Microfluidic generation of nanoparticles using standing wave induced ultrasonic spray drying.

ABSTRACT: Spray drying is a well-established process for generating particles for various applications, including pharmaceuticals. In this process, atomization plays a crucial role by defining the size of the droplets and, consequently, particle size. While ultrasound is commonly used to enhance atomization by reducing droplet size, a novel approach has been introduced that utilizes plug flow to generate plugs resonating with an applied ultrasound frequency, triggering surface atomization. This study investigates the applicability of this method for microfluidic atomization and spray drying, particular for pharmaceutical carrier particles. The generated droplets exhibit a size of 7.24 μm and a PDI of 0.18, indicating a monodisperse distribution. The droplets are produced in discrete burst events, en

SUBMITTER: Bolze H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11905916 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature