Spray Drying of SiO2 Xerogel with Bovine Serum Albumin
Spray drying is a commonly used technique in the production of powders from liquid solutions or suspensions. It is also used in laboratory-scale research for the preparation of various materials. In this case, SiO2 xerogel with bovine serum albumin (BSA) was prepared using laboratory-scale spray drying.
The process involves preparing a SiO2 xerogel solution and adding BSA to it. The solution is then atomized into small droplets using a spray nozzle and passed through a drying chamber where it is exposed to a stream of hot air. The BSA acts as a stabilizer and helps in the formation of SiO2 xerogel particles.
The dried particles are then collected and characterized using various analytical techniques. The resulting SiO2 xerogel with BSA powder has potential applications in drug delivery and other biomedical applications.
Laboratory-scale spray drying of SiO2 xerogel with BSA is a simple and efficient method for producing small quantities of dry powder for research purposes. It allows for the study of the effects of various parameters on the properties of the resulting powder and can aid in the development of new materials for various applications.
Please find starting paramters and some Results in this Application Note.
