Abstract
Iontophoretic transdermal drug delivery (TDD) devices are known to enhance the transdermal transport of drugs. However, conventional transdermal iontophoretic devices require external power sources, wired connections, or mechanical parts, which reduce the comfort level for patients during extended use. In this work, a self-powered, wearable transdermal iontophoretic patch (TIP) is proposed by harvesting ambient humidity for energy generation, enabling controlled TDD. This patch primarily uses moist-electric generators (MEGs) as its power source, thus obviating the need for complex power management modules and mechanical components. A single MEG unit can produce an open-circuit voltage of 0.80V and a short-circuit current of 11.65µA under the condition of 80% relative humidity. Amplification of the electrical output is feasible by connecting multiple generator units in series and parallel, facilitating the powering of certain commercial electronic devices. Subsequently, the MEG array is integrated with the TDD circuit to create the wearable TIP. After 20 min of application, the depth of drug penetration through the skin is observed to increase threefold. The effective promotion effect of TIP on the transdermal delivery of ionized drugs is corroborated by simulations and experiments. This wearable TIP offers a simple, noninvasive solution for TDD.
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