Triggered Drug Delivery: Physical Methods and Applications

Offering a comprehensive approach organized by types of systems, this book outlines the design, development, and application of the rapidlydeveloping field of triggered drug delivery systems. Drawing from the latest research, it examine the emerging area of smart implantable drug delivery platforms. Among the systems discussed, it covers light, thermal, chemical, magnetic, ultrasound, electrical, and pressure triggered systems. The text demonstrates the context of the triggers with current examples of applications. This text is a unique and invaluable guide for pharmaceutical scientists and biomedical engineers needing to keep abreast of the latest technological advances.