| Description |
1 online resource (ix, 243 pages) : illustrations |
| Contents |
1. Fundamentals of adhesion of particles to surfaces -- 2. Brief overview of the theory of friction -- 3. Particle adhesion in powder assemblies -- 4. Measuring methods |
| Summary |
This monograph describes the physical principles of adhesion between particles and surfaces. These principles are applied to pharmaceutical processes involved in the manufacture of solid dosage forms such as powders, granules, tablets and dry powder inhalations. To help in the understanding of these systems, physical properties of solid surfaces, and an introduction to the theory of friction is given. Techniques for measuring particle adhesion and fracture mechanical properties of powders are introduced, as far as these are relevant to the processes discussed. The philosophy of the book deviates from that of standard pharmaceutical textbooks, in that it focuses primarily on physical principles involved in the manufacture of dosage forms rather than describing these processes purely by observation |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 181-234) and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Adhesion
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Powders (Pharmacy)
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Particles
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Adhesiveness
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Chemistry, Physical
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Powders
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Technology, Pharmaceutical
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781848160644 |
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184816064X |
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