Atomic scale surface engineering of micro- to nano-sized pharmaceutical particles for drug delivery applications

D. Zhang, M. J. Quayle, G. Petersson, J. R. Van Ommen, S. Folestad*

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Abstract

Atomic layer deposition on pharmaceutical particles for drug delivery applications is demonstrated using assisted fluidized bed dry powder processing. Complete and conformal layering is achieved on particle sizes from the lower micron to upper nanometer range under near ambient conditions. As few as 2-14 atomic alumina layers alter particle properties: dissolution, dispersibility and heat transfer.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)11410-11417
Number of pages8
JournalNanoscale
Volume9
Issue number32
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 28 Aug 2017

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