Applicazioni

Spray Drying of Licorice extract

Licorice extract is a natural ingredient derived from the roots of the licorice plant and has been used for its medicinal properties in traditional medicine for centuries. Spray drying has been explored as a method for the production of licorice extract powders for use in the food, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical industries.

The main areas of spray drying of licorice extract include the food, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical industries. In the food industry, spray-dried licorice extract powders are used as a flavoring and sweetening agent in a variety of food products such as candies, baked goods, and beverages. In the cosmetic industry, spray-dried licorice extract powders are used as a natural ingredient in skincare and personal care products to improve skin health and reduce inflammation. In the pharmaceutical industry, spray-dried licorice extract powders are used as a component of oral and topical drug formulations to treat various health conditions such as ulcers and coughs.

Overall, spray drying of licorice extract has a specific application in the food, cosmetic, and pharmaceutical industries. The use of spray drying can offer several advantages such as improved solubility, stability, and functionality, making it a preferred technique for the production of licorice extract powders in these industries.

Please see the application note No. 561 for starting parameters, formulations and some results.

Spray Drying of Mannitol and Trehalose

Mannitol and trehalose are two commonly used sugar alcohols that are widely applied in the food, pharmaceutical, and medical industries. Spray drying is a commonly used technique for producing dry powders from liquids, and has been applied to both mannitol and trehalose to create dry, free-flowing powders with improved handling and storage characteristics.

Spray drying of mannitol has been used in a variety of applications, including the production of inhalable drugs, chewable tablets, and sugar-free confectionery products. The process can be used to modify the properties of mannitol, such as controlling its particle size and surface area, and improving its flow and compressibility.

Trehalose has gained increasing attention in recent years due to its unique protective properties for biomolecules and its potential applications in the food, pharmaceutical, and cosmetic industries. Spray drying of trehalose has been used to produce a stable, free-flowing powder with improved solubility and storage stability. It has applications in the production of pharmaceuticals, including vaccines and therapeutics, as well as the food and beverage industry for improving the stability and shelf life of products.

In summary, spray drying of mannitol and trehalose is a promising technology that offers a way to produce stable, dry powders with improved handling and storage characteristics. Its applications extend to many different areas of the food, pharmaceutical, and medical industries.

Please see the application note No. 571 for starting parameters, formulations and some results.

Spray Drying of Mango juice

Spray drying is a commonly used technique for producing dry powders from liquids, and has been applied to mango juice to create a mango powder with extended shelf life and improved handling characteristics. Mango juice is a rich source of vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants, and spray drying offers a way to preserve these beneficial compounds while providing a convenient, shelf-stable product.

The process of spray drying involves atomizing the mango juice into a fine mist and then exposing it to a stream of hot air, which evaporates the water and leaves behind a dry powder. The resulting mango powder has a longer shelf life, improved handling characteristics, and can be easily stored and transported.

The mango powder produced by spray drying has a wide range of applications, including the food and beverage industry. It can be used as an ingredient in smoothies, yogurts, baked goods, and other food products to add a natural mango flavor and color. Additionally, the powder can be used in the production of dietary supplements and nutraceuticals.

In summary, spray drying of mango juice is a promising technology that offers a way to preserve the beneficial compounds in mango juice while providing a convenient, shelf-stable product. The applications of mango powder produced by spray drying extend to the food and beverage industry, as well as the nutraceutical and dietary supplement industries.

Please see the application note No. 569 for starting parameters, formulations and some results.

New assortment of Kjeldahl tablets

Microincapsulamento di aromi e profumi mediante Spray Drying

Recentemente, l’incapsulamento di principi attivi in polvere ha ricevuto molta attenzione. Questa tecnologia potrebbe consentire nuove formulazioni per prodotti in molti campi, come quello farmaceutico, biologico, alimentare e cosmetico. Lo scopo principale dell’incapsulamento è quello di proteggere il composto sensibile in una matrice solida contro i danni dell’ambiente circostante durante il periodo di conservazione. L’incapsulamento è stato impiegato anche per il rilascio prolungato, controllato o mirato di prodotti incapsulati.

Spray Drying of Mushroom mycelium (F 29)

Spray drying is a process used to transform a liquid into a dry powder form. Mushroom mycelium is the vegetative part of a fungus that is commonly used for its medicinal properties. Spray drying of mushroom mycelium has been studied as a means of producing a fine powder with enhanced bioactivity and stability.

The process of spray drying involves atomizing a solution of mushroom mycelium into a stream of hot gas, which evaporates the solvent and leaves behind a fine powder. The resulting mushroom mycelium powder has a controlled particle size distribution, high purity, and improved solubility.

Spray drying of mushroom mycelium has been used in a variety of applications, including the production of dietary supplements, functional foods, and pharmaceuticals. The process can be used to modify the properties of mushroom mycelium, such as enhancing its bioactivity, improving its stability, and increasing its shelf life.

In summary, spray drying of mushroom mycelium is a promising technology that has the potential to improve the performance and versatility of this widely used medicinal product. Its applications extend to many different areas of the food and pharmaceutical industries, including the production of dietary supplements, functional foods, and pharmaceuticals.

Please see the application note No. 584 for starting parameters, formulations and some results.

Spray Drying of Mannitol

Mannitol is a sugar alcohol that is widely used in the food, pharmaceutical, and medical industries. It is commonly produced by the hydrogenation of glucose and is used as a bulking agent, sweetener, and flavor enhancer. Spray drying is a commonly used technique for producing dry powders from liquids, and has been applied to mannitol to create a dry, free-flowing powder with improved handling and storage characteristics.

The process of spray drying involves atomizing a solution of mannitol into a stream of hot gas, which evaporates the solvent and leaves behind a fine powder. The resulting mannitol powder has a controlled particle size distribution, high purity, and improved solubility.

Spray drying of mannitol has been used in a variety of applications, including the production of inhalable drugs, chewable tablets, and sugar-free confectionery products. The process can be used to modify the properties of mannitol, such as controlling its particle size and surface area, and improving its flow and compressibility.

In summary, spray drying of mannitol is a promising technology that offers a way to produce a dry, free-flowing powder with improved handling and storage characteristics. Its applications extend to many different areas of the food, pharmaceutical, and medical industries, including the production of inhalable drugs, chewable tablets, and sugar-free confectionery products.

Please see the application note No. 570 for starting parameters, formulations and some results.

Spray Drying of Methylene Blue

Methylene Blue (MB) is a synthetic dye with several potential medical applications. Spray drying is a useful technique for the production of MB powder, which can be used in various applications, including diagnostics and treatment.

Spray drying involves the atomization of a MB solution into a hot gas stream, which evaporates the solvent and leaves behind a fine powder of MB particles. The resulting MB powder has excellent stability and solubility, making it useful for several medical applications.

One of the primary applications of MB powder produced by spray drying is in diagnostics. It is used as a vital dye to stain cells and tissues for microscopic examination, and it is also used as a contrast agent in medical imaging procedures.

MB powder produced by spray drying also has potential applications in the treatment of several medical conditions, including methemoglobinemia, malaria, and Alzheimer's disease. The spray drying technique allows for the production of MB powder with high purity and consistent quality, which is critical for its various applications in medicine.

In summary, spray drying is a useful technique for the production of MB powder used in various medical applications, including diagnostics and treatment. MB powder produced by spray drying has excellent stability and solubility, making it useful for staining cells and tissues, medical imaging procedures, and treatment of medical conditions such as methemoglobinemia, malaria, and Alzheimer's disease.

Please see the application note No. 578 for starting parameters, formulations and some results.

Spray Drying of Lactoglobulin

Spray drying is a widely used process in the food industry to produce powders with improved stability, solubility, and functionality. Lactoglobulin is a whey protein commonly found in milk and is a rich source of essential amino acids.

The main areas of spray drying of lactoglobulin include the food and dietary supplement industries. In the food industry, spray-dried lactoglobulin is used as a functional ingredient in a variety of food products such as infant formula, sports nutrition products, and baked goods. Spray-dried lactoglobulin can improve the texture, flavor, and nutritional value of these products. In the dietary supplement industry, spray-dried lactoglobulin is used as a source of high-quality protein, which is essential for muscle growth and repair.

Overall, spray drying of lactoglobulin has a wide range of applications and is a crucial process for the manufacturing of high-quality food and dietary supplement products. The use of spray drying offers several advantages such as improved solubility, enhanced stability, and increased functionality, making it a preferred technique for the production of lactoglobulin powders in these industries.

Please see the application note No. 553 for starting parameters, formulations and some results.

Spray Drying of Gujazulen

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Il guajazulene è un pigmento blu-verde estratto dalle foglie dell'albero Guazuma ulmifolia. È stato studiato per il suo potenziale utilizzo nelle industrie cosmetiche e farmaceutiche come agente antiossidante e anti-infiammatorio. La spray drying è un metodo che è stato esaminato per la produzione di polvere di guajazulene da utilizzare in queste applicazioni.

Le principali aree di spray drying del guajazulene includono le industrie cosmetica e farmaceutica. Nell'industria cosmetica, la polvere di guajazulene viene utilizzata come ingrediente in vari prodotti cosmetici come creme, lozioni e creme solari grazie alle sue proprietà antiossidanti e anti-infiammatorie. Nell'industria farmaceutica, la polvere di guajazulene viene utilizzata nello sviluppo di farmaci anti-infiammatori.

Nel complesso, lo spray drying del guajazulene ha una specifica applicazione nelle industrie cosmetiche e farmaceutiche. L'uso dello spray drying può offrire diversi vantaggi, come una maggiore stabilità, biodisponibilità e facilità di gestione, rendendolo una tecnica preferita per la produzione di polvere di guajazulene in queste industrie. Tuttavia, l'ottimizzazione delle condizioni di spray drying e la caratterizzazione delle polveri spray-dried sono sfide significative che devono essere affrontate per una più ampia adozione del guajazulene spray-dried nell'industria.

Si prega di consultare la nota applicativa per i parametri iniziali, le formulazioni e alcuni risultati.

Spray Drying of Lonidamine

Lonidamine is an anticancer drug that has poor solubility and bioavailability, limiting its effectiveness in cancer treatment. Spray drying has been investigated as a method for improving the solubility and bioavailability of lonidamine by producing a dry, fine powder formulation.

The main areas of spray drying of lonidamine include the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. In the pharmaceutical industry, spray-dried lonidamine powders are used as a therapeutic agent for the treatment of various cancers. In the biotechnology industry, spray-dried lonidamine powders are used as a research tool for the study of cancer biology and drug delivery.

Overall, spray drying of lonidamine has a specific application in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology industries. The use of spray drying can offer several advantages such as improved solubility, bioavailability, stability, and ease of handling, making it a preferred technique for the production of lonidamine powders in these industries. However, the optimization of the spray drying conditions and the characterization of the spray-dried powders are significant challenges that need to be addressed for the wider adoption of spray-dried lonidamine in industry.

Please see the application note No. 565 for starting parameters, formulations and some results.

Spray Drying of Mesalazine or Aminosalicylic Acid

Mesalazine (also known as 5-aminosalicylic acid) is a medication used to treat inflammatory bowel disease, such as ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. Spray drying has been used to produce mesalazine in powder form, allowing for improved storage, handling, and ease of use.

Spray drying of mesalazine involves atomizing a solution of the drug into a stream of hot gas, which evaporates the solvent and leaves behind a fine powder. The resulting powder has a controlled particle size distribution and improved solubility, making it easier to dissolve and absorb in the body.

The spray-dried mesalazine powder is used in the production of tablets, capsules, and suspensions for oral administration. The powder form allows for precise dosing and improved patient compliance, as it can be easily mixed with food or drink. The improved solubility also allows for more efficient absorption and distribution of the medication in the body.

In summary, spray drying of mesalazine allows for the production of a fine powder form of the medication, which improves its storage, handling, and ease of use. The spray-dried powder is used in the production of oral medications for the treatment of inflammatory bowel disease, improving dosing accuracy and patient compliance.

Please see the application note No. 574 for starting parameters, formulations and some results.

Lyophilisation of Traditional Chinese Medicine decoctions

Traditional Chinese Medicines (TCM) are usually prepared by mashing and boiling in water. This process is called decoction. Thereby, health beneficial compounds are extracted from herbal and plant material. If not directly administered, these extracts can be preserved for a longer shelf life using lyophilisation. In this Short Note we highlight the lyophilisation procedure of Tianma Gouteng Yin (TGY), as a TCM model decoction. TGY is a widely used medicine applied to treat Parkinson’s disease (PD) like symptoms. Recently, it has been reported that this TCM decoction exerts neuroprotective effects in animal and cell models of PD.

Lyophilisation of strawberries

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Spray Drying of Mustard

Spray drying is a process used to transform a liquid into a dry powder form. Mustard is a popular condiment and spice that is widely used in the food industry. Spray drying of mustard has been studied as a means of producing a fine powder with improved solubility, stability, and flavor.

The process of spray drying involves atomizing a solution of mustard into a stream of hot gas, which evaporates the solvent and leaves behind a fine powder. The resulting mustard powder has a controlled particle size distribution, good flowability, and high flavor retention.

Spray drying of mustard has been used in a variety of applications, including the production of flavoring agents, seasoning blends, and functional food ingredients. The process can be used to modify the properties of mustard, such as improving its solubility, reducing its pungency, and enhancing its flavor.

In summary, spray drying of mustard is a promising technology that has the potential to improve the performance and versatility of this widely used spice. Its applications extend to many different areas of the food industry, including the production of flavoring agents, seasoning blends, and functional food ingredients.

Please see the application note No. 585 for starting parameters, formulations and some results.

Spray Drying of Milk (skimmed)

Spray drying is a process used to transform a liquid into a dry powder form. Skimmed milk is a popular dairy product with a wide range of applications in the food industry. Spray drying of skimmed milk has been extensively studied as a means of producing milk powder with unique properties.

The process of spray drying involves atomizing a solution of skimmed milk into a stream of hot gas, which evaporates the water and leaves behind a fine powder. The resulting skimmed milk powder has a controlled particle size distribution, good reconstitution properties, and enhanced shelf life.

Spray drying of skimmed milk has been used in a variety of applications, including the production of infant formula, dairy products, and bakery products. The process can be used to modify the properties of skimmed milk, such as improving its solubility, increasing its nutritional value, and enhancing its flavor.

In summary, spray drying of skimmed milk is a promising technology that has the potential to improve the performance and versatility of this widely used dairy product. Its applications extend to many different areas of the food industry, including infant formula, dairy products, and bakery products.

Please see the application note No. 581 for starting parameters, formulations and some results.

Metodi selettivi di determinazione dell'azoto relativi a Kjeldahl

L'85% della domanda mondiale di azoto per i fertilizzanti deriva principalmente dall'ammoniaca sotto forma di urea, nitrato di ammonio, fosfato e solfato. I componenti ammoniacali si trovano anche nel suolo, nei fanghi e nei rifiuti biologici. In queste matrici di campioni si può trovare una miscela di diversi composti contenenti azoto come urea, azoto organico sotto forma di aminoacidi, proteine, nitrati, nitriti e ammonio. Utilizzando i sistemi Kjeldahl, è possibile determinare selettivamente l'azoto totale Kjeldahl (TKN e TKN+), l'ammonio (distillazione dell'ammonio) e la concentrazione di nitrati (distillazione Devarda) in un campione. Oltre a questi parametri, si può calcolare il contenuto di azoto organico.

Nano-precipited calcium carbonate (NPCC)

Sample concentration: 8.5 %Solvent: Water

Spray Drying of Morphine

Spray drying is a process used to transform a liquid into a dry powder form. Morphine is a potent analgesic drug used to manage severe pain. Spray drying of morphine has been studied as a means of improving the drug's solubility, bioavailability, and stability.

The process of spray drying involves atomizing a solution of morphine into a stream of hot gas, which evaporates the solvent and leaves behind a fine powder. The resulting morphine powder is highly dispersible and can be easily formulated into various dosage forms such as tablets or capsules.

Spray drying of morphine has been used in a variety of applications, including the production of sustained-release formulations, fast-dissolving tablets, and oral transmucosal systems. The process has also been used to improve the stability of morphine and to reduce the drug's gastrointestinal side effects.

In summary, spray drying of morphine is a promising technology that has the potential to improve the efficacy, safety, and convenience of this potent analgesic drug. Its applications extend to many different areas of drug delivery, including sustained-release formulations and fast-dissolving dosage forms.

Please see the application note No. 583 for starting parameters, formulations and some results.

Nitrogen determination in bovine serum albumin

The nitrogen content in bovine serum albumin was determined by the standard- and micro-Kjeldahl methods and compared. The determined nitrogen contents correspond well to the labelled values.