Sequential optimization of a pelletization process in a fluid bed rotor granulator

Journal of Drug Delivery Science and Technology

Volumn 14, Issue 3, 2004, Pages 207-214

  Korakianiti, E S ^a   Rekkas, D M ^a   Dallas, P P ^a   Choulis, N H ^a  

^a UNIVERSITY OF ATHENS   (Greece)

Author keywords

Central composite design; Desirability function; Factorial design; Fluid bed rotor granulator; Pelletization; Propagation of error; Sequential optimization

Indexed keywords

ALPHA LACTOSE; MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE; PHARMATOSE 150 M; WATER;

ANALYSIS OF VARIANCE; ARTICLE; ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE; DRUG GRANULATION; FLUIDIZED BED; FOLLOW UP; MATHEMATICAL MODEL; PARTICLE SIZE; PELLET EXTRUSION; VELOCITY;

EID: 2942722736     PISSN: 11571489     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1016/s1773-2247(04)50102-8     Document Type: Article

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