Biopolymer matrices with targeted porosity

Biopolymer matrices with targeted porosity to control the release of pharmaceutical molecules

Controlled drug delivery is a major therapeutic challenge, and the development of personalised systems for releasing active ingredients is crucial for the pharmaceutical industry.

Additive manufacturing technologies are being investigated to produce 3D-printed drugs that can be dispensed at a speed and in a dosage suited to the patient. The current challenge is to use natural polymers that meet the specifications of the process in order to obtain edible and absorbable matrices.