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Preparation and characterization of polyhydroxybutyrate-based particles
Kopřivová, Lenka ; Šindelář, Jan (referee) ; Pospíšilová, Aneta (advisor)
This bachelor's thesis deals with the preparation of particles with a modified surface based on poly 3 hydroxybutyrate and the subsequent characterization of both modified and untreated particles. The particles were examined with a vision for future replacement for non degradable commodity microplastics in the cosmetics industry, as they are capable of biodegradation. The following chemicals were used for surface treatment: zinc stearate solution, lipase, hydrophobic silane (hexadecyltrimethoxysilane) and cationic surfactant. Next, the properties of the resulting modified particles were studied in comparison with unmodified poly 3 hydroxybutyrate and polyurethane-based powder, which is currently used in the cosmetic industry, and therefore served as a standard for sensory analysis. All samples were subjected to SEM and EDS analysis, FTIR spectroscopy and sensory analysis. Then, the following properties were measured: wettability, bulk density and particle size distribution by laser diffraction. Wettability was measured on compressed tablets from the powders using static contact angles. It was found that the hydrophobicity of particles treated with silane and zinc stearate increased, whereas the particles treated with cationic surfactant increased in hydrophilicity. The results measured from the contact angle and other analyses led to the conclusion that the surface treatment with lipase was not successful. Sensory analysis showed that the surface treatments did not affect the deterioration of the sensory properties compared to the original untreated PHB powder and that an untrained evaluator cannot tell the differences in pleasantness between the samples therefore, we can consider them as pleasant as the standard we determined.
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The use of milling and co-milling procedures for preparation of interactive mixtures
Jezerská, Jana ; Šklubalová, Zdeňka (advisor) ; Kvítek, Libor (referee) ; Vitková, Zuzana (referee)
Charles University, Faculty of Pharmacy in Hradec Králové Department of: Pharmaceutical Technology Candidate: Mgr. Jana Jezerská Supervisor: doc. PharmDr. Zdeňka Šklubalová, Ph.D. Consultant: Ing. Jakub Koktan, Ph.D. Title of Doctoral Thesis: Utilization of technological procedures of milling and co-milling in the preparation of interactive mixtures The dissertation thesis is an annotated summary of the publication and research activities of the author, Mgr. Jana Jezerská (maiden name Brokešová). The thesis is focused on the preparation of binary interactive powder mixtures which consist of the micronized drug particles adhered onto the larger particles of an excipient (a carrier). The binary powder mixtures were prepared by mixing and/or co-milling and characterized by granulometric methods; crystallinity (thermal analysis, X-ray powder diffractometry), the flow properties (shear cell, avalanche properties) and the surface energy were evaluated as well. The dissolution rate of model drugs was estimated using a flow-through powder dissolution cell (USP-4). The used statistical model (central composite design) enabled to establish optimal milling conditions in a ball mill (the milling speed, the milling time, the size of milling balls) for five powder carriers. Based on quadratic response surface,...
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The use of milling and co-milling procedures for preparation of interactive mixtures
Jezerská, Jana ; Šklubalová, Zdeňka (advisor) ; Kvítek, Libor (referee) ; Vitková, Zuzana (referee)
Charles University, Faculty of Pharmacy in Hradec Králové Department of: Pharmaceutical Technology Candidate: Mgr. Jana Jezerská Supervisor: doc. PharmDr. Zdeňka Šklubalová, Ph.D. Consultant: Ing. Jakub Koktan, Ph.D. Title of Doctoral Thesis: Utilization of technological procedures of milling and co-milling in the preparation of interactive mixtures The dissertation thesis is an annotated summary of the publication and research activities of the author, Mgr. Jana Jezerská (maiden name Brokešová). The thesis is focused on the preparation of binary interactive powder mixtures which consist of the micronized drug particles adhered onto the larger particles of an excipient (a carrier). The binary powder mixtures were prepared by mixing and/or co-milling and characterized by granulometric methods; crystallinity (thermal analysis, X-ray powder diffractometry), the flow properties (shear cell, avalanche properties) and the surface energy were evaluated as well. The dissolution rate of model drugs was estimated using a flow-through powder dissolution cell (USP-4). The used statistical model (central composite design) enabled to establish optimal milling conditions in a ball mill (the milling speed, the milling time, the size of milling balls) for five powder carriers. Based on quadratic response surface,...
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Fractal aspects of flow and consolidation behaviour of microcrystalline cellulose.
Šofranková, Alexandra ; Šklubalová, Zdeňka (advisor) ; Svačinová, Petra (referee)
7 2 Abstract Charles University in Prague, Faculty of Pharmacy in Hradci Králové Department of: Pharmaceutical Technology Consultant: doc. PharmDr. Zdeňka Šklubalová, Ph.D. Student: Alexandra Šofranková Title of Thesis: Fractal aspects of flow and consolidation behaviour of microcrystalline cellulose The object of this diploma thesis was to study the flow and consolidation characteristics of three types of microcrystalline cellulose. The granulometric characteristics, including the linear fractal dimension, were estimated using the optical microscopy. The bulk and tapped density, the angle of repose and the flow rate through an orifice of the hopper were evaluated. True density of the materials and the porosity of a loose powder bed were determined by helium pyknometry. The changes of density by the gravity consolidation were studied; the relationship of Hausner ratio on the number of taps describes best the differences in the consolidation behaviour of the substances. Modelling the consolidation kinetic by the exponential law allowed to determine the parameter N1/2, which shows the number of taps needed to reach one half of the powder volume reduction. The values of N1/2 within a range of 6,9-18 correlated well with the particle size of the used types of microcrystalline cellulose.
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Homogenization of powder blends using a Turbula mixer.
Litošová, Martina ; Šklubalová, Zdeňka (advisor) ; Mužíková, Jitka (referee)
1 Abstract Charles University, Faculty of Pharmacy in Hradci Králové Department of: Department of Pharmaceutical Technology Supervisor: Doc. PharmDr. Zdeňka Šklubalová, Ph. D. Consultant PharmDr. Karel Palát, CSc., Mgr. Žofie Trpělková Student: Martina Litošová Title of Thesis: Homogenization of powder blends using a Turbula mixer. In this experimental work, the influencing of the homogeneity of the powder mixture of acetylsalicylic acid (ASA) and microcrystalline cellulose (Avicel PH102) due to the rotational speed of the mixing container in a range of 23−101 rpm, and the mixing time was studied using the Turbula shaker mixer. Within time interval 2-62 minutes, the content of ASA in samples was measured by near-infrared spectrometry. The expression of standard deviation was used to evaluate the homogeneity of samples. The best results were detected at a rotational speed of 34 rpm within time interval of 14−30 min.
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Flow equation. Sorbitol.
Čermáková, Hana ; Šklubalová, Zdeňka (advisor) ; Mužíková, Jitka (referee)
Charles University in Prague, Faculty of Pharmacy in Hradci Králové Department of: Pharmaceutical technology Consultant: doc.PharmDr.Zdeňka Šklubalová, Ph.D Student: Hana Čermáková Title of Thesis: Flow equation. Sorbitol In this diploma thesis, the granulometric, bulk and consolidation properties of sorbitol for direct compression are studied. The effect of particle size on bulk and tapped density, angle sprinkles and the flow rate through the model conical hopper with a different orifice diameter are examined. The relationship of the flow rate (g/s) of particle size fractions on the orifice diameter is modelled by the Jones-Pilpel equation with the accuracy of the flow rate prediction approximately 10 %.
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The study of influence of the measurement method on static angle of repose of free-flowable excipients
Mrázková, Aneta ; Šklubalová, Zdeňka (advisor) ; Svačinová, Petra (referee)
Charles University, Faculty of Pharmacy in Hradci Králové Department of: Pharmaceutical technology Supervisor: doc. PharmDr. Zdeňka Šklubalová, Ph.D. Consultant: Mgr. Žofie Trpělková Student: Aneta Mrázková Title of Thesis: The study of influence of the measurement method on static angle of repose of free-flowable excipients. Good flow and consolidation properties of powders represent significant characteristics of pharmaceutical excipients They are important for manufacturing of powders into solid dosage forms. Flow behavior of 6 free flowing excipients was evaluated in this diploma thesis. The main target was a study of the influence of the masurement method and the orifice size of a conical hopper on static angle of repose (AOR). The automatic tester and the prototype for measuring AOR having orifice sizes in a range of 6-15 mm were used for the measurement. A significant difference between the results of these two methods (P <0.01) was observed. The decrease in AOR was detected when increased the orifice diameter, the effect was significant (P <0.01) only in automatic tester for two out of six measured powders. Surprisingly, the significant influence of the orifice size on AOR was registered for a sweetener Palatinose with protype equipment.
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Study of bulk and consolidation properties of size fractions of anhydrous lactose
Dostálová, Eliška ; Šklubalová, Zdeňka (advisor) ; Mužíková, Jitka (referee)
Charles University, Faculty of Pharmacy in Hradec Králové Department of: Pharmaceutical technology Supervisor: doc. PharmDr. Zdeňka Šklubalová, Ph.D. Consultant: Ing. Hana Hurychová Student: Eliška Dostálová Title of Thesis: Study of bulk and consolidation properties of size fractions of anhydrous lactose The bulk and consolidation behaviour of pharmaceutical excipients belong to their important properties. Properties of five size fractions of anhydrous lactose having the particle size in the range of 1-400 µm were studied in this thesis. The measurement was carried out by using static and dynamic pharmacopoeial methods. The bulk density and the tapped density, the angle of repose were evaluated as well as the true density of particles by using the gas pycnometry. The mass flow rate through the orifice of a model conical hopper by the force of gravity was estimated for the individual size fractions. The discharge rate through the orifice having the diameter in a range of 0.6-1.5 cm was modelled with the Beverloo et al and Jones & Pilpel power regression equations; the precision of the flow rate prediction was about 3 %. The best bulk properties were detected for the particle size fraction 246 µm. The results of the evaluation of the consolidation dynamic during the tapping of powder bed permitted...
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Study of consolidation behaviour of lactose and its blends
Bérešová, Michaela ; Šklubalová, Zdeňka (advisor) ; Vraníková, Barbora (referee)
Charles University in Prague, Faculty of Pharmacy in Hradec Králové Department of: Pharmaceutical Technology Consultant: doc. PharmDr. Zdeňka Šklubalová, Ph.D. Student: Michaela Bérešová Title of Thesis: Study of consolidation behaviour of lactose and its blends Flow behaviour and consolidation properties are important characteristics of the powder substances. The aim of this thesis was to evaluate these properties for four types of lactose with different particle size and for the mixtures of two lactoses with different flow properties. The density and porosity of the powder bed and their changes during the consolidation due to the gravitational tapping were studied. The non-linear regression equation was used to describe the consolidation process for the samples and the parameter N½, which expresses the number of taps needed to achieve a half reduction of a powder bed volume. The value of N½ increased with the decrease in the particle size.
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The study of influence of the measurement method on static angle of repose of free-flowable excipients
Mrázková, Aneta ; Šklubalová, Zdeňka (advisor) ; Svačinová, Petra (referee)
Charles University, Faculty of Pharmacy in Hradci Králové Department of: Pharmaceutical technology Supervisor: doc. PharmDr. Zdeňka Šklubalová, Ph.D. Consultant: Mgr. Žofie Trpělková Student: Aneta Mrázková Title of Thesis: The study of influence of the measurement method on static angle of repose of free-flowable excipients. Good flow and consolidation properties of powders represent significant characteristics of pharmaceutical excipients They are important for manufacturing of powders into solid dosage forms. Flow behavior of 6 free flowing excipients was evaluated in this diploma thesis. The main target was a study of the influence of the masurement method and the orifice size of a conical hopper on static angle of repose (AOR). The automatic tester and the prototype for measuring AOR having orifice sizes in a range of 6-15 mm were used for the measurement. A significant difference between the results of these two methods (P <0.01) was observed. The decrease in AOR was detected when increased the orifice diameter, the effect was significant (P <0.01) only in automatic tester for two out of six measured powders. Surprisingly, the significant influence of the orifice size on AOR was registered for a sweetener Palatinose with protype equipment.
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