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Area of Science:

  • Materials Science
  • Nanotechnology
  • Pharmaceutical Science

Background:

  • Quercetin (QCT) exhibits poor solubility in water, limiting its bioavailability.
  • Improving the dissolution rate of poorly water-soluble drugs is crucial for enhancing therapeutic efficacy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To prepare quercetin nanocrystals (QNCs) using microfluidic technology.
  • To evaluate the impact of microfluidic preparation on the dissolution properties of quercetin.

Main Methods:

  • Quercetin nanocrystals (QNCs) were fabricated using a Y-shape microfluidic channel (100 μm diameter).
  • Factors influencing QNC generation, such as concentration and flow rate, were investigated.
  • Fluid mixing within the microfluidic channel was analyzed using simulation software.

Main Results:

  • X-ray powder diffraction (XRPD) and differential scanning calorimetry (DSC) confirmed the amorphous nature of the QNCs.
  • Stable QNCs were achieved with a particle size of 77.9 ± 3.63 nm and a polydispersity index of 0.26 ± 0.02.
  • Transmission electron microscopy (TEM) revealed uniform spherical QNCs (100-300 nm).
  • Dissolution of QNCs reached 66% in a dissolution medium without Tween-80, compared to only 3.95% for QCT.

Conclusions:

  • Microfluidic technology effectively improved the dissolution properties of quercetin by converting it into nanocrystals (QNCs).
  • This study demonstrates the potential of microfluidic technology as a novel method for preparing nanocrystals.
  • The findings suggest a promising application of microfluidics for enhancing the dissolution of poorly water-soluble drugs.