3D-Printed Transdermal Microneedles in Drug Delivery: Ensuring a Personalized Healthcare System

This book presents a detailed examination of the transformative impact of three-dimensional (3D) printing on the development of transdermal microneedles for drug delivery.It offers a comprehensive overview of recent technological advancements, encompassing novel materials, emerging fabrication strategies, clinical translation, and evolving regulatory frameworks. The opening chapter introduces the fundamental concepts of 3D printing as applied to microneedle devices.The book then explores a wide range of additive manufacturing techniques used in microneedle fabrication (e.g., stereolithography, selective laser sintering), followed by in-depth coverage of state-of-the-art 3D printing methodologies-including stereolithography, digital light processing, and other photopolymerization-based technologies-as well as advanced biomaterials such as stimuli-responsive polymers and specialized bio inks.Readers will gain insight into the integration of artificial intelligence in microneedle design,