Guidance on Drug Substance Particle Size …

As particle size impacts unit dose uniformity, the two levels of uniformity control translate into two levels of particle size control. One applies to content Cv. The other …

Process R&D for Particle Size Control of Molybdenum Oxide

particle size range of 50 to 200 µm for use in targets for production of the medical. isotope 99Mo. Molybdenum metal powder is commercially produced by thermal. reduction of oxides in a hydrogen ...

Enhanced Nanoparticle Size Control by Extending LaMer's …

The synthesis of well-defined nanoparticle materials has been an area of intense investigation, but size control in nanoparticle syntheses is largely empirical. Here, we introduce a general method for fine size control in the synthesis of nanoparticles by establishing steady state growth conditions through the continuous, controlled addition of …

Fundamental analysis of particle formation in spray drying

The open symbols in Fig. 1 correspond to the second experimental campaign where d D, C feed and T out were changed to produce particles of different morphologies. Note that, despite a strong effect on particle morphology, C feed and T out had a little impact on the final particle size. So generally speaking one can exert control over the …

Particle size analysis in pharmaceutics: principles, methods …

The fundamental issue with particle size analysis is the variety of equivalent particle diameters generated by different methods, which is largely ascribable to the particle shape and particle dispersion mechanism involved. Thus, to enable selection of the most appropriate or optimal sizing technique, cross-correlation between different ...

AP-42, Appendix B.2 Generalized Particle Size …

Figure B.2-1 provides an example calculation to assist the analyst in preparing particle size-specific emission estimates using generic size distributions. Identify and review the AP-42 section dealing with that process. Obtain the uncontrolled particulate emission factor for the process from the main text of AP-42, and calculate uncontrolled ...

High throughput preparation and particle size control …

The particle size variation rule was studied, and the results of apigenin particle size at different flows were shown in Table B1. With the increase of flow, the particle size of nano apigenin gradually decreased, and the particle size of 1 mL/min was the smallest, which was half of 0.25 mL/min.

A GUIDEBOOK TO PARTICLE SIZE ANALYSIS

Particle size infl uences many properties of particulate materials and is a valuable indicator of quality and performance. This is true for powders, suspensions, emulsions, and aerosols. The size and shape of powders infl uences fl ow and compaction properties. Larger, more spherical particles will typically fl ow more easily than smaller or ...

Moving Beyond Particle Size Control

"In modern pharmaceutical product development, particle engineering has moved beyond the simple concept of particle size control. Innovative technologies and approaches to particle design and …

Predictive control of particle size distribution in particulate

Predictive control of particle size distribution in particulate processes. In this work, we focus on the development and application of predictive-based strategies for control of particle size distribution (PSD) in continuous and batch particulate processes described by population balance models (PBMs). The control algorithms are designed …

Predictive control of particlesize distribution of …

The challenges to regulate the particle-size distribution (PSD) stem from on-line measurement of the full distribution and the distributed nature of crystallization process. In this article, a novel nonlinear model predictive control method of PSD for crystallization process is proposed.

Particle Size Analyzers | FBRM and PVM Instruments

Particle size analysis is important for process optimization and quality control to ensure and document optimal particle properties. The wrong particle size, in the worst case, can mean that a particle product will not be fit-for-purpose and a downstream process might experience an unplanned shutdown.

Grinding circuit modeling and simulation of particle size control …

In particle size control the model predictive and multivariable PI control gave both good results. Nevertheless, the MPC enables better handling for process constraints. The performance of the applied fuzzy control was satisfactory. But then, from the viewpoint of long term maintenance, fuzzy control is based on readily manageable …

Optimization of catalyst activity and stability in the m-cresol

The ordered channel-type mesopores, wider pore sizes and thicker pore walls allow the accommodation of larger reactants and permit to control the catalyst particle size [40], [41]. Furthermore, confining metal particles in the mesopore channels or secondary micropores of SBA-15 support may contribute to the stabilization of metal particles ...

A GUIDEBOOK TO PARTICLE SIZE ANALYSIS

particle size important? Particle size influences many properties of particulate materials and is a valuable indicator of quality and performance. This is true for powders, …

Grinding circuit modeling and simulation of particle size control …

The subsequent disturbances in the circuit outlet particle size can diminish performance of the followed flotation circuit; especially recovery of over-rough apatite can be poor. On the other hand, in control of the grinding circuit, the allowed circulating load sets constraints for the operation.

Implementation of Proton Exchange Membrane Water …

In this study, we synthesized Pt catalysts using a Pt-aniline complex and a carbon nanofiber support and controlled the relative abundance of Pt particles according to three defined size categories: particles smaller than 1 nm, particles between 1 and 2 nm, and particles larger than 2 nm.

Precise control of liposome size using characteristic time

As shown in Fig. 1, liposome size decreased with increasing FRR, in agreement with previously reported results 28,36.The morphologies of prepared liposomes were verified via transmission electron ...

Stability of aerobic granular sludge in a pilot scale …

In order to enhance the stability of the reactor by particle size control, the AGS was firstly cultured in a pilot scale SBR by using selective pressure method (Liu et al., 2005) and controlling the sludge age. After aerobic granulation was successfully realized in the reactor, the stability of different particle size aerobic granules was ...

Nanoparticle Size Control in Microemulsion Synthesis

Quasi-monodisperse populations of (H3O)Y3F10·xH2O nanocrystals of varying size are prepared in Igepal-stabilized microemulsions. Correlations between microemulsion composition, micelle hydrodynamic radius, and final nanoparticle size are established and shed light on the mechanism of particle size control. Under the …

Solid-state and particle size control of pharmaceutical …

Solid-state and particle size control of pharmaceutical cocrystals using atomization-based techniques Int J Pharm. 2022 Jun 10;621:121798. doi: 10.1016/j ... in controlling the solid-state and final particle size are discussed in this review with respect to atomization-based methods. For the last decade, literature has been attempting to catch ...

A basic guide to particle characterization

report the most common particle size in your sample you could choose between the following parameters: • mean - 'average' size of a population • median - size where 50% …

Particle sizes of infectious aerosols: implications for infection control

Most (four of five) were from particles larger than 4 μm, and one was from particles sized 1–4 μm. In another study, 78 six (37·5%) of 16 air samples near patients with influenza were positive by PCR in all particle size ranges tested—ie, smaller than 1 μm, 1–4 μm, and larger than 4 μm.

Particle size distribution control and related properties improvements

Fig. 1 presents the SEM images of the tungsten powders under different grinding gas pressure (φ). Fig. 1 a indicates the morphology of original tungsten powder. The polygonal tungsten particles with irregular edges and corners are agglomerates to big aggregates with the size of 10–20 μm.The ground powder at the grinding gas pressure of …

Moving Beyond Particle Size Control | Hovione

Traditionally, particle size reduction methods are approached in a 'top-down' way, so, reducing the size of larger crystalline drug particles uses high-energy impact mills, York explains. "This method continues to be widely used as a 'first approach' in solving the dissolution challenge; however, the high energy applied, and ...

Moving Beyond Particle Size Control

Moving Beyond Particle Size Control. Particle engineering is a vital tool in overcoming many formulation challenges, and technological advances are enabling developers to achieve the full potential of pipeline molecules. Particle engineering plays a vital role in optimizing a drug's effectiveness. The size of a particle will have an effect on ...

Particle size control of monodispersed spherical

Monodispersed spherical silica nanoparticles with a cubic mesostructure were synthesized in a fast and innovative way using triethanolamine (TEA) and the triblock copolymer Pluronic® F127 as particle growth inhibitors to control the particle size in a range from 420 to 62 nm. In this study, we described a synthesis of mesoporous silica …

Particle Size Control of Cryptomelane Nanomaterials by Use …

A new soft-step chemistry method has been developed to prepare pure cryptomelane-type manganese oxide materials (OMS-2) with the smallest particle sizes ever reported. The synthetic procedure is based on the reduction of KMnO4 by H2O2 under acidic conditions followed by reflux. An acetate-containing buffer solution and HNO3 are …

Solid-state and particle size control of …

The topic of particle size control within the pharmaceutical industry, in particular small molecule APIs, generally aims at reducing particle size and reducing particle size distribution in an effort to improve and control drug physicochemical …

A basic guide to particle characterization

size. Particle size measurement is routinely carried out across a wide range of industries and is often a critical parameter in the manufacture of many products. Particle size has a direct influence on material properties such as: • reactivity or dissolution rate e.g. catalysts, tablets • stability in suspension e.g. sediments, paints

Intermediate guide to particle technology

Particles. Size. Particles larger than 100 μm are generally not present in most modern manufacturing processes because they are easily filtered. Particles smaller than 0.01 μm …

Impact of lipid nanoparticle size on mRNA vaccine …

In this work, we developed a series of processes that allowed us to control mRNA LNP particle size independent of lipid composition. We found that while mice require an average particles size around 100 nm for generating consistently high antibody titers, all particle sizes tested (60–150 nm) produced robust immune responses in non …

Particle Size Analysis in Pharmaceutics: Principles, …

Fig. 1. Particle size range for different dosage forms and routes of administration. Full size image. These properties ultimately affect the safety and efficacy of drugs.

Particle Size Control during Ultrasonic Cooling …

Particle Size Control during Ultrasonic Cooling Crystallization of Paracetamol. Bjorn Gielen, Bjorn Gielen. KU Leuven, Department of Chemical Engineering, Celestijnenlaan 200 F, box 2424, 3001 Leuven, Belgium ... Sonication was enabled in three distinct stages to define the operating guidelines for crystal size …

Numerical Optimization of Quenching Efficiency and Particle Size

However, the increase of this air flow would not be beneficial to the particle size control since the higher air flow increased the flame height. This would increase the residence time of particles at higher temperature zone of flame, and the particles would grow bigger. Fig. 7. Effect of quenching gas feed rate on (a) ...

Kinetics and particle size control in non-stirred precipitation

A practical framework for the final particle size control is established, and low-temperature synthesis is highlighted as an easy alternative for producing large particles in contrast to the temperature ramp method. Furthermore, in situ 3D-DLS method is used to determine the kinetic rate law of the precipitation polymerization of N ...

Particle-size control on the structure and collapsibility of …

Fig. 2 shows the particle size distribution of the six types of materials measured by a laser particle size analyzer (OMES, LS-909). The materials cover a wide range of particle sizes from sand (Q6) to fine silt (Q1). The particle size corresponding to the highest point of the differential curve is referred to as the representative diameter d r.

High C2-C4 selectivity in CO2 hydrogenation by particle size control …

What has not been disclosed is the control of CO 2 hydrogenation selectivity toward C 2+ products. It will be shown that a remarkable C 2+ selectivity can be achieved by controlling the particle size of Co-Fe alloy NPs supported on N-doped graphitic carbon. Five samples, 1–5, were prepared following exactly the same …

A GUIDEBOOK TO PARTICLE SIZE ANALYSIS

Particle size infl uences many properties of particulate materials and is a valuable indicator of quality and performance. This is true for powders, suspensions, emulsions, and …

Count Control Particles | Thermo Fisher Scientific

Meet the unique and demanding requirements of the contamination control laboratory in modern industries with Thermo Scientific™ Ezy-Cal™ Count Precision Size Standards, easy-to-use liquid particle count controls at 2000 particles per mL. Designed for regular use in liquid particle counters to verify instrument calibration before each use ...