Zeta potentials particle properties

Suspensions are generally evaluated with respect to their particle size, electrokinetic properties (zeta potential), and rheological characteristics. A detailed discussion on the methods/techniques and relevant instrumentation is given in Sec. VII. A number of evaluating methods done specifically with suspension dosage forms, such as sedimentation volume, redispersibility, and specific gravity measurements, will be treated in this section. 

One of the most difficult parenteral dosage forms to formulate is a suspension. It requires a delicate balance of variables to formulate a product that is easily resuspended and can be ejected through an 18-to 21-gauge needle through its shelf life. To achieve these properties it is necessary to select and carefully maintain particle size distribution, zeta potential, and rheological properties, as well as the manufacturing steps that control wettability and surface tension. The requirements for, limitations in, and differences between the design of injectable suspensions and other suspensions have been previously summarized [17b, 18,19]. 

These stabilizers are added to the formulation in order to stabilize the emulsion formed during particle preparation. These stabilizers, however, can also influence the properties of the particles formed. The type and concentration of the stabilizer selected may affect the particle size. Being present at the boundary layer between the water phase and the organic phase during particle formation, the stabilizer can also be incorporated on the particle surface, modifying particle properties such as particle zeta potential and mucoadhesion (203). Other polymers have also been evaluated as stabilizers in earlier studies such as cellulosic derivatives methylcellu-lose (MC), hydroxyethylcellulose ( ), hydroxypropylcellulose (HPC), and hydroxypropylmethylcellulose (HPMC), as well as gelatin type A and B, carbomer and poloxamer (203). 

Figure 7.20 Influence of salt content on properties of bilayer emulsions based on p-lactoglobulin + i-carrageenan at pH = 6.0 (a) zeta potential and (b) mean particle diameter The primary emulsion (open symbols) contained 5 wt% oil and 0.5 wt% protein die secondary emulsions (ftlled symbols) contained an additional 0.1 wt% polysaccharide. Reproduced from Gu el al. (2005b) with permission.

In the quantitative sections of this chapter the primary emphasis has been on establishing the relationship between the electrophoretic properties of the system and the zeta potential. We saw in Chapter 11 that potential is a particularly useful quantity for the characterization of lyophobic colloids. In this context, then, the f potential is a valuable property to measure for a lyophobic colloid. For lyophilic colloids such as proteins, on the other hand, the charge of the particle is a more useful way to describe the molecule. In this section we consider briefly what information may be obtained about the charge of a particle from electrophoresis measurements. 

There are a number of physical-chemical properties of emulsions that are important to consider when developing an emulsion formulation for a drug. These include, but are not limited to, particle (droplet) size, viscosity, osmolarity, and zeta potential, which are used to monitor the physical stability of emulsions. Assays of potency and degradant levels are used to monitor the chemical stability of emulsions. 

Physical stability. As indicated earlier, conventional emulsions are inherently unstable from a physical standpoint. Poor physical stability is ultimately exhibited by phase separation, which can be visually monitored. Certain properties of the emulsion will start to change long before this separation is visually apparent. An increase in particle size is particularly indicative of physical instability, since this monitors the coalescence or Locculation that is part of the process involved in ultimate phase separation. Increases in viscosity (due to Locculation) and changes in zeta potential (arising from a decrease in droplet surface area) are both indicative of poor physical stability. The presence of drug and cosolvents can potentially hasten the phase separation. 

Quantitative measurements of electrokinetic phenomena permit the calculation of the zeta potential by use of the appropriate equations. However, in the deduction of the equations approximations are made this is because in the interfacial region physical properties such as concentration, viscosity, conductivity, and dielectric constant differ from their values in bulk solution, which is not taken into account. Corrections to compensate for these approximations have been introduced, as well as consideration of non-spherical particles and particles of dimensions comparable to the diffuse layer thickness. This should be consulted in the specialized literature. 

The knowledge of the surface potential for the dispersed systems, such as metal oxide-aqueous electrolyte solution, is based on the model calculations or approximations derived from zeta potential measurements. The direct measurement of this potential with application of field-effect transistor (MOSFET) was proposed by Schenk [108]. These measurements showed that potential is changing far less, then the potential calculated from the Nernst equation with changes of the pH by unit. On the other hand, the pHpzc value obtained for this system, happened to be unexpectedly high for Si02. These experiments ought to be treated cautiously, as the flat structure of the transistor surface differs much from the structure of the surface of dispersed particle. The next problem may be caused by possible contaminants and the surface property changes made by their presence. 

The selection of polymer is critical to the performance, properties, and application of nanoparticles. Further, the physicochemical properties of the polymer will determine the surface properties of nanoparticles with polymer molecular weight, hydro-phobicity, and glass transition temperature being particularly important. The surface properties that influence their biodistribution and cellular response include particle size, zeta potential, and surface hydrophilicity. 

Dynamic light scattering (DLS) techniques measure the fluctuations in the scattered light intensity caused by the random Brownian motion of the dispersed particles. The use of a theoretical model of particle Brownian motion enables us to extract particle size from DLS data. Other dynamic light scattering techniques such as electrophoretic light scattering (ELS) study collective particle motions. Theoretical interpretation of ELS data leads to other particle properties such as electrophoretic mobility fi and zeta potential f. These techniques will be discussed in more detail in subsequent sections. 

Single-particle tracking of colloidal particles is a direct way to obtain the size and the surface properties (roughness, zeta potential) of particles. 

The purpose of this study was to explore the interaction between slurry particles and wafer surfaces by the measurements of their zeta potentials. The zeta potentials of slurry particles such as fumed and colloidal silica, alumina, ceria and MnOj and substrates such as silicon, TEGS, W, and A1 have been measured by electrophoretic and electroosmosis method to evaluate the electrical properties of surfaces, respectively. The zeta potential of oxide and metal surfaces showed similar values to those of particles as a function of pH. The interaction energy between alumina and silica particles and TEOS, W and A1 substrate were calculated based on DLVO theory. No deposition of silica particles on TEOS and the heavy deposition of alumina particles on metal substrates were observed in the particle deposition test. Experimental results were well agreed with the theoretical calculation. 

The selection of slurry abrasives is one of the most important task in CMP process development. It will determine the removal rate and the level of defects such as particles and scratches. In this study various slurry particles and surfaces to be polished were chosen to measure their electrical properties in aqueous solutions. The harder particles, the greater the removal rates. Table 1 shows the hardness of materials of interest to CMP process. Among particles in Table 1, y-alumina, Ce02, Mn02, fumed and colloidal silica particles were used to measure their zeta potentials as a function of solution pH. 

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