Electrospraying an enabling technology for pharmaceutical and biomedical applications: A review

Area of Science:

• Materials Science
• Chemical Engineering
• Biotechnology

Background:

• Electrospraying (ES) is a versatile technique for creating micro- and nanoparticles.
• ES offers control over material properties like size, morphology, and composition.
• It is widely used in pharmaceutical and biomedical fields.

Purpose of the Study:

• To provide an introduction to the fundamentals of electrospraying.
• To outline experimental parameters for controlling micro- and nanoparticle fabrication.
• To review the applications of electrosprayed materials in various biomedical fields.

Main Methods:

• Review of electrospraying principles and physics.
• Discussion of key experimental parameters influencing material properties.
• Compilation of applications in drug delivery, biomedical imaging, tissue engineering, and sensing.

Main Results:

• Electrospraying enables precise control over micro- and nanoparticle characteristics.
• A wide array of materials can be fabricated using ES.
• Electrosprayed materials show significant potential in advanced biomedical applications.

Conclusions:

• Electrospraying is a powerful technology for fabricating tailored micro- and nanostructured materials.
• Its flexibility makes it ideal for developing advanced materials for the pharmaceutical and biomedical sectors.
• Further exploration of ES is encouraged for novel applications in healthcare and beyond.