20. December 2017
The potential of the force control agent (FCA) magnesium stearate (MgSt) to enhance the aerosol performance of lactose-based dry powder inhaled (DPI) formulations was investigated in this study. The excipient blends were investigated with analytical techniques including time-of-flight secondary ion mass spectrometry (ToF-SIMS) and Single Particle Aerosol Mass Spectrometry (SPAMS) and particle size, morphology and surface properties were evaluated.
13. April 2016
Objectives In this review paper, we explore the interaction between the functioning mechanism of different nebulizers and the physicochemical properties of the formulations!!! for several types of devices, namely jet, ultrasonic and vibrating-mesh nebulizers; colliding and extruded jets; electrohydrodynamic mechanism; surface acoustic wave microfluidic atomization; and capillary aerosol generation.
17. December 2015
The conversion of colloidal drug carriers/polymeric nanoparticles into dry microparticulate powders (e.g. by spray-drying) is a prominent approach to overcome the aerodynamic limitations of these formulations for delivery via inhalation. However, to what extent such nano-embedded microparticles disintegrate into individual/intact nanoparticles after contacting relevant physiological media has so far not been addressed. More
03. August 2015
There is increasing interest in the use of so-called ‘extrafine’ aerosols to target the small airways in the management of asthma and COPD. Using previously presented deposition data, we assessed whether submicron (<1 μm) particles can improve central and deep lung deposition. More