of MNs—solid, coated, hollow, hydrogel, and dissolvable— have their respective advantages and limitations in drug delivery applications.
Dissolving microneedles (dMNs) stands out as a promising solution due to their ability to release drugs upon exposure to interstitial fluid, eliminating sharp waste and simplifying fabrication processes
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