Magnetically Actuated Shape Memory Polymers for On-Demand Drug Delivery

Magnetically Actuated Shape Memory Polymers for On-Demand Drug Delivery

Repeated use of intravenous infusions to deliver drugs can cause nerve damage, pain, and infection. There is an unmet need for a drug delivery method that administers drugs on demand for prolonged use. Here, we developed magnetically responsive shape memory polymers (SMPs) to enhance control over dr...

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Main Authors: Anand Utpal Vakil, Maryam Ramezani, Mary Beth B. Monroe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2022-10-01
Series:Materials
Subjects:
shape memory polymers
polyurethanes
drug delivery
actuation
magnetism
thermoplastic
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/1996-1944/15/20/7279

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