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Claude Treiner - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

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  • Mechanistic Analysis of Cocrystal Dissolution as a Function of pH and Micellar Solubilization.
    Molecular pharmaceutics, 2016
    Co-Authors: Fengjuan Cao, Naír Rodríguez-hornedo, Gordon L Amidon, Gregory E Amidon
    Abstract:

    The purpose of this work is to provide a mechanistic understanding of the dissolution behavior of cocrystals under the influence of ionization and Micellar Solubilization. Mass transport models were developed by applying Fick’s law of diffusion to dissolution with simultaneous chemical reactions in the hydrodynamic boundary layer adjacent to the dissolving cocrystal surface to predict the pH at the dissolving solid–liquid interface (i.e., interfacial pH) and the flux of cocrystals. To evaluate the predictive power of these models, dissolution studies of carbamazepine–saccharin (CBZ-SAC) and carbamazepine–salicylic acid (CBZ-SLC) cocrystals were performed at varied pH and surfactant concentrations above the critical stabilization concentration (CSC), where the cocrystals were thermodynamically stable. The findings in this work demonstrate that the pH dependent dissolution behavior of cocrystals with ionizable components is dependent on interfacial pH. This mass transport analysis demonstrates the importanc...

  • Engineering cocrystal solubility, stability, and pHmax by Micellar Solubilization
    Journal of pharmaceutical sciences, 2011
    Co-Authors: Neal Huang, Naír Rodríguez-hornedo
    Abstract:

    Cocrystals offer great promise in enhancing drug aqueous solubilities, but face the challenge of conversion to a less soluble drug when in contact with solvent. This manuscript shows that differential Solubilization of cocrystal components by micelles can impart thermo- dynamic stability to otherwise unstable cocrystals. The theoretical foundation for controlling cocrystal solubility and stability is presented by considering the contributions of Micellar solubi- lization and ionization of cocrystal components. A surfactant critical stabilization concentration (CSC) and a solution pH (pHmax) where cocrystal and drug are thermodynamically stable are shown to characterize cocrystal stability in Micellar solutions. The solubility, CSC, and pHmax of carbamazepine cocrystals in Micellar solutions of sodium lauryl sulfate predicted by the models are in very good agreement with experimental measurements. The findings from this work demonstrate that cocrystal CSC and pHmax can be tailored from the selection of coformer and solubilizing additives such as surfactants, thus providing an unprecedented level of control over cocrystal stability and solubility via solution phase chemistry. © 2011 Wiley-Liss, Inc. and the American Pharmacists Association J Pharm Sci 100:5219-5234, 2011

  • Engineering cocrystal thermodynamic stability and eutectic points by Micellar Solubilization and ionization
    CrystEngComm, 2011
    Co-Authors: Neal Huang, Naír Rodríguez-hornedo
    Abstract:

    Pharmaceutical cocrystals are of great interest because of their potential to enhance solubility and bioavailability of poorly water-soluble drugs. Cocrystal development is however limited by their poor thermodynamic stability in aqueous environments. The work presented here describes the mechanisms by which cocrystal stability can be fine-tuned via Micellar Solubilization and ionization of cocrystal components. An important feature of cocrystal solution equilibria is the existence of eutectic points involving coexistence of three phases, a liquid and two solids. The solution composition at the eutectic points is a critical parameter that defines the conditions of thermodynamic stability. Equations that describe the sensitivity of eutectic points and phase diagrams to Micellar surfactants and pH are presented. Predictions are in excellent agreement with the behavior of several carbamazepine cocrystals in aqueous solutions of sodium lauryl sulfate. Increasing the magnitude of Micellar Solubilization for one of the cocrystal components is found to confer greater thermodynamic stability to the cocrystal and expand its stability region. These findings provide an unprecedented level of control over cocrystal-solution phase behavior, and are applicable to multiple additives and Solubilization mechanisms that may be required for the stabilization of highly soluble cocrystals.

  • Effect of Micellar Solubilization on Cocrystal Solubility and Stability
    Crystal Growth & Design, 2010
    Co-Authors: Neal Huang, Naír Rodríguez-hornedo
    Abstract:

    Micellar Solubilization of cocrystals is explained by the distribution of cocrystal components in Micellar and aqueous pseudophases. The dependence of cocrystal Solubilization on surfactant concentration is characterized by nonlinear behavior and an intersection of the solubility curves of cocrystal (RHA) and constituent (R) solid phases at the CSC, critical stabilization concentration. The effectiveness of a surfactant to stabilize cocrystals is related to the differential Solubilization of cocrystal components (Ks).

Santanu Paria - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.

  • surfactant enhanced remediation of organic contaminated soil and water
    Advances in Colloid and Interface Science, 2008
    Co-Authors: Santanu Paria
    Abstract:

    Surfactant based remediation technologies for organic contaminated soil and water (groundwater or surface water) is of increasing importance recently. Surfactants are used to dramatically expedite the process, which in turn, may reduce the treatment time of a site compared to use of water alone. In fact, among the various available remediation technologies for organic contaminated sites, surfactant based process is one of the most innovative technologies. To enhance the application of surfactant based technologies for remediation of organic contaminated sites, it is very important to have a better understanding of the mechanisms involved in this process. This paper will provide an overview of the recent developments in the area of surfactant enhanced soil and groundwater remediation processes, focusing on (i) surfactant adsorption on soil, (ii) Micellar Solubilization of organic hydrocarbons, (iii) superSolubilization, (iv) density modified displacement, (v) degradation of organic hydrocarbon in presence surfactants, (vi) partitioning of surfactants onto soil and liquid organic phase, (vii) partitioning of contaminants onto soil, and (viii) removal of organics from soil in presence of surfactants. Surfactant adsorption on soil and/or sediment is an important step in this process as it results in surfactant loss reduced the availability of the surfactants for Solubilization. At the same time, adsorbed surfactants will retained in the soil matrix, and may create other environmental problem. The biosurfactants are become promising in this application due to their environmentally friendly nature, nontoxic, low adsorption on to soil, and good Solubilization efficiency. Effects of different parameters like the effect of electrolyte, pH, soil mineral and organic content, soil composition etc. on surfactant adsorption are discussed here. Micellar Solubilization is also an important step for removal of organic contaminants from the soil matrix, especially for low aqueous solubility organic contaminants. Influences of different parameters such as single and mixed surfactant system, hydrophilic and hydrophobic chain length, HLB value, temperature, electrolyte, surfactant type that are very important in Micellar Solubilization are reviewed here. Microemulsion systems show higher capacity of organic hydrocarbons Solubilization than the normal Micellar system. In the case of biodegradation of organic hydrocarbons, the rate is very slow due to low water solubility and dissolution rate but the presence of surfactants may increase the bioavailability of hydrophobic compounds by Solubilization and hence increases the degradation rate. In some cases the presence of it also reduces the rate. In addition to fundamental studies, some laboratory and field studies on removal of organics from contaminated soil are also reviewed to show the applicability of this technology.

  • surfactant enhanced remediation of organic contaminated soil and water
    Advances in Colloid and Interface Science, 2008
    Co-Authors: Santanu Paria
    Abstract:

    Surfactant based remediation technologies for organic contaminated soil and water (groundwater or surface water) is of increasing importance recently. Surfactants are used to dramatically expedite the process, which in turn, may reduce the treatment time of a site compared to use of water alone. In fact, among the various available remediation technologies for organic contaminated sites, surfactant based process is one of the most innovative technologies. To enhance the application of surfactant based technologies for remediation of organic contaminated sites, it is very important to have a better understanding of the mechanisms involved in this process. This paper will provide an overview of the recent developments in the area of surfactant enhanced soil and groundwater remediation processes, focusing on (i) surfactant adsorption on soil, (ii) Micellar Solubilization of organic hydrocarbons, (iii) superSolubilization, (iv) density modified displacement, (v) degradation of organic hydrocarbon in presence surfactants, (vi) partitioning of surfactants onto soil and liquid organic phase, (vii) partitioning of contaminants onto soil, and (viii) removal of organics from soil in presence of surfactants. Surfactant adsorption on soil and/or sediment is an important step in this process as it results in surfactant loss reduced the availability of the surfactants for Solubilization. At the same time, adsorbed surfactants will retained in the soil matrix, and may create other environmental problem. The biosurfactants are become promising in this application due to their environmentally friendly nature, nontoxic, low adsorption on to soil, and good Solubilization efficiency. Effects of different parameters like the effect of electrolyte, pH, soil mineral and organic content, soil composition etc. on surfactant adsorption are discussed here. Micellar Solubilization is also an important step for removal of organic contaminants from the soil matrix, especially for low aqueous solubility organic contaminants. Influences of different parameters such as single and mixed surfactant system, hydrophilic and hydrophobic chain length, HLB value, temperature, electrolyte, surfactant type that are very important in Micellar Solubilization are reviewed here. Microemulsion systems show higher capacity of organic hydrocarbons Solubilization than the normal Micellar system. In the case of biodegradation of organic hydrocarbons, the rate is very slow due to low water solubility and dissolution rate but the presence of surfactants may increase the bioavailability of hydrophobic compounds by Solubilization and hence increases the degradation rate. In some cases the presence of it also reduces the rate. In addition to fundamental studies, some laboratory and field studies on removal of organics from contaminated soil are also reviewed to show the applicability of this technology.

A. Makayssi - One of the best experts on this subject based on the ideXlab platform.