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Title: Biodegradable 3D printed polymer microneedles for transdermal drug delivery

Journal Article · · Lab on a Chip
DOI:https://doi.org/10.1039/C8LC00098K· OSTI ID:1434129

DIY drug delivery: an easy way to get sharp break-away drug-loaded microneedles using an inexpensive off-the-shelf 3D printer.

Sponsoring Organization:
USDOE National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA)
OSTI ID:
1434129
Journal Information:
Lab on a Chip, Journal Name: Lab on a Chip Vol. 18 Journal Issue: 8; ISSN 1473-0197
Publisher:
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)Copyright Statement
Country of Publication:
France
Language:
English
Citation Metrics:
Cited by: 168 works
Citation information provided by
Web of Science

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