Spray Drying of Dextran
Spray Drying of Dextran with the Mini Spray Dryer B-290
Dextran is a biopolymer that is widely used in various pharmaceutical and biomedical applications. Spray drying is a commonly used method for producing dextran-based dry powders, which can improve the stability, solubility, and bioavailability of dextran-based products.
During the spray drying process, a liquid dextran solution is atomized into fine droplets and dried in a hot air stream to produce a dry powder. The resulting powder has good flowability, solubility, and stability, making it ideal for various pharmaceutical applications.
Areas of spray drying of dextran include the selection of appropriate raw materials, formulation development, process optimization, and product characterization. The optimal processing conditions such as temperature, flow rate, and inlet/outlet conditions are determined to optimize the particle size, powder yield, and other physicochemical properties of the resulting powder.
Spray-dried dextran powders are commonly used in various pharmaceutical and biomedical applications, such as drug delivery, tissue engineering, and wound healing. The use of spray drying technology ensures consistent quality and high production efficiency, making it a preferred method for producing dextran-based dry powders.
Please see the application note for starting paramters, formulations and some results.
