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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Chemical Engineering
  • Pharmaceutical Technology

Background:

  • Surfactants significantly influence droplet formation processes.
  • Microsphere production requires precise control over parameters for desired characteristics.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the effect of Polysorbate 80 on calcium-alginate microsphere formation via vibrating nozzle method.
  • To analyze the impact of process parameters (vibration frequency, feed rate, voltage) on microsphere shape and size.
  • To evaluate the role of isomalt in freeze-dried microsphere formation and structure.

Main Methods:

  • Vibrating nozzle method with coacervation for microsphere formation.
  • Laser diffraction and particle image analysis for microsphere characterization.
  • Freeze-drying for solid-state microsphere processing.
  • Micro-computed tomography (micro-CT) for structural analysis.

Main Results:

  • Polysorbate 80 influences microsphere formation characteristics.
  • Process parameters affect microsphere shape and size distribution.
  • Isomalt addition aids freeze-dried microsphere formation at low alginate concentrations.
  • Micro-CT revealed a more cancellous calcium alginate network with isomalt, improving microparticle roundness.

Conclusions:

  • Polysorbate 80 is a key factor in controlling microsphere formation.
  • Optimized process parameters and isomalt addition enhance calcium-alginate microsphere properties.
  • The developed microspheres show improved structure and roundness, indicating potential as drug carriers.