MEMS-based Transdermal Drug Delivery

This book provides an introduction to transdermal drug delivery techniques, focusing on MEMS-based fabrication and system-level design. It discusses the design, fabrication, and characterization of MEMS-based components like microneedles and micropumps, and includes a MEMS-based component micropump with design, analysis, fabrication, and characterization. The book is aimed at researchers, professionals, and graduate students in biomedical engineering, microelectronics, micro-electro-mechanical-systems, and drug delivery.

Format: Hardback
Length: 258 pages
Publication date: 11 December 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

This comprehensive book delves into the realm of transdermal drug delivery, exploring the advancements and innovations that have shaped this cutting-edge approach to medication administration. It provides a detailed account of the various transdermal drug delivery techniques, including the system-level design approach of a novel miniaturized medical device designed to deliver precise and painless drug delivery via a skin-based transdermal route.

The book begins by introducing the concept of transdermal drug delivery and its significance in modern medicine. It then delves into the microelectromechanical systems (MEMS)-based fabrication technique, which plays a pivotal role in the development of transdermal drug delivery devices. The authors discuss the design, fabrication, and characterization of different MEMS-based components, such as microneedles and micropumps, which are essential components of transdermal drug delivery systems.

Furthermore, the book includes a comprehensive section on MEMS-based component micropumps, focusing on their design, analysis, fabrication, and characterization. The authors discuss the challenges encountered in the design improvements and provide insights into the future direction in the development of pertinent devices.

The book is designed to cater to a wide audience, including researchers, professionals, and graduate students in biomedical engineering, microelectronics, micro-electro-mechanical-systems, and drug delivery. It offers a comprehensive and up-to-date overview of the field, covering theoretical concepts, simulation and design techniques, experimental fabrication, and system-level integration.

With its extensive coverage and in-depth analysis, this book serves as a valuable resource for anyone interested in advancing their knowledge and understanding of transdermal drug delivery. It provides a solid foundation for researchers and practitioners seeking to explore the potential of this technology in the development of novel therapeutic devices and treatments.

Weight: 648g
Dimension: 234 x 156 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032064239