Development of mems-based microneedles for biomedical applications

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dc.contributor.advisorJohnston, Clifton R.
dc.contributor.advisorLeon, L. Josh
dc.contributor.authorAggarwal, Priyanka
dc.date.accessioned2005-08-16T16:52:47Z
dc.date.available2005-08-16T16:52:47Z
dc.date.issued2004
dc.descriptionBibliography: p. 106-113en
dc.description.abstractIn this work, Silicon (Si) in-plane microneedles are designed for precise transdermal drug delivery and localized blood sampling with minimal invasion of the human tissue. A range of loading conditions acting on the microneedle is examined to ensure mitigation of crack initiation and propagation. In addition, a criterion is proposed for design of microneedle with optimized dimensional constraints that can withstand maximum forces based on theoretical models. The proposed formulation is then simulated using a commercial finite element simulation tool "ANSYS". A novel fabrication process to realize these microneedles, along with integrated piezoelectric sensors (AlN) at various lengths has been proposed in this work. The surface micromachined piezoelectric sensors form an integrated force sensing feedback system. In this thesis, a novel theory-based model is proposed that predicts drift velocity of blood-flow through micro-channels fabricated within microneedles. The profile of blood flow in the microneedles is determined by solving the conservation of momentum equation of the liquid phase, coupled with the force balance equations.en
dc.format.extentxii, 113 leaves : ill. ; 30 cm.en
dc.identifier.citationAggarwal, P. (2004). Development of mems-based microneedles for biomedical applications (Master's thesis, University of Calgary, Calgary, Canada). Retrieved from https://prism.ucalgary.ca. doi:10.11575/PRISM/17464en_US
dc.identifier.doihttp://dx.doi.org/10.11575/PRISM/17464
dc.identifier.isbn0494037032en
dc.identifier.lccAC1 .T484 2004 A44en
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/1880/41395
dc.language.isoeng
dc.publisher.facultyGraduate Studies
dc.publisher.facultySchulich School of Engineering
dc.publisher.institutionUniversity of Calgaryen
dc.publisher.placeCalgaryen
dc.rightsUniversity of Calgary graduate students retain copyright ownership and moral rights for their thesis. You may use this material in any way that is permitted by the Copyright Act or through licensing that has been assigned to the document. For uses that are not allowable under copyright legislation or licensing, you are required to seek permission.
dc.titleDevelopment of mems-based microneedles for biomedical applications
dc.typemaster thesis
thesis.degree.disciplineElectrical and Computer Engineering
thesis.degree.grantorUniversity of Calgary
thesis.degree.nameMaster of Science (MSc)
ucalgary.item.requestcopytrue
ucalgary.thesis.accessionTheses Collection 58.002:Box 1484 520492001
ucalgary.thesis.notesUARCen
ucalgary.thesis.uarcreleaseyen
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