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Zhou K, Liu Z, Fan R, Zhao M, Luo L, Wang Y, Jiang Y, Lu Z, Tang J, Luo A, Guan T, Sun H, Zhou T, Dai C. A new methodology of understanding the mechanism of high shear wet granulation based on experiment and molecular dynamics stimulation. Int J Pharm 2023; 638:122923. [PMID: 37030641 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2023.122923] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/16/2022] [Revised: 01/17/2023] [Accepted: 03/31/2023] [Indexed: 04/10/2023]
Abstract
In high shear wet granulation (HSWG), the interaction mechanism between binder and powder with different sugar content is still unclear. Herein, the law and mechanism of the interaction between binder and powder were studied on the molecular level by combining experiment analysis through the Kriging model and molecular dynamics (MD) simulation. For the sticky powder with high sugar content, the ethanol in the binder played a pivotal role in dispersing water into powders, and the amount of water determined the growth of granules. In the saturating stage, the reduction of sugar content facilitates the penetration of ethanol molecules. The concentration of ethanol determines whether the mixture is blended uniformly in the merging stage. The simulation results are consistent with the actual situation and explain the competition mechanism of interaction with binder and powder. Therefore, this research offers an efficient strategy for the in-depth understanding of the HSWG process where the powder is sticky, as well as providing guidelines for the practical application of preparation for TCM granules.
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- Kangming Zhou
- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Industrial Fermentation Microorganisms, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University of Science and Technology, Chongqing 401331, China
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- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Industrial Fermentation Microorganisms, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University of Science and Technology, Chongqing 401331, China
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- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Industrial Fermentation Microorganisms, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University of Science and Technology, Chongqing 401331, China
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- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Industrial Fermentation Microorganisms, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University of Science and Technology, Chongqing 401331, China
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- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Industrial Fermentation Microorganisms, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University of Science and Technology, Chongqing 401331, China
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- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Industrial Fermentation Microorganisms, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University of Science and Technology, Chongqing 401331, China
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- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Industrial Fermentation Microorganisms, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University of Science and Technology, Chongqing 401331, China
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- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Industrial Fermentation Microorganisms, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University of Science and Technology, Chongqing 401331, China
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- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Industrial Fermentation Microorganisms, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University of Science and Technology, Chongqing 401331, China
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- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Industrial Fermentation Microorganisms, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University of Science and Technology, Chongqing 401331, China
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- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Industrial Fermentation Microorganisms, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University of Science and Technology, Chongqing 401331, China
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- NMPA Key Laboratory for Quality Research and Evaluation of Pharmaceutical Excipients, National Institutes for Food and Drug Control, Beijing 100050, China
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- College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, State Key Laboratory of Oil and Gas Reservoir Geology and Exploitation, Southwest Petroleum University, Chengdu, Sichuan 610500, China
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- Chongqing Key Laboratory of Industrial Fermentation Microorganisms, College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Chongqing University of Science and Technology, Chongqing 401331, China.
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Li Z, Peng WH, Liu WJ, Yang LY, Naeem A, Feng Y, Ming LS, Zhu WF. Advances in numerical simulation of unit operations for tablet preparation. Int J Pharm 2023; 634:122638. [PMID: 36702386 DOI: 10.1016/j.ijpharm.2023.122638] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/07/2022] [Revised: 01/16/2023] [Accepted: 01/19/2023] [Indexed: 01/25/2023]
Abstract
Recently, there has been an increase in the use of numerical simulation technology in pharmaceutical preparation processes. Numerical simulation can contribute to a better understanding of processes, reduce experimental costs, optimize preparation processes, and improve product quality. The intermediate material of most dosage forms is powder or granules, especially in the case of solid preparations. The macroscopic behavior of particle materials is controlled by the interactions of individual particles with each other and surrounding fluids. Therefore, it is very important to analyze and control the microscopic details of the preparation process for solid preparations. Since tablets are one of the most widely used oral solid preparations, and the preparation process is relatively complex and involves numerous units of operation, it is especially important to analyze and control the tablet production process. The present paper discusses recent advances in numerical simulation technology for the preparation of tablets, including drying, mixing, granulation, tableting, and coating. It covers computational fluid dynamics (CFD), discrete element method (DEM), population balance model (PBM), finite element method (FEM), Lattice-Boltzmann model (LBM), and Monte Carlo model (MC). The application and deficiencies of these models in tablet preparation unit operations are discussed. Furthermore, the paper provides a systematic reference for the control and analysis of the tablet preparation process and provides insight into the future direction of numerical simulation technology in the pharmaceutical industry.
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- Zhe Li
- Key Laboratory of Modern Preparation of TCM, Ministry of Education, Institute for Advanced Study, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330004, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Modern Preparation of TCM, Ministry of Education, Institute for Advanced Study, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330004, PR China
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- Jiangzhong Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd., Nanchang 330049, PR China
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- Jiangzhong Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd., Nanchang 330049, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Modern Preparation of TCM, Ministry of Education, Institute for Advanced Study, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330004, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Modern Preparation of TCM, Ministry of Education, Institute for Advanced Study, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330004, PR China; Engineering Research Center of Modern Preparation Technology of TCM of Ministry of Education, Shanghai University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Shanghai 201203, PR China
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- Key Laboratory of Modern Preparation of TCM, Ministry of Education, Institute for Advanced Study, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330004, PR China.
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- Key Laboratory of Modern Preparation of TCM, Ministry of Education, Institute for Advanced Study, Jiangxi University of Chinese Medicine, Nanchang 330004, PR China.
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Jange CG, Wassgren CR, Ambrose RK. Investigating the role of dry compaction and layer-wise agglomeration to control the dissolution of granular urea fertilizer. POWDER TECHNOL 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.powtec.2023.118382] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/06/2023]
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Technological advances and challenges for exploring attribute transmission in tablet development by high shear wet granulation. POWDER TECHNOL 2023. [DOI: 10.1016/j.powtec.2023.118402] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 03/08/2023]
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Maharjan R, Jeong SH. Application of different models to evaluate the key factors of fluidized bed layering granulation and their influence on granule characteristics. POWDER TECHNOL 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.powtec.2022.117737] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 11/25/2022]
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Asgarpour Khansary M, Shirazian S, Walker G. A molecularly enhanced proof of concept for targeting cocrystals at molecular scale in continuous pharmaceuticals cocrystallization. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A 2022; 119:e2114277119. [PMID: 35594395 PMCID: PMC9173768 DOI: 10.1073/pnas.2114277119] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 08/05/2021] [Accepted: 12/09/2021] [Indexed: 11/18/2022] Open
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It is impossible to optimize a process for a target drug product with the desired profile without a proper understanding of the interplay among the material attributes, the process parameters, and the attributes of the drug product. There is a particular need to bridge the micro- and mesoscale events that occur during this process. Here, we propose а molecular engineering methodology for the continuous cocrystallization process, based on Raman spectra measured experimentally with a probe and from quantum mechanical calculations. Using molecular dynamics simulations, the theoretical Raman spectra were calculated from first principles for local mixture structures under an external shear force at various temperatures. A proof of concept is developed to build the process design space from the computed data. We show that the determined process design space provides valuable insight for optimizing the cocrystallization process at the nanoscale, where experimental measurements are difficult and/or inapplicable. The results suggest that our method may be used to target cocrystallization processes at the molecular scale for improved pharmaceutical synthesis.
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- Department of Chemical Science, Bernal Institute, University of Limerick, Limerick, V94 T9PX Ireland
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- Synthesis and Solid State Pharmaceutical Centre, Bernal Institute, University of Limerick, Limerick, V94 T9PX Ireland
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Kristó K, Csík E, Sebők D, Kukovecz Á, Sovány T, Regdon G, Csóka I, Penke B, Pintye-Hódi K. Effects of the controlled temperature in the production of high-shear granulated protein-containing granules. POWDER TECHNOL 2022. [DOI: 10.1016/j.powtec.2021.10.003] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Maharjan R, Lee JC, Kim NA, Jeong SH. Preparation of seeded granules to improve mechanical properties and various drug loading for pharmaceutical application. POWDER TECHNOL 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.powtec.2021.07.049] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/20/2022]
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Tabeei A, Keikhosravani A, Samimi A, Mohebbi-Kalhori D, Zakeri M. Experimental evaluation of parameters affecting the coating performance of urea seeds in a prototype bottom external mixing spray two-fluid nozzle fluidized bed granulator. Chem Eng Res Des 2021. [DOI: 10.1016/j.cherd.2021.06.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 10/21/2022]
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