Functional Micro-Dispensers based on Micro-Electro-Mechanical-Systems (MEMS) integrated with fabrics as functional materials to protect humans from mosquito feeding

• Published in: Journal of controlled release Vol. 220; no. Pt A; pp. 1 - 4
• Main Authors: Bernier, Ulrich R., Gurman, Pablo, Clark, Gary G., Elman, Noel
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Netherlands Elsevier B.V 28.12.2015
• Subjects: air; Animals; Bio- micro-electro-mechanical systems (BioMEMS); cost effectiveness; Culicidae; electronics; fabrics; Functional materials; Human trials; Humans; Insect Repellents - pharmacology; manufacturing; Micro-Electrical-Mechanical Systems; mosquito bites; permethrin; repellents; Textiles; Vector-borne diseases; Vector-borne diseases; Human trials; Bio- micro-electro-mechanical systems (BioMEMS); Functional materials

Functional Micro-Dispensers (FMDs) based on Micro-Electro-Mechanical-Systems (MEMS) were designed to deliver spatial repellents that reduce the ability of mosquitoes to feed on humans. FMDs were integrated with fabrics as functional materials for protection against mosquito bites. The use of MEMS de...