Next-generation epidermal patches: Bridging 3D and multidimensional printing for biomedical and personal care innovations.

This research line examines the creation of next-generation epidermal patches enabled by novel manufacturing methods including 3D and multi-dimensional printing. Epidermal patches are a critical interface for various uses including continuous health monitoring, targeted drug delivery, and in cosmetics and personal care. 3D printing provides the ability to direct the deposition of different materials to form complex structures and target specific layered designs for certain physiological purposes. Moreover, multi-dimensional printing can offer more than 3D printing in that it can control the placement of materials along multiple axes. This means that patches can be designed with various features such as embedded sensors, microfluidic channels, and active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs) bound

together in a single functional device. The goal of this approach is to provide solutions to challenges in the current methods of making patches. This includes increased customization, improved therapeutic function, and increased flexibility in what can be incorporated into patches. The project will focus on the assessment of materials and printing methods for the design of advanced epidermal patches for application in biomedical diagnostics/therapeutics and innovative personal care products. The work will involve the design, construction, and experimental assessment of the utility of these advanced epidermal systems.

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