Abstract
Wearable transdermal delivery systems have recently received tremendous attention due to their noninvasive, convenient, and prolonged administration of pharmacological agents. Here, the material prospects, fabrication processes, and drug‐release mechanisms of these types of therapeutic delivery systems are critically reviewed. The latest progress in the development of multifunctional wearable devices capable of closed‐loop sensation and drug delivery is also discussed. This survey reveals that wearable transdermal delivery has already made an impact in diverse healthcare applications, while several grand challenges remain.
| Original language | English |
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| Article number | 1704530 |
| Journal | Advanced Materials |
| Volume | 30 |
| Issue number | 7 |
| Early online date | 8 Jan 2018 |
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| Publication status | Published - 15 Feb 2018 |
Keywords
- drug carriers
- multifunctional wearable devices
- stimuli-responsive materials
- transdermal delivery
- wearable medical systems