Micro/Nano Drug Delivery Systems

A special issue of Pharmaceutics (ISSN 1999-4923). This special issue belongs to the section "Drug Delivery and Controlled Release".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2024 | Viewed by 543

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Department of Mechanical Engineering, Georgia Southern University, Statesboro, GA 30460, USA
Interests: smart materials and structures; drug delivery systems; smart wearable technologies

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Department of Pharmacy, University of Salerno, Via Giovanni Paolo II 132, 84084 Fisciano, Italy
Interests: drug delivery systems; sustainable process; process intensification; micro/nano fabrication techniques; liposomes production; hydrogels
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Dear Colleagues,

We are happy to announce a Special Issue regarding micro/nano drug delivery systems. This issue aims to explore the recent advances, challenges, and future directions in the field of micro/nano drug delivery systems. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Micro/nano-fluidic devices for drug delivery;
  • Micro/nano fabrication techniques for drug delivery systems, including but not limited to additive manufacturing;
  • Micro/nano monitoring systems for drug delivery systems;
  • Micro/nano actuators for drug delivery control;
  • Micro/nano scale drug delivery modelling and simulation.

In this Special Issue, we welcome original research articles, review articles, and short communications regarding the applications of micro drug delivery systems in various fields, including medicine, biology, nutraceutics, cosmeceutics, fine chemistry, and engineering. Submissions will undergo a rigorous peer-review process, before being published in this Special Issue. Please ensure contributions are submitted prior to the provided deadline.

We are looking forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Sevki Cesmeci
Dr. Anna Angela Barba
Guest Editors

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Keywords

  • micro/nano-fluidic devices
  • drug delivery systems
  • wearable drug delivery technologies
  • precision drug delivery
  • additive manufacturing in drug delivery systems

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Advancements in Insulin Pumps: A Comprehensive Exploration of Insulin Pump Systems, Technologies, and Future Directions
by Mohammad Towhidul Islam Rimon, Md Wasif Hasan, Mohammad Fuad Hassan and Sevki Cesmeci
Pharmaceutics 2024, 16(7), 944; https://doi.org/10.3390/pharmaceutics16070944 - 15 Jul 2024
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Insulin pumps have transformed the way diabetes is managed by providing a more accurate and individualized method of delivering insulin, in contrast to conventional injection routines. This research explores the progression of insulin pumps, following their advancement from initial ideas to advanced contemporary [...] Read more.
Insulin pumps have transformed the way diabetes is managed by providing a more accurate and individualized method of delivering insulin, in contrast to conventional injection routines. This research explores the progression of insulin pumps, following their advancement from initial ideas to advanced contemporary systems. The report proceeds to categorize insulin pumps according to their delivery systems, specifically differentiating between conventional, patch, and implantable pumps. Every category is thoroughly examined, emphasizing its unique characteristics and capabilities. A comparative examination of commercially available pumps is provided to enhance informed decision making. This section provides a thorough analysis of important specifications among various brands and models. Considered factors include basal rate and bolus dosage capabilities, reservoir size, user interface, and compatibility with other diabetes care tools, such as continuous glucose monitoring (CGM) devices and so on. This review seeks to empower healthcare professionals and patients with the essential information to improve diabetes treatment via individualized pump therapy options. It provides a complete assessment of the development, categorization, and full specification comparisons of insulin pumps. Full article
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