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Polymeric Microneedle Array Fabrication by Photolithography
Published on: November 17, 2015
3D printing as a transformative tool for microneedle systems: Recent advances, manufacturing considerations and
Sophia N Economidou1, Dennis Douroumis2
1Medway School of Pharmacy, University of Kent, Medway Campus, Central Avenue, Chatham Maritime, Chatham, Kent ME4 4TB, United Kingdom.
Abstract:
The present review aims at identifying the key progress points that have been made on the use of 3D printing to manufacture microneedles in the past 3 years. The advances in the field of photopolymerization and extrusion-based 3D printing are outlined. The study revealed that the printing resolution and the material properties are the two critical parameters that have the most influential effect on the outcome of every microneedle printing endeavour. Finally, the authors attempt to estimate the impact of 3D printing on the transdermal drug delivery market.
