Recent Advances in Bioelectronics for Localized Drug Delivery

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Author(s)

  • Xinran Jiang
  • Han Wu
  • Ao Xiao
  • Ya Huang
  • Lingqian Chang

Detail(s)

Original languageEnglish
Article number2301068
Journal / PublicationSmall Methods
Volume8
Issue number1
Online published27 Sept 2023
Publication statusPublished - 19 Jan 2024

Abstract

The last decade has witnessed remarkable advancements in bioelectronics, ushering in a new era of wearable and implantable devices for drug delivery. By utilizing miniaturized system design and/or flexible materials, bioelectronics illustrates ideal integration with target organs and tissues, making them ideal platforms for localized drug delivery. Furthermore, the development of electrically assisted drug delivery systems has enhanced the efficiency and safety of therapeutic administration, particularly for the macromolecules that encounter additional challenges in penetrating biological barriers. In this review, a concise overview of recent progress in bioelectronic devices for in vivo localized drug delivery, with highlights on the latest trends in device design, working principles, and their corresponding functionalities, is provided. The reported systems based on their targeted delivery locations as wearable systems, ingestible systems, and implantable systems are categorized. Each category is introduced in detail by highlighting the special requirements for devices and the corresponding solutions. The remaining challenges in this field and future directions are also discussed. © 2023 Wiley-VCH GmbH.

Research Area(s)

  • bioelectronics, drug delivery, implantable devices, microneedles, wearable devices

Citation Format(s)

Recent Advances in Bioelectronics for Localized Drug Delivery. / Jiang, Xinran; Wu, Han; Xiao, Ao et al.
In: Small Methods, Vol. 8, No. 1, 2301068, 19.01.2024.

Research output: Journal Publications and ReviewsRGC 21 - Publication in refereed journalpeer-review