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ArticleInternational journal of nanomedicine2013

A novel preparation method for drug nanocrystals and characterization by ultrasonic spray-assisted electrostatic adsorption.

Bing Gao, Jun Wang, Dunju Wang, Ziqiang Zhu, Zhiqiang Qiao, Guangcheng Yang, Fude Nie

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Article in International journal of nanomedicine, 2013. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 6 papers.

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Bing GaoSchool of Material Science and Engineering, Southwest University of Science and Technology, Mianyang, People's Republic of China ; Institute of Chemical Materials, China Academy of Engineering Physics, Mianyang, Sichuan, People's Republic of China ; Si Chuan Research Center of New Materials, Mianyang, People's Republic of China.
Jun Wang
Dunju Wang
Ziqiang Zhu
Zhiqiang Qiao
Guangcheng Yang
Fude Nie

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purposeThe purpose of this study was to develop a novel and continuous method for preparing a nanosized particle of drug crystals and to characterize its properties. MATERIALS AND

methodsA new apparatus was introduced to crystallize nanosized drug crystals of amitriptyline hydrochloride as a model drug. The samples were prepared in the pure state by ultrasonic spray, and elaborated deposition was completed via electrostatic adsorption. Scanning electron microscopy, X-ray powder diffraction, and atomic force microscopy were used to characterize the size of the particles; this was subsequently followed by differential scanning calorimetry. RESULTS AND DISCUSSION: Nanoparticles of drug crystals were successfully prepared. The size of the drug crystals ranged from 20 nm to 400 nm; the particle size of amitriptyline hydrochloride was approximately 71 nm. The particles were spherical and rectangular in shape. Moreover, the melting point of the nanoparticles decreased from 198.2°C to 196.3°C when compared to raw particle crystals. Furthermore, the agglomeration effect was also attenuated as a result of electrostatic repulsion among each particle when absorbed, and depositing on the inner wall of the gathering unit occurred under the electrostatic effect.

conclusionUltrasonic spray-assisted electrostatic adsorption is a very effective and continuous method to produce drug nanocrystals. This method can be applied to poorly water-soluble drugs, and it can also be a very effective alternative for industrial production. Once the working parameters are given, drug nanocrystals will be produced continuously.

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AdsorptionAmitriptylineCrystallizationDrug CompoundingElectroplatingHigh-Energy Shock WavesNanoparticlesParticle SizeSonicationStatic ElectricityAmitriptylineamitriptyline hydrochloridecontinuousnanomedicinenanoparticles

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