Capsule stability

Shell layer number is connected with capsules stability. In principle it is better to have capsules with as few layers as possible. The only low limit is connected with osmotic pressure rising inside the capsules during the core dissolution process. To avoid pressure values critical to the shells one needs to find new materials, to decrease the capsules diameter or to use some chemical reactions to strengthen capsule shells. 

Surfactant plays an important role in the stabilization of the droplets before and after polymerization with the capsule formation. Moreover, after polymerization the PBCA nanocapsules are going to be isolated from the oil phase and redispersed in the aqueous phase. Therefore, the choice of surfactant is very crucial. Generally for inverse systems, non-ionic surfactants with a low hydrophilic-lypophilic balance (HLB) values are well-suited. However, after redispersion in water, PBCA capsules stabilized with a water-soluble non-ionic surfactant would better resist the agglomeration process during centrifugation. 

Gaserod, O., Sannes, A. and Skjak-Braek, G. (1999) Microcapsules of alginate-chitosan - II. A study of capsule stability and permeability, Biomater, 20,773-783. 

Classification of the many different encapsulation processes is usehil. Previous schemes employing the categories chemical or physical are unsatisfactory because many so-called chemical processes involve exclusively physical phenomena, whereas so-called physical processes can utilize chemical phenomena. An alternative approach is to classify all encapsulation processes as either Type A or Type B processes. Type A processes are defined as those in which capsule formation occurs entirely in a Hquid-filled stirred tank or tubular reactor. Emulsion and dispersion stabiUty play a key role in determining the success of such processes. Type B processes are processes in which capsule formation occurs because a coating is sprayed or deposited in some manner onto the surface of a Hquid or soHd core material dispersed in a gas phase or vacuum. This category also includes processes in which Hquid droplets containing core material are sprayed into a gas phase and subsequentiy solidified to produce microcapsules. Emulsion and dispersion stabilization can play a key role in the success of Type B processes also. 

Stabilization of highly reactive species in molecular bowls and capsules with an endohedral functionality 97LA2393. 

In contrast to the C. sativa tincture, Marinol soft gel capsules possess clear advantages. Firstly, they contain a single component in an accurate dosage. Secondly, it uses sesame oil as the carrier, making resorption significantly more reliable and also stabilizing the rather sensitive THC molecule. 

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One physical parameter of finished capsules measured in stability studies is softness. Whereas this parameter traditionally has been measured subjectively, Vemuri... 

The formulation for soft gelatin capsules involves liquid rather than powder technology. Materials are generally formulated to produce the smallest possible capsule consistent with maximum stability, therapeutic effectiveness, and manufacture efficiency [3],... 

KS Murthy, RG Reisch, Jr., MB Fawzi. Dissolution stability of hard-shell capsule products. Part II the effect of dissolution test conditions on in vitro drug release. Pharm Technol 13(6) 53-58, 1989. 

The metering of dry powder inhalers is closely linked to the device itself and may be divided into three common systems capsules, multidosing blister packs, and reservoir systems. The consideration that goes into these metering systems include convenience to the patients, stability on storage, compatibility with product, and ease of filling. 

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