3D-printed microneedles in biomedical applications
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Journal Article
Abstract
Conventional needle technologies can be advanced with emerging nano- and micro-fabrication methods to fabricate microneedles. Nano-/micro-fabricated microneedles seek to mitigate penetration pain and tissue damage, as well as providing accurately controlled robust channels for administrating bioagents and collecting body fluids. Here, design and 3D printing strategies of microneedles are discussed with emerging applications in biomedical devices and healthcare technologies. 3D printing offers customization, cost-efficiency, a rapid turnaround time between design iterations, and enhanced accessibility. Increasing the printing resolution, the accuracy of the features, and the accessibility of low-cost raw printing materials have empowered 3D printing to be utilized for the fabrication of microneedle platforms. The development of 3D-printed microneedles has enabled the evolution of pain-free controlled release drug delivery systems, devices for extracting fluids from the cutaneous tissue, biosignal acquisition, and point-of-care diagnostic devices in personalized medicine.
Date Issued
2021-01-22
Date Acceptance
2020-12-31
Citation
iScience, 2021, 24 (1)
ISSN
2589-0042
Publisher
Cell Press
Journal / Book Title
iScience
Volume
24
Issue
1
Copyright Statement
© 2020 The Authors.
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Subjects
Science & Technology
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Science & Technology - Other Topics
MAGNETORHEOLOGICAL DRAWING LITHOGRAPHY
ON-A-CHIP
HOLLOW MICRONEEDLES
HUMAN SKIN
DRUG
FABRICATION
DELIVERY
ARRAY
ELECTRODE
NEEDLES
Publication Status
Published
Article Number
ARTN 102012