Lyophilization - Introduction and Basic Principles

Presenting information in an easy-to-read style, this book comprehensively and authoritatively covers lyophilization. Using plain, informative, and unpretentious language, Jennings pulls together information from diverse sources to provide a basic introduction not only directed to lyophilizing solutions but also relevant to more complex systems containing rigid cellular structures. Including over 150 illustrations, global symbols, and more than 350 references, this book is the complete guide to lyophilization, its analytical methods, measurement of process parameters, and equipment. Generously supported with applications, examples, and data appendices.

List of contents

Introduction, with General Description, Properties. Product Formulation. The Importance of Process Water. Phase Changes. Thermal Properties of Formulations. Thermal Analytical Methods. The Freezing Process. The Primary Drying Process. Secondary Drying Processes. Product Properties. Vacuum Technology. Container-Closure System. Effect of Vacuum Freeze-Dryers-Present and Future.

Summary

Provides information from diverse sources to provide a compendium of the lyophilization process and its basic principles. This book covers: properties of lyophilized materials; product formulation requirements and the thermal properties of formulations; importance of process water; phase changes; thermal analytical methods; and more.

Product details

• Authors: Thomas A Jennings, Thomas A. Jennings, Jennings Thomas A.
• Publisher: Taylor and Francis
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 31.08.1999
• EAN: 9781574910810
• ISBN: 978-1-57491-081-0
• No. of pages: 668
• Weight: 1390 g
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > Non-clinical medicine; SCIENCE / Chemistry / General, MEDICAL / Pharmacology, Biology, life sciences, Pharmaceutical technology, Pharmaceutical chemistry and technology