Rapid interferometric imaging of printed drug laden multilayer structures
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The developments in printing technologies allow fabrication of micron-size nano-layered delivery systems to personal specifications. In this study we fabricated layered polymer structures for drug-delivery into a microfluidic channel and aimed to interferometrically assure their topography and adherence to each other. We present a scanning white light interferometer (SWLI) method for quantitative assurance of the topography of the embedded structure. We determined rapidly in non-destructive manner the thickness and roughness of the structures and whether the printed layers containing polymers or/and active pharmaceutical ingredients (API) adhere to each other. This is crucial in order to have predetermined drug release profiles. We also demonstrate non-invasive measurement of a polymer structure in a microfluidic channel. It shown that traceable interferometric 3D microscopy is a viable technique for detailed structural quality assurance of layered drug-delivery systems. The approach can have impact and find use in a much broader setting within and outside life sciences.
Original language | English |
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Journal | Scientific Reports |
Volume | 4 |
Pages (from-to) | 4020 |
Number of pages | 1 |
ISSN | 2045-2322 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 7 Feb 2014 |
- Drug Delivery Systems, Imaging, Three-Dimensional, Individualized Medicine, Individualized Medicine: methods, Interferometry, Interferometry: methods, Microfluidic Analytical Techniques, Microscopy, Interference, Nanostructures, Pharmaceutical Preparations, Pharmaceutical Preparations: chemical synthesis, Polymers, Polymers: chemistry, Printing, Surface Properties
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