Advances in Tablet Manufacturing Technologies

Advances in Tablet Manufacturing Technologies consolidates cutting-edge information on the latest technologies in tablet design and manufacturing, addressing the pressing need for innovation in an increasingly complex global market. The book is structured to provide a thorough understanding of tablet technology, beginning with foundational concepts and progressing through specialized topics. Key sections explore the historical context of tablet development, the significance of pharmaceutical excipients, preformulation aspects, and the physics of tablet compression. Subsequent chapters explore advanced topics, including coated tablets, modified-release formulations, organ-specific tablets, and state-of-the-art innovations like 3D printed tablets.

Each chapter is enriched with practical examples and case studies, ensuring that readers can apply theoretical knowledge to real-world scenarios. With contributions from a diverse group of national and international experts, this book is an invaluable asset for scientists in academia and industry alike. It elucidates preformulation parameters, outlines regulatory frameworks, and discusses recent advances in excipient technology and in-process testing equipment.

List of contents

Section I: Basic Fundamentals of Tablet Technology
1. Concepts of Tablet Technology
2. Functional Pharmaceutical Ingredients and GRAS Excipients Used in Tablet Manufacture
3. Preformulation Aspects for Tablet Processing
4. Physics of Tablet Compression
5. Tabletting Tools and Equipments Related to Global Testing Standards
6. Global Quality Control Testing and Regulatory Standards for Tablet Dosage Forms
7. Standard In Vitro Dissolution Testing Criteria and Technology for Solid Dosage Forms
8. In Vitro-In Silico Applications for Tablet Dosage Forms
9. Stability and Life Cycle Assessment of Tablets (ICH Norms for Stability)

Section II: Novel Renditions in Tablet Technologies for Commercial Scalable Design
10. Coated Tablet Technologies
11. Modified-Release Tablet Dosage Forms
12. Tablets for Oral Cavity and Upper GIT
13. Gastrointestinal-Specific Tablet Dosage Forms
14. Organ-Specific Mucoadhesive Tablet Systems
15. Tablets for Insertion into Body Cavities
16. Oral Disintegrating Tablet Dosage Forms
17. Pelletized Tablet Dosage Forms
18. Novel Tablet Technologies
19. 3D Printed Tablets
20. Critical Aspects and Renditions in Tablet Labeling and Packaging Technology
21. Role of AI and Machine Learning in Tablet Dosage Form Development

About the author

Dr. Honey has pursued his Masters from Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Drug Research, Punjabi University, Patiala and earned his Ph.D. from University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences, Panjab University, Chandigarh. He carries more than 15 years of teaching and research experience and serving as Head, Department of Pharmaceutics at University Institute of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research, Baba Farid University of Health Sciences, Faridkot (a reputed Autonomous State Health University Organization of Punjab, India). His thrust areas of his research include targeted drug delivery, colon cancer biology and chemoprevention, using natural polymers, Dosage form designing based on oral disintegrating technology and colon drug delivery systems. He has published more than 55 international peer reviewed publications with 600+ citations, edited 01 book, published 15 book chapters and delivered talks/invited lectures at various national and international platforms. He has been also guiding many masters and PhD studentsDr. Sushama Talegaonkar is an Associate Professor at the Department of Pharmaceutics, Delhi Pharmaceutical Sciences and Research University, India. She has approximately 21 years of experience, and has published more than 220 research papers in high impact international journals. Besides this, she has coauthored 6 books and authored 15 chapters in international reference books. Recently, she received the Professor C. J. Shishoo Award for Best Research. Her research paper titled “Development and bioavailability assessment of ramipril nanoemulsion formulation” has received the most cited research paper award on behalf of Elsevier and the board of European Journal of Pharmaceutics and Biopharmaceutics. She was awarded the prestigious Motan Devi Dandiya Biennial Prize for best publication in Pharmaceutical Sciences for the period 2010–11. Dr. Talegaonkar is actively involved in developing a wide variety of smart and functionalized nanodrug delivery systems for targeted anticancer drug delivery.Dr. Ashok K Tiwary, an alumnus of Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, BIT, Mesra, Ranchi (obtained his masters and PhD), has been serving at the Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences and Drug Research of Punjabi University since 1995. He also served as Head of the department and served on various eminent positions in Punjabi University such as Dean (Faculty of Medicine), Member Syndicate and member of senate. He also served as Controller of Examinations, and Dean (Research). He is presently Dean (Academic Affairs) at Punjabi

Product details

• Assisted by: Honey Goel (Editor), Sushama Talegaonkar (Editor), Tiwary Ashok Kumar (Editor)
• Publisher: Elsevier
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Release: 01.05.2026
• EAN: 9780443367519
• ISBN: 978-0-443-36751-9
• Weight: 450 g
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > Pharmacy; MEDICAL / Pharmacology, Pharmacology, Manufacturing industries, Pharmaceutical industries