Paolo Bolla
Closed-Loop Micromotor-Enabled Implantable Drug Delivery System.
Rel. Valentina Alice Cauda, Alessandro Grattoni. Politecnico di Torino, Corso di laurea magistrale in Ingegneria Biomedica, 2025
Abstract
Implantable drug delivery systems are transforming personalized medicine by enabling localized and controlled therapeutic administration. However, achieving precise, real-time modulation of drug release in response to dynamic physiological conditions remains a significant challenge. Here, we present the development of an implantable nanofluidic micromotor-driven device, capable of modulating in vitro drug release via a temperature-responsive closed-loop system. The device exploits electro-mechanical actuation generated by a micromotor to open and close an integrated channel, enabling controlled drug release. This function is enhanced by a nanofluidic membrane that further regulates molecular transport. The closed-loop system is implemented in a custom-built polystyrene chamber, designed to simulate in vivo thermal conditions.
It integrates a heater, fan, temperature sensor, relay module, controller and fluorescence spectrophotometer
Relatori
Anno Accademico
Tipo di pubblicazione
Numero di pagine
Informazioni aggiuntive
Corso di laurea
Classe di laurea
Ente in cotutela
Aziende collaboratrici
URI
![]() |
Modifica (riservato agli operatori) |
