Compositional analysis of low quantities of phase separation in hot-melt-extruded solid dispersions: A combined atomic force microscopy, photothermal Fourier-transform infrared microspectroscopy, and localised thermal analysis approach

Qi, S ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1872-9572, Belton, PS, Nollenberger, Kathrin, Gryczke, Andreas and Craig, DQM (2011) Compositional analysis of low quantities of phase separation in hot-melt-extruded solid dispersions: A combined atomic force microscopy, photothermal Fourier-transform infrared microspectroscopy, and localised thermal analysis approach. Pharmaceutical Research, 28 (9). pp. 2311-2326. ISSN 0724-8741

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Abstract

Purpose To characterise phase separations in aged hot-melt-extruded solid dispersions at a micron to submicron scale. Methods Hot-melt-extruded felodipine and Eudragit® E PO systems at a range of compositions were studied after a standard period of aging to allow phase separation to occur. The samples were characterised using combined nano-thermal analysis, photothermal FTIR microspectroscopy coupled with pulsed force mode AFM as a novel characterisation approach. Result Crystalline felodipine presents in all formulations with drug loadings from 10–70% (w/w). In formulations with high drug loadings (50 and 70%), amorphous felodipine co-exists with crystalline forms, and higher drug concentration is observed in the centre compared to the outer surface of the extrudates. Drug crystal dimensions in extrudates with low drug loadings (10–30%) are small, in the micron to submicron range. We propose that uneven drug distribution is principally caused by processing-associated factors such as expansion of extrudates during extrusion. Conclusions We have demonstrated that the novel combined approach allows site-specific characterisation of the extruded systems and that drug distribution may be uneven across the extrudates, with concomitant implications for understanding stability and drug release behaviour.

Item Type:	Article
Faculty \ School:	Faculty of Science > School of Pharmacy (former - to 2024) Faculty of Science > School of Chemistry (former - to 2024)
UEA Research Groups:	Faculty of Science > Research Groups > Biophysical Chemistry (former - to 2017) Faculty of Science > Research Groups > Drug Delivery and Pharmaceutical Materials (former - to 2017) Faculty of Science > Research Groups > Pharmaceutical Materials and Soft Matter
Depositing User:	Rachel Smith
Date Deposited:	25 Jan 2012 14:14
Last Modified:	24 Sep 2024 08:59
URI:	https://ueaeprints.uea.ac.uk/id/eprint/36491
DOI:	10.1007/s11095-011-0461-2

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