Promotion of three-phase folding containers for field research

Can self-folding polymeric containers be used in drug delivery applications?

Applications Although the field of self-folding is still in its infancy, the relevance of self-folding polymeric containers in drug delivery applications is evident on account of its capability of incorporating many advantageous attributes for drug delivery applications within a single fabrication approach , .

Are foldable containers effective in repositioning empty containers?

Foldable containers are considered an effective solution to deal with the endemic imbalance in the repositioning of empty containers. Several foldable containers were commercialized without clear breakthrough in the market and most current researches are still limited to small pilot projects.

What is the research area of self-folding of polymeric thin films?

Research in the broader area of self-folding of polymeric thin films has many foci such as the fabrication of polymeric actuators , , , , the fabrication of complex meso scale structures inspired by protein folding , the area of robotics and the synthesis of biomimetic materials and scaffolds , , , .

How to create polymeric containers by self-folding?

To create polymeric containers by self-folding, it is necessary to deposit one or more layers of a polymer or gel on a flat substrate or a mold so that they can be patterned on the micro or nanoscale. Most polymers and gels can be spin or dip coated from solution as thin films with precise, controlled thickness.