Innovative Pharmaceutical Excipients: Natural Sources

This book offers an in-depth exploration of the latest advancements in pharmaceutical excipients by addressing the growing need for sustainable and biocompatible options.
The book will covers a wide range of topics, including the extraction and characterization of natural polymers, plant-derived excipients, marine polymers, polysaccharides, proteins, peptides, lipids, gums, and mucilages. It emphasizes their applications in solid dosage forms, controlled release systems, and oral drug delivery. Additionally, the volume discusses bioavailability enhancement and regulatory aspects, making it a vital resource for understanding the potential and challenges of natural excipients in pharmaceuticals. 
The next edition, Innovative Pharmaceutical Excipients: Biomaterials and Innovations, is also planned and in progress.
The main topics covered in this book are crucial for advancing drug delivery technologies, enhancing therapeutic efficacy, and ensuring patient safety. By integrating natural and biomaterial-based excipients, the book addresses the industry's need for more effective, biocompatible, and sustainable solutions. Researchers and professionals will find valuable information on how to overcome the limitations of synthetic excipients, improve drug bioavailability, and develop innovative drug delivery systems. Targeted at pharmaceutical scientists, formulators, researchers, and regulatory professionals, this book is an essential resource for anyone involved in drug development and delivery. It aims to equip readers with the knowledge and tools needed to leverage natural and biomaterial-based excipients for cutting-edge pharmaceutical applications. 

List of contents

Chapter1. . Introduction to Pharmaceutical Excipients: History and Evolution.- Chapter2. . Natural Polymers in Drug Delivery: An Overview.- Chapter3. . Extraction and Characterization of Natural Polymers for Pharmaceutical Use.- Chapter4. . Plant-Derived Excipients: Applications in Drug Formulation.- Chapter5. . Marine Polymers: Novel Sources for Drug Delivery Systems.- Chapter6. . Polysaccharides from Natural Sources: Functional Properties and Applications.- Chapter7. . Exploring Proteins and Peptides as Natural Excipients.- Chapter8. . Harnessing Natural Source Lipids for Advanced Drug Delivery Systems.- Chapter9. . Gums and Mucilages: Versatile Natural Polymers.- Chapter10. . Natural Excipients in Solid Dosage Forms.- Chapter11. . Applications of Natural Polymers in Controlled Release Systems.- Chapter12. . Natural Polymers in Oral Drug Delivery.- Chapter13. . Optimizing Bioavailability Through Natural Excipients: A Sustainable Approach to Drug Delivery.- Chapter14. . Regulatory Frameworks Governing Natural Excipients: Ensuring Safety and Compliance in Pharmaceutical Applications.- Chapter15. . Innovative Pathways in Natural Polymer-Based Excipients: Shaping the Future of Drug Formulation.

About the author

Dr. Kuldeep Vinchurkar has more than 10 years of research and teaching experience at both undergraduate and post-graduate levels. He is a leading scientist and academician. He did his post-graduation from Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University, Nagpur (M.H) and completed a Ph.D. from School of Pharmacy, Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya, Indore (M.P.). He has supervised more than 15 M. Pharm research projects. He attended several national and international conferences organized in pharmaceutical field. He has over 30 research and review publications to his credit published in international and national journals. 05 National and International patents granted till date. His 04 National books on Pharmaceutical Science available in the market. He is a life member of many professional societies as well as a reviewer of many International and National journals. He has done several certification courses from foreign universities like University of Minnesota, University of California, Irvine, etc. He received “Academic Excellence” award from Mr. S. N. Pathan (ex-vice chancellor Nagpur University) during B. Pharm level. He received “Best Scientific Poster” award in pharmaceutics division in annual national convention of Association of Pharmaceutical Teachers of India (APTICON - 2015), Indore M.P. He received “Outstanding Assistant Professor” award in pharmaceutics category, in IPA MP STATE Award Ceremony, 2021, Indore, M.P. He Received “Young Scientist Award” in International conference of IPGA, COFPRI-2023, at university cultural center, DAVV, Indore, M.P. His research interest is 3D Printing, Artificial intelligence (AI), Novel drug delivery systems especially gastroretentive drug delivery.  

Summary

This book offers an in-depth exploration of the latest advancements in pharmaceutical excipients by addressing the growing need for sustainable and biocompatible options.
The book will covers a wide range of topics, including the extraction and characterization of natural polymers, plant-derived excipients, marine polymers, polysaccharides, proteins, peptides, lipids, gums, and mucilages. It emphasizes their applications in solid dosage forms, controlled release systems, and oral drug delivery. Additionally, the volume discusses bioavailability enhancement and regulatory aspects, making it a vital resource for understanding the potential and challenges of natural excipients in pharmaceuticals. 
The next edition, Innovative Pharmaceutical Excipients: Biomaterials and Innovations, is also planned and in progress.
The main topics covered in this book are crucial for advancing drug delivery technologies, enhancing therapeutic efficacy, and ensuring patient safety. By integrating natural and biomaterial-based excipients, the book addresses the industry's need for more effective, biocompatible, and sustainable solutions. Researchers and professionals will find valuable information on how to overcome the limitations of synthetic excipients, improve drug bioavailability, and develop innovative drug delivery systems. Targeted at pharmaceutical scientists, formulators, researchers, and regulatory professionals, this book is an essential resource for anyone involved in drug development and delivery. It aims to equip readers with the knowledge and tools needed to leverage natural and biomaterial-based excipients for cutting-edge pharmaceutical applications. 

Product details

• Assisted by: Sheetal Mane (Editor), Jailani S (Editor), Jailani. S (Editor), Meghraj Suryawanshi (Editor), Meghraj Vivekanand Suryawanshi (Editor), Meghraj Suryawanshi et al (Editor), Kuldeep Vinchurkar (Editor), Vivekanand Suryawanshi et al (Editor)
• Publisher: Springer, Berlin
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 16.08.2025
• EAN: 9789819679584
• ISBN: 978-981-9679-58-4
• No. of pages: 399
• Dimensions: 155 mm x 22 mm x 235 mm
• Weight: 806 g
• Illustrations: XIV, 399 p. 27 illus., 25 illus. in color.
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > Pharmacy; Medizinische Chemie, Pharmazeutische Chemie, Pharmacy, Pharmaceutics, drug bioavailability, biocompatible excipients, drug delivery technologies, therapeutic efficacy, pharmaceutical innovation