Technicality
- PCL PU
- Linkers
- Drug
- Gelatin capsules
Simple
- The plastic used for the whole device is PCL mixed with PU
- The drug (which is heat resistant) was melted together with the PCL
- Since the center is flexible, it can be folded and put into a capsule
To do
- [ ] Melting point of insulin and metformin
- [x] Send questions to experts
- [ ] Ask a quest
- [x] Design device
Step by Step
- [ ] 3D print a star (no mater material)
- [ ] Use it as a mold and cover it with PDMS
- [ ] Let it dry and take of the 3D printed star
- [ ] Use the PDMS mold: cover the center and place molten PCL mixed with drug
- [ ] Place elastomer in the center