Polymers

The preparation of amorphous solid dispersions using polymers is a commonly used formulation strategy for enhancing the solubility of poorly...

A series of thermoresponsive diblock copolymer worm gels is prepared via reversible addition–fragmentation chain transfer (RAFT) aqueous dispersion polymerization of...

Development of Level A in vitro-in vivo correlations (IVIVCs) remains challenging for complex long-acting parenterals, such as poly(lactic-co-glycolic acid) PLGA microspheres. The nature...

Cocrystals can improve drug dissolution by generating supersaturated drug delivery systems. However, supersaturation is a high-energetic state with a tendency...

Self-emulsifying microbubbles, especially designed to increase the contrast of ultrasound images by the inclusion of perfluorocarbon molecules, have been studied...

Surfactants are used to stabilize biologics. Especially, polysorbates (Tween® 20 and Tween® 80) dominate the group of surfactants in protein...

In the last few decades, the interest in biodegradable materials for biomedical applications has increased significantly. Both natural and synthetic...

Polyurethane is a versatile material that can be converted into various forms according to applications. PU foams or PUFs are...

Compared to oral and injectable administration, a dermal and transdermal drug delivery system that can deliver therapeutic molecules to desired...

Selective laser sintering (SLS) 3D printing is capable of revolutionising pharmaceutical manufacturing, by producing amorphous solid dispersions in a one-step...