Abstract
Performing under strain: Microcapsules arrayed on an elastomer substrate pumped out preloaded molecules upon mechanical stretching of the substrate as a result of a decrease in microcapsule volume. This technology could be applied to drug release, for example, from a flexible patch containing the drug through mechanical stimulation by opening and closing of the hand (see picture).
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 724-727 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Angewandte Chemie - International Edition |
Volume | 50 |
Issue number | 3 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - 17 Jan 2011 |
Keywords
- drug delivery
- microarrays
- microcapsules
- strain response